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Addiction vs Compulsion

Addiction refers to a persistent and intense urge to use a psychoactive substance or engage in a behavior which produces natural rewards, barring its detrimental consequences. An individual when consumes a particular substance or engages in an activity, activates the

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The Impact of Sleep Apnea on Mental Health: Signs and Symptoms

Sleep apnea is a condition affecting lots of people whereby breathing becomes difficult and even stops when one is asleep. It is well known as a cause of physical ailments including heart diseases and sleepiness during the day; it also

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10 Powerful Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness Every Day, According to Psychology

You might have heard the term – “mindfulness” a lot these days on magazine covers,  from Instagram influencers and a lot of other places. Are you one of those people who think of a person sitting alone on a mountaintop when

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Justice Sensitivity and Neurodivergence: Navigating Unique Moral Landscapes

Justice sensitivity refers to a state of individual attunement towards fairness and injustice issues and holds a frontline role in shaping moral and ethical behaviour. In this way, sensitivity can manifest in different ways that affect how people perceive and

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Fawning: Trauma, People-Pleasing, and Healing

Trauma overwhelms an individual’s capacity to cope with stressful incidents. FIGHT, FLIGHT, FREEZE and FAWNING are the four known fear responses. Fawning refers to a coping mechanism which is characterized by resorting to people pleasing and submissive behaviors. It aids

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Body Positivity VS Body Neutrality 

Today we live in a world where our appearances dictate our self-worth, which is why, the way we perceive ourselves has a great impact on our self-worth as well as our mental health. Our bodies are constantly under surveillance and

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Transgenerational Trauma and Patriarchy

Looking at the world today, troubled with mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression which are the most common, millennials often do not understand where these issues are coming from. The common questions often tainted with detest and aversive

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The Role of Inpatient Treatment in Mental Health Management

Hospitalization can have a major impact on the stabilization and recovery from severe mental health issues. It provides organized, round-the-clock emergency mental health care for everyone in crisis (whatever their age) and renders a greater admission-to-discharge continuum that can enhance

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Cognitive Training for Mental Health: Insights from Psychologists

One significant aspect of present-day life, mental health, reflects overall well-being that has been garnering effective interventions to manage and enhance. One such effective intervention to enhance and manage mental health is cognitive training, gaining popularity and recognition nowadays. Cognitive

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Life beyond Depression

Depression is a common illness worldwide, with an estimated 3.8% of the world population affected, including 5.0% among adults and 5.7% among adults older than 60 years (WHO, 2022). Approximately 280 million people in the world have depression. According to

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