A healthy mind in a healthy body: mental health problems and solutions, scientific findings, and interesting facts on psychology and mental health. Incredible hypotheses about the human conscious and subconscious mind.
Negativity seems to have no place in the age of self-actualization. We're all striving to keep negative thinking out of our lives. Many invest all their energy in trying to cultivate a positive mindset. We all know how fragile the balance is to maintain, and we are often concerned with trying…
What causes depression? Is it something that you’re born with? Is it a chemical imbalance? Is it lifestyle-related, or is it your experiences? Depression and other mood disorders are very complex, and what causes them is still not entirely understood. It's become increasingly clear in recent years that the relationship…
Have you noticed that some of the most intelligent and deep thinking individuals out there fail to be happy? They may have a loving life partner, family, and be successful in their job; yet, there is something that occasionally makes them feel alone, sad, and discouraged. As Ernest Hemingway said,…
Describing someone as having suffered through emotional neglect invokes the image of someone who is weak, a victim. Yet in reality, those who have suffered from emotional neglect have a few surprising talents and strengths hidden up their sleeve that many don’t expect. It is the slight silver lining that…
There are many forms of psychological manipulation. Today, we will talk about Gaslighting. Gaslighting is a term used by psychologists to describe tactics employed by certain types of people when they try to manipulate their victims into thinking they are going mad. Where did the term gaslighting come from? The…
According to a study by Current Biology, people with anxiety problems might have brains that are fundamentally different than their peers. But what does that mean in the real world? How do these neurological differences affect how people with anxiety problems see and interpret the things around them? Here are…
If you’re not sure yet whether you’re a creative genius or not, here are some signs that could help you work it out: 1. You suffer from depression, anxiety, phobias, etc. The idea of the tortured creative genius is one we all know well. Some of the greatest minds in…
Could high IQ be responsible for psychiatric disorders? Let's see what science has to say... It has generally been accepted that your level of IQ has some bearing on how physically healthy you are. This is because individuals that are healthy tend to practice certain lifestyles that require learning, knowledge…
