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Awareness Health

Understanding Eco-Anxiety in Youth

In the current scenario of the world, where climate change continues at alarming levels. It is not surprising that youth are experiencing a new phenomenon: eco-anxiety. Eco-anxiety, also known as climate anxiety, describes how individuals emotionally respond to stress, worry,

Education Health

AI in Therapy: Complement or Competition for Human Counselors?

Are you frustrated over a small issue at 2:00 AM? And do you want to talk about it with a therapist immediately? AI chatbots come to the rescue for in-the-moment mental health support.  Global Mental Health at a Glance A

Life Style

Psychology Behind Self-Fulfilling Prophecies

You may have heard someone say, “If you believe it will happen, it probably will.” That is a great saying that plays off an interesting psychological concept called a self-fulfilling prophecy. The idea that your expectations can be a determining

Education

The Difference Between Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Intelligence Quotient (IQ)

Two key concepts that often come up when trying to understand human behaviour are Emotional Intelligence/Quotient (EQ) and Intelligence Quotient (IQ), which are seen as important for explaining what shapes our behaviour. In essence, both terms are critical for considering

Health Motivation

Neuroscience of Motivation: How Orexin Neurons Drive Voluntary Exercise and Resist Temptation

Voluntary exercise offers various benefits for both physical and mental health. However, sticking to a consistent workout routine can be a challenge, especially when faced with temptations like comfort food or relaxing activities. What drives us to push through these

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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

Awareness

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

Parenting

Long-Term Effects of Childhood Neglect on Adult Mental Health

Childhood is a crucial time when emotional, psychological, and social well-being is shaped for the future. Many challenges can affect a child’s development, and one of the most harmful forms of abuse is neglect. Unlike physical abuse, which often leaves

News

50% of Chinese Americans Report Mental Health Struggles Amid Discrimination

A recent survey was conducted on 504 Chinese American adults by the New York Committee of 100 and the University of Chicago’s NORC. It reflects alarming insights into their experiences with discrimination as well as mental health problems. The report

Life Style

The Role of Social Identity in Group Dynamics

The identity of a person starts developing at a very young age. It is a part of our development process. The process of identity formation begins with the idea of an infant to differentiate themselves from their external world. Then