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The Hedonic Paradox: Why Chasing Happiness Makes Us Less Happy

In 2023, the self-help industry made more than 13 billion dollars in the world, relying solely on the idea that happiness can be obtained by having the right habits, mindsets or routines, but it is a disturbing fact that psychological

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How Early Menstruation Affects Girls’ Mental Health

For some girls, menstruation comes at an age when they are not generally prepared for it. This often makes people wonder why such a concept of early menstruation occurs for some girls. Menstruation is a regular and natural occurrence in

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How Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy Helps People Overcome Phobias

In 1995, a 19-year-old undergraduate with a fear of heights, particularly of elevators, completed five sessions of graded virtual-reality exposure, with marked reductions in anxiety and avoidance (Rothbaum et al., 1995). A year later, a 42-year-old woman with a debilitating

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When Skin Picking Becomes a Disorder: Excoriation Disorder

Almost everyone has been told at some point in their life to stop picking at a scab or rough patch of skin by a parent or elder, only to find themselves doing it again minutes later without even realising it.

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The Psychological Impact of Early Puberty on Adolescents

Puberty is a natural event. Its occurrence can influence the adolescent years. For some children, physical development becomes apparent before the majority of their peers. While they are still learning and going through the childhood process, their bodies may still

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Why Choosing Health Coverage Takes a Toll on the Mind

Open enrollment rarely gets discussed in psychological terms, but it deserves to be. For many adults, picking a health plan sits alongside other well-known sources of decision fatigue: too many options, unfamiliar vocabulary, and a real financial consequence if the

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What Scottsdale Chiropractic Care Looks Like Through a Mind-Body Lens

Psychology readers often understand the mind-body connection in theory: stress tightens muscles, and chronic anxiety can change how the nervous system interprets discomfort. What is less discussed is where a person goes once they notice their headaches or low back

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How Academic Pressure and Grades Affect Students’ Self-Worth

For many students, academic performance is more than a number on a report card. Gradually, students’ perception of themselves, their marks, grades, rankings, awards and examination results can become part of this. Getting a high score can be a good

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Can Therapy Be Uncomfortable Without Being Harmful?

Most of us hope that our experience of therapy is pleasant, empathetic and that our emotions feel supported and soothed. Accordingly, when our therapy brings up uncomfortable emotions such as fear, anxiety, sadness and anger, it is often interpreted that

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Can Psychology Predict the Future?

Imagine two people making the same big decision: whether to quit a stable job and start something new. One opens  her horoscope app and reads that “an exciting opportunity is heading her way this month.” The other sits down with a