Psychology

5 Ways to Set Better Emotional Boundaries

Ever feel like you’re running on empty? Like you’re giving everything to everyone and nothing’s left for yourself? You’re not […]

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Mastering Emotional Stress: Tips for a Calmer Mind

Emotional stress is a psychological response to situations that feel overwhelming, threatening, or challenging.

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It’s Almost Impossible To Keep Teens Off Their Phones In Bed – But New Research Shows It Really Does Affect Their Sleep

Parents of children and teenagers have long been warned about the dangers of screen time and digital devices before bed – the worry being that screens could harm the sleep patterns of young people.

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5 Effortless Ways To Bring Positivity Into Your Life

It’s important to know how to bring positive energy into your life so you can move forward as a better and brighter person.

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Why ‘Worry Time’ Is Important for Better Mental Health

Why scheduling ‘worry time’ could be the ultimate stress-buster.

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13 Science-Backed Hacks for Happiness

Life can be frantic, but these simple take-outs will have you feeling great without too much effort. Try them to increase your mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.

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How To Shake Off the Sunday Night Blues

 76% of workers say they get the Sunday night blues, fretting about their working week instead of enjoying the last hours of their week.

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How To Be Happy With What You Have – And Avoid the Trap Of Comparison

In many ways, I feel like we shouldn’t be happy with what we have.

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Is Honesty Always the Best Policy?

Don’t like they way your partner stacks the dishwasher? Do you tell them, or not? How about something more intimate, that bugs you but you know will end in tears or a fight… do you say something? Is honesty always the best policy in a relationship?

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Stress + Heart Health – the Quiet Killer?

Stress is a common and normal physical response to challenging or new situations. When you are stressed, your body releases hormones that bring on physical changes in your body, which help you respond to the stressful situation.

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Navigating Change: The Importance of Checking In with Young People

Whether a young person is starting a new year at school, a new job or university, it can stir up emotions. headspace say in times of change checking in with a young person is helpful.

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Brad Pitt Online Romance Fraud Shows How Victims Are Influenced By Complex Psychological Factors

The story of an extraordinary romance fraud is making global headlines as its victim is mocked around the world for her naïveté.

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Why Your Spin Bike has Become a Clothes Rack – and What You Can do About it

Chances are that the end of the year has made you assess some of your 2024 New Year’s resolutions. Perhaps you, like us, bought a home spin bike or rowing machine in January. Most likely by March, you realised you’ve used it a lot less than you planned. And very probably by June, it has disappeared under a pile of clothes.

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5 Simple New Year’s Resolutions That Everyone Should Make

5 resolutions that everyone should make for a happier year ahead.

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How To Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick

When it comes to New Year’s resolutions researchers at the University of Scranton have shown that less than 10% of resolutions are actually achieved. The good news is it’s not impossible to embrace a healthy habit.

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How to Support a Grieving Loved One on Holidays and Special Occasions

Some practical tips from a clinical psychologist.

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How To Stop Isolation and Feel Connected This Festive Season

Work through feelings of isolation this Christmas with these 5 steps to feeling connected.

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Living with Bipolar Disorder: How to Take Control and Find Effective Support

Holistic care, sustainable routines and strong social connections are key to managing bipolar disorder and empowering individuals to regain control over their lives.

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What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder? And how is it different to PMS?

Periods can feel like an unwanted guest for many women and gender diverse people who menstruate, bringing cramps, mood swings and exhaustion.

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What Is ‘Doll Therapy’ for People With Dementia? And Is It Backed By Science?

The way people living with dementia experience the world can change as the disease progresses.

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What’s The Difference Between Shyness and Social Anxiety?

The terms “shyness” and “social anxiety” are often used interchangeably because they both involve feeling uncomfortable in social situations.

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Can you sleep your way to better decision making? Here’s what the science says

Can leaving decision-making for the morning help solve a challenge?

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Eight reasons why ADHD diagnoses are increasing

For more and more people, ADHD has fewer negative connotations and is becoming a natural part of people’s identities .

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Why Do I Get So Anxious After Drinking? Here’s the Science Behind ‘Hangxiety’

You had a great night out, but the next morning, anxiety hits: your heart races, and you replay every conversation from the night before in your head.

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