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Tag: Anxiety

Derek Beres On Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy — O4L Online Network

Journalist Derek Beres joins us to talk about his new book, in which he explores additional options for psychological treatment, … More

Anxiety, Depression, Derek Beres, Mental Health, Philosophy, Podcast, Psychedelics, Psychology

We’re All Hypocrites: How Our Unacknowledged Beliefs about Perfection and Success Make Us Depressed

We often tell ourselves one thing and do another. This common phenomenon, often referred to as hypocrisy, is shared by … More

Anxiety, Beauty, CBT, Depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Perfectionism, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Media

Overcoming Creative Blocks: My Rules for Battling Procrastination and the Fear of Failure

When people face any sort of creative block, they often think they have to be inspired, waiting for some aha … More

Anxiety, Art, Creativity, Friendship, Mental Health, Philosophy, Procrastination, Psychology, Writing

As Above, So Below: How Our Friendships Reveal the Ways We See Ourselves

‘As above, so below’ is an adage often attributed to ancient Egyptian philosophy; it means that the micro-universe, our world, … More

Anxiety, Depression, Friendship, Growth, Love, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Self Love

Why Does Therapy Take So Long?: Examining the Difficulty of Overcoming Unhealthy Habits of Thinking

In the documentary Most Likely to Succeed, which follows several high-achieving, college students throughout their collegiate careers, Peter, the brilliant … More

Anxiety, CBT, Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Personal Development, Philosophy, Psychology

Self-Sabotage and Negative Core Beliefs: How Our Thinking Saves Us From Experiencing Pain

“When it comes to love… there is nothing to “force my assent.” I have to give my assent before sufficient … More

Anxiety, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Psychology, Self Sabotage, Social Anxiety

A Good Therapist Doesn’t Have to Know Everything: The Importance of Admitting Your Intellectual Limitations to Clients

To me, few things are harder to tolerate than my own ignorance; I hate admitting that I don’t know something. … More

Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Psychology, Psychotherapy

Samir Chopra Talks The Philosophy of Anxiety — O4L Online Network

On episode 59, we welcome philosopher Samir Chopra to discuss the philosophy of anxiety. Samir Chopra is professor of philosophy … More

Anxiety, Existentialism, Mental Health, Philosophy, Podcast, Psychology

Genuine Humility: Why Accepting Our Flaws Also Requires a Cultural Shift

In common language, humility is defined as being the state of having a low assessment of one’s value. Considered to … More

Anxiety, Depression, Humility, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Privilege, Psychology, Self-Esteem, Self-Help

Reconceptualizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: How Changing the Way We View Distorted Thinking Can Help Us Heal

Our culture is prone to igniting battles. Thus, we get caught up in the dualities of black and white thinking. … More

ACT, Anxiety, CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness

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