Whether you’re single, in a relationship, married, divorced, or widowed, sex is a vital aspect of life. Any dysfunction that occurs in this area is bound to cause disappointment and frustration. Although the frustration that results from a lack of sexual activity can lead to depression-like symptoms, the link between sexual frustration and depression is... » read more
Peace of mind: ******** Change your thoughts and you change your world. Norman Vincent Peale ******** Peace of mind comes from learning to separate yourself from your thoughts. Psychologists call this cognitive defusion and it is an effective way to reduce anxiety. How cognitive behavioral therapy works The basic premise of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is that... » read more
Throughout the pandemic, a lot of things happened. We made banana bread for four straight months. We invented dances. We engaged in discourse on the internet about everything from star signs to politics. Unfortunately, there was another item that happened. Rates of suicide and overdose rose dramatically. The pandemic had and continues to have... » read more
Our mental health is being challenged more than ever. The world is more competitive, social media dictates how we should look and what we should be doing, and social comparisons are in our awareness daily. Depression and anxiety are on the rise as well due to uncertainty about the future, worries about relationships and work,... » read more
Increase in Suicide Ideation and Substance Abuse During Pandemics The fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic has harmed the lives of many. Nearly 4 out of every 10 adults in the United States have reported suffering from anxiety and depression during the pandemic. These numbers are alarming, as only 1 in 10 adults reported such feelings... » read more
Teenage depression is a condition that should never be taken lightly. It’s not just a phase or the sufferer feeling “blue” for no apparent reason. As the teenage years can be some of the most emotionally demanding of our lives, it’s hardly surprising that many young adults find themselves spiralling into depression and struggling to... » read more
Your brain protects you by shielding you from distressing realizations. Humans have a tendency to blame external forces when bad things happen and give ourselves credit when things go well. Social psychologists label this phenomenon the ” self-serving bias”. A self-serving bias is a defence mechanism that protects your self-esteem. Examples of self-serving bias When your... » read more
A psychotherapist can help us overcome personal difficulties or mental health burdens. If you are new to psychotherapy, you may have lots of questions. How does it work? What are the results? Who is best suited to see a psychotherapist? Each discipline of psychotherapy has its specificities. Depending on the theoretical approach, the treatment method... » read more
Success what it is and what it isn’t Success means that you get on and do it. The major difference between successful and unsuccessful people is that unsuccessful people tend to think and talk but never take action. The majority tend to have dreams but their fear of failure stops them dead in their... » read more
In the U.S. alone, millions of surgeries are performed each year. Some are riskier than others, and some require a longer recovery period. When people are in recovery after surgery, their physical health is typically the priority. Of course, it’s important for your body to heal and get stronger after a procedure. But, more studies... » read more