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As news spreads that Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been spreading across the globe to the point that it has now been declared a pandemic, and we are seeing entire countries shut down and people are being forced to self-isolate in their homes, we are seeing a tremendous amount of anxiety, fear and panic in supermarkets, shopping centres, in the streets, on social media platforms, and in the news. Even in countries such as Australia where the Coronavirus situation is not yet as serious as other countries, we are still seeing a lot of behaviour driven by anxiety, fear and panic. This is especially the ‘panic buying’ of unnecessary stockpiling of items such as toilet paper which has also resulted in physically assaultive behaviour towards others and barging supermarket trollies in front of others in line at the checkouts in order to get served first. It seems as though the fear surrounding this is becoming more of an issue than the effect of the actual virus on physical health itself. ...

Anxiety and panic are often dismissed as something common or something that doesn't require a proper diagnosis or attention. These are not taken as seriously as they should be, as a result of which often patients of anxiety and panic often keep suffering in silence. However, not all of us know that anxiety and panic, if not attended to properly, can develop into something grave and can even take a toll on your life. Although used interchangeably, anxiety and panic attacks are not the same and have their individual sets of symptoms. It takes a deep analysis to understand where the panic attack is stemming from or what is causing frequent problems. Where Does It Stem From? Fear and anxiety are generally observed as normal reactions to unwanted situations that may emerge from time to time. It is absolutely okay to be worried about an exam or an important, upcoming event. However, if this feeling of fear is something you observe much too often, without any reason, and along wit...

Do you often find yourself sitting in a room full of people and yet feeling alone? Has loneliness ever hit you so hard that it becomes difficult to make it through the day? Loneliness is a common issue amongst the Millennials. It’s not difficult to spot people around us who seem to be happy but are caught in a vicious spiral of their own thoughts. While loneliness commonly results in dejection and depression , studies indicate that if signs of loneliness are severe, it may even lead to an earlier and untimely death. Ignoring signs of loneliness can prove fatal. What exactly are these underlying signs? Let’s dig deeper! Lack of Sleep Hanging Out With Other Lonely People Being Online All The Time Binge-Watching Netflix! x Having trouble falling asleep is one of the most common signs of loneliness. Studies indicate that loneliness can mess up with your sleep cycle, drastically reducing your chances of getting a restful night's sleep . If you are having fragmented sle...

Did you know that 30% of the population is affected by insomnia every year? So you or someone you know may be experiencing insomnia or sleep disturbance. Every cause for insomnia will differ between everyone but can be categorized in 3 ways: physical, psychological issues and also short term change. If you can identify the cause for your insomnia then you are a step closer to getting a solution for it too. Now let’s discuss the various Causes of Insomnia: Stress  Nowadays, stress is a growing problem in bounds and leaps. Among these are Stress, Grief, Heart Conditions, many other minor medical problems, and insomnia. Often all these sorts can become a cause of insomnia , and insomnia can make about some of them as well in the long-term. Caffeine Caffeine is a stimulant that can keep you awake. Found in soft drinks, coffee, diet pills, tea, wakeup pills, some pain killers and other things. If you consume large amounts of caffeine, this could bring about your insom...

Any person can face mental illness such as Depression and Anxiety. Scientists still try to understand the cause of the Depression. If you are suffering from the feeling of sadness, loneliness, and worthlessness, it means you are suffering from Depression. In case you like to know “ How to treat Depression ” than follow these steps to overcome Depression. Step-1 Discuss with your doctor. The only psychologists can understand your situation, and first of all, you have to visit the psychologist clinic. Apart from this, medications and illness can also cause unhappiness. First, your doctor will take tests, and after that, he will conduct the physical examination. After all the tests, he will understand the bottom of your symptoms. Step-2 Acknowledge the symptoms of unhappiness. First of all, Accepting the symptoms of unhappiness. It will be the first step to conquer your misery. The following are the symptoms of sadness. ●       ...

Feeling well-being is a fundamental part of the overall health for the individual. It enables them to successfully exceed difficulties. Children and adults who are facing learning disorders may experience more stress. However, there is no need to worry. We will discuss here the following benefits of Health and Wellbeing online courses . Self-determined study schedules With online courses, students can study their chosen location. They do not require to attend the morning class and also worry about the conveyance. All they need to just rush for a morning class. Family commitments There is an increasing number of parents who go back to school and earn their degrees. These types of students can get the most from the online courses. No conflict with work schedules Another amazing benefit related to the online healthcare management program. The student will not worry about conflicts between their work schedules. This will help them for practical work experie...

Australia is the most developed country in the World. Moreover, it was the only nation to avoid a global recession in 2 009. But rising of mental illness among Australians have become the major problem. Recently ABS national health survey suggests a higher level of psychological issues among millions of Australians. According to the ABS(Australian Bureau of Statistics), anxiety and depression rates will continue to rise. Apart from this Survey also show the following result. ●   One in eight adults (13%) faces a high level of psychological issues in 2017-18. ●   In 2017-18 one in five Australians (20.1%) have a mental or behavioural condition. This ratio was 17.5% in 2014-15. ●   In 2017-18 Approximately one in eight (13.1%) Australian citizens had anxiety-related issues. It was 11.2% in 2014-15. ●   In 2017-18, the ABS survey demonstrates 10.4% of Australians had some depression. But online therapy can be used as an e-therapy and distanc...