By: Sahra Mohamed Positive thinking can be seen as a motivational cliché, but research in neuroscience and psychology shows it plays a major role in mental health. It’s not about pretending everything is fine or ignoring pain. Instead, positive thinking involves intentionally shifting our inner thoughts in ways that support emotional balance, resilience, and healing. …
Category: Mental Health
By: Sahra Mohamed Advocating for yourself in a medical setting has become a form of protection. Whether it’s a routine checkup or a specialist consultation, patients must take an active role in their care to ensure they’re seen, heard, and treated appropriately. For people of color, especially Black, Indigenous, and Latino patients, self-advocacy can be …
By: Sahra Mohamed The way the media covers abuse and harassment cases tend to reveal biases related to gender, race, and power dynamics. One of the most recent examples of this is the defamation lawsuit filed by actor Justin Baldoni against Blake Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds. Although the case isn't set to go …
By: Sahra Mohamed As Canada’s population continues to grow and diversify, it important to discuss the country's evolving social dynamics and how different nationalities and cultures interact with one another. Canada is praised for its multiculturalism but the country still faces significant challenges related to race and discrimination. In many cases, these issues are exacerbated …
By: Sahra Mohamed In today's rapidly evolving society, women often face conflicting messages about their sexuality and societal expectations. Media portrays unattainable beauty standards, leading to confusion about self-worth and personal boundaries. It's crucial to empower young girls to find validation from within, recognizing that true confidence comes from understanding one's own boundaries. Open dialogue …
By: Sahra Mohamed Trust is one of the most fragile yet essential aspects of human relationships. When someone we confided in breaks that trust, whether a friend, partner, or coworker, the impact of their actions can be upsetting. The memories of shared moments may remain, but when their actions contradict the bond you believed in, …
Living with bipolar disorder can feel like having no control over your own mind, especially when you hear about an episode from someone else’s perspective. This is a reality for many people dealing with a bipolar disorder, which involves extreme mood swings between manic highs and depressive lows. Things can get even more complicated when …
By: Sahra Mohamed Taking care of your mental health is just as crucial as maintaining your physical well being. However, for many individuals, prioritizing mental health can feel like an impossible task due to demanding routines, financial constraints, and overwhelming life circumstances. Mental health is often discussed loosely in society, but when we examine the …
By: Sahra Mohamed When someone cheats in a healthy, loving relationship, and the truth comes out unexpectedly, the person who was faithful is left shattered, heartbroken in a million pieces. People try to offer comfort, "It’s not you, it’s them" and while that may be true, it doesn’t ease the pain. We can love flawed …
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