There is always a time when we all stand to be corrected. Nobody gets it right at all time. So making mistakes and missing the mark is what makes us human.

We also learn from mistakes( well, that is what is expected) and such learning makes us a better person in  life. People who have excelled in life will tell you they have made so many mistakes and stumbled through many obstacles and huddles.

So when someone tells us we are not doing well or corrects us, we should not take it the wrong way if we want to be a better version of ourselves.

However criticism can be demeaning and a put down rather than helpful.

 So the question becomes : WHEN DOES A CRITICISM OR CORRECTION , CONSTRUCTIVE RATHER THAN DESTRUCTIVE? HOW DO YOU DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN A GENUINE DESIRE TO MAKE YOU A BETTER VERSION OF YOURSELF RATHER THAN A PUT DOWN OR DEMEANING?

This current episode of YOUTH+EMO describes 5 areas to explore to determine if a criticism or correction is meant well or just a ploy to attack your self-esteem and damage your confidence. Understanding the difference is important for a better mental health and well-being.

#youth+emo #correction #self-esteem #well-being #mentalhealth #mistakes #personaldevelopement

Suicide is one of those topics that is still discussed in hushed tones. Any talk and discussion about suicide is uncomfortable and there is always a tendency to offer a one-sentence response and to move on to the next topic. There are so many questions that beg answers to the topic of suicide. I believe being comfortable to dwell on it and talk about suicide is part of a solution not a problem.

"So a quick series of questions for you as you listen to this episode of YOUTH+EMO:"

What do you know about suicide?

What is the suicide rate globally?

Does mental health issue means increased chance of suicide?

I hope this episode will answer some of your questions on suicide.

#youth+emo #suicide #mentalhealth #death #love #worldwide #suicideawareness

Stress is part and parcel of everyday life. In fact optimal level of stress brings the best out of us . However when the stress is sustained, intense and unrelenting, it could be dangerous not only to our physical but also mental health.

The current financial uncertainty and high cost of living is putting an immense, sustained and unbearable stress on millions of people all over the world.

The situation is so dire and hopeless that no one seems to know what tomorrow brings and there does not seem to be much help or hope.

This episode deals with the possible impact of this current financial uncertainties on  physical and mental health.

It concludes with practical advice on how to cope with the current situation as we weather this "financial storm" brewing.

#youth+emo #money #finance #worry #stress #inflation #mentalhealth #health

Depression as a mental health condition still comes with stigma. There is still that sense that people who  are depressed or taking antidepressants are different. In other words, that depression is something to be ashamed of. People seem to forget that being depressed does not change who you are. It does not make a bubbly, excitable and funny person less so.

Also the feeling of hopelessness( especially at this time ) is something all of us feel albeit it temporary.

In  any case, whether our feeling of hopelessness is temporary or lingers on, does not make us less or more of a person we truly are.

This episode of YOUTH+EMO podcast gets more into this topic . The episode mentioned other symptoms of depression some of which we don't always associate with depression.

  This episode highlights at what point  we may need to seek psychosocial support and/or medical intervention.

#depression #mentalhealth #youth+emo #podcast #stigma #dwaynejohnson #ladygaga #michaelphelps #jkrowling

Hay fever although a minor problem can be a nuisance. Hay is mainly experienced during hot and dry summer conditions when the pollen count is high. The symptoms of hay fever includes runny nose, watery eyes, cough, itchy eyes and nostrils and sneezing. These can lead to headache and breathlessness and can be such a misery for people who suffer badly with hay fever.

This episode of YOUTH+EMO podcast deals with ways of managing and preventing hay fever.

These hay fever prevention remedies will hopefully support you in managing the symptoms and ensure you can enjoy the your summer without it being spoilt constant nuisance of runny nose and sneezing non-stop.

#youth+emo #podcast #pollen #summer #holiday #antihistamine #stress #hayfever

Grief is something we will all go through at some point in our lives . Some of us have gone through it already and some are going through it right now. Such emotional upheaval that comes with loss through relationship breakdown or death is inevitable. 

Most people are familiar with the 5 stages of grief. We must have heard it mentioned somewhere or even read about it. The truth is in as much as it helps to have a bit of knowledge about stages of grief, it does not really prepare you enough when faced with the reality of loss.

In this episode of YOUTH+EMO podcast , I will talk about my understanding and experience of grief not just as a psychotherapist and counsellor, but from my personal experience as someone who has gone through grief due to death.

How long does grief and bereavement last?

