Research suggests that around 80% of people will experience a mental health issue. This suggests that mental health problems could be more prevalent compared to physical health problems.
Date Posted: July 27, 2017
Categories: Mental Health Professions
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The main purpose of this article is to illustrate the suffering of unrecognized Asperger’s condition by sharing the life of Sir Anthony Hopkins, who has achieved worldwide acclaim and fame for his lifelong acting career. However, not many are ...
Jul 26
Categories: Asperger's Syndrome
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New research from a team of Harvard psychological scientists suggests that asking more questions—and in particular, asking more follow-up questions—increases people’s positive impressions.
Jul 25
Categories: Emotional Intelligence
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Why you should celebrate your poor memory.
Jul 25
Categories: Executive Functions
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Decision effort signals worth, raises confidence, increases chances of success.
Jul 25
Categories: Self-Esteem
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Insecure attachment has been found to be a major factor of eating disorder development.
Jul 24
Categories: Attachment Issues, Eating Disorders
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Mindfulness is a good method of self-care. It helps us be in tune with ourselves, and guides us to listen, pay attention and honour the experiences we go through each day. Here are three ways we can practice meditation when we are out and about ...
Jul 24
Categories: Mindfulness, Self-Care / Self Compassion
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When you care deeply for someone with depression, your biggest wish is for them to be well. Hence, it is easy to forget to care for yourself, as your needs and wants are replaced by theirs. Depression is complicated and can be hard for someone to ...
Jul 24
Categories: Depression, Self-Care / Self Compassion
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Life is filled with the unexpected and we need to find ways to cope with uncertainty and challenges. As such, mental health should be a priority in your life. Here are five ways you can do so.
Jul 22
Categories: Self-Care / Self Compassion, Self-Love
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There is much debate on the topic of whether violent video games cause aggressiveness in players. While one study alone will not settle this debate, the results of a new paper published in Brain Imaging and Behaviour provides support against the ...
Jul 19
Categories: Aggression & Violence
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You may have encountered instances where you are with someone experiencing physical pain, but feeling at a loss of how to help reduce their agony. A new research has shown that simply holding their hand is enough to reduce the pain they are ...
Jul 19
Categories: Empathy
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We all have different experiences in life - some are good, and some are bad. We understandably want to forget hurtful events. However, negative emotions will be carried around with you until it is properly dealt with. Ignoring painful memories only ...
Jul 17
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Good self-esteem helps us tide through challenges in life, and allows us to enjoy life on good days. If you are feeling less confident than usual, here are a few ways to boost your self-esteem.
Jul 17
Categories: Self-Confidence, Self-Esteem
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Research has found links between acts of selflessness and happiness. The act of giving was found to activate a part of the brain associated with contentment and reward.
Jul 17
Categories: Positive Psychology
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Stress experienced by a person in early life decreases their ability to feel enthusiasm and experience pleasure when they are adults. Hence, early life stress is a major factor for depression. Neglected or abused children have almost twice the ...
Jul 15
Categories: Child Development, Depression
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People who are not addicted to illicit substances may wonder how people get addicted, and why they would put themselves in a position that compromises many aspects of their life. Truth is, addicts often have little control over the psychological ...
Jul 15
Categories: Addictions, Drug Addiction
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