Monthly Archives: December 2016

Drug abuse and addiction, now both grouped as drug use disorder, is a condition that is characterized by a self-destructive pattern of using a substance that leads to significant problems and distress, which may include tolerance to or withdrawal from … Continue reading →

The link between the unconscious and emotion. No feeling is permanent. There is a constant oscillation between the positive and negative feelings. Emotions are constantly changing, in part because feelings change, and in part due to the constant stream of … Continue reading →

Why do people and animals experience emotions, and what makes us experience different types of emotions. Ian Heath looks at emotional states, the link between the sub-conscious and our feelings. The analysis of emotions has been ineffectual up till now … Continue reading →

A look at common defense mechanisms we employ to protect the ego. Whilst defense mechanisms such as repression, sublimation and identification with an aggressor can often be identified, there are also numerous other mechanisms that have been identified since Sigmund … Continue reading →

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By Leonard Holmes Updated February 16, 2016 There is still a fairly heated controversy in the field of psychology about whether or not repressed memories can or should be recovered, as well as whether or not they are accurate. The … Continue reading →

By Matthew Tull, PhD Updated April 07, 2016 Using mindfulness for PTSD may be a good way of coping. Mindfulness has been around for ages. However, mental health professionals are beginning to recognize that mindfulness can have many benefits for … Continue reading →

By Matthew Tull, PhD Updated October 31, 2016 We all have negative thoughts from time to time, and therefore, it is important to learn how to cope with thoughts that are upsetting. The key to them not overwhelming us or … Continue reading →