I used to believe that prevention was better than cure… 75% of mental illnesses start before a child reaches their 18th birthday, and 50% of mental health problems in adult life (excluding dementia) take root before the age of 15. …
Author: Colin Symington-Bailey
Is Stress Good For You?
At the risk of over-simplification, stress exists for the purpose of keeping you alive – stress is our “Hazard Awareness System”. When we anticipate a perceived position of threat or danger, we physiologically prepare for a short, sharp burst of energy to facilitate an initial advantage in the actions of either “fight” or “flight”… That…
Are You Getting Enough?
According to a recent article on Forbes.com, “more than 40% of adults say that they lie awake at night plagued by the stressful events of the day.” Chances are you’re not getting enough… Here are my top 5 reasons as to why you need to be getting more… Sleep! 1. Drowsiness Causes Accidents Sleep deprivation…