As much as we’d like to think we know ourselves and our own minds, in actual fact there is a lot that we don’t know, are yet to discover and sometimes may not ever know. The human mind works in mysterious ways and the endless studies into different aspects can…
It’s not unusual for people to associate psychology with highly paid individuals who listen to the problems of those who are mentally unstable. In reality, psychology is a fascinating study of the mind and behavior and is present in our daily lives. Here are some of the most common myths…
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Social media has well and truly taken over our lives. Almost two-thirds of American adults are using social media platforms and, unsurprisingly, 90% of young adults between the ages of 18 to 29 are active on social networking websites. Everywhere we turn, social media is mentioned, demonstrated and used by…
The childhood period is when you get the most affected by the things around you. This is why it is so essential for children to be around positive things and have a positive attitude from their parents. What you digest and learn as a kid while growing up will affect…
Unfortunately, I’ve always suffered from clinical depression. Even during good periods, I can feel as though I’m right on the edge of feeling that crushing, debilitating pain that there is no escape from. Whilst a lot of people who have never experienced depression can struggle to understand it, there are…
Like most mental disorders, social anxiety can alter your perception of reality, yourself and others. As a result, social situations make you feel extremely uncomfortable and sometimes even panicked. Whatever involves the interaction with other people, from making a phone call to saying ‘hi’ to your neighbors, scares you like…
The way you sleep can mean many things, but did you know it can also affect the way in which your brain rids itself of unwanted waste? A recent study carried out by Stony Brook University and published in the Journal of Neuroscience has found that certain sleeping positions may…
What character traits can predict overall well-being? It seems that we, as human beings, aren’t just mental illness cases. We are also built on character. In Characters Strengths and Virtue: A Handbook and Classification, Christopher Peterson and Martin Seligman provide a contribution to psychology - an antidote with a focus…
