CBT for Depression – How It Works & Where to Find It in Pakistan
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Sometimes you experience some moments in life when the things you once loved don’t hit the same spot anymore. You start losing interest in your favourite things. It happens to everyone but if it persists for more than two weeks, it’s not normal. It’s a major symptom of depression called anhedonia. It’s getting common nowadays, that’s why 70% of people who struggle with...
Social media is evolving in front of our eyes and quickly replacing traditional social interaction with digital ones. It touches everyone connected on the internet and has become an important part of socialization within peer groups. It is undeniably changing the way one communicates and how one finds and shares information. Digital media affects our youth not only by displacing time they spend...
Let’s admit we all have a number of habits, don’t we? Some are good, others are bad and it’s just the way it is. While many of us are of the view that habits are there to stay forever, well they are not. The best thing is that with the right frame of mind and some determination, you can break your bad habits. It does not happen overnight, it takes a lot of effort, however, it isn’t impossible...
What is the true definition of Healthy Living? It sounds silly that we need to define “healthy living”. Yet, most of us think that it means a disease-free life. However, “healthy living” has a more holistic concept associated with it. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. Interestingly enough, health is...
What is Stress?.. Stress is not a disease; it’s a natural response of your body to danger, such as when our body perceives that it is being attacked. However, when the stressful condition continues for an indefinite time period, it becomes an illness. Untreated stress often causes the blood pressure to rise and may also give way to more serious diseases like heart disease and diabetes. Obesity is...
Our lives have become heavily dependent on internet and especially our children don’t have time to get out of it. The reason for it is that everything they want is just a few clicks away from them. But, this facility has a dark side to it as well which is known as cyber-bullying. Every day thousands of teens are falling prey to the abominable act of cyber-bullying and this heinous act needs to be...
Teen depression goes far beyond feeling sad or being down in the dumps. It is a serious and exhausting disorder that significantly impacts your normal life. Take action, if you consider yourself depressed, as it will not go away by itself. Sooner you talk to a mental health professional, is better. “Teen is the age to smile and enjoy rather than being gloomy and depressed” –...
With our busy routines, competitive environment and social lives, it is essential to find the time to reflect on our state of mind and inner happiness. Here are a few tips that can help you find peace of mind: Self-Reflection: Image source: pixabay.com Reflect on the previous year to assess triggers that were a source of happiness or unhappiness in your life. Once you have done that, you can...