Looking at life through the prism of psychology, philosophy, mental health and more. Originally created by counsellor, psychotherapist and philosopher Dr Greg Mulhauser, this blog is now the work of an international team of contributors.
If a person in their very nature is really difficult to deal with, does it necessarily mean they have a personality disorder? If it doesn’t, what does it take for a troubling personality to be considered truly disordered?
Certain things we do inadvertently can foster a sense of helplessness in us that can eventually lead to depression. Here are four ways to avoid this behavioral “formula” for depression.
How we handle boredeom and frustration says a great deal about the likelihood we’ll abuse alcohol or drugs, engage in risky behavors, or wind up being diagnosed with certain psychological disorders.
Can you love a character disturbed individual to health? Love, even the right kind of love, is never enough.
It turns out that in a way, money can buy happiness, but just having more of it won’t do the trick. That’s according to new research suggesting that it isn’t employment by itself which contributes to happiness.
The brains of psychopaths may not process punishment in the same way as non-psychopaths’ brains, according to research which may shed light on why some seem unfazed by even our most stringent attempts to rein in or modify their behavior.
The brazen character of the type of narcissist I characterize as grandiose can leave people around them wondering: do they hear themselves? Are they even aware of how others perceive them?
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