Healthy Mind

Everyone occasionally experiences anxiety. You might experience it when you encounter a problem, or when you join a competition, or before taking a test. However, chronic anxiety involves more than just momentary nervousness or fear. With anxiety disorders, the feelings of fear, worry, or anxiety does not go away after weeks or months. They usually get […]

Sexual addiction was not used as a formal diagnosis until 2019 when the World Health Organization updated the International Classification of Disease (11th edition), the global standard for classification and management of diseases. In the recently updated ICD-11, Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder or CSBD was given a definition and is now included as one of […]

Engaging in pornographic material and sexual activities is normal. However, there are instances when these may be taken to extremes, and create negative effects that can cause harm to the individual. In this case, the individual may have a pornography addiction. Learn more about the signs and symptoms of porn addiction here. What are the Signs […]

The act of touching yourself for sexual pleasure or masturbating is completely normal. Masturbation is common for people of any age, gender, or whether you are sexually active or not. However, when taken to the extreme, masturbation may also result in negative effects to your wellbeing. Read on to learn what masturbation addiction is. Masturbation There are […]

Borderline personality disorder is a condition that not a lot of people might be familiar with. Here, we interview Julian Mauricio to share his experiences as someone diagnosed with borderline personality. Learn more as he sheds some light on what effects it can have on a person’s mental health. Can you introduce yourself? Hi, I’m Julian, and […]

Drug addiction is a serious problem not only in the Philippines but around the world. Based on the 2019 statistics from the Dangerous Drugs Board, there were over 5,000 reported admissions to rehab facilities. The vast majority were new cases, while approximately twenty were readmissions. Drug addiction treatments in the Philippines depend on the substance […]

You may have seen it before, an illustration of a woman swamped with an endless to-do list while her partner merely responds with a dismissive, “You should have asked.” This burden is called mental load and, unfortunately, is a common phenomenon in many households. The effects of mental load on relationships are often silent but […]

They say the first step toward recovery is acknowledging that there is a problem. For someone with an addiction, going to rehab can be intimidating. Understanding what happens in rehab can make things easier. If you or a loved one are planning to enter rehab, continue reading to know more about what to expect. https://hellodoctor.com.ph/healthy-mind/addiction/long-term-physical-effects-of-addiction/ Requirements for […]

“The customer is always right” and “service with a smile” are just a couple of mottos that many companies believe in. While it is beneficial for consumers, this often places an emotional burden on workers. Over time, the emotional load may be overwhelming and can lead to poor mental health. Learn more about emotional labor […]