What factors can make grief to last longer than usual? what factors can make the stages of grief more complicated than normal?( if there is anything like normal grief).

Is there anything that help to alleviate the pain of loss and make it more bearable?

I hope you find this episode useful and please share with friends, families or loved ones who may find this useful.

#youth+emo #loss #grief #relationship #death #depression #anger #denial #acceptance #anxiety #podcast

Obesity and overweight are becoming  serious health issue all over the world. In United Kingdom, it is estimated that national health service (NHS) spent an estimated £6.1 billion on overweight and obesity-related ill-health from 2014-2015.

On the other hand , mental health issues are becoming an increasing health emergencies especially since the COVID-19 pandemic.

However one thing which is not so obvious is the correlation between obesity and mental health problems.

This episode of YOUTH+EMO highlights the correlation. 

What % of obese people have increased risk of depression? What %  of people experiencing depression has an increased risk of becoming obese? which antidepressant has a risk of causing overweight?

What other mental health issues does overweight increase the risks and vulnerability?

Is there a link between obesity and poor mental health in teenagers and adults?

This episode will seek to answer such questions above.

The episode concludes with 12 tips to help you in losing weight.

#youth+emo #mentalhealth #obese #obesity #depression #antidepressant #bodyimage #exercise #diet #teenagers

Social media binging is dangerous to your health. The common saying that smoking cigarette is dangerous to your health is something we have heard and read so many times.

But a connection between too much consumption or spending hours unend on social media and poor mental and physical well-being is one most do not easily make.

Selena Gomez had to stay off internet for a period of time to look after her mental well-being. Do you know how long she stayed off the internet? You have to listen to this episode to find out. It is a 'social media fasting' most of us will find almost impossible to even think possible.

Suffice it to say that Selena Gomez found such period of fasting from internet changed her life for good. " I am happier, I am more present, I connect more with people. It makes me feel normal", Selena Gomez concluded.

Social media and internet binging triggers or at least worsen a lot of mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety and eating disorders. 

Also according to Dr. Delisi " cyberbullying is a very real risk, and the higher the 'dose' of social media youth are exposed to, the higher the risk of cyberbullying or exposure to predatory influences.

This episodes also concludes with helpful tips on " what to replace social media binging or addiction with". 

'Social media fasting'  definitely comes with a lot of physical and social well-being benefits. 

#selenagomez #socialmedia #binge #influencers #youth #mentalhealth #youth+emo #depression #anxiety #cyberbullying #eatingdisorders #obesity #insomnia #exercise

People are in emotional and mental state of turmoil. There so much uncertainty about the future be it economic, financial and political.

It is seems that everybody we know in the last two years are in a constant cycle of mental and emotional turmoil and upheaval. How do you differentiate between burnout and depression? How do you different between mild and moderate/severe depression?

This episode deals with symptoms of burnout and depression. Understanding the difference is very important because the approach to dealing with burnout and depression is completely difference. Also the approach to managing mild and moderate/severe depression is also different.

Do you feel the wheel of life is spinning out of control?

Have you got that feeling like 'something is not quite right with me'?

Have  you found yourself in a situation where you feel drained, trapped, pressured or just stressed-out?

Well, you are not alone , trust me. I hoe as you listen to this current episode you will find some solace that you are not alone and this current conditions of yours be it emotional or mental, shall gradually pass.

If you have not done so , listen to my previous episodes especially on 'INSOMNIA,SOOOOO STRESSED, HAPPINESS HACK, EMOTIONAL ABUSE' and many more.

#burnout #depression #stress #anxiety #youth+emo #antidepressant #sleeplessness #mentalhealth

Insomnia is defined as difficulty falling or staying asleep. Insomnia is more common than we can imagine.

It is estimated that up to 35% of people have some form of brief or short term insomnia worldwide.

Also about 10% of people have chronic or long term insomnia . That is the difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep has lasted for months.

In this episode of Youth+emo, I explore the non-medical and medical management of insomnia from the point of view as a psychotherapist and pharmacist. This episode includes over the counter medications and prescription medications used in the treatment management of insomnia.

what causes insomnia? when does lack of sleep becomes a problem? Can you buy how effective are OTC medications for insomnia?

Are the medications addictive? Do they have side effects?

 I hope you find this episode informative and please share with your family and friends who might need to hear this.

#insomnia #sleep #youth+emo #medications #mentalhealth #alcohol #sleeplessness #drowsy #anxiety #therapy #cbt