Results for Psychiatry & Psychology

With the increased use of online therapy and wellness-based mobile applications, the field of mental health is following in the path of physical health..

“The repetition itself becomes the important thing; it’s a form of mesmerism,” Haruki Murakami reflected on the power of a daily routine. “Rhythm is one of the most powerful of pl…

Whether parents are happier than non-parents, why siblings are so different, the perils of discipline, bedtimes, TV and more...

If you are emerging from a period of mental distress, the most important thing to remember is that you are the key person on the treatment team. Although other people can give you advice, encouragement, recommendations and even love, the ultimate person in charge of helping you get better is you. There are practical, doable, affordable steps you can take to work on your recovery. By regularly following these steps, you can regain stability and get on with life. 1) Remind yourself that…

There is a psychology to web design that is often overlooked. We still hear clients talking more about what web design they like and not enough about what works. Personal preference is fine. It will…

New research suggests there are three distinct types of action that bring palm to face

Orlando mass shooting spurs look at convergence of hate, mental illness and violence.

Even many people eligible for a health savings account who have extra cash to contribute to one don't do it. Therapists say that's partly because nobody wants to admit they will get old or sick.

Research shows that changing the name could help reduce the stigma of mental illness

I’m sure you’ve heard countless times that exercising helps you gain energy and lose weight. Well, that’s certainly true. But there are also mental health benefits to exercising -- some that can be truly life-changing! No matter how much you hate putting on those sneakers and heading to the gym, the mental health benefits of regular exercise can’t (and shouldn’t) be ignored. Most people would rather hang out on the couch than spend 45 minutes exercising. But what if I told you that…

The mind plays a substantial role in our experience of pain. Here Dr. Deardorff explains his interest in the mind-body connection.

The best way to deal with bullies at work is to group together with your co-workers and expose their behaviour, so they lose the power to terrorise

Where are the discussions about applying proven behavior change models or the principles of adult learning and health literacy?Patient engagement continu

Psychology is finally shedding light on the mystery that encapsulates so many hearts and minds around the world in an effort to understand what truly makes two people compatible for a relationship.

Where we feel happiness in the body, how it affects our genetic code, why it changes with age, unexpected pleasures and much more...
Here are 10 of my favourite recent psychology studies about happiness.

Color Psychology - How colors affect our moods and emotions

6 strategies one woman used to better manage her energy and help stop overeating.

Fitness has a mental component, in addition to physical challenges. Even if you're in great shape, you can encounter intellectual obstacles that can decrease your motivation and stifle your performance.

If you’ve ever had a week-long vacation that felt like it only lasted a couple days, it’s probably because you did a little too much planning and not enough living in the moment.