Be it violence, war or natural disasters, there is no shortage of trauma which to adapt. A psychologist takes us through our full arsenal of coping mechanisms.
Little decisions can feel stressful too
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Sometimes a choice over what to order at a restaurant or wear to work can feel as much an ordeal as major life decisions. Here’s what psychology research shows about why.
Some houseplants are better than others at lifting our spirits.
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People tend not to think that their own emotions could simply be wrong. But research shows that people excessively dislike others who disagree with them.
A climate protest in Ontario, Canada.
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Tips for coping with eco-anxiety, from a psychologist.
Psychologists can be found in the public system (for example, schools, hospitals, public health offices), but increasingly are choosing to work in private practice, fee-for-service, clinics.
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An overreliance on medication as the first-line treatment for depression can lead some people to be labeled with treatment-resistant depression when there are other viable alternatives for relief.