Category: Psychology
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Understanding depression
Depression is a complex mental health condition affecting millions worldwide. This guide explores its symptoms, impacts, and effective strategies—like professional therapy, self-care, mindfulness, and medication—offering hope for recovery. Learn how to navigate depression and reclaim emotional well-being
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Podcast: Managing employee retention in the age of AI
As we stand at the intersection of technological innovation and human potential, the organisations that will succeed are those who see AI not as a replacement for human talent, but as a powerful amplifier of human capabilities. By approaching employee retention with empathy, strategic foresight, and technological sophistication, we can create workplaces that are not…
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Understanding AuDHD (2nd edition)
This 2nd edition guide explores AuDHD’s intersection of Autism and ADHD traits, offering updated research, practical coping strategies and neurodiversity-affirming approaches. Combines clinical insights with lived experiences for holistic support
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Managing stress and anxiety: Your practical guide to balance
This practical guide offers evidence-based strategies for managing stress and anxiety through mindfulness, lifestyle adjustments and cognitive-behavioural tools. Combines professional advice with actionable exercises for sustainable emotional balance
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mindblown podcast
Discover a better you with my new psychology and counselling podcast Are you ready to unlock the secrets to a more fulfilling life? As an experienced psychologist and counsellor, I’m thrilled to introduce my new weekly podcast—a space where we dive deep into the fascinating world of psychology, relationships, and personal growth. Life can be…
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How to build and maintain a successful romantic relationship
Build a thriving romantic relationship through open communication, emotional intelligence, and constructive conflict resolution. Maintain individuality while nurturing shared goals, trust, physical intimacy, and appreciation. Prioritize consistency, respect boundaries, and invest in growth—both individually and together—to create lasting love
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Hormonal contraception and mental health: A warning for mothers of teenage girls?
This article explores the potential impact of hormonal contraception on the mental health of teenage girls, offering a critical warning for mothers to be mindful of the risks and consider alternative options
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Mixing your styles up
Research shows mixing US-style capitalised headings with UK/Australian spelling in marketing documents creates psychological resistance in readers. Studies indicate inappropriate capitalisation and spelling inconsistencies independently reduce trustworthiness, with combined effects being particularly detrimental to document credibility
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The psychology of belonging: Understanding Adler’s revolutionary ideas
Explore Alfred Adler’s revolutionary psychology focusing on belonging, social connection, and personal growth. Learn through real case studies and practical exercises how Adlerian psychology offers effective solutions for modern challenges, contrasting with Positive Psychology’s limitations in addressing human wellbeing holistically
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Re-framing mental health diagnoses
Lee Hopkins explores how the neurodiversity paradigm challenges traditional medical models of mental health conditions. It advocates for a shift towards a more inclusive, humanised approach that recognises cognitive differences as natural variations rather than disorders requiring treatment
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Neurodiversity and mental health diagnoses
Delve into how the neurodiversity movement reframes mental health diagnoses, promoting a perspective that views cognitive differences as natural variations within human diversity. Explore the implications for diagnostic practices, social constructs, and clinical approaches
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Autism, ADHD and Bipolar Disorder
Examine the potential overlap between symptoms of ADHD, autism, and bipolar disorder, including the suggestion that some cases traditionally diagnosed as bipolar disorder may be better understood through a neurodiverse lens. Lee also highlights the need for improved diagnostic tools and awareness