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Addictive disorders are a group of disorders that can cause physical and psychological damage. Receiving treatment is essential for breaking the cycle of addiction.However, as a chronic disease, addiction is difficult to treat and requires on-going care.In the United States, around 8.1 percent of the population, or 21.7 million people, either need or regularly receive…Read More

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Psychology careers guide

Psychology is an extraordinarily diverse field with hundreds of career paths. Some specialties, like caring for people with mental and emotional disorders, are familiar to most of us. Others, like helping with the design of advanced computer systems or studying how we remember things, are less well known. What all psychologists have in common is…Read More

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Psychologist Job Duties, Job Description and Employment Opportunities

Bibliography: Study.com / Psychologist Job Duties, Job Description and Employment Opportunities. (2019, Aug 19 of publication). Retrieved from https://study.com/psychologist.html Bibliography: Study.com / Psychologist Job Duties, Job Description and Employment Opportunities. (2019, Aug 19 of publication). Retrieved from https://study.com/psychologist.html Copy to clipboard In Text: (Psychologist Job Duties, Job Description and Employment Opportunities.) (Psychologist Job Duties, Job…Read More

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Pursuing a Career in Developmental Psychology

Developmental psychologists study changes in human development across the lifespan, including physical, cognitive, social, intellectual, perceptual, personality and emotional growth. All About Development The study of developmental psychology is essential to understanding how humans mature. Throughout their lives, humans go through various stages of development. While most people follow common patterns in their development, others…Read More

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Think Positive: 11 Ways to Boost Positive Thinking

Source: Pixabay When you harness the power of positivity, it's amazing the impact it has on your life. It can decrease stress and make every moment worth experiencing. By thinking positive, you just can't help but be optimistic, even when everyone around you is miserable. As a result, you are happier, less depressed, and more satisfied. I…Read More

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89 Ways to Achieve a Positive Mindset

It is probably not a surprise to you that positivity is, inherently, at the center of positive psychology. Positivity doesn’t always refer to simply smiling and looking cheerful, however—positivity is more about one’s overall perspective on life and their tendency to focus on all that is good in life. In this piece, we’ll cover the helpRead More

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Exercise and mental health

Exercise has many benefits, not only for your physical health but also your mental health. In your brain, exercise stimulates chemicals that improve your mood and the parts of the brain responsible for memory and learning.Benefits of exercise Physical activity and exercise has many benefits. It can: Mental health benefits of exercise Exercise releases chemicals…Read More

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17 Self-Love Quotes to Remind You of Your Worth

You are worthy of love—most importantly, your own love. Get inspired with these self-love quotes and start your journey to self-acceptance.Why self-love is importantLove is a basic human need and that need for love is so powerful that it can even override other basic needs such as food and shelter, says Kristin Orlowski, PhD, licensed clinical…Read More

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Do Positive Affirmations Really Work? Here’s What Mental Health Experts

Have you looked in the mirror or closed your eyes and told yourself that you were capable, talented, loved, worthy, or perfect just the way you are? © svetikd/Getty Images Positive affirmations—the practise of repeating empowering, supportive mantras designed to bolster happiness and success—are a widely popular therapy tool, ranging from vision boards to self-talk…Read More

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25 Best Self Help Books for Women to Read in

February 22, 2021