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Psychologist's tips: Improving low self-esteem
When your self-esteem is really low, then most tips that "you should love yourself" won't work – or will they? Improving your self-esteem is a long, hard journey, and it requires lots of power and dedication.
Kate Yakimchuk self-esteem self-hatred thoughts help Psychology 4 January 2024
Psychologist's insights: Self-hatred – definition and roots
Most people claim that you should always love yourself no matter what, but for some people, it's generally not that easy to do. For example, self-hatred can be a real problem that affects your worldview, decisions, and how you take care of yourself.
Kate Yakimchuk self-hatred mental health thoughts optimism Psychology 4 January 2024
New methods to fight the alcohol problem: A new study
Drinking alcohol for a long time can change the brain, especially in the "bed nucleus of the stria terminalis", an important area for stress and alcohol use. Scientists found that a peptide called pituitary adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide is linked to heavy drinking.
Kate Yakimchuk research alcohol issue brain activity treatment Psychology 16 December 2023
Impulsive money spending doesn't help: Psycholgist's insights
Lots of people see impulsive buying as their personal type of therapy when they feel stressed, tired, or bored. While it can temporarily lift their mood, it's not a great solution that can't actually improve their mental state.
Kate Yakimchuk shopping stress tips Psychology 22 November 2023
Psychologist or psychotherapist: Choosing the right therapist for you
If you haven't used therapy before, it might be hard for you to understand what type of a specialist you need to visit. People often mistake psychologists, psychotherapists, and even psychiatrists, so they feel confused and too awkward to ask.
Kate Yakimchuk therapist psychologist Psychology 14 October 2023
It's often hard to trust your therapist: Psychologist's insights
Lots of people could benefit from psychotherapy, but it's pretty hard for most individuals to trust their psychologist completely. Without trust, your therapy can be fruitless, but it takes time to build trust and mutual understanding.
Kate Yakimchuk research trust psychotherapy Psychology 14 October 2023
Therapy takes lots of time: Payshologist's insights
One of the first things a psychologist or a therapist says to their clients is that it takes time to actually see your progress. Therapy isn't a one-day thing, so you should be ready to spend quite a while before it can actually help you.
Kate Yakimchuk personality trauma Time Psychology 2 October 2023
Unlocking peace of mind: Mindfulness courses as allies against depression and anxiety
In the ongoing quest for mental well-being, the power of mindfulness has emerged as a promising ally. A fresh study now validates its potential to combat depression and anxiety symptoms.
Kate Yakimchuk research depression anxiety courses Psychology 17 August 2023
Mental imagery helps teens to fight bad thoughts: A new study
Imagination is a powerful tool, and sometimes it can help you go through lots of bad things. A recent study from Oregon State University revealed that for adolescents caught in negative thought spirals, focusing on mental imagery is a more effective distraction than using verbal thoughts.
Kate Yakimchuk depression imagination research teenagers Psychology 22 July 2023