Tag Archive | mental health
You Say Psychiatrist, I Say Psychologist…
Originally posted on Hannah Howe:
My Sam Smith Mystery Series features psychologist Dr Alan Storey. Occasionally, reviewers refer to Dr Storey as a psychiatrist, which invites the question: what is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist? Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour of humans and animals. As a social…
8 Reasons Why You Should Learn To Love Yourself
Originally posted on My Bipolar Mind:
Photo by Brooke Cagle on Unsplash 8 Reasons Why You Should Learn To Love Yourself For a majority of us, it is often hard to be able to say that we love ourselves and actually mean it to the fullest extent. Disliking ourselves, or not fully be able to love ourselves fully, could…
Why you need to be part of the Writing Community
Originally posted on Author Ari Meghlen Official Website:
Writing is often considered a lonely profession, and while it’s true that it’s a solitary task, it does not have to be lonesome. Even a socially-awkward, highly-anxiety-ridden person like myself, can make connections within the writing community. A strong network Humans are social creatures, even those of…
Three Day Quote Challenge – Body Image – Day Two
Originally posted on Annette Rochelle Aben:
When Bette A Stevens invited me to join this challenge, I had to think about it for a minute… So, here I am in DAY TWO and I choose to continue to post quotes about BODY IMAGE. If you would like to join in on the challenge, be my most…
How Can Exercise Benefit Your Mental Health?
When Women Inspire The benefits of exercise are very well known. It can help you get fitter and have a healthier body, but what effect can it have on your mind and mental health? There is a very important relationship between the two, and anyone wanting to improve their mental health should consider fitness. You […]
Review: My Wonderful Fran by Paul Spelzini
Originally posted on Happymeerkatreviews:
I was kindly sent a free copy of this book by the publisher Austin Macauley for a review. This is a biography of Francesca, who committed suicide after suffering from mental illness, here is my review. Francesca Spelzini was eighteen years old when she took her own life after a battle…
Creativity, Sensitivity, Laziness and Courage
Originally posted on The Write Stuff:
(Reblogging here with Marcia’s permission) In which I make the point that it is horribly hard to send our “babies” out to agents and publishers, something I think is overlooked in the ongoing debate re: indie vs. traditional publishing… Would love to hear you all’s thoughts on the topic.…
Get Healthier with This Simple Trick: Write
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
If magazines are anything to judge by, modern society is obsessed with health. We try yoga, marathons, spinach smoothies, and protein powders all in an attempt to become healthier people. But sometimes less physical activities also improve human health. One of those activities is writing. Researcher James W. Pennebaker explains that…
Perfection
Originally posted on patrick o'scheen:
I am imperfect in a perfect world. “None of us are perfect parents.” “Let he who is without sin throw the first stone.” “No one looks like a television super- model(my apologies Naomi Campbell).” We are all what we are meant to be. We make mistakes and we learn.…
Where now?
Originally posted on The Bingergread Cottage:
? It’s no secret that I’ve been going through some fairly major black dog visits recently and we seem to have dragged each other to a crossroads. So I’m standing here with Bippy the Black dog obediently at my feet looking at the signposts. The trouble is I wrote…
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