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Many people might be surprised to learn that there are many different types of psychotherapy or 'talk' therapy available to those seeking mental health treatment. Mental disorders Studies show that one in five US citizens suffer from some form of mental illness, such as depression, anxiety, or other mental disorder. Fortunately, pioneering therapy techniques such...

According to extensive literature, it seems that narcissists have an entirely different vocabulary of their own. In your interactions with a narcissistic person, you may notice that the communication differs from all your other relationships. Whether you are in a committed relationship with a narcissist, or if your friend, family member or co-worker has narcissistic...

According to some mental health experts, Borderline Personality Disorder (or BPD) is one of the most misunderstood mental disorders. This article will explore Borderline Personality Disorder and examine the four acute symptoms associated with this mental health condition. What is Borderline Personality Disorder? Borderline Personality Disorder is a mental health disorder that has a profound...

The story we build around our lives matters; most of us have experienced difficulty at some stage, whether a traumatic event or other forms of psychological distress. Coping skills Inherently, humans get built to endure adversity, but there is a spectrum on which people continue to cope or not, as the case may be. Those...

Getting ghosted is no fun and occurs in many relationships and not just with a romantic partner. People ghost for various reasons, and the impact this can have on the other person is often a detriment to their mental health and emotional well being. What is ghosting? Ghosting is when someone you spend time with,...

On Thursday 7th of October, South Africa it was announced that South Africa would be removed from the United Kingdom’s red list. The delisting will come into effect on Monday 11 October. The amber and green lists have been discarded, and rules for Covid testing have been relaxed. This announcement means eligible travellers from England,...

In recent years' studies have shown that social media sites have a detrimental impact on our self-esteem. Social networking sites like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, as fun as they can be, can also affect social media users' confidence to a significant degree. Frequent social media use Surfing social media platforms like Instagram or Facebook helps...

A mood disorder is a mental health condition that affects a person’s state of mind or feelings, also referred to as affective disorder. Symptoms can be mild to severe and are characterised by manic or depressive episodes or a combination of the two. There are several mood disorders, but the condition is broadly grouped into...

There's been much talk in recent years' about positive psychology within the mental health field, a subject that often gets viewed as refreshing within the psychology space!  But, what exactly is meant by the term ''positive psychology''? Positive psychology people Essentially, positive psychology refers to positive thinking, a term that frequently gets assigned to people...

Anger is a prevailing problem in the world today. A US study conducted in 2020 on anger revealed that over half of the respondents reported feeling angrier than they were a year ago. Anger issues Research conducted on anger revealed that twenty percent of Americans have diagnosable anger issues. All that said, it's critical that...

Asking for help is the first step in recovery, but often, it’s the hardest one to take. Giving something up that has had a stranglehold on your life means starting over. If that feels overwhelming, having a caring support team on your side is what you need as you take the first tentative steps on...

Dual diagnosis is a term used for individuals living with a mental health disorder and substance use disorder (SUD) at the same time. An assessment for dual diagnosis is usually the first step in an integrated treatment programme. Mental disorders and substance use disorders were treated independently in the past. The habit was treated first...