Better Self Mental Health Care

Have you ever been in a group of people but not necessarily felt like you were a part of it? Or that you know a lot of people but have no real deep connections? This could be a sign of loneliness. More than just essential needs, the feelings of love and belonging are innate needs in human beings and without it our longevity tends to subsequently decrease. Loneliness looks like wanting to fit in, wanting to be seen and heard but not having the capacity to support human interaction. When we feel deprived of the feelings of love and belonging in our lives, we may end up feeling lonely even in the midst of others.However, the experience of loneliness is personal and unique therefore we tend to experience it differently e.g one might feel lonely after having a divorce while another might feel lonely because they are unable to make friends. The needs are different in both cases. So much has loneliness become an evident epidemic in today's society such that the UK and Japan gov...

What is depression? Depression is a mental health disorder that is marked by persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness and a general lack of interest in everything. According to the World Health Organization, 800,000 people take their own lives and 300 million people are suffering from depression worldwide. Depression is more than just feeling sad, it is constant feelings of sadness as if a dark cloud is always hanging around you. Depression can affect adults, adolescents and even children. Due to the stigma attached to it, many don't seek help and it is often mistaken as moodiness, laziness and introversion and this perpetuates the impact of experiencing it. General symptoms of depression Having depression is marked by intense, persistent feelings of sadness that last for over 2 weeks and are out of proportion to the circumstances you are experiencing in your life. It is important to seek immediate professional help from a doctor or a mental health advisor if you are experie...