Why Do People Believe In Conspiracy Theories, And What Makes Them Stop?
Compared to this time last year, the world is a scary and uncertain place — and that, it turns out, makes people a whole lot more likely to fall for conspiracy theories.
Exploring Hyper Empathy Syndrome
Learn the differences between empathy and sympathy and find out about overempathizing or hyperempathy. Explore how empathy occurs and the different areas of the brain which are involved in the emotion.
More Than A Speech Disorder: What Should Everyone Know About Stuttering?
We've all probably got a basic idea of what stuttering is — but how does living with a stutter impact a person's quality of life, and what can you do to make sure you don't worsen it?
The Pandemic Hiding Behind Another: Intimate Partner Violence During The COVID-19 Pandemic
In the shadow of the global COVID-19 pandemic, another pandemic is spreading in silence. The very measures designed to keep us safe make many unsafe, with the majority of countries reporting a drastic increase in domestic abuse.
Stopping Domestic Violence Before It Even Starts: Can Education Help Prevent Intimate Partner Abuse?
Domestic violence is shockingly common: 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will be victims. Is it time we looked at ways to prevent it, as well as ways to help existing victims get out?
Inktober And The Art Of Staying Healthy: How Creative Engagement Boosts Your Health And Wellbeing
Creative engagement — making art, or even "art" — is an underestimated path to better mental and physical health. And let's face it. As COVID-19 continues to ravage the planet, we all need that. I know I do, and that's why I'm participating in Inktober.
How To Help A Depressed Person Who Doesn't Want Help
What can you do to help someone suffering from depression who doesn't want your help? Sometimes the answer is "not a lot," but sometimes you can be very helpful. Here are some tips on what to do and what to avoid.
What To Do When Someone With Dementia Develops Depression Or Anxiety?
People with dementia develop depression and anxiety quite often — no surprise, given the constant and scary changes they'll be facing. These mental health disorders are, however, harder to recognize, since many symptoms overlap with those of dementia.
6 Symptoms And Diseases Related To Oxytocin Deficiency: Is A Lack Of Oxytocin Making You Ill?
Oxytocin is known as the love hormone, but what happens if you don't have enough? Could anxiety, depression, stress, aggression and even a low libido all be related to an oxytocin deficiency?
How To Have A Healthy Long-Distance Relationship With Your Elderly Relatives In The Age Of COVID: Practical Tips For Families
Many elderly people have been feeling especially lonely since the COVID-19 pandemic started, and missing out on face-to-face interactions is largely to blame. What can you do to foster strong and meaningful long-distance or virtual relationships?