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Tag: Depression

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

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

The False Beliefs of the Grass is Greener Syndrome: Why Settling Can Be Good for You

On the episode “Mind and the Matter” of The Twilight Zone, the protagonist, Archibald Beechcrot, a misanthrope, wills humanity’s disappearance. … More

CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dating, Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Personal Development, Psychology

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

Journey to the Rainbow’s End: Understanding the Perfectionist’s Beliefs and Goals

In the recently released documentary, David Foster: Off the Record, David Foster’s daughter noted that Foster, a prominent musical producer, … More

Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Narcissism, Perfectionism, Personal Development, Success

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

Am I a Bad Person?: Examining the Importance of Knowing the Difference Between Guilt and Shame

I once asked someone I knew what was likelier, that she happened to have possessed the most undesirable qualities or … More

Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Perfectionism, Personal Development, Psychology, Self-Esteem

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