The Social Vision of Mental Disorders
The work of psychologists has been attacked on many occasions and from countless fronts. The critics aren't always constructive, unfortunately.…
Psychology
Psychology is one of the most fascinating sciences that exist. Understanding the reasons for our behaviour, the mysteries of personality and the mind, understanding what processes lie behind intelligence, how we develop, or even discovering how to improve our relationships, are just some of the things revealed by this enriching discipline, which we put within your reach.
Do You Find It Hard to Relate to Others?
"I find it hard to relate to people. Is there something wrong with me?" This is a recurring question in…
Sport and Women: A Glass Ceiling More Evident than Ever
The term “glass ceiling” can be very much applied to the area of sport and women. This is a term…
The Benefits of Co-Therapy
Often, therapy sessions are led by one psychologist. However, there are situations where having two mental health professionals can bring great advantages, both for the patient and for the therapists…
The Peace Corner: An Essential Space
The peace corner is a space available to everybody that's meant for learning and developing emotional maturity. Both children and…
The Strauss-Howe Generational Theory
Neil Howe is one of the authors of a controversial theory published in the 90s called the Strauss-Howe generational theory.…
Hypnomania: The Uncontrollable Desire for Sleep
Sleep disorders are a huge problem around the world, with insomnia being the most common. In fact, it's believed that…
Returning to Normal After a Traumatic Situation
Is it possible to return to normal after a traumatic situation? The answer, alarming as it might seem, is no.…
How to Act When Your Child is Afraid
Imagine you're watching a fantasy movie with your child that's rated for all ages. A few minutes in, a strange…
Do Cloudy Days Make You Sad?
Are you one of those people who always notices changes in the weather? Do cloudy days put you in a bad mood? Don't worry, you're not alone. A lot of…
The Pros and Cons of Permissive Parenting
While permissive parenting doesn't have to be a bad thing, it isn't necessarily the best foundation for raising a child.…
Exposure Exercises for Dealing with Panic Disorder
A panic disorder is one of the conditions that most limits someone's life. This is because their daily routine ends…
Symptoms of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a serious, and sometimes disabling, form of PMS. Silvia Gaviria provides us with one of…
What's the Link Between Depression and Academic Performance?
Letting apathy and sadness into our lives can have serious consequences on the rest of our lives, thus affecting several…
Autobiographical Memory
Remembering your very first childhood friend, recalling favorite smells, what you were like when you were younger, and the different ways you've enjoyed your life are inherent to autobiographical memory.…
The Gahuku-Gama: Equality and Solidarity
The Gahuku-Gama or Gahuku-Kama people of New Guinea have a very different set of customs and morals to the rest…
Venustraphobia: The Fear of Beautiful Women
The world of phobias is immense, varied, and truly fascinating. There are many types of phobias out there, from the…
You Need to Accept Reality
When you're faced with something you don't like, you can respond in different ways. You can complain about your bad luck, work to change it, or accept it and work…
Devictimizing to Disempower a Traumatic Experience
Victims of a traumatic experience go through a lot of pain and suffering. The worse part is people's attitudes towards…
The Tall Man Syndrome is a Form of Narcissism
Tall man syndrome has nothing to do with height and it isn't gender-specific either. This designation describes those people who…