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I do not know how much I agree with this but thought I would share it….JmaC   Psychiatric disorders are not medical diseases. There are no lab tests, brain scans, X-rays or chemical imbalance tests that can verify any mental … Continue reading →

Exploring cultural associations between colors and emotions. Color and Mood Does color affect your mood? Psychologists have said “Absolutely!” to that question for a very long time. The psychological effects of color have such an underpinning in research that the … Continue reading →

The psychology behind happiness – how positive affect is quantified and what influences happiness. Just how happy are you? Do you ever wish for a life that brought more moments to be joyful? Happiness is often an elusive experience – … Continue reading →

How emoticons influence emotional communication via instant messaging and emails. Are you feeling :-D? Or is your work making you :-(? Perhaps this post’s overzealous peppering of emoticons is starting to make you a little :@? The rise of the … Continue reading →

How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can be used as a treatment. Article includes an introduction to CBT, exposure therapy, the Negative Triad as well as the successes and criticisms of the treatment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a therapeutic … Continue reading →