26 November 2019
QUICK DEPRESSION CHECKLIST
QUICK DEPRESSION CHECKLIST Frequently Occasionally Rarely 1) Do you feel downhearted, depressed or sad? 2) Do you feel worse in the morning? 3) Do you have crying spells, or feel like crying? 4) Do you feel fearful and easily panic about things? 5) Do you worry about your health? 6) Is it an effort toRead more
25 November 2019
GENERAL SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION SELF ANALYSES
Below are the 10 common signs of a social media addict. If you are repeating most of these signs below, there is a high possibility that you are addicted to social media. 1. Social media is the first thing you do in the morning. What is the first thing you do once you wake upRead more
25 November 2019
Trauma an Post Traumatic Stress
More than 17 million people in South Africa are dealing with depression, substance abuse, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia — illnesses that round out the top five mental health diagnoses, according to the Mental Health Federation of South Africa. TRAUMA AND POST TRAUMATIC STRESS This can happen after a person experiences a traumatic event (e.g.Read more
25 November 2019
PANIC DISORDER
A SPECIAL Sunday Times investigation has uncovered the shocking state of mental health in South Africa. One third of all South Africans have mental illnesses — and 75% of them will not get any kind of help as also revealed by statistics of the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG). PANIC DISORDER A personRead more
25 November 2019
COPARRISON OF COGNITAVE BEHAVIRAL THERAPEY (CBT) AND MINDFULNESS BASED COGNITIVE THERAPY (MBCT)
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CBT AND MBCT? Because the mind has two main modes, the ‘doing’ which is goal and outcomes oriented mode and the ‘being’ mode which is not focused on achieving specific goals but rather accepting and allowing what is. The ‘doing’ mode is, triggered when the mind sees a difference between how things areRead more
25 November 2019
LIGHT AND SOUND TECHNOLOGY
The brain and electrical waves waves “Therefore, the lights and sounds teach the brain to seek out the desired brain wave frequency creating the optimal, desired state for relaxing, visualizing, sleeping, high performance, synchrony, etc”. Since ancient times man observed that flickering lights and rhythmic sounds often produced a relaxed state of mind. Around 200Read more
25 November 2019
ANXIETY MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
There are a range of strategies you can try to manage your anxiety. What works is different for everyone, and it can take time to find the strategies that work best for you. But remember, if your anxiety is proving difficult to manage seek support from a professional. To curb anxiety the following 10 strategiesRead more
25 November 2019
ANXIETY
As many as one in six South Africans suffer from anxiety, depression or substance-use problems (and this does not include more serious conditions such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia), according to statistics released by the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG). Anxiety is more than just feeling stressed or worried. While stress and anxiousRead more
25 November 2019
NEURO-LINGUISTIC PROGRAMMING
What is Neuro-Linguistic Programming? Neuro-linguistic programming is a psychological approach which asserts that one can adapt strategies used by successful individuals to achieve one’s own goals. It guides the individual in learning from their own experiences of success and failure about which thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are useful, and which are getting in their way.Read more
23 October 2019
HYPNOSIS
Introduction Hypnosis is a very powerful tool for promoting healing, growth and transformation. It works by activating a creative state of mind and body where new learning can occur effectively, almost effortlessly. It can help you with the knowledge and energy you need to succeed in life, helping to build new beliefs and to focusRead more