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A Deep Dive into the Dental-Mental Health Connection

There is a stereotype that exists that paints people with either lower IQ or intellectual disability as having poor dental health or hygiene. For example, take Cletus, the hillbilly character from The Simpsons. The southern-accented yokel is shown displaying only

Relationship

What Happens When You Let a Third Party Control Your Conflicts

Imagine being part of a reality show in which the plot is a messy entanglement of misunderstandings, half-truths and drama-and here’s the twist: no one gets the final rose, the only certain thing is chaos. Welcome to the world of

Therapy

Why Integrative Therapy Could Be a Game-Changer for Mental Health

Psychology, as a field, deals with the complexities of human behaviour and recognizes its inherently dynamic nature. Therefore, an approach as adaptable and versatile as the individuals it serves is essential. Rigidity doesn’t align well with psychology—neither as a subject

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How Taking Risks Leads to a More Creative and Fulfilling Life

In this world that breathes such nonsense about the importance of stability above all, taking risks seems a little scary, a little senseless. But without the leap into the unknown, personal growth becomes pretty limited. Risk is a pretty important

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Why “Should” Statements Cause Guilt and Self-Doubt

Should Statements be errors of cognition that lead to feelings of guilt, and self-doubt and elicit perfectionism and self-criticism? Individuals manifesting anxiety and depression symptoms often engage in self-talk which includes “I should have” or “I ought to”. These cognitive

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A Beginner’s Guide to Emotional Sobriety and Inner Stability

In today’s accelerated world, being emotionally stable can be challenging and it might also seem like a luxury. Between personal struggles, workplace environment, family and relationship issues and the never-ending societal expectations, being in tune with our emotions can get

Awareness

Is Emotional Monitoring Making You Anxious? Here’s How to Tell

Emotional monitoring refers to the observation and analysis of how we are feeling. It helps one tune into his inner experiences to understand the process being undergone. Balanced, this leads to great awareness of the self and emotional intelligence. If

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How to Shift from All-or-Nothing Thinking to a Balanced Mindset

All-or-nothing thinking distortion, also called black-and-white thinking, is a negative thinking error where the individual engages in a dichotomous thinking pattern neglecting the possibility of a grey area or other possible outcomes. This mindset categorizes every situation or entity as

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Mental Health in the LGBTQIA+: A Persistent Concern

Over the last few years, there has been an evident light on the discussion about prioritising mental health. Mental health, although an inclusive construct, seems to be a struggle for many. Homosexuality may have been struck down as a mental

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Why You Think Everyone’s Watching You: Spotlight Effect

Have you ever heard the song Every Breath You Take by The Police? The lyrics go like this: “Every breath you take  And every move you make  Every bond you break  Every step you take  I’ll be watching you  Every