The Anti-Psychiatry Movement
In the 1950s and 1960s, several books were published criticizing the psychiatric profession and calling for its reform. The authors included therapists, psychiatrists, politicians,…
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Is it Possible to Forget? – The Reality of Repressed Memories
The concept of ‘repressed memories’ is one of the few ideas from psychology that have become ‘mainstream’ enough that they are a part of…
Read MoreHindsight Bias and Why It’s Important to Give Yourself a Break
Have you ever done something stupid and then reprimanded yourself for doing it? We’ve all had moments where we question our own intelligence and/or…
Read MoreWhat Is Episodic Memory?
When you tell people you have a ‘bad memory’, that would seem to imply that there is only one ‘type’ of memory that can…
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How Do Neurons Work in the Brain?
If you’re truly interested in self-improvement and health, then you need to understand how it all works. Knowledge is power after all and you…
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5 Tips on Dealing With an Autistic Person
Dealing with an autistic person can be enormously challenging, demanding tolerance, kindness, and patience. Before exploring how to cope with autistic people, it would…
Read MoreHow to Improve Your Energy With a Daylight Lamp
Whether you’re an athlete looking to improve your performance during training, or you’re someone who just wants to feel a little healthier, investing in…
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What Is Hypergraphia?
The brain is a strange instrument that is far too complex for anyone to fully understand. While it’s easy to take it for granted…
Read MoreHow Does Neuroplasticity Work?
For a long time it was believed that once we leave childhood, our brain will cease to change shape in any notable way. While…
Read MoreThe Neuroscience of Concentration
In order to be successful at almost anything, you need to be able to concentrate on it. Concentration allows us to direct all of…
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