Mental health disorders are on the rise in every country in the world and could cost the global economy up to $16 trillion between 2010 and 2030 if a collective failure to respond is…
Posts tagged mental health
Kanye West: I think about killing myself all the time
Kanye West thinks about killing himself “all the time”. The 41-year-old rapper – who is married to reality TV star Kim Kardashian West – suffered a nervous breakdown in 2016, and the ‘Stronger’ hitmaker has…
Janet Jackson reveals ‘intense’ battle with depression
Janet Jackson has revealed that she suffered an “intense” battle with depression, which she linked to a childhood inferiority complex and societal racism and sexism. In an essay in the latest issue of Essence, a…
Lady Gaga on mental health: Secrets keep you sick
Lady Gaga wants people to speak up about their mental health, because she believes “secrets keep you sick”. The 32-year-old musician has admitted that whilst she “struggled” for a long while when it came to…
#MentalHealth : What does depression feel like?
“Were you just smiling to yourself?” I get asked this question at least 5 times a week and even I have caught myself mid Cheshire cat-like grin a few times and I love it! It…
Are you a type A, B, C or D personality?
We all have different personalities. There are those of us who are always laid back and haven’t a worry in the world. Those of us who are complete worrywarts. Those of us who cannot sit…
10 Weird counter intuitive health tips that really work
You have heard that if you want to get somewhere faster, running will help you achieve that result… Right? And that washing your body everyday will guarantee you better hygiene…Right? And that if you are…
10 Key tips to stay mentally healthy
Enjoying mental health means having a sense of wellbeing, being able to function during everyday life and feeling confident to rise to a challenge when the opportunity arises. Just like your physical health, there are…
Eating bad foods increases the risk of depression
Eating foods high in trans-fats and saturated fats increases the risk of depression, according to a Spanish study published in the US, confirming previous studies that linked “junk food” with the disease. Researchers also showed…
Inside the prison that’s my mind: dealing with the monster
A personal account by MUMBI I have an illness..It is not my fault. This is a mantra I have to keep repeating to myself whenever I mess up or feel down. Because depression, almost always,…