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Ways to Treat Depression without Medication – Continued
Get More Exercise You don’t have to join a marathon, but it does mean putting out half an hour or so of low-intensity activity each
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Ways to Treat Depression without Medication
For many people living with depression, medications can be wonderful drugs. Antidepressants can have side effects and be expensive, depending on your medical aid plan
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Managing Holiday Stress
Do you feel tense at the thought of the holiday season? Does your heart skip a beat when you think about spending the entire day
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How Trauma Affects the Body
Most of us will experience trauma at some point. Many cases do have a wider historical context, perhaps being abused as a child. But traumatic
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Emotional Resilience: Ways to Be Resilient In Tough Times
When uncertainty stresses us out, making us wonder which path to take, what decision to make or whether to respond at all, it can be
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Gut Health and Mental Health
You should pay attention to your gut-brain connection, it may contribute to your anxiety and digestion problems. The gut-brain connection can link anxiety to stomach
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What is a Counselling Psychologist?
Laurian Ward is a counselling Psychologist In Garsfontein. A counselling psychologist is a psychologist who is trained to provide therapy for mental health issues. They
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Creative problem Solving In Teenagers 2
Creativity enables alternative ways of thinking Like any other skill, creativity is taught through practice. But much more than that, creative thinking unblocks old patterns
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Creative Problem Solving In Teenagers
Creativity and mental health are some of the most important aspects of a teenager’s life that are instilled and taught since birth. This important development
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Fears and Phobias In Teens During Lockdown
It is normal for teens to feel anxious or nervous when the time comes to go back to school or have to give a report
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Loneliness During Coronavirus
One of the feelings many of us are experiencing during the current coronavirus pandemic is loneliness. With the combined efforts to stay safe and save
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Lockdown Level 4 – Working From Home With Your Child
With South Africa on Level-4 and parents having to take responsibility for their children’s schoolwork, we look at how parents can help their children stay