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Welcome to the general category archive. Here you’ll find all the articles that have been indexed as general.

As the name suggests, this archive contains pretty much single article published. Here you’ll find everything from psychology, invisible disabilities, learning difficulties, health, and mental health.

Why You Need To Stop Making Comparisons Right Now

8 June 20244 May 2022 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a White woman standing in front of a waterfall holding a sign that says "I'm here you not" to represent the topic of the article - Why You Need To Stop Making Comparisons Right Now

Reading Time: 9 minutesIt’s easy to fall into the making comparisons trap, which can cause a downward spiral. But don’t worry, this article has you covered

Categories Advice, General, Mental HealthTags Coping Strategies, Depression, Self-Care52 Comments

18 Amazing Interview Tips For Someone Who Has A Mental Illness

8 June 202427 April 2022 by Unwanted Life
A photo of an Asian man interviewing an Asian woman to represent the topic of the article - 18 Amazing Interview Tips For Someone Who Has A Mental Illness

Reading Time: 7 minutesInterviews can be stressful, but it’s even harder if you have a mental illness or health issue. But these interview tips can help with that

Categories Advice, General, Mental HealthTags Anxiety, Coping Strategies, Self-Care, Stress, Work48 Comments

How To Handle Toxic Family Members

8 June 202420 April 2022 by Unwanted Life
A white women in white wearing a gas mask to represent the topic of the article - How To Handle Toxic Family Members

Reading Time: 11 minutesToxic family members can really do a number on us during our childhood and even in our adulthood. But it’s never too late to decide to do something about it

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental HealthTags Childhood, Family, Racism, Relationships, What is...49 Comments

Emperor’s New Clothes: How Fashion Can Affect Our Wellbeing

9 June 202413 April 2022 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a model on a fashion runway to represent the topic of the article - Emperor's New Clothes: How Fashion Can Affect Our Wellbeing

Reading Time: 7 minutesFashion is an integral part of society and, throughout the centuries, our choice of clothes has made statements about who we are

Categories General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Alt Community, Crafting, Disability, LGBTQI+, Self-Care40 Comments

Interoceptive Exposure: How To Use It To Manage Anxiety

9 June 20246 April 2022 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a white woman with her head in her hand and "don't panic" wrote across her face and "do" on her left hand to represent the topic of the article - Interoceptive Exposure: How To Use It To Manage Anxiety And Phobias

Reading Time: 9 minutesInteroceptive exposure is an exposure therapy similar to graded exposure, which is used to tackle bodily sensations associated with anxieties

Categories Advice, General, Health, Me, Mental Health, Research, TherapyTags Anxiety, Coping Strategies, Exposure therapy, Phobias, Psychosis, What is...30 Comments

4K HD TV: An Unexpected Bonus For BDD People

9 June 202430 March 2022 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a white woman celebrating as she watches ice hockey on TV alone to represent the topic of the article - 4K HD: TV An Unexpected Bonus For BDD People

Reading Time: 5 minutesIn a world of filters and editing, TVs like 4K HD TV sets are reducing body dysmorphic disorder. Read this article to find out how

Categories General, Me, Mental HealthTags BDD, Body Image46 Comments

Fika: How To Improve Wellbeing Like A Swede

9 June 202423 March 2022 by Unwanted Life
A photo of people at a coffee shop to represent the topic of the article - Fika: How To Improve Wellbeing Like A Swede

Reading Time: 5 minutesWe all like to take a break when we can. But to get the most of our breaks, we should model them on the Swedish fika. Read this article to find out why

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Self-Care, What is..., Work87 Comments

Achievements Collage: An Easy Way To Celebrate Yourself

9 June 202416 March 2022 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a white woman gluing pictures to whiteboard to represent the topic of the article - Achievements Collage A Quick And Easy Way To Celebrate Yourself

Reading Time: 5 minutesCreating an achievements collage is a creative way to remind yourself of your achievements, boost motivation, and combat negative thoughts

Categories General, Mental Health, Research, TheoryTags Motivation, Self-Care, What is...45 Comments

The Outstanding Potential Of Music Therapy In Addiction

9 June 20249 March 2022 by Unwanted Life

Reading Time: 5 minutesLots of creative activities can be beneficial to our mental health, and some of these have been turned into treatments, such as music therapy

Categories General, Mental Health, Research, TherapyTags Addiction, Coping Strategies, What is...46 Comments

Should You Make Iona Mind Your New Wellbeing App?

9 June 20242 March 2022 by Unwanted Life

Reading Time: 13 minutesWellbeing apps have the potential to bridge the gap in our mental wellbeing needs, but is Iona Mind any good at supporting our mental health?

Categories General, Mental Health, Research, ReviewTags App16 Comments
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