My experience at HelpGuideorg International allowed me to extend my reach into the mental health field. My role expanded during the Coronavirus pandemic, when I assisted in building a reassuring presence to keep our readers informed.
Coronavirus: How to Help and Give Back
As we watch the coronavirus pandemic play out on a global scale, it’s easy to feel helpless. But no matter who you are or what your situation, you can make a difference. Even if you’re quarantined at home, there are still many ways to get involved and give back, including donating money or supplies, volunteering virtually, and checking in on people who might need support.
Orthorexia, or orthorexia nervosa, is a damaging obsession with healthy eating and the quality and purity of food in your diet. It has become more widespread with the advancement of “clean eating.” This is a form of diet that aims to limit consumption of processed foods and those that are high in sugar, unhealthy fats, and preservatives.
Childhood Insomnia and Sleep Problems
If you reflect back on your own childhood, you probably can remember times when you felt frustrated about having a bedtime, woke up in the night, or tossed and turned to no avail. Many sleep problems are linked to bedtime habits and daytime behavior that you can work with your child to change. The good news is, with a little patience and discipline, you can get them on track to more restful nights.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
We all have days when we feel insecure about a certain aspect of our appearance or think we don’t look our best. But if you find yourself spending a lot of time obsessing over, hiding, or trying to correct what you see as flaws, you may have body dysmorphic disorder (BDD).
Good friends relieve stress, provide comfort and joy, and prevent loneliness and isolation. But close friendships don’t just happen. Many of us struggle to meet people and develop quality connections. Whatever your age or circumstances, though, it’s never too late to make new friends, reconnect with old ones, and greatly improve your social life.