What Is Exposure Therapy?
Exposure therapy is a form of behavioral therapy designed to help people confront and overcome their fears. Psychologists and mental health professionals can use exposure […]
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After receiving his undergraduate degree in psychology, Scott went on to work as a teacher and educational counselor while working towards his master's degree. He has spent several years working with children and adults and has personal experience with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, Dyslexia, and Depression.
Helping with Parkinson’s Disease: 5+ Useful Online Resources to Help You Support Your Friends & Loved Ones
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system which mainly affects the movement of the body. This neuro-degenerative disease starts with a mere […]
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Cognitive Computing: Can Computers Ever Truly Compete with the Human Brain?
Have you heard about artificial intelligence (AI)? It is an old term used for describing computers that can think for themselves. Yes, you read it […]
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What is Autism? Understanding the Autism Spectrum
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), commonly called autism is a complex developmental disorder, which makes people struggle with social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. It includes […]
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Psychologist Spotlight: Ivan Pavlov and the Theory of Classical Conditioning
Understanding the human psyche has been one of the most interesting and mysterious subjects for as long as humans have been capable of complex abstract […]
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Helping with Anxiety: 6+ Useful Online Resources to Help You Support Your Friends & Loved Ones
Everyone feels anxiety from time to time. In fact, the feeling of anxiety likely has an evolutionary reason to exist. It can help us avoid […]
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Psychologist Spotlight: Abraham Maslow and the Theory of Human Motivation
Though you may have never heard of him, the work of Abraham Maslow has almost certainly played a huge role in your life in one […]
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States of Consciousness: Everything You Need to Know About the 3 Levels of Consciousness
You’ve surely heard of the different states of consciousness. They can often seem like mysterious and complicated concepts for people outside the cognitive sciences, but […]
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Respect: 20+ Useful Examples of How To Show Respect
A useful guide on the concept of respect: Learn what respect is and its definition, why it is important, types of respect, and examples. Discover […]
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Why do we miss people?
Why do we miss? The problem with missing someone lies in the emptiness that person has left us when they leave. When you miss someone, […]
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What is Responsibility? 7 Concept and Keys to Being More Responsible
A helpful guide to responsibility: What is it, what does it mean to be a responsible person, how does it benefit us, how can I be […]
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Cognitive Health as We Age: 3 Ways Older Adults Can Promote Strong Cognitive Health
As we age, our bodies are constantly changing. This is a basic fact of life. We may grow hair in places where it wasn’t before, […]
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Anxiety Disorders: A Guide to the Types of Anxiety and How to Cope
We’ve all felt the cold touch of anxiety at some point in our lives—whether it was before going on stage for a school play, before […]
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Mental Health Check-Ins: 3 Ways to Make Sure Your Loved Ones are Doing OK.
The past 18 months have been unique for a number of reasons, and while not all of the changes have been completely bad—the growing trend […]
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Bad Habit vs. Addiction: What’s the Difference and 10 Tips to Overcome Each?
Two terms that have confused me for most of my life are “bad habits and addiction.” For a very long time, I didn’t know how […]
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No More Mask? 3 Things You Should Know About Getting Your COVID-19 Vaccine
The world, right now, is in the middle of a pandemic and this pandemic is known as the biggest health crisis and the most difficult […]
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Multiple Personality Disorder & Schizophrenia: Are They the Same?
Mental health illnesses are very common at present. The majority of the worldwide population is suffering from some mental health issues. Depression, anxiety, and chronic […]
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OCD FAQ: Answering your questions about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Do you wash your hands often? Are you obsessed with arranging your cabinet? Do you double-check your door-locks, when leaving home? If this is so, […]
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Mental Health Days: 5 Tips to Help You Recharge Your Emotional Batteries
Do you often feel tired at work? Are you losing interest in your job? Do you often feel restless, like everything is running fast and […]
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8 Early Signs of Multiple Sclerosis
A potentially disabling disease of the central nervous system which causes the immune system of the body to attack its own protective cells, especially the […]
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Love Chemicals: 4 Chemicals in Our Brain That Make Us Experience Love (and Heartbreak)
Do you have someone in your life who gives you butterflies in your stomach? Someone who is a little more special than the others? Someone […]
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Impostor Syndrome: What To Do When You Don’t Beleive In Yourself
Impostor syndrome is a mental state in which a person believes that he/she is not as competent as people think. The concept of competency here […]
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Beating Burnout: 4 Tips to Overcome This Overwhelming Feeling
Burnout is a mental state where you feel emotionally and physically exhausted due to prolonged stress at work, home, or other important areas of life. […]
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What is Mindfulness Therapy: 4 Examples of How This Powerful Therapy Works
Almost all of us are well-aware of the life-changing benefits of mindfulness. It is a super practice that helps to elevate the mental and physical […]
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