Highway of Tears

Highway of Tears

mental health and well-being
About
Highway of Tears is a Canadian not-for-profit online resource for mental health and well-being. The fundamental aim of this website is to offer you several helpful advice on taking good care of your overall emotional...
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Ending Violence

Advice on taking good care of your overall emotional and psychological health.
Helping Men Who Are Being Abused
Domestic violence is usually perceived as an abuse wherein nearly all of the victims are women, but there are also...
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Recover from Sexual Assault
A sexual assault victim usually requires a lot of time to recover from trauma. Although it is vital to keep...
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What You Must Know About Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is an act of cruel abuse in which there is a victim and a perpetrator. The worst thing...
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Mental Health

Highway of Tears educates you on multiple aspects of mental wellness.
Avoid an Abusive Relationship
To end a relationship with your family, friend, or lover is never easy. To put an end to an abusive relationship though is even harder,...
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Tips to Stop Worrying
It is only natural to worry about a particular situation, especially if you are unprepared or have not yet come up with a solution for...
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Depression in Females
There is a slight difference between depression in males and in females. In some instances, females have a tendency to show specific depression symptoms more...
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What Is Anxiety-free Dentistry?

What Is Anxiety-free Dentistry?

Anxiety-free dentistry can be achieved by administering sedatives to the patient receiving dental treatment. Sedating the patient can take different forms, such as anti-anxiety drugs, depressants, tranquilizers, nitrous oxide, or laughing gas. It is also referred to as sedation dentistry. It's a great way to cope with or overcome dental anxiety or dental phobia, which is the fear of going to the dentist. Dental anxiety is the primary reason so many people who ought to be receiving dental treatment put their dental care on hold unless they can no longer bear the pain in their ...
Avoid an Abusive Relationship

Avoid an Abusive Relationship

To end a relationship with your family, friend, or lover is never easy. To put an end to an abusive relationship though is even harder, especially if you have already established an unyielding bond with your partner for several years. However, you can escape from this ordeal once you notice any contributing factor. In case you have finally decided to avoid an abusive relationship, stop overthinking for a while. First, do your best to stay composed so that you can think clearly, give this decision an ample thought, and then find your way out of ...
Helping Men Who Are Being Abused

Helping Men Who Are Being Abused

Domestic violence is usually perceived as an abuse wherein nearly all of the victims are women, but there are also more and more surfacing cases wherein the sufferer is a male. This scenario may be difficult to recognise because there is this notion that the majority of domestic violence abusers are men. Despite this general perception, you can still spot a growing number of things that may indicate domestic violence against men. You may also utilise such information in case you want to help out men who are being abused. Every time your spouse embarrasses ...
Recover from Sexual Assault

Recover from Sexual Assault

A sexual assault victim usually requires a lot of time to recover from trauma. Although it is vital to keep in mind that what the victim faced is a natural response to suffering. The following tips may help you get over the ordeal, restore your perception of security and faith, and understand how to move forward with your life. Opening up about the things that transpired during the sexual assault is no doubt the most difficult step towards recovery, but it is also the first one. Be mindful about whom you will share the information ...
What You Must Know About Domestic Violence

What You Must Know About Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is an act of cruel abuse in which there is a victim and a perpetrator. The worst thing about this type of assault is that it ranks amongst the least reported crimes around the world. Thus, there is this likelihood of the abuser or attacker to repeat the brutal cycle. To all domestic violence victims who want to break free from this chain badly, you need to understand the ensuing signs and seek help directly. First, you must assess how you feel towards your abusive partner. Whenever you feel emotionally helpless or frightened ...
Tips to Stop Worrying

Tips to Stop Worrying

It is only natural to worry about a particular situation, especially if you are unprepared or have not yet come up with a solution for it. If that occasional worrying becomes excessive though, you may have a hard time dealing with that situation. This is a sign that regular worrying becomes chronic and leads to a generalised anxiety disorder as a result. If you want to know how to stop worrying for good, you should keep in mind the next few tips. You may write down a schedule on when to worry and when not ...
Depression in Females

Depression in Females

There is a slight difference between depression in males and in females. In some instances, females have a tendency to show specific depression symptoms more often compared to males. By navigating through the following information, you will find out more about the clues and sources of depression in women, as well as the steps that you can take towards recovery. To confirm if a woman is showing signs of depression, look out for these subsequent red flags: ● Abrupt changes in appetite, weight, and sleep pattern ● Concerns over decision making and focus ● Isolation ...
Anxiety and Panic Disorder

Anxiety and Panic Disorder

Anxiety is amongst the many emotions that we sometimes or often feel on a given day. If you feel anxious because you are entirely unsure how a particular situation will unfold, it is normal. If you suddenly feel anxious at an overwhelming rate or you worry about everything almost everyday, it is a bad sign. This specific condition needs to be taken care of as soon as possible. Anxiety is one of the most widely known mental health disorders, but it can be remedied with the right approach. The first and most important thing that ...
Maintain A Sound Mental Health

Maintain A Sound Mental Health

Maintaining one's mental health may sound easy on the surface, but it takes more than just thinking a few happy thoughts in order to preserve a sound state of mind. Unfortunately, others keep their sanity in check by accessing social media accounts on smartphones for the latest news for prolonged periods, ingesting unhealthful diet, and not participating in physical exercises, amongst other detrimental practices. If you are one of the few people who are struggling to maintain a sound mental health, it is time that you adhere to the following recommendations. Make it a habit ...
Mental Illness and Substance Use

Mental Illness and Substance Use

If you have experienced or suffered from a mental illness and a substance use at the same time, there is a high chance that you possess a certain condition commonly known as a dual diagnosis. Also known as a co-occuring disorder, a dual diagnosis is a phrase that describes a person exhibiting a mental disorder, a substance abuse problem, or a combination of both. A person may suffer from this severe condition if that person displays the most common coping mechanism of self-medication in order to alleviate the symptoms of a pre-existing mental illness. Provided ...