Mindfulness
Another important part of mindfulness is an awareness of our thoughts and feelings as they happen moment to moment.
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Mindfulness
Mental Health and the Covid-19 Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has alarming implications for individual and collective health and emotional and social functioning.
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Mental Health and the Covid-19 Pandemic
Sleep
More than 70 types of sleep disorders exist. The most common problems are insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep), obstructive sleep apnea (disordered breathing that causes multiple awakenings), various movement syndromes (unpleasant sensations that prompt night fidgeting), and narcolepsy (extreme sleepiness or falling asleep suddenly during the day). Type of sleep disorder, prevalence,…
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Sleep
Diet and mental health
Eating well (i.e. a well-balanced diet rich in vegetables and nutrients) may be associated with feelings of wellbeing. One 2014 study found high levels of wellbeing were reported by individuals who ate more fruit and vegetables.
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Diet and mental health
Children & young people’s mental health
The emotional wellbeing of children is just as important as their physical health. Good mental health allows children and young people to develop the resilience to cope with whatever life throws at them and grow into well-rounded, healthy adults.
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Children & young people’s mental health
Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Most forms of substance abuse may give you a temporary feeling of well-being or of being in control, but all of them can ultimately damage your health.
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health