Tag: mental health
Load up on fermented foods for mental health
From East Asia’s Kimchi and Paocai to South Asia’s Gundruk and Goyang and Southeast Asia’s Tempoyak, Sayur Asin, and Achara, Asians’ love of fermented foods is not only for gastronomic pleasure but also for health. Fermented vegetables and fruits are […]
Protecting our mental health with nutrition and lifestyle choices
Article by Dr. Kent Bradley, Chief Health and Nutrition Officer, Herbalife Nutrition Mental health is an overlooked area of health worldwide and the numbers are escalating rapidly. In Asia, complications occurring from poor mental health are the second largest contributor […]
How can we start destigmatising mental health conversations?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported that one in seven or 14% of young people aged 10-19 years old experience some form of mental health condition, which goes largely untreated. Stress during adolescence can be exacerbated by exposure to […]
Believing in yourself for good mental health
Mental health professionals based in Denmark believe the key to preventing mental health problems from developing in the first place rests on the simple belief that you can. In a recent mental health survey led by researchers at the University […]
How to declutter your mind and develop personal agency
The mind is a powerful tool: it is necessary to take stock of our mental well-being from time-to-time and create the best version of our mind that is in line with our values, interests, and passions. This is referred to […]
Online mental healthcare services a godsend in Korea
People are driven to look for alternative forms of support for mental health, which is still a taboo topic in many societies. Enter easily accessible digital or online resources, which allow people to seek out less conspicuous solutions to their […]
#CovidHomeCare kits to be distributed by Malaysian Red Crescent Society
The Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) will be handing out 9,000 #CovidHomeCare kits containing vital items including thermometers and paracetamol to support marginalised COVID-19 patients who are undergoing home quarantine. “We believe the #CovidHomeCare kit could help to ease their […]
Resilience key to boosting mental health
The last two years have caused great waves of depression and anxiety, so much so that it has presented unexpected and unique challenges to our mental health. To better prepare ourselves for the years to come it is crucial to […]
Mindfulness classes improve health of schoolchildren
Mindfulness is an ancient meditation technique that involves focusing awareness on the present moment, as a means of fostering calm, wellbeing and insight. New research conducted by the University of Derby and Derbyshire Educational Psychology Service, UK, has found that […]
Regular afternoon naps could help stave off dementia
Scientists studying mental health have found a significant relationship between consistent afternoon napping and cognitive function in the ageing Chinese population. Napping may not entirely prevent neurodegenerative conditions such as dementia, but may promote locational awareness, verbal fluency, and working […]
