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.
Can you forgive a cheating partner? Well, yes, of course, you can. But should you forgive them? There are a few reasons why people choose to give their partners a second chance. Infidelity can be devastating, and it’s difficult to forgive a cheating partner. However, is it logical to withhold…
Programmes such as Criminal Minds, Faking It–Tears of a Crime, and FBI Most Wanted have brought profiling body language into the mainstream. We all think we know how to read body language. But if I asked you to give me three signs that someone is lying, what would you say?…
Did you know that manipulative phrases may seem normal to most people? It’s true. Many of the statements we make are used for control, gaslighting, and distortion, and sometimes we're the unknowing victims. Here’s a bit of truth to get started. Everyone uses manipulative phrases from time to time. However,…
Psychologists agree that most adult behaviors link to childhood experiences. Whilst many of us were lucky enough to enjoy happy and nurturing parents, others did not. Experiencing neglect or abuse in childhood can create detrimental effects on adults. These inner child wounds affect us negatively in adulthood. However, learning to…
Why are you never happy for others? Well, believe it or not, it’s common to be envious. However, if you’re never truly happy for another person, there are underlying reasons. Yes, we can be jealous sometimes of the success of friends and family. But is it really normal to never…
Losing a mother can certainly have a profound effect on your life. Even as adults, we still need the presence of our parents from time to time. The psychological effects of losing a mother in childhood differ from losing a mother when you’re an adult. As a child, losing either…
What can you do if your elderly mother wants constant attention? Perhaps you are willing and able to provide the care she needs, but your partner is resentful? Maybe you didn’t have the best relationship growing up with your mother, and you feel conflicted now that she expects you to…
To deal with nitpicking in relationships and at work, it takes patience and strength. And if you’re on the receiving end, this behavior can be infuriating. It can even cause lasting damage. In case you didn’t know, nitpicking means fussing or being overly concerned with minor rules or details. Simply…
