Most people feel uncomfortable when someone stares at them. Sometimes, this discomfort can escalate into anxiety, especially if you’re in a situation where you’re the center of attention. For people with scopophobia—the excessive fear of being stared at—someone watching them can be debilitating. Rather than “just” being stared at, scopophobia can feel as though the […]
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Jun
Jun
What is physical affection? Is it merely touch, or a deeper part of the expression of love language? When you’re in love, the ways you show it always include some form of physical touch. For many, physical affection and physical touch are integral aspects of intimacy. For others, touch is a part of a deep […]
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Jun
Jun
Valium is one of the most recognized prescription medications, and millions of Americans take it daily. However, Valium, a diazepam brand name, isn’t a drug for indiscriminate use. It is a powerful drug that requires careful monitoring. What should you know about taking Valium? What Is Valium and What Is It Used For? Long popularized […]
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May
May
Depression ranks as one of the most common mental illness, affecting about one in 10 Americans in any given year. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, which is published by the American Psychiatric Association and serves as the main professional reference book on mental health and related conditions, outlines eight distinct […]
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May
May
Mental health is just as important as physical health, yet in the workforce, it hardly gets the same attention. According to a 2023 survey by the American Psychological Association (APA), only 15% of those surveyed reported that their workplace had company-wide policies for mental health days. However, when the US Surgeon General’s Framework for Workplace […]
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May
May
There’ll be good times again for me and you But we just can’t stay together, don’t you feel it too Still, I’m glad for what we had and how I once loved you But it’s too late, baby, now it’s too late Though we really did try to make it Something inside has died, and […]
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Mar
Mar
Women face many societal pressures and expectations. On one hand, women receive the message that they must enter the workforce and thrive within it. On the other, they must also be a good mother who’s available to her children and a good wife. When it feels like society expects perfection, but perfection feels unattainable, that […]
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Mar
Mar
Work can take a toll on psychological wellness, but incorporating workday breaks benefits mental performance. Breaks during the workday help increase productivity and boost overall well-being. Below, we’ll explore this link between workday breaks and mental performance enhancement. The Benefits of Workday Breaks: What They Are and the Benefits No one can work well for […]
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Feb
Feb
Have you ever been sick with a sinus infection or head cold and noticed how your brain seems stuck in neutral–or even reverse? Trying to focus on simple work tasks or remembering what someone said to you just an hour ago seems impossible. You know that if asked to add 2 and 2 while suffering […]
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Feb
Feb
Do you think the sky is falling when you know it is not? Is your natural tendency to believe the most straightforward problems are catastrophes? You might be prone to catastrophizing. But what does catastrophizing mean, and is it a sign of mental illness? Defining Catastrophizing and Its Psychological Impact Catastrophizing in psychology refers to […]