Mental Health
Do you know obatori, this Japanese art with many benefits for your mental health? Have you ever compared yourself to loved ones or strangers on social media to the point of feeling jealous or depressed? In an age where comparison is omnipresent, obatori, a concept from Japan, offers a soothing alternative: focusing on one’s own … Read more
These 5 behaviors are signs of untreated attachment trauma It is possible to suffer from attachment trauma without being aware of it, if it is not identified, it is difficult to work on or even treat it, so it is possible to adopt behaviors that seem “natural” to us, without questioning them, even if they … Read more
The Social Self-Efficacy Scale (SSES), developed by Morris in 2001, is a psychological instrument designed to measure an individual’s confidence in his or her ability to engage in social interactions and build relationships effectively. Social self-efficacy is a critical component of mental health and social functioning, as it influences how individuals cope with personal challenges … Read more
This Simple Activity Helps Beat Loneliness This Season We no longer offer it: seasonal depression and its harmful effects still come this season. Fatigue, loss of interest, decline in motivation…these symptoms reflect metabolic slowdown induced by psychological exhaustion. Psychiatrist Marine Collomb explains, “In people suffering from seasonal depression, the internal clock is disrupted, their secretion … Read more
Is your crush troubling you? Here’s how to gain control over your thoughts Sometimes no matter how much we want to not think about someone, nothing helps, the mind keeps playing tricks on us. So much so that in some cases it can even become an obsession. This often occurs during first romantic meetings or … Read more
The optimism scale assesses the general expectation that positive events will occur in an individual’s life. Optimism is a key psychological factor associated with well-being, resilience, and better coping strategies in the face of challenges. This specific scale is part of the Mental Health Scale developed for the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth (1997) and … Read more
“Christmas is a time of so much joy that it is also a source of sadness”: In the mind of a Christmasphobe Does looking at trees, Christmas decorations, and other merry things make you anxious? Do you break into a cold sweat just thinking about New Year’s Eve on the 24th? Are you overwhelmed by … Read more
The Resilience Scale is designed to measure an individual’s ability to effectively cope with and respond to life stressors. Resilience includes different areas, such as planning, critical thinking, and independence. This tool focuses specifically on young people between the ages of 12 and 18, assessing their ability to cope with challenges and maintain psychological well-being. … Read more
Here are several phrases to say to keep your partner’s love In a couple, love is not nurtured only by big declarations or spectacular actions. Often, it’s simple actions and well-intentioned words that have the biggest impact. Psychologist Mark Travers, in psychology todayHighlights the importance that a few phrases, imbued with empathy and validation, can … Read more
Here’s why the holidays are very different for women than men End-of-the-year celebrations, idealized as a time of congeniality, sometimes hide the reality of a much less celebratory event: an extra responsibilities for those organizing them. Although these obligations are sometimes full of joy, they can quickly become a burden when they are based on … Read more