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Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
9 hours ago

Gym with wellbeing focus welcomes lottery boost

A gym combining strength training and psychotherapy won a £14,000 lottery grant to deliver a 12-lesson Movement for Mental Health programme teaching six basic movements.
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

The Interplay Between Social Anxiety and Depression

Early caregiver relationships influence self-perception and can lead to social anxiety and depression.
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

The Inevitability of Meaninglessness

Loss can trigger a crisis of meaning, prompting individuals to confront central life questions.
#therapy
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Therapy isn't about life hacks. The best solutions are simpler and more complex

Therapy prioritizes emotional growth over quick strategies, leading to deeper personal understanding and transformation.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Therapy isn't about life hacks. The best solutions are simpler and more complex

Therapy prioritizes emotional growth over quick strategies, leading to deeper personal understanding and transformation.
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

Is "Emotional Labor Creep" Happening In Your Relationship?

Emotional labor involves individually managing emotional and mental workloads within relationships and family dynamics.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

People Who Hear Voices Are Not Crazy

More than 1 in 10 people hear voices in their lifetime.
Hearing voices is usually not linked to violence.
Support is available for those disturbed by their voices.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

We Need a New Definition of Psychotherapy

The standard definitions of psychotherapy are outdated as they do not represent the new reality, particularly with the advancements in AI chatbots.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What Does Connection Feel Like?

Humans are inherently wired for connection, impacting emotional well-being and bodily experiences.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Synchronicity and Rethinking 'Evidence-Based' Therapy

Many 'evidence-based' psychotherapies lack strong supporting evidence and do not work for the majority of patients.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Self-Help for Narcissists: How to Improve Your Timing

Narcissistic personality disorder affects timing in relationships, causing impulsive actions that damage connections.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Therapy Helps You Feel Your Feelings, Not Master Them

Perfectionists seek therapy for emotional mastery despite being skilled at suppressing feelings.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

5 Surprising Consequences of Not Understanding Your Emotions

Emotions education is essential to prevent judgment and misunderstanding of emotional experiences.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Magic Formula for Managing Conflict

Conflict is inevitable in relationships, and management requires understanding others' complexities.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How Narrative Therapy Can Improve Self-Esteem

Narrative therapy encourages us to begin by identifying our dominant narrative—the main story we tend to focus on and tell about ourselves. Dominant narratives, though told and retold, are not always fully accurate; they sometimes ignore other important parts of the story.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Could Your Anxiety Be Bipolar Disorder or PTSD?

Anxiety signals deeper issues and should not be treated solely as a standalone condition.
Recognizing the roots of anxiety is crucial for effective intervention.
Chasing anxiety symptoms can lead to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Integrated Care: Finding Your Balance

Chiropractic adjustments support nervous system function, while therapy builds emotional resilience.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How Spiritual Struggles Drive Psychological Distress

"Spiritual struggles can significantly impact psychological well-being, and addressing these issues in therapy can greatly enhance recovery outcomes for clients."
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Will AI Therapy Chatbots Replace Human Psychotherapists?

AI chatbots have been shown to be effective for reducing psychiatric symptoms and promoting mental health. However, they have also been linked to severe outcomes like suicide.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What Schizophrenia Takes Away (And How People Get It Back)

Negative symptoms in schizophrenia are more predictive of patient outcomes than other symptoms, affecting motivation and social interaction.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Chronic Illness and Health Anxiety

Health anxiety is a normal response to chronic illness.
Intense health anxiety can become problematic and affect quality of life.
Various psychotherapeutic techniques can help treat problematic health anxiety.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

More Than Talk: Why Systemic Therapy Actually Works

Systemic therapy focuses on relational dynamics to drive deep, sustainable change in relationships.
Shifting from blame to pattern recognition fosters mutual growth and responsibility in therapy.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Minding Nature: Climate Psychiatry and Psychotherapy

Climate change profoundly influences mental health, prompting the need for a new perspective in psychiatry.
Connecting deeply with nature can enhance individuals' emotional and mental well-being.
Books
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Reading the Silence of the Bengali Diaspora

The trauma of the Bengal famine has intergenerational effects on descendants, influencing behaviors and emotions around food and survival.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

3 Ways to Know Who You Can Trust

Trust is essential for relationship building, guided by three dimensions identified in psychotherapy.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Building Bridges Between Spirituality and Psychology

We reported some of our project's findings in an article published in 2024 in the American Psychological Association's Journal of Counseling Psychology, 71(4), 291-303.
Wellness
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Neuroscience of Cognitive Control and Psychotherapy

Neurostimulation uses cognitive control techniques to alleviate severe depression.
Synchronizing neural activity helps improve mental health symptoms through psychotherapy.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Nourishing Your Brain

Without proper nutrition, the goals of recovery from mental distress are limited as digestive health is intrinsically linked to mental health.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How to Interpret Your Dreams

Dream interpretation remains a powerful and intriguing project, but as a methodology, it continues to be elusive, mysterious, and far from "evidence-based" as a practice.
Psychology
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Myth of Instant Knowledge

Instant answers from AI undermine deep reflection and healing.
Algorithms reinforce habitual thinking, limiting emotional freedom and creativity.
Philosophy offers resistance to algorithmic control, fostering freedom and imagination.
True wisdom requires time and patience to mature.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

When Algorithms Listen: The Ethics of AI in Psychotherapy

AI can simulate conversation in psychotherapy but lacks genuine emotional experience.
The integration of AI raises ethical questions about authenticity and privacy.
AI's learning from biased data poses risks in therapeutic settings.
fromVulture
3 months ago

Nine Perfect Strangers Season-Premiere Recap: New Drugs, New Faces

Despite promising transformations at Tranquillum House, Masha's own motivations remain self-serving and may have worsened, raising concerns about her new psychedelic delivery system.
Relationships
fromBustle
3 months ago

TikTok's Favorite 10-10-10 Manifestation Method Is Apparently "Scary Powerful"

The 10/10/10 manifestation method balances desires, gratitude, and joy, fostering an effective mindset for achieving one's dreams.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Synchronicity: What Is It and Does It Matter In Therapy?

A synchronicity is a meaningful, acausal match between an outer event and inner thoughts or feelings. In therapy, such incidents facilitate insights and breakthroughs.
Mindfulness
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

How Internal Family Systems Therapy Helps Manage My Psychosis

Internal Family Systems therapy, popularized through social media, offers a unique perspective on mental health by viewing individuals as consisting of multiple internal parts.
philosophy
fromApaonline
3 months ago

Imagination, the Engine of Possibility

Imagination is essential for personal and intellectual growth, challenging cultural biases that suppress it.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Federal Report Denounces Gender Treatments for Adolescents

Health officials find insufficient evidence for hormonal and surgical treatments for young individuals with gender dysphoria, favoring psychotherapy instead.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

MERIT Therapy for Schizophrenia and Serious Mental Illness

Metacognitive Reflection and Insight Therapy (MERIT) enhances metacognition to aid recovery in individuals with serious mental illnesses.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

How Psychodynamic Therapy Transforms Ghosts From the Past

As psychodynamic psychotherapists, we help identify moments of intense reactions, often signals of underlying issues from the past that replay in the present.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

In Defense of Psychoanalytic Diagnosis

Diagnosis is essential in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis to address real psychopathological issues.
While DSM has flaws, it remains vital for treatment guidance.
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