Post-COVID self-care for healthcare workers is crucial for maintaining physical and mental well-being, addressing risks like burnout, trauma, and anxiety, and ensuring they can continue to provide care without compromising their own health.
Father’s Day is a great opportunity to reflect on the important men and father figures in our lives, while also recognizing the importance of addressing men’s mental health, which often goes unspoken despite its significant impact.
Prioritizing mental health and fostering resilience have been essential during the challenges of COVID-19, as communities adapt and support one another through unprecedented stress and change.
Nutrition plays a crucial role in mental health, as a healthy, balanced diet fuels the brain, supporting better functioning and mood, while an unhealthy diet can negatively impact mental well-being.
Practicing gratitude, through methods like journaling or self-appreciation, can improve happiness and reduce depression, even amidst challenges, by helping individuals focus on positive aspects of their lives.
Celebrating the holidays during a pandemic may look different, but staying connected with loved ones through creative means, such as video calls, letters, and socially distanced meetups, can help maintain a sense of togetherness.
Striving for constant productivity on social media can lead to unhealthy comparisons and burnout, highlighting the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing well-being over societal pressures.
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviour (BFRB) Awareness Week highlights the importance of understanding and supporting those affected by complex conditions like hair-pulling and skin-picking, which require compassionate care and effective treatments such as cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease emphasizes the need for research, support for caregivers, and understanding its progressive impact on memory, behavior, and daily functioning, as it is not a natural part of aging but a terminal condition.
Bisexual Visibility Day on September 23 celebrates bisexual individuals, combats stigma and biphobia, and promotes understanding and acceptance of bisexuality as a valid orientation to support their mental health and well-being.
