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Dr Sanna Balsari Palsue

In the World of Dating, It’s Time to Rethink the Ick by Sanna Balsari-Palsule, Ph.D

Many icks, on reflection, are just harmless “nicks.” THE BASICS Why Relationships Matter Take our Relationship Satisfaction Test Find a therapist to strengthen relationships Source: Photo by Polina Zimmerman / Pexels The ick is giving me the ick. In a world of trending dating terminology, “the ick” has proven surprisingly enduring. Headlines like “Three Ways to Combat […]

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AI therapy may help with mental health, but innovation should never outpace ethics

Mental health services around the world are stretched thinner than ever. Long wait times, barriers to accessing care and rising rates of depression and anxiety have made it harder for people to get timely help. As a result, governments and healthcare providers are looking for new ways to address this problem. One emerging solution is the use of AI chatbots for mental health care. A recent

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Why It's So Important That Breakups Include a Digital Break by Wendy L. Patrick J.D. Ph.D

Are You the Victim of Narcissistic Abuse? ByWendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D.

Learning to recognize selfish and dangerous motives for aggression.   Key points Researchers prefer to discuss narcissistic traits, rather than labeling. Narcissistic traits include a need for admiration, grandiosity, and the absence of empathy. Pathological narcissism is linked with suicidal as well as homicidal ideation. The narcissism-aggression link is stronger under conditions of provocation. The

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Unlock Your True Self: 7 Surprising Ways Self-Awareness Transforms Your Life

Unlock Your True Self: 7 Surprising Ways Self-Awareness Transforms Your Life Have you ever felt stuck, unsure of your next step, or reacted in a way you later regretted? Often, the answer to these frustrations lies in one powerful, yet frequently overlooked, skill: self-awareness. It’s more than just “knowing yourself.” Self-awareness is the ability to

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Anxiety Relief: 7 Simple Ways to Cope & Calm Your Mind (Starting Now!)

That familiar knot in your stomach. The racing thoughts that just won’t quit. The feeling of being constantly on edge, even when nothing specific is wrong. If this sounds familiar, you’re experiencing anxiety – and you are definitely not alone. Anxiety is a natural human emotion, a built-in alarm system meant to protect us from

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‘Boundaries’ or coercive control? Experts explain how to tell the difference

In a series of Instagram Stories shared on July 9, professional surfer and law student Sarah Brady, made comments on her past relationship with actor Jonah Hill. She labelled him a “misogynistic narcissist” and accused him of “emotional abuse”. To make her case, she shared a series of screenshots allegedly showing texts Hill sent to her during

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Gratitude comes with benefits − a social psychologist explains how to practice it when times are stressful By Monica Y. Bartlett

A lot has been written about gratitude over the past two decades and how we ought to be feeling it. There is advice for journaling and a plethora of purchasing options for gratitude notebooks and diaries. And research has consistently pointed to the health and relationship benefits of the fairly simple and cost-effective practice of cultivating gratitude. Yet, Americans are living in

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Megan Willis Phd Australia

Think you might be dating a ‘vulnerable narcissist’? Look out for these red flags Megan Wilis Ph.d

Single people are increasingly turning online to find love, with more than 300 million people around the world trying their luck on dating apps. Some find their fairy tale. But for others, stories of online dating have very different endings. You may be ghosted after a seemingly blissful start, or strung along with just crumbs of attention.

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How Covert Narcissists Slowly Destroy Your Personality

  By the time you realise what’s happening, you’re no longer you. In this eye-opening episode I dive deep into how covert narcissists slowly chip away at, and dismantle your personality, piece by piece. We’re talking about the subtle manipulation tactics that don’t leave bruises but completely rewrite who you are: Why covert narcissists target

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