The Global Self-Worth Scale assesses how children see themselves in terms of their self-esteem and overall happiness. It assesses whether children like their identity and how satisfied they are with their lives. This subscale, developed by Susan Harter, is part of a broader effort to understand self-perception in children ages 8 to 14 years. If … Read more
Are you suffering from cheelophagia, this (seemingly harmless) action considered an obsessive behavior disorder? Do you find yourself biting the inside of your lips or cheeks when you’re stressed or anxious? Although this reflex may seem harmless, in some cases it can develop into compulsive and uncontrolled behavior. This disorder, known as cheelophagia, affects the … Read more
The Responsible Choices subscale is part of the Youth Assets Survey, which assesses different assets that contribute to positive youth development. This subscale emphasizes traits such as good behavior, personal responsibility, hard work, and fairness. These traits are integral to promoting responsible decision making and moral development in adolescents. If you interested in getting the … Read more
Avoid these 3 topics of conversation during your family meals As Christmas approaches and time around the family table approaches, are you in the type of mood to be all excited or anxious? Of course, for some families a family meal is not synonymous with a warm reunion. safe from any voltageEspecially during big meals. … Read more
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