Humility is vital in living an ethical life. However, it often gets a bad rep. Celebrating your own success shows that you value yourself and it can make you seem like a confident go-getter. Whereas humility is synonymous with meekness, which often isn't praised in our society. Humbleness is often overlooked and you can't exactly … Continue reading How to be Humble and Why you Should
Gillette’s Ad on ‘Toxic Masculinity’
Gillette's latest ad has people either up in arms or jumping with joy. The controversial ad is centred around our societies ideas of masculinity and how certain beliefs about 'manliness' can be harmful to both men and society in general. Those that oppose the ad say it victimises women and is suggesting that masculinity in … Continue reading Gillette’s Ad on ‘Toxic Masculinity’
The Male Suicide Epidemic
Although women report higher rates of depression and suicidal thoughts, men are 4 times more likely to 'succeed' in committing suicide. Men also experience differing symptoms of depression compared to women. Men are more likely to feel angry and frustrated rather than sad. Men are more likely to chose violent ways of attempting suicide which … Continue reading The Male Suicide Epidemic
What is Panic Disorder?
Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by reoccurring unexpected panic attacks. Panic attacks are sudden periods of intense fear that may include palpitations, sweating, shaking, shortness of breath, numbness, or a feeling that something terrible is going to happen. The lifetime prevelance of panic disorder is about 2.5%. It usually begins during adolescence or … Continue reading What is Panic Disorder?
