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.
Overdose Awareness Day on August 31 highlights the importance of understanding addiction, reducing stigma, providing access to life-saving naloxone kits, and ensuring individuals struggling with substance use receive support and resources.
This post explores the emotional toll of witnessing global crises, emphasizing self-care, empathy, and actionable support like donating or seeking counseling to cope with feelings of hopelessness.
This post highlights the harm of toxic positivity, emphasizing the importance of validating emotions, seeking empathy, and embracing authentic experiences to support mental health.
Discrimination significantly impacts mental health, leading to stress, anxiety, and depression, while fostering awareness and safe conversations can drive understanding and societal change.
Exercise is a powerful tool for improving both physical and mental health, helping to boost mood, reduce stress, and enhance well-being, with plenty of indoor and outdoor options available—even during COVID-19.
In recognition of International Women’s Day, this post highlights the ongoing gender pay gap, encourages women to advocate for their rights in the workplace, and emphasizes the importance of empowerment, support, and meaningful change.
This post encourages redefining Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to show love and kindness to yourself, friends, and family, making the day more joyful and less anxiety-inducing, regardless of relationship status.
