Numerous studies have indicated the importance of social support in both physical and mental health. However, it is also the one that is most…

Resolutions are not limited to New Years; neither are they merely a commitment one makes to something for the time to come. In reality,…

Mindfulness is a philosophy and practice rooted in Buddhist meditation that entails moment-by-moment awareness of our feelings, thoughts, and sensations – that is, our…

People cope with problems the best way they know how. The unfortunate truth is that there are millions of people who are facing stress-related…

People cope with problems the best way they know how. The unfortunate truth is that there are millions of people who are facing stress-related…

Resolutions are not limited to New Years; neither are they merely a commitment one makes to something for the time to come. In reality,…

Numerous studies have indicated the importance of social support in both physical and mental health. However, it is also the one that is most…

Social anxiety or social phobia is the disabling fear of one or more specific social situations, wherein an individual fears that they may be…

From the time Hans Selye defined “stress” in 1936 as “the non-specific response of the body to any demand for change”, the world has…

The once prominent line between body and mind has become blurred; it is now widely acknowledged amongst clinicians and laymen worldwide that the body…

Stress manifests physically in the form of a variety of unpleasant sensations ranging from headaches, tension in the muscles, high blood pressure and irritable…

Everyone may not be a connoisseur of art or a lover of music, but when you live in a society bustling with and around…

The Nature versus Nurture dichotomy that has sparked among psychologists a debate since the beginning of the field may in fact have its roots…

Millions of hearts were broken when ‘Brangelina’ decided to split. While some resorted to bereavement, as if their own marriages and relationships had fallen…

The first thing to think about is why, at Silver Oak, we use the term ‘stress’ to relate to problems such as ‘anxiety’ and…

5 Ways to Un-complicate People are complex, dynamic and at times inscrutable in the way they navigate the world. Not only are we complex…

“What is always speaking silently is the body.” – Norman Brown Considering that we come into this world with our bodies as the primary…

Relationships are funny things. When you decide to be in one, you are prepared to some extent that the person you love will change,…

Mindfulness is the practice of being aware of the present moment, and having an accepting, kind, gentle and open attitude towards your thoughts and…

Have you ever thought about sitting quietly at your desk and doing nothing? Doing nothing is hard! While this could be quite contradictory to…

There is no manual that clearly explains how to wake up every day and feel confident that the day will be a good one.…

Change is a mysterious thing; people naturally strive towards it, claim to want it and yet are often stubbornly resistant to it. Humans enjoy…

As social beings, one of our strongest tools for survival is that of communication. We talk to the world not just through our words…

“The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven.” – John Milton As human…

While anger is generally perceived quite negatively in our society, it is in fact one of the six basic emotions recognised among human beings,…

People are decidedly resistant to change, yet if you think about it a little changing is almost all we really think about. We want…

Have you ever felt that knot in your stomach that just won’t loosen, a feeling of discomfort and unease that lingers but you can’t…

We are often taught how to respect others, to be polite, to take care and to be patient with them. But what we are…

One of the most prevalent issues that are present among any generation is, an issue related to romantic relationships. There can be various factors…