Self-confidence is crucial in almost every aspect of our day-to-day lives. It comes in handy in helping ensure comfort in our interpersonal interactions. Low self-confidence can greatly impair your ability to prosper in virtually every other undertaking you may...
Recently, the World Health Organization announced that burnout is now considered an official medical diagnosis. Burnout can happen to anyone, at any time, and at any place. It is typically characterized by feelings of exhaustion or depletion, negativism, cynicism, and...
One of the breakthroughs in behavioral science, known as Conditional Learning Theory, came about in the early 1900s through the work of a Russian scientist named Ivan Pavlov (1849-1936). Most people have heard references to Pavlov’s dogs, or Pavlovian theory, but...
When you have a physical issue, ailment or pain, you might see a doctor. If you are having a mental health issue, you might see a mental health counselor or therapist, and if you were struggling spiritually, you might see a pastor, priest, shaman or some other type of...
About 1 in every 5 Americans out of a population of over 40 million are affected by a mental health condition. Many fail to seek mental health treatment due to the inconvenience of busy schedules and wanting to keep matters discreet. Technology has caused waves in...
When considering seeing a mental health professional, the difference between a psychologist and psychiatrist is an important factor to consider to maximize the chances of successful treatment. Although both are involved in therapy, each has areas of specialty in which...