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January 15, 2024
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How to Raise Low Self-Esteem

Struggling with low self-esteem can be incredibly challenging and impact every aspect of your life. The negative cycle of self-doubt and self-criticism can rob you of happiness, confidence, and the ability to embrace your potential…

January 14, 2024
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Childhood Trauma and Depression

Childhood trauma can have a profound impact on an individual's mental health, significantly increasing the likelihood of developing depression later in life. Research has consistently shown that individuals who experience adverse childhood experiences, such as…

January 13, 2024
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Gestire l’ansia sociale

Ti senti a disagio quando devi socializzare? Non preoccuparti, non sei solo/a. L'ansia sociale è un disagio comune che colpisce molte persone, ma ci sono delle strategie che possono aiutarti a gestirla. In questo articolo,…

January 12, 2024
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A Path to Freedom: Overcoming Panic Attacks with Graded Exposure Treatment

Introduction Experiencing panic attacks can be an overwhelming and debilitating experience, leaving individuals feeling helpless and trapped in a vicious cycle. However, there is hope on the horizon for those seeking relief from the grip…

January 12, 2024
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Thought-Action Fusion and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Thought-Action Fusion and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Thought-action fusion (TAF) is a cognitive process that plays a significant role in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), a chronic mental health condition affecting millions of individuals worldwide. This intriguing phenomenon involves…

May 17, 2021
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Depression and autobiographical memories

Depression and autobiographical memories According to research by Dahyeon Kim and K. Lira Yoon (2020), a cognitive bias might keep a negative mood among individuals with depression. Individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) reported…

March 10, 2021
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Facial expressions and identification of the emotions

Facial expressions and identification of the emotions The speed at which we produce facial expressions plays an essential role in identifying emotions in other individuals, as demonstrated in a recent study at the University of…

March 3, 2021
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The impact of traumatic experiences on our dreams

The impact of traumatic experiences on our dreams Dreams commonly reflect what we feel and see while awake, so it prevails to have nightmares and anxiety dreams after a distressing experience. These disturbing dreams generally…

February 23, 2021
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Exposure and response prevention (EX/RP) the gold standard treatment for OCD

Exposure and response prevention (EX/RP) is considered the gold standard treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). In this approach, individuals are exposed to the feared stimuli hierarchically, starting with stimuli that evoke less anxiety and progressively…

February 16, 2021
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Mental health services available in Edinburgh

Mental health services available in Edinburgh The following list includes mental health services available in Edinburgh, which you can access without necessarily seeing a GP. Living Life is a cost-free telephone service offered to…