Did you know that social isolation can actually cause your brain to shrink? Watch this video to learn more about the effects of social isolation and what you can do to undo the changes.
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Borderline Personality Disorder is a mental health condition characterized by a distorted self-image, along with difficulties regulating emotions and maintaining relationships. People with the condition are more at risk for depression and self harm, and it affects around 1-2% of all adults.
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Unlike a broken leg, mental health—and the lack thereof—is deeply complex. Mental states exist on a spectrum, often without clear biomarkers. Medical diagnoses frequently intertwine overlapping conditions, subjective assessments, and corporate influences. Neurodivergence reveals ethical dilemmas, diagnostic inflation, and a system largely guided by just two books. Can we do better?
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Having a baby is a profoundly transformative experience. For new mothers, it involves significant changes in both the body and the brain. These range from hormonal fluctuations that affect mood to societal pressures that can contribute to serious mental health challenges. Here’s what you need to know about navigating life as a new mom.
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Jonathan Bricker’s work has uncovered a scientifically sound approach to behavior change that is twice as effective as most currently practiced methods. His new methods are driving new norms and new apps for how people quit smoking and decrease obesity, saving many people from an early death. Jonathan Bricker is an internationally recognized scientific leader
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Prolonged psychological stress is the enemy of our mental health, and physical movement is our best weapon to respond. Leon Taylor is a former competitive diver who competed for TeamGB at three Olympic Games. Following retirement, he transitioned to the commentary booth where he works for the BBC. Leon has a passion for performance, wellness
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Author and former professional footballer, Mark O Brien gives a few of his tips for minding your mental health over the Christmas period. Mark is working with Mental Health Ireland to highlight the importance of talking about mental health and the importance of placing as much importance on looking after your mental health as you
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Self-Compassion Life is too short to continue beating ourselves up mentally, spiritually and physically. What we all need is some self-compassion. It is time to slow down and give yourself what the soul longs for, a love and understanding for all your efforts, big and small. You are Further Material and Information Links: The Friendship
Do Psychologists Use Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs? Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs is considered a staple of humanist psychology. However do modern psychologists still use this tool? Further Material and Information Links: Why Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Matters Self-actualisation with Scott Barry Kaufman Fully Functioning Person Interested in trying Therapy?
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Maslow’s Heirarchy of Needs Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (or Pyramid) is one of the central ideas in modern economics and sociology. The work of a once little-known American psychologist, it has grown into an indispensable guide to understanding the modern world. This film explains who Maslow was, what his pyramid is, and why it matters
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Is Anyone Normal? So, is anyone normal? Not every emotional response is pathological. Not all fear or depressed mood is pathological. We’re emotional beings who respond to our environment. And your response takes on a certain flavour that’s influenced by your psychological make up. We talk about personalities and define them based on multiple criteria.
Carl Jung’s Inspiring Theory on Introverts and Extroverts explains the differences in how individuals recharge their batteries and navigate the world, dividing them into 3 groups.
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