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.
Growing up without a mother can feel incredibly lonely. However, there are psychological issues that can arise due to this single-parent dynamic. There are definite psychological effects of growing up without a mother. Absent parents leave long-term imprints on growing children that can affect relationships, education, and many other aspects…
Many people are unaware of the Ayahuasca benefits for mental health issues. With the need for better treatments in this area, the option deserves a closer look. In case you didn’t know, Ayahuasca is a beverage concocted from two different plants native to the Amazon region of South America. The…
Breaking the cycle of abuse is one of the primary objectives of preventing abuse, but we must know what causes this pattern. How do victims resort to victimizing others? Abuse can happen in a short period, or it can go on for years. Either way, it’s unfair. And sometimes, it’s…
How do you know if your mental health is declining? While there may not be enormous signs, the little things can indicate a change. Pay close attention to subtle details. Just as important as your physical health, your mental health plays a role in your growth, stability, and resilience. It’s…
It doesn’t always happen quickly. Sometimes narcissists isolate you subtly and slowly, gradually removing your entire identity. However, you can escape. When we think about narcissists, we think of insidious and toxic people who are easily recognizable. The truth is, they aren’t always so obvious to pinpoint. Some narcissists pride…
Deciphering dreams has always fascinated me. When we dream, our subconscious mind alerts us to a particular problem. Dreams use visual clues and hidden messages; a kind of code we have to analyse to understand the message. Dreams draw our attention to aspects of our life that need fixing. In…
A dysfunctional relationship comes in various forms. You may endure toxic experiences with intimate partners, friends, or even family. What lessons should we learn from this? The goal, of course, is to have healthy relationships in all areas of life. Unfortunately, this isn’t always possible. In fact, you could be…
We experience trauma triggers after going through an event that changes us and leaves an imprint on our minds. These triggers take us back to that moment in time and stimulate negative feelings. Trauma causes negative emotions and damage to our lives. And yes, we can heal from all sorts…
In the blink of an eye, your once small children will become young adults. Surprisingly, some of you will experience empty nest syndrome. For some of us, we’ve built most of our lives around being parents. This is true for both fathers and mothers. But when our children get ready…
It's nigh on impossible to find the perfect workplace in this day and age, but it’s important to know how to spot a toxic workplace and get out of there fast. The longer you stick around in a stressful, unpleasant workplace, the harder it is to leave. Also, the longer…