One Sentence to Disarm Hurtful Comments and Protect Your Mental Health Hurtful words—whether from a stranger, colleague, or loved one—can sting deeply, shaking your confidence. Yet, a simple response like “Help me understand” can defuse the situation and foster clarity, per communication expert Matt Abraham (CNBC, 2024). As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, … Read more
The One Sentence That Disarms Condescending People, Backed by Science Facing a condescending remark can shake your confidence, making you feel small. Yet, a simple sentence like “I appreciate your perspective” can shift the dynamic, per behavioral specialist Ava Sinclair (HackSpirit, 2024). As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen assertive communication reduce … Read more
Types of Behavior and Their Impact on Mental Health Behavior shapes our interactions and well-being, reflecting our inner drives and social contexts. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen behavior modification reduce anxiety by 15%, per a 2020 Journal of Clinical Psychology study (Lee et al., 2020). Drawing on Al-Ghazali (1986) and … Read more
Peer-Nomination of Aggression Scale Peer-Nomination of Aggression Scale used in psychology are essential tools for clinical and research assessments. This post is based on dissertations submitted by students during their academic programs. At ‘Mental Health,’ we arrange and provide these resources to you. Here is the complete list of resources (Click Here). To access these … Read more