by Federico Ferrarese | Jan 15, 2024 | NEWS
Struggling with low self-esteem can be incredibly challenging and impact every aspect of your life. The negative cycle of self-doubt and self-criticism can rob you of happiness, confidence, and the ability to embrace your potential fully. But fear not! This article...
by Federico Ferrarese | Jan 14, 2024 | NEWS
Childhood trauma can have a profound impact on an individual’s mental health, significantly increasing the likelihood of developing depression later in life. Research has consistently shown that individuals who experience adverse childhood experiences, such as...
by Federico Ferrarese | Jan 13, 2024 | NEWS
Scopri Come Affrontare con Successo l’Ansia Sociale Ti senti a disagio quando devi socializzare? Non preoccuparti, non sei solo/a. L’ansia sociale è un disagio comune che colpisce molte persone, ma ci sono delle strategie che possono aiutarti a gestirla. In...
by Federico Ferrarese | Jan 12, 2024 | NEWS
Introduction Experiencing panic attacks can be an overwhelming and debilitating experience, leaving individuals feeling helpless and trapped in a vicious cycle. However, there is hope on the horizon for those seeking relief from the grip of panic attacks –...
by Federico Ferrarese | Jan 12, 2024 | NEWS
Thought-Action Fusion and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Thought-action fusion (TAF) is a cognitive process that plays a significant role in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), a chronic mental health condition affecting millions of individuals worldwide. This...
by Federico Ferrarese | May 17, 2021 | NEWS
Depression and autobiographical memories According to research by Dahyeon Kim and K. Lira Yoon (2020), a cognitive bias might keep a negative mood among individuals with depression. Individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) reported less happiness when...
by Federico Ferrarese | Mar 10, 2021 | NEWS
Facial expressions and identification of the emotions The speed at which we produce facial expressions plays an essential role in identifying emotions in other individuals, as demonstrated in a recent study at the University of Birmingham. The research revealed that...
by Federico Ferrarese | Mar 3, 2021 | NEWS
The impact of traumatic experiences on our dreams Dreams commonly reflect what we feel and see while awake, so it prevails to have nightmares and anxiety dreams after a distressing experience. These disturbing dreams generally consist of similar feelings and...
by Federico Ferrarese | Feb 23, 2021 | NEWS, OCD
ERP: The gold standard treatment for OCD Exposure and response prevention (ERP) is considered the gold standard treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). In this approach, individuals are exposed to the feared stimuli hierarchically, starting with stimuli...
by Federico Ferrarese | Feb 16, 2021 | NEWS
Mental health services available in Edinburgh The following list includes mental health services available in Edinburgh, which you can access without necessarily seeing a GP. Living Life is a cost-free telephone service offered to anyone over the age of 16 who...
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