Emotional Wellness

Whether your mental health has been affected by stress, anxiety or depression, volunteering can give you the wellness boost you need. Although it may be common sense that helping others makes you feel better about yourself, volunteering…

The distinction between mental health and mental illness isn’t always obvious – one man’s shyness is another man’s case of social phobia, for example. It's often difficult to distinguish normal mental health from mental illness because…

Can the amount of sun you’re exposed to really affect your emotional wellness? Many people think so. Scandinavians who live in the north go to great lengths to get more sun in their lives during the dark winter months. In the town of Rjukan…

Have you ever heard people say that wellness is a state of mind? There is actually some truth in that. Your mental and emotional state is quite closely linked to your physical wellbeing. That’s not to say that you can think your way out of…

There’s no denying that childhood sexual and emotional abuse leave their scars on your wellbeing, but a new study has shown that it leaves a distinct pattern on your brain, which feeds into other areas of emotional health. The research,…

As anyone who’s played it knows, ‘Tetris’ is a compelling video game. And it’s not just good fun to play; it also has medical benefits. According to research presented at the British Psychology Society Annual Conference some time ago,…

Emotional wellness includes the awareness, understanding, and acceptance of our feelings. It is a key element in maintaining a healthy balance in our lives and our relationships. Here are a couple of habits for developing and maintaining…

The introduction of fine arts into a child’s life can host a number of benefits from creativity to discipline. By sharing the love of drawing or painting pictures with your child, they’ll be allowed to develop their own unique methods of…

There are different types of talking therapy, but chances are you’re more familiar with counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) or psychotherapy. Some types of talking treatments are more suitable than others for particular people…

You may not fully believe in it, but new research seems to prove that the wellness and wellbeing of your brain is directly linked to how much exercise you give it. Brain training, as it is often called, is also not only good for your…

Research shows that as many as one in five veterans returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). While this mental condition often plays a leading role in the high number of…

No period of your life has quite such an effect on your mental health as your teens and early twenties. Your wellbeing has to go through so much; dealing with your changing body and emerging love life, coping with peer pressure, facing the…

A car accident involves more than just the physical destruction of your car and the onset of a legal or financial dilemma. It can also be an emotional event that compels you to experience a range of feelings that vary from fear to anger. It…

If you want to take your sex life to the next level for a closer and more intimate relationship, foreplay is the best way to do it. But finding the time between busy work schedules, dropping the kids off at school and trying to maintain a…

Many people seek happiness but they don’t really know what to look for - after all, do you really know what would make you happy or are you simply waiting for happiness to find you? Despite what the media and films will have you believe,…

One sure-fire route to better emotional wellness is to remove negativity from your life, but all of us experience negative thoughts swirling round in our heads from time to time. It’s natural human response to ruminate on bad experiences,…

Science has long recognised that colour affects our behaviour and the way we feel. Certain colours have been found to be preferred regardless of age, race, or culture but colour preference may be culturally based as well. Colours are rich…

Life can be difficult sometimes. Change is a big part of life that can bring in good as well as upsetting moments. For some, having personal life problems can be very stressful, as emotionally it can drain you, but they find it hard to…

You are most likely going to deal with health issues such as stress regardless of whether you are the defendant or a plaintiff in an upcoming legal case. However, these issues will be exacerbated if you are on the wrong side of a major…

Profanity is language, which, in some social settings, is considered inappropriate and unacceptable. It often refers to language that contains sexual references, blasphemy or other taboo terms and is usually related to the expression of…

Rape is an incredibly serious subject and affects thousands of people of all ages. For many victims, their suffering goes unnoticed because rape is still not discussed openly. A lot of people who are raped or were in the past are ashamed of…

Infidelity can ruin the trust in a relationship and cause intense emotional pain, but it doesn’t have to spell the end of your marriage. There are few problems in a relationship that cause quite the same level of heartache and upset as…

When you are struggling with a difficult time in your relationship, your mental and emotional wellness and wellbeing can be seriously affected. It can be hard to ‘see the wood for the trees’, as they say, meaning that from within the…

Ever wondered why putting our feelings into words, whether talking with a therapist or friend or writing in a journal, helps us to feel better? Psychologists know why it makes our sadness, anger and pain less intense. A study, which…

Contrary to popular belief most selfie takers aren’t narcissists. People also take selfies to chronicle their lives, says a study called ‘The Selfie Study: Archetypes and Motivations in Modern Self-Photography’, recently published in…

Every relationship loses its spark eventually where things in the bedroom are concerned, but you don’t need to accept this as fact and settle for a mediocre love life. With a few thoughtful additions to your love life, you can maintain the…

Tory MP, Nadine Dorries, has appeared on the television programme Daybreak this week, talking about the effect that alopecia is having on her mental and emotional health and wellbeing. The MP described the condition as a ‘confidence…

Whether you lose your job or your savings take a hit, money worries can really give your emotional wellbeing a knock. You can feel shock, anger, guilt and a sense of powerlessness at your situation, as well as the stress of trying to solve…

Throughout our lives, we’ve all experienced different groups of people telling us what is right and wrong. From our parents through to teachers, university lecturers, employers and even our own partners - everyone has an input into how they…

If you have a classy woman in your life, gift giving might be a bit trickier than normal. Just any old bottle of perfume or a cardigan won't do; they need something special. Class up your gift giving this season and feel a bit…