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Psychology and mental health

Anxiety, depression, relationships, teenagers — practical material from specialists on self-care and when to seek help.

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Online Psychologist: Does It Actually Work? Science Answers
Psychology

Online Psychologist: Does It Actually Work? Science Answers

“Real therapy only works face-to-face.” That is probably the most common myth surrounding online consultations. But what does science say? Spoiler: it disagrees with you.

March 29, 20268 min
Anxiety: How to Stop Living in a State of Constant Alert
Psychology

Anxiety: How to Stop Living in a State of Constant Alert

Your brain has detected a threat. The problem is that it has been wrong for a long time — and it keeps sounding the alarm even when the danger is long gone. Here is what is happening and what you can do about it.

March 29, 20269 min
Depression Is Not Just a "Bad Mood": What Happens in the Brain and How to Treat It
Psychology

Depression Is Not Just a "Bad Mood": What Happens in the Brain and How to Treat It

"Just pull yourself together" — the most harmful advice you can give someone with depression. Because depression is not laziness or a whim. It is a change in neurochemistry that demands the same serious approach as any other illness.

March 29, 202610 min
Psychologist for a Teenager: When You Definitely Need to Go and How Not to Make Things Worse
Psychology

Psychologist for a Teenager: When You Definitely Need to Go and How Not to Make Things Worse

The teenage brain is literally rewiring itself — and that explains many of the ‘baffling’ reactions children show. But there is a line between normal changes and what requires professional help.

March 29, 20269 min
Couples Therapy: When to Start — and Why Waiting Until "the Last Moment" Is a Bad Idea
Psychology

Couples Therapy: When to Start — and Why Waiting Until "the Last Moment" Is a Bad Idea

John Gottman can predict divorce with 94% accuracy after just 15 minutes of observing a couple. Yet he also proved that most problems are fixable — if you don't wait too long.

March 29, 20268 min