Be confident no matter what comes your way by looking inward and updating your beliefs about yourself. Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you are right. ~ Henry Ford The way you treat yourself sets the standards for others.... » read more
In the U.S. alone, millions of surgeries are performed each year. Some are riskier than others, and some require a longer recovery period. When people are in recovery after surgery, their physical health is typically the priority. Of course, it’s important for your body to heal and get stronger after a procedure. But, more studies... » read more
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. That inspirational saying has been around for years, but it’s so often easier said than done. Going through difficult times or having to deal with a major life event you never thought would happen can make it hard to “get going” anywhere. Tough times tend... » read more
Critical workers and parents are typically identified as groups who have been the hardest impacted in terms of mental health by the Covid-19 pandemic. Parents who work in health have been doubly impacted as not only are they caring for their own children, but working day and night to meet the needs of many other... » read more
To say we’re in the midst of a mental health crisis is not an exaggeration. Mental health concerns have been increasing for years and have only been amplified by the COVID-19 crisis and national lockdowns. Over half of UK adults said their mental health got worse as a result of the March 2020 restrictions. The... » read more
Do you have a goal of improving your mental health? It’s a great goal to have, regardless of how happy or unhappy you are right now. Improving your mental health offers many benefits. You can reduce your anxiety, improve your self-esteem, decrease your risk of depression, manage feelings of anger and stress, and even improve your... » read more
Walking alone at night can often feel unsafe, especially if you live in the city. Some people try to avoid going outside when it gets dark, but that can be incredibly restrictive. In winter, the nights draw in quicker and the light can fade even before you’ve left work. Everyone, at least once, will have... » read more
MMI news: Mind Matters celebrates different ways of thinking with Neurodiversity Celebration Week events! The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) will be holding interactive online sessions on autism and dyslexia in the veterinary professions this month as part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week starting on Monday 15 March 2021. Neurodiversity... » read more
What’s the difference between a learning disability and a developmental disability? How can you tell the two apart? If you want to learn more about the types of disabilities, you’ve come to the right place! This article will give a brief description of disability types and help you tell the differences between them. Keep... » read more
Poor mental health is becoming almost as pervasive a problem as Covid itself as a result of this pandemic. With more and more people experiencing traumatic losses, loneliness and unexpected shifts in their lives, it is no surprise that debilitating illnesses such as depression and anxiety are on the rise. To compound the issue, as... » read more