“There is another group of limits, however, that has to do with the circumstances and conditions within which a person … More
Category: Psychology
Happiness as a Tool, and Not a Goal
“In short, we found that happiness depends not on how well you are doing, but whether you are doing better … More
Identity Amnesia in False Love
“We must bear in mind that it is sometimes we who are putting another in the state I here labeled … More
Cultural Differences in Thinking
“Westerners are more likely to view themselves as individualistic, egocentric, and discrete from society, whereas Easterners are more inclined to view … More
Emotion Regulation
Emotion regulation to reduce distress appears to be a fundamental human behaviour that doesn’t just happen within us, but between … More
Who Am I? A Network Self?
Who am I? We all ask ourselves this question, and many like it. Is my identity determined by my DNA … More
How Common is Mental Illness?
“When we’re talking about what is ‘normal,’ this is a lifetime perspective. It’s saying that the average life has at … More
Premonitions – More to the World than Meets the Eye
My father died 18 months ago, at the age of 79. He had Parkinson’s disease and was quite weak and … More
P-factor in Mental Illness
Shaking off the shackles of diagnostic classification, there is growing evidence that all mental disorders are actually the product of … More
Good Mental Health Ain’t What You Think It Is
Good mental health has nothing to do with the intensity or frequency of certain emotions. It’s about the acceptance of … More
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