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Is There a Connection Between the Moon and Our Behavior?

For centuries, the moon and how its phases influence human behaviour have been a talk. In earlier days, people believed that certain phases of the moon could make individuals more or less aggressive. It was then the term “lunacy” originated

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Celebrities and Mental Health: Genuine Advocacy or PR Strategy?

A growing number of celebrities have courageously shared their experiences with mental health issues in recent years, which has helped to destigmatize mental health in our culture and promote the required and necessary conversation about it. Some of them have

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What Catastrophizing Does to Your Mind—and How to Stop It

Catastrophizing is a process where an individual experiences a cognitive distortion of magnifying negative thoughts, worries or anxieties. Individuals often blow negative thinking out of proportion or minimize the importance of positive entities. They interpret minor incidents as major setbacks

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What Are Some Healthy Coping Skills for Uncomfortable Emotions? 

Emotions are that defining part of what it is to be human. Emotions mould our experiences as well as attach us to our inner world. Still, emotions are never pleasant all the time. Sometimes they can feel more discomforting-sadness, anger,

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Group Therapy: Choosing Between Formats to Find Your Best Fit

When people think of therapy, they tend to imagine one person and one therapist, yet group therapy is often as effective, brings advantages, and costs less. Finding and deciding to join a group therapy is a big and often exciting step,

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The Approach Of Cognitive Psychology And Its Role In Mental Health

Cognitive Psychology is a branch of psychology that studies and focuses on internal mental processes, how everything works inside our brain, like how we think, memorize, and perceive the world, how we pay attention to particular things and ignore the

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Relative Deprivation Theory

Relative deprivation theory is in the psychological and sociological area of study. It examines the feeling of deprivation a person experiences if they believe they are deprived in comparison with others, yet the same person may be considered relatively well-off

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Psychologist’s Insights on Hypervigilance: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions

Hyper-vigilance is a state of heightened awareness and alertness toward real or potential threats that result from trauma or other anxiety disorders, as defined by APA. A person with hyper-vigilance is always scanning his surroundings for threats, thus increasing anxiety,

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The Long-Term Effects of Untreated Mental Illness

Mental illness is a significant public health problem worldwide, affecting millions. Though many receive some form of treatment, an even larger number fail to get the care they need. The effects of untreated mental illness can be very significant and

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Cyberchondria: Why You Should Take a Break From Googling Every Symptom

The ease of accessing information is indeed a click away. Looking up a symptom and health condition has never been easier. One can get thousands of articles, forums, and medical resources wherein all are set up to shed light on