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Drug and Alcohol Rehab

Addiction is a complicated mental health issue. Getting succumbed to drug and alcohol addiction is never a sign of weakness or even immorality. Some people have certain genetic or personality traits which make them prone to addiction. However, it is

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Understanding The Stigma That Surrounds Mental Health

– A middle-aged woman revealed she hasn’t even told her husband that she has intrusive​​ thoughts that their son will die because he once called her “crazy”. The father of a 19-year-old with Body Dysmorphic Disorder expressed how he feels

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Understanding Bingeing and Purging: Causes, Effects, and Treatment

Bingeing and purging are usually associated with eating disorders, particularly bulimia nervosa. These behaviours can have intense physical, emotional, and psychological consequences; it is, therefore, important to understand them to help create awareness and empathy as well as treatment approaches.

Life Style

Psychology behind Aggression

In psychology, aggression often covers a wide range of behaviours that can cause physical or mental harm to oneself or others. Aggression and violence are often driven by negative emotions like fear or anger. For instance, a person may react

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Managing Bipolar Disorder: Impact of Treatment Options

Mood swings are common in day-to-day living. But imagine having to lead a normal life amidst extreme mood swings. Exceptionally high energy levels characterize a manic phase. Then there comes an extremely depressing phase. For some these episodes alternate. How

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Sexting and Mental Health of Young Adults

Technology has revolutionized interpersonal relationships in many ways, including sexuality. Due to the interactivity that exists on the Internet and the accessibility of current devices, it is increasingly popular to experience sexuality through technology. Sexting is a recent phenomenon. It

Self Help

What happens when you quit drinking alcohol?

“When I close the door on alcohol, I open a window to the  best version of myself.” It is an act of courage that allows a person to break free from the addictive relationship and create a life full of

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The Psychology of Smoking Relapse

Smoking relapse is one of the most significant challenges that most smoking quitters or stoppers face. Although wide availability of cessation aids and interventions exist, the rate of relapse remains relatively high, with many returning to smoking within the first

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How Unexpected Positive Events Influence Happiness and Mental Health

There is a strong relationship between happiness and mental health. It is well-accepted that unexpected positive events are important indicators of healthy well-being. Such events may be trivial day-to-day activities to something out of the ordinary, but one’s feelings can

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How Does Menopause Affect Mental Health: Psychologist Speaks

Menopause is a big event in a woman’s life; it presupposes the end of her reproductive age. The hallmark of this status is no menstrual bleeding for a continuous period of 12 months. It usually happens between the ages of