Federico Ferrarese | Psychologist and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist - Edinburgh

April 8, 2024
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Understanding OCD: The Impact of Trauma

Understanding OCD: The Impact of Trauma OCD is a mental health condition where individuals experience distressing, intrusive thoughts known as obsessions, leading to repetitive, unwanted behaviours or mental acts, referred to as compulsions. Affecting approximately…

March 16, 2024
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How can I understand if it is my OCD or real?

How can I understand if it is my OCD or real? When intrusive thoughts sneak in uninvited and shackles of compulsive behaviours chain us down, the ghost of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) may have subtly crept…

March 12, 2024
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Decoding the Secrets of Dreaming: A Neuroscientific Approach

Decoding the Secrets of Dreaming: A Neuroscientific Approach Dare we dive into the labyrinth of our mind — that fantastical realm where dreams are born? Imagine understanding its intricate pathways, following the neon…

March 11, 2024
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How to Improve Current Diagnostic Criteria in Mental Health

How to Improve Current Diagnostic Criteria in Mental Health Mental health is a complex and multifaceted field that continues to challenge diagnostic criteria. While diagnostic criteria provide a framework for understanding and categorizing mental health…

Understanding Social Anxiety and Avoidant Personality Disorder

March 6, 2024
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How to Deal with Vivid Imagination When Treating OCD

How to Deal with Vivid Imagination When Treating OCD Welcome to a world where imagination knows no boundaries. For individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a condition marked by intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviours, a vivid…

Helpful strategies when dealing with OCD and Social Anxiety

March 1, 2024
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False Memory OCD subtype: how to treat it

False Memory OCD subtype: how to treat it False Memory OCD is a specific subtype of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) that revolves around intrusive thoughts and doubts about the accuracy of one's own memories. Unlike other…

February 29, 2024
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Depression and Epigenetics

Depression and Epigenetics In today's fast-paced world, mental health issues like depression have become increasingly prevalent. But what if I told you that your genes could contribute to your risk of developing depression? Understanding…

February 27, 2024
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Understanding rumination in depression

Understanding rumination in depression Rumination, a common characteristic of depression, refers to the repetitive and excessive thinking of negative thoughts and experiences. It is a cognitive process that traps individuals in a self-blame, hopelessness, and…