Have you ever felt yourself slipping away when you’re at a party with a group of friends? Longed for deeper connections and a support system? Canceled plans to stay at home more often lately? We feel alone amidst a crowd and often do not understand how to cope with loneliness. We have broken down the … Continue reading “Self Help Tips for Loneliness – You Are Not Alone!”
Talking to parents can seem like the most daunting prospect ever – imagine verbalizing your thoughts out loud to them when all you want to do is run for cover. Your palms feel sweaty, there’s cotton in your mouth, and you might just melt into a puddle on the living room floor. You muster up … Continue reading “Talking to your parents about anything”
SAD is an acronym for Seasonal Affective Disorder and like many young people it is a little more difficult for elderly. As you may know, SAD is a common mood disorder that might be characterized by things like feeling less energetic, having sleep problems or sleeping too much, difficulty in concentrating, social withdrawal, feeling low … Continue reading “Seasonal Affective Disorder in the elderly”
📝 All articles on Wysa are reviewed by mental healthcare professionals before publication, who check that the content is thorough and accurate, and references the latest evidence-based research. Learn more. Being a teenager has never been harder. Around one in seven adolescents globally experience mental health conditions, yet these often remain undiagnosed and untreated. The numbers are so … Continue reading “How to tell your parents you want to seek therapy for mental health support”
The Dalai Lama said, “Sleep is the best meditation” because the quality of sleep we get at night dictates the quality of life we lead. Sleep is a vital component of our day-to-day routine and a major contributor to our overall well being – physical, mental, and emotional. Sleep helps the body repair and rejuvenate … Continue reading “5 reasons you can’t sleep and tips to help you sleep better”
Cheating has always been a sensitive matter and there is no simple answer to how one can or should even forgive a cheater. It’s as old as the concept of marriage and monogamy itself. Most people will largely agree that cheating involves having a sexual relationship with someone other than your partner. However, the boundaries … Continue reading “How to forgive a cheater: 7 ways to heal a relationship”
Of all existing psychological and mental health issues, anxiety disorders are the most common. It affects over 30% of all adults in the United States. Anxiety disorders are a broad category that includes many different manifestations of anxiety including GAD (Generalized anxiety disorder), specific phobia, social anxiety, and panic disorder. We have tried to answer … Continue reading “Living & Dealing with Anxiety – most asked questions”
Winters are all about getting cozy, hot coffee and layers of warm clothing. The colors around are so peaceful and calming but for many there lies this gloom. We generally see a hike in seasonal depression at this time of the year. Surprisingly, seasonal affective disorder is estimated to affect 10 million Americans and it is … Continue reading “Dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder like a Boss”
Have you ever noticed all the things we think about in a single day? We let our minds run wild with thoughts every day without any filter. Today, try to sit down and observe your thoughts. Notice how many of those thoughts are about you, your well-being and your happiness. If the answer is very … Continue reading “8 ways to start focusing on yourself and improve your well-being”
Every New Year, almost all of us engage in the yearly ritual of setting ourselves a New Year’s resolution. Resolution is basically a promise to oneself towards self-improvement which is an outcome of one’s own reflection. This year, let’s set a SMART resolution. Reflection Today, let’s take this opportunity to reflect back on our habits, … Continue reading “Set a SMART resolution this New Year!”
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