If you roll back the clock to just a decade ago, the brain was considered static in medical circles. According to that theory, the human brain reached its peak at…
Category: <span>Self Esteem</span>
Loving your friend, sibling, parent, or significant other for themselves means overlooking their limitations and accepting them for who they are. A person’s attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) doesn’t define their personality,…
Self-esteem is determined by many factors that impact people. Caregivers, extended family, siblings, teachers, and even the media can influence how you think about yourself. When self-esteem is low, people tend…
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders affect 18.1% of the American population, which is about 40 million citizens in the United States. Other estimates indicate…
There is an overwhelming body of research around the negative physical health effects of excessive weight gain. Obesity has been linked to many life-threatening conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular illnesses, hypertension,…
Codependent people often have trouble functioning on their own and instead base their thinking and actions around other people, substances, or processes. Codependent behavior can be quite destructive and is linked…
Taking an exam can be a nerve-wracking experience for many people. It’s natural to feel overwhelmed and suffer from moments of stress. Many students find that these feelings o act…
Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) is a mental health condition that causes people to fall into behavior patterns that harm others for their own gain. People with ASPD are sometimes called sociopaths…
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, specific phobia and social phobia are the most prevalent anxiety disorders in the United States, affecting the lives of over 19…
We live in a fast-paced world where everything has become about competition. The media has set so many false standards to live up to that most people end up belittling…