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 to Be Yourself and Why It Matters
Think of the strongest, happiest, most confident person you know. Notice how secure they are in their identity. They do not go through life…
Read MoreDeep Ecology and Mental Illness
Mental illness can be caused by a variety of things, from abuse and neglect to genetics and hormonal imbalances. But people are also affected…
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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…
Read MoreWhat Are Goosebumps For?
Have you ever wondered why you get goosebumps when you’re cold or when you listen to music you find thrilling? It’s one thing when…
Read MoreAn Introduction to R.D. Laing
R.D. Laing remains a deeply controversial writer. For some, he was an egotistical charlatan, at best naive, at worst dangerous. For others, Laing was…
Read MoreThe Difficulties Involved With Being a Highly Sensitive Person
If you are a highly sensitive person, you have probably been aware of this fact for most of your life. A person’s degree of…
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