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Addiction Psychology and Relapse Prevention: Trauma-Informed Approaches to Substance Use Disorders

Addiction, in psychological terms, is defined as a chronic and relapsing disorder characterised by compulsive substance use and an intense desire to seek drugs, despite the negative consequences. It results in uncontrollable behaviours that can harm health, relationships, and overall

Awareness Positive

From Crisis to Care: Community Training in Psychological First Aid

In a society that sometimes feels like it’s constantly falling from one catastrophe to the next, one thing is clear: people need emotional support immediately after, not days or weeks later, when professional help could arrive. Without a doubt, mental health

Awareness

Why Reassurance Feels Good But Doesn’t Always Help Anxiety

One way to define reassurance is as a particular type of direction meant to allay anxieties. It lessens or gets rid of needless anxiety, especially when it comes to one’s physical or mental health. Physicians most often employ reassurance among

Education

Leaky Bucket Hypothesis in Memory

Memory can be defined as the system or process of encoding, storing, and retrieving information and experiences. It is considered to be the vital cognitive function that allows a person to learn, adapt and build a sense of self. Memory

Technology

AI Chatbots for People with Disabilities: Bridging the Accessibility Gap 

Smart cities, chapter one of our series. Given that more and more of our lives are taking place online, tools like ChatGPT have incredible potential to create a more inclusive world and enable disabled people to lead more independent lives.

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Gamified Mental Health Interventions: Community Engagement Through Design  

Ever felt like battling doubt, stress, or anxiety is a lonely uphill trek? What if managing mental health could feel less like a chore and more like a journey? Imagine digital apps or mobile games that turn self-care into fun,

Parenting

High IQ or High Anxiety? Exploring the Link Between Giftedness and Anxiety Disorders

When we picture someone with a high IQ, we often imagine smooth success and crystal-clear thinking. But intelligence isn’t always as straightforward as it seems. For some, a sharp mind also comes with a tendency to overthink, worry, and feel

Positive Self Help

Termination as a Therapeutic Tool: Fostering Growth and Autonomy 

Termination is a tool to make you self-reliant. Alike parents raise their children to be capable of flying high independently, so leaving the shield of their parents is necessary; this is supposed to happen in therapy as well, when the

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Writing to Grow: How Journaling Helps Psychology Interns Understand Themselves

Becoming a psychologist isn’t just about passing exams or learning how to help people – it’s also about getting to know yourself on a deeper level. For psychology interns, this part of the journey can feel intense. They face real

Parenting

Between Love and Resentment: The Emotional Journey of Siblings of Children with Special Needs

Picture yourself as a kid who has a little brother or sister needing round-the-clock medical treatment, special tutoring and constant emotional attention. Along with tender moments of sharing and pride, there remain intangible undertows of resentment, guilt and isolation that