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Opiate Addiction

When people start using drugs, they usually don’t intend on getting addicted to it. However, when you continue using them, your body becomes dependent on drugs. It usually comes to a point where you think that you can’t live without them. You eventually end up losing everything you’ve had. You lose your job, you lose self-respect, you may […]

Codependency

“Codependents are ‘addicted,’ not to a destructive substance, but to a destructive pattern of relating to other people.” Have you ever felt alone? Or Bored, or felt a feeling of emptiness? Do you have low self-worth and tend to put the needs of others ahead of your own? Do you fear not being loved? Or […]

Celebrating International Self-Care Day: Prioritizing Your Mental Health

In a time where hustle culture often glorifies or even praises burnout, dedicating a day to nurturing your mental and emotional health is akin to triggering a complete reboot of your entire essence. International self-care day is more than just reminding yourself to take a load off, it also reminds us that taking care of […]

The Importance of Patient-Centered Care in Psychiatry

The surrounding stigma around mental health is one of the main reasons why people find it difficult to seek help. Avoiding treatment is deeply rooted in concerns about being treated differently or fears of losing a job. It is a growing concern for the mental health care sector as the stigma continues to be a […]

Mental Health Emergencies: What to Do and How to Help

When the going gets tough, knowing what to do, especially during mental health emergencies, could save a life. A physical crisis is easier to understand. Something like a broken leg or a sprained arm is something we can see, comprehend, and even patch up ourselves with the right guidance. But a psychiatric crisis could happen […]

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