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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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‘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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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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Five Ways A Narcissist Gaslights You

1. “I was only joking.” I frequently encounter the phrase, “I was only joking,” used to excuse hurtful or unacceptable behavior. People often say mean things or engage in unkind actions, then brush it off as a joke. This tactic is manipulative and can make others feel like they’re overreacting for expressing their feelings, whether

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Stay Safe and Aware: 12 Tips for Enhancing Situational Awareness

Understanding Situational Awareness Definition of Situational Awareness Situational awareness is the ability to perceive and understand the elements in your environment, comprehend their meaning, and anticipate how they might change. It’s about being fully aware of what’s happening around you, rather than just going through the motions. For example, someone walking in a crowded market

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Combat Narcissists’ and Abusers’ Primary Weapon: Projection by Darlene Lancer LMFT

How to Spot Someone Playing the Victim by Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT

Not all victims are manipulative. Feeling like a victim has taken on negative connotations, but there are people who “play the victim” in order to manipulate you. This is a favorite defense of narcissists and other personality-disordered people. In some other instances, this behavior is learned as a child as a way to get needs met. I

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