Mental Health
The Psychology of Addiction
Physical addiction certainly accounts for much of the reason people continue using and abusing drugs, but there is also a strong psychological component to addiction. Just getting clean and sober may not address the actual psychology of addiction. Breaking psychological…
How Can Mental Hygiene Help Our Elders
How Can Mental Hygiene Help Our Elders Mental hygiene (or cerebral hygiene) is a term created in the 19th century to designate all the precautions and measures allowing a psychological balance. It prevents mental illness and helps the person…
How to Control An Emotional Response As A Teen
It’s last period on Friday afternoon. The weekend trip you planned with a friend starts in exactly 4 hours. You’ve been catching up on studying and chores all week so you can enjoy the time away. And now the teacher…
9 Effective Methods of Soothing Anxiety
Anxiety is a set of symptoms and feelings that everyone experiences from time to time. The sense of tension, nervousness and apprehension is our body’s response to a perceived threat, and can occur in anything from arguing with loved ones…
6 Effective Methods of Dealing With Jealousy
Jealousy isn’t necessarily an unhealthy emotion, but there are ways to handle your jealousy more constructively. If you tend to get jealous in romantic relationships, you’re not alone. Jealousy is a very natural emotion that many people experience at some…
How Comparing Yourself To Others Ruins Your Mental Health
Comparing yourself to others is a common human dynamic that first rears its head when children are very small, such as toddlers wanting whatever toy is in the hands of the kid next to them. It gains momentum in elementary…
A Beginner’s Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders
If you want to learn the basics of Autism Spectrum Disorder, this article should give you a good understanding of the basics – what is is, signs and symptoms, some therapies available for it, and more. What is Autism Spectrum…
Top 4 Benefits Of Having A Life Coach
Life coaches are very trendy today. Most people think about resolutions, goals, and intentions when the new year rolls about, and most of us usually give up on these 2 weeks in the new year if you are like me…
The Psychology of Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Body dysmorphic disorder is a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder. An individual with body dysmorphic disorder is overly preoccupied with what are perceived as gross imperfections in their appearance and spends an hour or more every day thinking about the way…
17 Ways To Become The Best Version Of Yourself
Sometimes you don’t need to change drastically to have a better life. In fact, getting better every day can help you become a better person. If you feel that your bad habits are not contributing to your life, it’s time…
