Are you looking for inexpensive home self-care ideas? Keep reading.  Self-care is an important part of maintaining physical, mental, and emotional health. Here are a few ideas to help you care for yourself while you’re at home: Take at least 30 minutes of “me time” each day to do somethin...

Seasonal Affective disorder Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that typically occurs during the winter months, when there is less natural sunlight due to shorter days. It can cause a range of symptoms, including low energy, difficulty concentrating, and changes in sleep a...

The other day, I left my husband in our bedroom with our screaming newborn and got in the tub with some earbuds for a nice, relaxing bath while he fed and changed her and got her ready to go down. By the time I had finished my bath, done my skincare, braided my hair back, and put on some comfy lo...

What is self-care? Self-care is any activity that we do deliberately in order to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health. Although it’s a simple concept in theory, it’s often hard to put into practice. We live in a world that is constantly demanding our time and energy, leaving li...

Mental health is often viewed as a separate entity from physical health, but the two are inextricably linked. Mental health problems can have a profound effect on every aspect of a person's life, including their relationships and day-to-day functioning. How does mental health affect relationships...

It is estimated that one in four adults experiences mental health problems in any given year, and one in ten children and adolescents (WHO, 2004). Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of li...