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Favorite Orgs for Essential Self-Efficacy Info American Psychological Association (APA) The APA is considered the leading organization for professional psychology, so you know you can trust their teaching tip sheet…
Neurosis (plural: neuroses) is a non-clinical term describing a spectrum of mental disorders that cause significant anxiety or distressing emotional symptoms. These include irrational fears, obsessive thoughts, compulsive acts, or…
This special collection brings together the three broad themes of mental health, discourse and stigma as they are examined through sociolinguistic lenses. We first present what we mean by mental…
If you have a relationship with a selfish person, practicing healthy communication and setting boundaries can help you protect your own well-being. Do you have a selfish person in your…
If you have any familiarity with the Salem Witch Trials, you already know something about mass hysteria, also known as mass psychogenic illness. Mass hysteria refers to an outbreak of…
Doomscrolling (or doomsurfing) is when you see or read sad, scary, or negative news online and continue consuming such information. During the COVID-19 pandemic, digital news consumption increased by 35%,…
Psychodynamic psychotherapy, also known as psychoanalytic psychotherapy, is enjoying a renaissance. Founded by Sigmund Freud and crew, psychoanalysis was the dominant form of therapy throughout the 20th century. Its popularity…
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.…
Getty There are hundreds of traits psychologists use to describe someone’s personality. A person can be warm, anxious, modest, or competent. They can be authoritative, self-sufficient, vain, or fearless. Which…
Overview What is music therapy? Music therapy is the use of music and/or elements of music (like sound, rhythm and harmony) to accomplish goals, like reducing stress or improving quality…