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“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…

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…

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

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

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.

Everything physical therapists need to know about motivating employees.

With the latest developments, psychiatry can no longer be viewed strictly as a social science or the handmaiden of medicine.

“I never catch a break.” “Everyone is always out to get me.” “This is going to be horrible.” If you have ever heard thoughts like these pop in your head, you are probably guilty of a cognitive distortion.

(Reuters Health) - A psychology technique that encourages patients to think positively and gain confidence helped some with high blood pressure and heart disease stick to medication and exercise goals, according to new research.

Cramming is the stereotypical way of studying in college, but it’s a horrible way of doing so, according to professor of psychology Alan Kersten at FAU. “Cramming can lead to sleep deprivation,” said Kerston. “and coffee isn’t going to help.”
To make more sense of how certain study tactics allow students to retain more and how others are a waste of time, Kersten explained the difference between short-term (or working memory) and long-term memory.

Lets face it. For us human beings, often the most difficult struggles in our lives come from inside of us. We are all essentially walking, talking bundles of emotions and issues. We can’t sleep, we’re in conflict, we get obsessed or we suffer from...

Color Psychology - How colors affect our moods and emotions

It’s not just the pros who can benefit from a few sessions with a sports psychologist. Here’s how you can, too.

Listening isn’t the same as hearing someone speak. And it’s not as natural or automatic as many people think. In fact, most of us make mistakes when listening to others. For...

Social networks have grown at an exponential rate over the last decade or so. According to a report by Statista, there were around 207 million social networ

With admissions decisions rolling out this month to many eager college applicants, this is a good time to step back and consider some of some of the shifting dynamics that parents and students rarely think about in advance. Going off to college is, without a doubt, a life-changing experience. But like all major life changes, it can be just as overwhelming as it is exciting. Adjusting to a completely new environment with different social norms and without the support of family and childhood…

Psychology has the tools to empower individuals and society to adhere to public health policy