With one in eight people worldwide living with a mental health condition, many are still hesitant about asking for help. The condition of our minds influences how we think, feel, and interact with others — yet it is often misunderstood or ignored until problems spiral. Therapy offers a disciplined, evidence-based approach to understanding and developing […]

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Studying a graduate certificate in psychology comes with many benefits, including deepening your understanding of the field and allowing you to move into a new career. The studying can be done flexibly too, making it a great option for anyone looking to study alongside work or caring commitments. Today, let us show you the benefits […]

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Beginning EMDR therapy can seem like a major move and if you feel unsure or anxious, you aren’t by yourself. It’s totally normal to wonder what the process will be like. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is the opposite of traditional (talk) therapy that may require you to recount painful experiences in detail. Instead, it enables your […]

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Mental health has finally become part of everyday conversations, but access to proper care is still a challenge for many people. While awareness has increased, too many individuals still struggle to find affordable, timely, and effective mental health services. Long wait times, high costs, and limited availability of professionals leave many without the support they […]

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Did you know that individuals with a history of trauma are significantly overrepresented in the criminal justice system? Trauma, especially when it occurs in childhood, can alter brain development, impair emotional regulation, and increase impulsive behaviors. Yet, the link between trauma and criminal behavior is often misunderstood or overlooked. Understanding this connection isn’t about excusing […]

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Cognitive disengagement syndrome (CDS), a condition characterized by excessive daydreaming, sluggishness, and difficulty concentrating.1 While everyone daydreams occasionally, CDS involves a persistent pattern of disengagement that can significantly disrupt daily life, academic performance, and social interactions. Cognitive disengagement syndrome first emerged in the psychology literature during the 1960s and 1970s when researchers saw that some […]

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Research has repeatedly shown that positive relationships improve the quality of life for breast cancer patients. Having strong social support is known to decrease depression and anxiety in people with advanced cancer—but friends and family are often unprepared to provide this support.  Metastatic Breast Cancer Once cancer has spread, or metastasized, to other areas of […]

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Synesthesia (sin-ess-THEE-zh-uh) is a neurological condition where the stimulation of one sense causes the automatic experience of another sense.1,2  Synesthesia is an intriguing phenomenon that adds an extra layer to human perception of the world. Sensing synesthesia There are five commonly known human senses:  Usually, one type of stimulus, like sound, will activate one related […]

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