Identifying and diagnosing a mental health issue is never an easy process. Most mental health struggles do not take place in isolation, and many of us have negative thought or mood tendencies that, while challenging, do not qualify as a disorder.
Date Posted: January 25, 2016
Categories: Health Psychology
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By now, you might have discovered that taming your sweet tooth as a New Year's resolution is harder than you think.
New research by Duke University scientists suggests that a habit leaves a lasting mark on specific circuits in the brain, priming ...
Jan 23
Categories: Addictions
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A new research shows that going to bed too late and sleeping too little is associated with experiencing persistent negative thoughts
Jan 22
Categories: Health Psychology
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A new study suggests that having someone to confide in is one of the most important factors in recovery from mental illness.
Jan 22
Categories: Suicide Prevention
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We tend to think of anger as a wild, negative emotion, but research finds that anger also has its positive side. Just like any emotion, anger has its purposes, which can be used to good effect.
Jan 21
Categories: Anger Management
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People choose partners who are a similar height to them because it’s in our genes, a new study finds.
Jan 21
Categories: Health Psychology
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Binge eating disorder (BED) is one of the most common eating disorders, yet it wasn’t included as an official diagnostic category until 2013. It is commonly defined as consuming a large amount of food in a short period of time, while experiencing ...
Jan 20
Categories: Eating Disorders
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Migraine is one of the most common painful disorders afflicting one in every eight people. It is characterized by throbbing and relatively unpredictable episodes of head pain that may last up to three days.
Jan 20
Categories: Depression
GODecades of research has provided amazing insights on how the mind works. These 6 facts will prove to be useful in understanding yourself and others better.
Jan 20
Categories: Other
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Many of us believe that if we feel lonely in this world, we are searching for love. We think that love is the most profound feeling possible; it is the glue that holds us together.
Jan 19
Categories: Relationships & Marriage
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Eating more fibre along with less sugar and less saturated fat has been linked to better sleep by a new study.
Jan 19
Categories: Health Psychology
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Can you remember who your best friend was in seventh grade? If you are having difficulty, it could be because relationships at that age are often short-lived. Half don't last a year. The friendships that do last can be predicted based on demographic ...
Jan 18
Categories: Friendships
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“Alzheimer’s disease is predictable. We know certain issues are going to come up, and we know the process of decline that you might be experiencing. By educating yourself, you can understand what might be happening, but more importantly, your ...
Jan 18
Categories: Developmental Disorders (Autism, Aspergers, etc.)
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Emotional abuse in a relationship is sneaky and elusive. Many times the people doing it and receiving it are not even aware that it’s even happening. It can be dangerous and damaging to your self-esteem, confidence, self-value and respect.
Jan 16
Categories: Relationships & Marriage
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Why do we do what we do?
Why do we choose a certain behaviour/action over other options?
What rules govern our decision-making?
Why do we become indecisive at times?
Jan 16
Categories: Other
GOA short, elegant animated video on What is Depression?
Jan 16
Categories: Depression
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