Another form of Narcissism, or Drama Queen Syndrome? How do you know if your friend or loved one is just one of those “larger than life” personalities or if there is a deeper issue you need to be aware of, like Histrionic Personality...
Read moreRecently we featured an article on Borderline Personality Disorder as part of our series on personality disorders. That article was focused on offering understanding and help for those what have been diagnosed with the disorder. This article is...
Read moreWe all can have periods where our emotions feel out of control or we have self-doubt or relationship difficulties. We may feel we are teetering on the brink of disaster. However, for those with borderline personality disorder, this is simply a...
Read morePerhaps you have been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder or maybe you know someone living with Bipolar Disorder. If so, you know that managing the symptoms is vitally important to help you (or them) live a well-balanced and productive life...
Read moreHave you ever been in a relationship with someone who is narcissistic? Even if you don’t know the exact clinical definition of the disorder, it is likely that you have encountered people who harbour a lot of the self-absorbed traits that...
Read moreIf we all want to be successful in life, why do we engage in self-sabotage? In general most of us are aware of our obvious self-sabotaging behaviours, and we look for ways to stop these behaviours. Sometimes this is successful, other times not so...
Read moreWe cannot deny it – social media is everywhere and it has an ever-increasing impact on human behaviour and interactions. Whether you use social media a little or a lot, you probably have an opinion on its use. Some people have thought...
Read moreWe are all tired of Covid – tired of hearing about it, tired of talking about it, tired of living with it. Yet, it remains on all our minds and weighs on our emotions as we continue to grapple with the realities of it in our lives. No...
Read moreThere have been many interesting and newsworthy moments in the reporting of the 2021 Olympic Games, but none more so than the stir created by USA gymnast Simone Biles. By saying no and setting boundaries for her own wellbeing and mental health...
Read moreIt’s summer time and everyone should be in a more relaxed, holiday mood. However, with Covid and unrest of various kinds continuing in many countries around the world, many people are still suffering from mental health issues. And one group...
Read moreWhen in therapy both the therapist and the person seeking help welcome anything that can boost therapy effectiveness. These days therapists and their clients are much more open to incorporating less traditional practices into the mix. Often this...
Read moreThis International Men’s Health Week Owen Connolly shares his own experience of having to take care of his physical health, in order to encourage men to look after their own health, both physical health and mental health. Don’t just...
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