By Taylor Mcknight You might not realize how much your home environment is impacting your... The post The Role Your Home Environment Plays on Your Mental State appeared first on Defying Mental Illness ..read more

Culled from Petition Request by Chris Joyce The NHS is in crisis. Thousands of people... The post The Assisted Suicide Debate appeared first on Defying Mental Illness ..read more

By Colby Flood Understanding relapse is key to recovery. The journey to sobriety isn’t straightforward,... The post Recognizing the Hidden Risk of Relapse: Practical Strategies for Sustaining Recovery appeared first on Defying Mental Illness ..read more

Seniors The post Accidental Overdose Among Seniors Is a Growing Concern appeared first on Defying Mental Illness ..read more

By Millie Fuller Mental Health isn’t a taboo subject anymore. In fact, Dr Adrian James has just been appointed as the NHS’ very first medical director for mental health and neurodiversity. Our wellbeing should be a priority throughout life but not everyone knows how to do it. Mental wellbeing for any age or gender Mental […] The post Prioritising Our Mental Health Throughout Life – What Can We Do?  appeared first on Defying Mental Illness ..read more

By Adventrum Maintaining focus can be difficult at the best of times. After all, nowadays, we are inundated with potential distractions – from our smartphones to our televisions, to simply staring at the wall. It is even harder to remain occupied by a work task if you have just returned from holiday, with the memories of the sun, sand and sea in your mind.  Thankfully, the team at Adventrum have compiled a list of quick and easy ways to maintain focus at work. From listening to motivational music, to lighting a stimulating candle – these suggestions are not revolutionary or rei ..read more

Carers give a lot of encouragement to those in their care. To mark Carers Week, we bring you excerpts from one of our favourite writer’s work. When we are encouraged, it is oxygen for the soul. David encouraged himself in the Lord after his family and those if his men were captured. His men wanted to stone him as a result. We are encouraged to be content with the things we have as God is with us and will not forsake us. When we acknowledge that we do not achieve things in our own strength but by the grace of God through His ability, this makes it easier to be encouraged during challenging tim ..read more

By Meghan Stress is a part of life, but when stress becomes persistent, it can lead to physical aging. Studies have shown that stress can actually cause biological aging. When the stress is removed, the body can typically recover. Unfortunately, many people suffer from chronic stress that persists and brings negative health effects along with it. Fortunately, it’s possible to take action to relieve stress and enjoy the health benefits that come from that relief. With conscious effort, you can step back from stress and enjoy the anti-aging effects that result from your efforts. The persistence ..read more

By DMI To mark the first of the two Mental Health Awareness Weeks for the year we bring you an extract from one of the works of authors in our midst. The post Mental Health Awareness appeared first on Defying Mental Illness ..read more

Building Understanding Between Parents and Teenagers About Counseling By Stacy Bryant As children bloom into their teenage years, the family dynamic shifts. Doors often close as quickly as emotions change, and finding the right words becomes like walking through a maze blindfolded. Mental health, a pivotally important aspect, grows into a subject marred with hesitant whispers and, sometimes, misguided beliefs. It’s time we bridge this gap, laying down planks of understanding, empathy, and education between parents and teenagers, especially about counseling. Listen Openly and Intently When crea ..read more