3 things you do every day that make you sad Have you ever felt that happiness is just out of reach despite your efforts? The answer probably doesn’t lie in what’s missing from your life, but in some deadly habits that are quietly sapping your happiness. These behaviors, although seemingly harmless, have a negative impact … Read more
The Perceived Social Support–Significant Other Scale is a brief measure designed to assess adolescents’ perceptions of the social support they receive from adults outside their immediate family. These adults may include mentors, teachers, coaches, or other non-family figures who play an important supportive role in the teen’s life. If you interested in getting the scale … Read more
6 keys to weathering life’s storms On 10 November, Isabelle Joschke, sailor, was, for the second time, at the start of the Vendée Globe, a famous solo race around the world, aboard her sailboat MACSF. She tells us her navigation secrets to face adverse conditions even on dry land. From managing your stress, to listening … Read more
Are there any words on your tongue? Here’s a technique to find it quickly Forgetting a word even after knowing it is a common and universal experience. Psychologists call this the “word on the tip of the tongue” phenomenon. This occurs when our long-term memory, where information is stored, struggles to transmit an accurate concept … Read more
The Presence of Care scale, a subscale derived from the Individual Protective Factors Index, assesses the level of support an individual receives from an adult in their life. This scale is particularly relevant to assessing protective factors in adolescent settings, as it provides insight into the emotional support they receive. If you interested in getting … Read more
Here are 3 things you need to know after dating your partner for a year (so it lasts) What are the keys to a successful and lasting relationship? After a year of love and life as a couple, there are a few things you need to know to make this story last longer. According to … Read more
Depression, Cancer,…These Triggers That Can Save It was a Sunday evening, the TV was on TF1 when she heard Ström singing on the news: “I sometimes have suicidal thoughts and I’m not very proud of it. We sometimes believe that it’s better to remain silent. The only way these thoughts make us hell…” Sandra, 50, … Read more
The Home Self-Esteem Scale is a subscale derived from the Hare Self-Esteem Scale, designed to assess how individuals perceive themselves in the context of their family environment. This instrument measures self-esteem in a family setting, reflecting how participants feel about themselves when interacting with family members. If you interested in getting the scale or need … Read more
Can the brain heal a broken heart? Researchers answer! What if a broken heart could be healed using brain functions? As strange as it may seem, it is possible to heal heartbreak thanks to the functioning of the brain… This is the topic that several scientists focused on in a study published in 2024 in … Read more
4 signs that you are in an emotionally abusive relationship Toxic relationships are not always visible to the naked eye, especially when it comes to emotional abuse. Here’s how to recognize the right signs and maintain your mental and physical well-being, according to psychotherapist Leah Aguirre. psychologytoday, 1. When the relationship becomes a source of … Read more