THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH: NAVIGATING RISKS & BENEFITS
Adolescents, who use social media the most, have made it a necessary part of their daily lives. The impact of social media on adolescent mental health has drawn a lot of attention as technology develops and connectivity grows. Social media includes concerns including anxiety, body dissatisfaction, and cyberbullying, but it also provides chances for […]
DEFINING ADDICTION
The term “addiction” can mean many things to many people. In this article, we define addiction as thus: Addiction is the repeated involvement with a substance or activity, despite the substantial harm it now causes because that involvement was (and may continue to be) pleasurable and/or valuable. Counselors should not confuse this definition of addiction […]
MENTAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE: FOSTERING A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT
Introduction Mental health has become an increasingly important topic of discussion in recent years, with growing recognition of the significant impact it can have on individuals, communities, and society as a whole. One domain where mental health is particularly crucial is the workplace. Employees’ mental well-being can have far-reaching consequences for their job performance, productivity, […]
DEPRESSION: RECOGNISING SIGNS & SEEKING EFFECTIVE TREATMENT
Depression is a prevalent and debilitating mental health condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in activities that were once enjoyable. While depression can have a significant impact on an individual’s quality of life, it is a highly treatable condition. Understanding […]
LETS TALK ABOUT CHRISTMAS DEPRESSION
Whether you are under pressure to wake up and show up like everyone is doing around you, or you are asking “God when” because of all the pajamas pictures all over social media or you are feeling left out in the Detty December gigs and paparazzi all over the place, be assured that you might […]
UNCONDITIONAL POSITIVE REGARD IN COUNSELING
Unconditional positive regard is a term coined by humanistic psychologist Carl Rogers and is an essential component of person-centered therapy. It refers to the therapist’s attitude of complete acceptance, nonjudgment, and support toward the client, regardless of what the client says or does. In therapy, unconditional positive regard creates a safe and nurturing environment where […]
