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…
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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…
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How to Be a Better Conversationalist
Entering into conversation with a master of the art is like exchanging a small, dark room for an open, sunny meadow. Naturally, such people…
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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8 Positive Self-Talk Examples
Many people are sceptical about self-talk, imagining some ambitious young businessman standing in front of a mirror reciting sentences like “you are a tiger,…
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Six Reasons Not to Dread Middle Age
Many people dread the onset of middle age, seeing nothing ahead but a slow decline. “I am at the top of the hill,” they…
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The Inferiority Complex
Feelings of inferiority are common. Indeed, countless marriage breakdowns, addiction problems, and even acts of violence could be traced back to such feelings. Thankfully,…
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…
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