Psychology
Some people are more prone to addiction: Psychologist's insights
People who've never suffered from addictions often can't understand why others fall for things that damage them. In fact, some people can be predispositioned to become addicted, so they should be twice careful.
Kate Yakimchuk addiction genetics personality 18 September 2023
Expert Explained: What is Misophonia
Early research suggests that up to 20% of adults may live with the condition, which can range from mild to severe.
Diana Dashkevich stress trauma mental health 18 September 2023
Codependent relationships: Psychologist's insights
Dependence on other people can be tough, and so is codependency - a situation where two people need each other in an unhealthy way. Psychologists often say that codependence can be pretty dangerous, and there are reasons for that.
Kate Yakimchuk codependence personality confidence self-esteem 18 September 2023
Making the same mistakes again: Psychologist's insights
People are supposed to learn from their mistakes, but that's not always the case - some people tend to make the same mistakes over and over again. It's not always because they're silly - there are simply too many factors that can affect them.
Kate Yakimchuk mistakes personality relationship 18 September 2023
Psychosomatic pains: Psychologist's insights
Human brain is amazing and hard to understand sometimes - and one of the surprising things that can happen is psychosomatic pain. It can cause lots of problems for people who suffer from it, and it can be pretty hard to get rid of.
Kate Yakimchuk pain psychosomatics personality trauma stress 17 September 2023
Kids aren't for everyone: Psychologist's insights
Many people are still convinced that everyone should have kids - they see procreation as the only purpose for people to exist, and also the only way to be happy. Meanwhile, modern people seem to think differently - and many of them decide that they don't want to have children.
Kate Yakimchuk children parenting family 17 September 2023
Psychologist Explanation: What is Low Self-Esteem
Low self-esteem is not a mental disorder, but a psychological and common problem. Its main feature is an unjustifiably low assessment of oneself, one’s abilities and achievements.
Diana Dashkevich self-esteem self-love mental health 17 September 2023
How to start liking your appearance: Psychologist's tips
Nowadays, lots of people suffer from poor body image and low-self esteem. While it's easier than ever to find pictures of beautiful people on the internet, real people feel disappointed because they don't seem attractive enough.
Kate Yakimchuk appearance self-esteem tips 17 September 2023
Stress after menopause leads to heart issues: A new study
Constant stress and lack of sleep are bad for everyone, but it's clearly even worse for some people. Ladies after menopause seem to have higher risks of heart issues, a new research shows.
Kate Yakimchuk research women health menopause stress 17 September 2023
Sleep patterns differ: A study on people's sleep schedules
Quality sleep matters - but not everyone can afford proper sleep due to different circumstances. A recent study examined the sleep habits of people in Asia compared to those in Europe and North America, using data from over 220,000 users of a sleep-tracking device called the Oura Ring.
Kate Yakimchuk research sleep schedule 17 September 2023
No time for new relationships: Psychologist's advice
Great relationships can make your lives better - but only when it's good time to start them. Even a lonely person can have a time when they're not ready for a relationship - and that's normal.
Kate Yakimchuk relationship tips personality 17 September 2023
Mental illnesses damage brains differently: A new study on mental health effects
Mental illnesses can change our personalities a lot, but we also change physically - our brains definitely do. A study involving 1,300 people with different mental illnesses has revealed significant diversity in brain changes.
Kate Yakimchuk research depression brain 16 September 2023
Where lack of confidence comes from: Psychologist's insights
Confident people attract others and generally enjoy their lives more - but it's not that easy for everyone to find that confidence in themselves. It's way easier to lose self-confidence than to build it, and there are a few reasons for that.
Kate Yakimchuk confidence tips self-esteem 16 September 2023
Tips from a Psychologist: How to Fall Asleep Quickly
The norm may differ from person to person: for one person, 5-6 hours is enough to regain strength and feel good, while another needs to spend at least 9-10 hours in bed, otherwise they feel weak, distracted, and have a headache.
Diana Dashkevich sleep advices mental health 16 September 2023
Confusing self-esteem: Psychologist's insights
Lots of people are pretty confused about their self-esteem that can change from very high to very low pretty quickly. In fact, it happens way more often than you might think, and it's quite normal for people to feel that way.
Kate Yakimchuk self-esteem personality confidence 16 September 2023
Deja vu: Psychologist's explanation
Have you ever heard about deja vu in movies or TV shows, or even experienced it yourself? It's a pretty interesting brain glitch that sometimes makes you question your reality and memory, but it's generally harmless.
Kate Yakimchuk brain mind effects memory 16 September 2023
Staying motivated after failures: Psychologist's advice
We all have failures sometimes - some are minor, some are major, and it's normal. The key is to stay motivated and keep on working afterwards, but how to achieve that?
Kate Yakimchuk motivation personality self-esteem 16 September 2023
Psychologist Explanation: What Is Sociopathy
This term describes people whose behavior deviates significantly and dangerously from that of others in their community, such as lack of remorse or targeted violence towards others.
Diana Dashkevich mental health personality facts 15 September 2023
Psychologist Explanation: What is Histrionic Personality Disorder
An estimated 2% to 3% of the US population has HPD, which usually develops in late adolescence or early adulthood. Research shows that people assigned female at birth and people assigned male at birth suffer equally.
Diana Dashkevich mental health personality facts 15 September 2023
Beating an imposter syndrome: Psychologist's tips
If you constantly feel like all your achievements are pure luck and you don't deserve them, then you probably have an imposter syndrome. While some people with this syndrome often seem modest and shy, it's actually not that nice for them, because they question their abilities daily.
Kate Yakimchuk confidence imposter personality tips 15 September 2023