With its diverse racial and ethnic groups, South Africa provides a unique context for the study of mental health and addiction. Apartheid’s legacy, as well as socioeconomic disparities, have greatly influenced the mental health landscape, resulting in distinct experiences for different racial communities. This article will investigate these racial disparities in depth, as well as…
Emotional pain is a type of psychological distress that can occur as a result of a variety of experiences, including trauma, loss, rejection, or abuse. This pain can manifest as sadness, anxiety, anger, guilt, shame, or hopelessness, and it can have a significant impact on a person’s mental health and overall well-being. Emotional pain can…
Addiction has a significant and negative effect not only on the person who is addicted but also on their loved ones and the environment in which they live. The withdrawal process is one of the aspects of beating an addiction that can be one of the most difficult aspects to navigate. In this extensive article,…
ADDICTION Misunderstood and steeped in societal shame Compulsive behaviours can often be traced back to past traumas and experiences which have altered the way in which the you have learnt to manage your emotions or anxieties. Talk therapy might be very helpful in shedding some light on the connections between these seemingly distinct components. LET’S…
In the day to day grind these little gem’s flip past in Facebook streams and Whatsapp conversations and through the lens of our personal experience, we adapt and adopt the bites of data applying to ourselves what we deem applicable to our lives and discarding the rest. It thus comes as no surprise that when…
Mainstream media has sold us the idea that cannabis is a harmless drug. And for some people, this appears to be true. Cannabis goes by many names: marijuana, weed dagga and contains cannabinoids that interact with the human body to create a variety of effects including pain alleviation, relaxation, and altered perception. Some people can…
Self-care is more than just a buzzword; it’s an essential practice that promotes personal growth, emotional well-being, and a more authentic connection with our inner selves. In this article, we will explore the concept of self-care, discussing how individuals can reshape their perceptions of themselves and cultivate personal routines that align with their inner being.…
Benzodiazepines (benzos) are a class of psychoactive drugs commonly used to treat anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and other conditions. However, when these drugs are abused or misused, they can lead to a range of negative physical and mental health consequences. Here is a list of some medical conditions that can be created by benzo abuse: Physical…
From depression to alcohol addiction, researchers uniformly say legal medical “magic mushrooms” have many “benefits that the global legislation simply does not acknowledge”. One of the leading causes of illness and disability around the world can directly and indirectly be attributed to depression. According to the WHO, depression affects around 280 million people globally to…
I feel obligated to point out that going through addiction treatment with the assistance of trained professionals is frequently the most successful way to get sober. Nevertheless, here are other possibilities to take into consideration if you are not willing or able to go to a formal inpatient rehab center. To borrow a catchphrase often…