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Mindful Insights

Dive into the depths of mental and emotional understanding and explore the inner workings of the human mind.

The "Or Is It?" Collection

Dialectical Questions: In philosophy, a dialectic is a way of settling disagreements through reasoned discussion.

Personality Disorders Collection

Personality disorders are mental health conditions defined by rigid and unhealthy patterns of thinking, functioning, and behaving.

Your Emotions Collection

Understanding the adaptive function of emotions

Case Study Collection

In-depth case studies that use fictional narratives to explore the real-life process of therapy. Each story illuminates a path from struggle to self-awareness.

Addictive Behaviors

Addictive behaviors are actions, such as substance misuse, gambling, or overeating, that are performed compulsively despite negative consequences, leading to a loss of control and a preoccupation with the behavior. Key characteristics include cravings, a need to escalate the activity to achieve the same satisfaction, and withdrawal symptoms when the behavior stops. Addictive behaviors can disrupt physical health, relationships, finances, and work or school.