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Understanding and Treating Substance Dependence

Substance addiction, a complex issue, affects people across different life experiences. It is a significant challenge with severe results, influencing both individual health and societal structures. This article provides an overview of addiction’s mechanism and options for those seeking support

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Is it possible to treat people with Substance Use Disorders using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)? 

Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) can be defined as “a cluster of cognitive, behavioural and physiological symptoms indicating that the individual continues using the substance despite significant substance-related problems” (APA, 2013). It can arise from a maladaptive pattern of behaviours and

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The Compassion Trap: How Empathy Could Become a Liability 

Compassion is counted as a virtue—a fundamental quality that fosters good relationships, makes others feel comfortable, and provides the emotional boost that enables people to operate well within society. However, there is also too much of a good thing. The concept is

Self Help

Optimism Bias: Why We Ignore Risks and Overestimate Success

Optimism bias refers to a cognitive phenomenon where people think bad things are less likely to happen to them and good things are more likely to come their way compared to others. This bias runs deep in how our minds

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The Upside Down of Binge Watching

Remember the last time you ran from one corner of your house to another and grabbed the remote to switch on the television just in time for your favourite TV show or a special movie premiere? Maybe you still do

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Psychology behind Self-Esteem

We all have inner feelings of who we are, often called ourselves. How we evaluate ourselves is called self-esteem. It reflects our feelings, our abilities, lovability, and overall value. This entire sensation is referred to as self-esteem, or how much we

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UN’s FDA approved J&J’s Spravato nasal spray for treating major depression disorder

The Food and Drug Administration of the United Nations approved Johnson & Johnson’s Spravato nasal spray for treating major depression disorder. According to the approval of the drug, the prescription is for a stand-alone treatment. The breakthrough medicine will target

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What to talk about in therapy?

So you have booked an appointment with a counselor and decided to begin your journey of healing and transformation. You find yourself worrying that you would sit in complete silence while your therapist waits for you to begin conversing. It’s

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Innovative Therapies in Luxury Rehab: A Look at the Future of Mental Health Care

With the increasing global burden of mental health diseases, the demand for luxury rehab centers is on the rise. These state-of-the-art, exclusive retreats continue to offer innovative treatments to address the broad spectrum of mental health issues slowly gripping the

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Is Your Job Making You Sick? The Hidden Dangers of Overworking

Today, in this fast-paced world, getting neck-deep and working beyond capacity has become very normal and much revered as proof of dedication and success. Their ideals and values never fail to encourage healthy competition amongst people, further driving them to