Tag: mental health care

Dementia: Types, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Dementia is not a specific disease. Rather, several diseases cause dementia. The term ‘dementia’ is an umbrella term used to describe symptoms of cognitive impairment, and within the dementia umbrella, there are many different variations. Dementia is a group of thinking and social symptoms that interferes with daily functioning. Dementia is a group of conditions characterised by impairment of at…

How to overcome fear and anxiety

 “Anxiety is a thin stream of fear trickling through the mind. If encouraged, it cuts a channel into which all other thoughts are drained.” —Arthur Somers Roche What is fear? Fear is a powerful emotion and a natural response to a threat either perceived or real. This emotion can have a strong effect on your mind and body. Fear can…

Selfcare: How to take better care of yourself

Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” – Audre Lorde   What is selfcare? Selfcare refers to the actions individuals take in order to develop, protect, maintain and improve their own health and wellbeing. It involves a personal investment in maintaining physical, psychological and spiritual health, and pursuing a fulfilling,…