In a nutshell, self-esteem is your opinion of yourself and your abilities. It can be high, low or somewhere in-between. While everyone occasionally has doubts about themselves, low self-esteem can leave you feeling insecure and...

When you’re having a panic attack, it might feel like you’re drowning. You feel like you can’t breathe and your chest is constricted. You might feel detached from your body, from your surroundings, as though...

Mindfulness is applied to several disciplines and practices such as tai chi, yoga, qigong and so on. But most of these practices focus on mindfulness through meditation. A process that involves a self- regulatory practice...

People can learn to manage stress and lead happier, healthier lives.Here are some tips to help you keep stress at bay. Keep a positive attitude. Accept that there are events that you cannot control. Be...

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is more than the normal anxiety people experience day to day. It’s chronic and exaggerated worry and tension, even though nothing seems to provoke it. Having this disorder means always anticipating...

Depression is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss...