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How to deal with Brain Fog?

Brain fog is a symptom rather than a formal diagnosis caused by a plethora of reasons that contribute to the dysfunction of our cognitive structures. Our cognitive structures include numerous areas associated with memory, attention and concentration. Brain fog subsequently

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How Does Therapy Impact the Human Brain Function?

In a world where depression is equivalent to the ‘common cold’, disorders like anxiety, phobia, OCD, and even psychosis have become a word for almost every family the use of therapy is the ultimate weapon of the hour. Psychotherapy, more

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Going to Therapy Before Undergoing Bariatric Surgery

It is common for those who are considering bariatric surgery to meet with a mental health therapist before being approved. In many instances, it’s required by the operating surgeon. Therapy, which can also be helpful after bariatric surgery, provides benefits

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Progressive Muscle Relaxation: A Simple Path to Stress Relief

Progressive Muscle relaxation is a simple and easy relaxation technique designed specifically to alleviate stress and anxiety. Another name for this technique is “body scan meditation.” PMR primarily focuses on tensing and relaxing different individual muscles in the body one

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The Psychology Behind Public Speaking

Suppose you are standing in front of a crowd ready to deliver a speech, but suddenly racing heartbeat, palms sweating, and a blank mind. The fear of public speaking, also known as glossophobia, is a common experience that cuts across

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Understanding Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) 

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) treat individuals who need more structured and intensive care than outpatient services can provide, without requiring the full-time supervision of residential or inpatient programs. Healthcare professionals primarily use IOPs for treating substance use disorders or psychological

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Feeling Nervous in Crowds? Here’s How to Beat Social Anxiety

People often feel nervous or self-conscious in social situations like when they give a speech or appear in an interview for a new job. Many individuals can assume that this means they have social anxiety. However social anxiety goes beyond

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7 Tips to deal with Disappointment

Let me not pray to be sheltered from dangers, but to be fearless in facing them. Let me not beg for the stilling in my pain, but the heart to conquer it. Rabindranath Tagore Disappointment can be described as a

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Survey: 25% of Adults Suspect Undiagnosed ADHD, Experts Warn Against Self-Diagnosis

Awareness about Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD has recently increased. According to a new survey by Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center conducted on 1,000 American adults, 25% believe they have undiagnosed ADHD. It was once associated mostly with childhood

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Unipolar Depression: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Unipolar depression, also called Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), is one of the most prevalent and serious mood disorders in the world. A significant depression progresses into pervasive sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest or pleasure in activities enjoyed once. Depression affects