Posts Tagged ‘stress’
Dealing with Anger
Anger affects people in different ways. Some people have a ‘short fuse’ and get angry easily. Others seem to get angry after a long time. The best way to resolve an argument is to negotiate with the other person. Well-managed anger can be a useful emotion that motivates you to make positive changes. Anger is…
Read MoreHow to deal with Stress and Anxiety during COVID-19
The outbreak of COVID-19 may lead to stress and anxiety for some of us. Feeling overwhelmed by powerful emotions during times like these is understandable. Coping with distress and fear healthily will help ensure that you, your loved ones and everyone in our communities stay resilient during this time. Check in with family, friends, neighbors,…
Read MoreTreatment and Support for Mental Illness in Children
Child or adolescent with a mental health problem usually have difficulty controlling their emotions, thinking or behavior. This can affect the whole family. We can express mental health problems in children through disruptive, angry or hyperactive behavior or through withdrawal, worry and emotional responses. These changes can affect your child’s ability to communicate, learn and…
Read MoreAbout Mindfulness
Mindfulness is paying attention to what is happening moment by moment. It can boost emotional and physical wellbeing, and help with stress, anxiety, and depression. Mindfulness can help children handle the stress of study, work and play as they get older. Our minds are constantly active. You might watch television – but also thinking about the…
Read MoreHelp your Teenager to Deal with Depression
Help your teenager to set realistic goals Encourage your teenager to set realistic goals. Also, help them to think of different ways in which they can achieve their goals and to select the best one. Set an example for your teenager by showing them how to do things that need to be done, even tasks…
Read MoreWhat Causes Stress?
There are many different causes of stress (stressors), some of them are external pressures from outside sources, such as the death of a relative or friend, while other stressors are internal, based on how a person responds to life situations. Responses to stress may be determined by cultural background, personality, social circumstances and the current…
Read MoreChildren Biting
Biting is not bad behavior or a problem, it is a normal part of a child’s development that passes when they learn other ways to express themselves. Biting can also frighten the child who bites. They can feel very powerful because of the strong reaction and attention it brings. However, the feeling of power can…
Read MoreHelp me! I’m “stressed”
The first step in managing stress is to acknowledge that it exists. If possible, remove yourself from the stressful location or situation and find a quiet space. Take a deep slow breath, take another one, and another one. Try to clear your mind of all thoughts, and bring yourself to the moment. A clear mind…
Read MoreMen Experience Difficult Times Too
We all go through difficult times in life, the most important thing to realize is that difficult times will pass and we can get through it. Everyone goes through rough patches in life and we all experience strain and stress during tough times. However, sometimes problems don’t go away on their own and we might…
Read MoreHelp-seeking
What is Help-seeking? The process of finding and receiving support from others is help-seeking. All of us experience tough times, but sometimes we can’t solve our problems by ourselves. Going through a difficult situation alone can be confusing, stressful, and exhausting. At these times, seeking assistance from friends and family or others can really help.…
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