Gaslighting: What it is and Why it occurs

Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation in which someone attempts to make another person doubt their own perceptions or memories. It is often used as a way to exert power and control over someone else.   There are a variety of reasons why someone might engage in gaslighting behavior. Some people do it intentionally, [...]

Understanding the Complex Causes of Suicidal Behavior

Suicidal behavior is a complex phenomenon that can arise from a multitude of factors, including biological, psychological, and environmental factors. While suicide is a tragic outcome that affects individuals, families, and communities, understanding the underlying causes of suicidal behavior is critical to developing effective prevention and intervention strategies. Biological Factors: Research has shown that several [...]

The Importance of Mental Health in the Workplace

Mental health is just as important as physical health, and yet it's often overlooked in the workplace. Work-related stress, anxiety, and depression can negatively impact not only the employee's health and well-being but also their productivity and job satisfaction. Therefore, it's important for employers and employees alike to prioritize mental health in the workplace. In this [...]

Are psychoactive hallucinogens and synthetic psychoactive compounds the future for treating mental illness?

There was a time not so long ago when hallucinogens were only identified with the “hippies.” In its heyday, psychoactive compounds not only brought “hip” in the hipsters but also heavily influenced western art and music! Many popular and legendary musicians have publicly admitted to using psychedelics before composing some of their most popular and [...]

Ketamine: therapeutic implications against mental health disorders

Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that functions as a non-competitive N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) antagonist. Ketamine can induce psychedelic states even though it doesn't seem to focus largely on the serotonergic system. It is widely heralded by researchers as an effective alternative for the treatment of patients with resistant MDD (Major Depressive Disorder) and several other [...]

Self care is…

We've all heard the term 'self care' thrown around but most people do not know exactly what it is. During the pandemic, Most individuals found that taking care of themselves was extremely difficult which was/is very understandable. During session, Whenever this term is discussed, a significant amount of people feel it is something 'extra' or [...]

Understanding Personal Boundaries and Quick Tips

What are Personal Boundaries? The limits and rules we set for ourselves and within relationships, to protect our well-being Knowing our limits in a given situation, knowing what’s acceptable to us,  and what isn’t Knowing our values Having self-respect, meaning acknowledging our needs, not just another person’s Having respect for others, not being self-serving Being [...]

Sleep deprivation and its association with amplified negative emotions

No matter where you are or what you do, escaping those one or two sleepless nights may seem inevitable! In fact, a latest study claims that 1 in 3 people in the United States does not get proper sleep. Although you may not find it concerning, an extended period of sleep deprivation can have severely [...]

What’s hiding in your food? The Dangers of Food additives

  What's hiding in your food? It is a question that has boggled the mind for generations. What was once simply a glance at an easy-to-read list of ingredients has become complex thanks to the addition of food additives. Food additives, despite their widespread use, are detrimental to the health of most people when consumed [...]

What to Do When Friends “Breakup”

When friends break up, life might seem hard. I am not talking about a romantic breakup. In this post I want to focus on a different kind of breakup; when friendships end. Sometimes friendships end with a big falling out. Sometimes it’s more gradual; life gets in the way and friends slowly drift apart - [...]

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