Mental Health and Psychology
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The Silent Scourge of Gambling Addiction: From Personal Ruin to Societal Challenge
Gambling addiction, a pervasive and often hidden disorder, exacts a devastating toll on individuals and their families, often progressing silently…
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Beyond Ideology: How Shared Existential Anxieties Drive America’s Deepening Political Divide
The contemporary American social and political landscape is increasingly characterized by stark ideological divisions, manifesting in vitriolic online exchanges and…
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Bridging the Divide: How Internal Family Systems Therapy Aligns with Sociological Perspectives on Human Behavior and Trauma
Dr. Richard C. Schwartz’s groundbreaking work developing the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model of therapeutic practice has seen a significant…
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Cultivating Character: How University Environments Shape Students for a Complex World
University life, often likened to a bustling train station, serves as a dynamic nexus where individuals from diverse backgrounds, geographies,…
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The Nuanced Reality of Calling Out Bias: Examining Its Efficacy and Unintended Consequences in Modern Allyship
Calling out bias, defined as explicitly labeling a biased action (e.g., "That is sexist!") and unequivocally stating its unacceptability ("That’s…
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A Body-Centered Path to Healing Historical Trauma: Lyla June Johnston Guides Embodiment Practice for Reconciliation and Well-being
A groundbreaking embodiment practice, guided by Diné musician, scholar, and community organizer Lyla June Johnston, is offering a profound method…
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Navigating the Complexities: When Parental Love Risks Hindering Adult Child Independence
Few situations are as emotionally taxing for parents as witnessing their adult children grapple with life’s challenges. For many, the…
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Embodied Reckoning: Lyla June Johnston Guides a Path to Healing Historical Trauma Through Mindful Connection
The latest installment of Happiness Break, a podcast from UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, features Diné musician, scholar of…
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Reclaiming Identity: The Critical Role of Pride in Post-Psychotic Break Emotional Recovery.
The journey of emotional recovery following a psychotic episode is profoundly complex, often hinging on three fundamental components: cultivating self-trust,…
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Happiness Break: Holding Truth With Compassion
The Greater Good Science Center (GGSC) at the University of California, Berkeley, has released a new episode in its popular…
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