Happiness has been a subject of curiosity for many centuries, beginning with ancient Greek philosophy, through post-Enlightenment Western-European ethical philosophy (principally Utilitarianism), to existing quality of life and welfare study in psychological, social, political, … [Read more...] about The Science and Psychology Behind Happiness
Seven Ways to Put Yourself in a Better Mood
A study noted in Psychological Science reveals green space in urban areas extends beyond the bounds of pure ornamental sight. The more urban green space the better—the amount of green areas is discovered to correspond to an increase in well-being, happiness, and satisfaction with … [Read more...] about Seven Ways to Put Yourself in a Better Mood
Persistent Memories and PTSD
by Dr. Tali Shenfield, Clinical Psychologist Memory doesn't always fade away. It can persist, even to our detriment. Those afflicted by post traumatic stress disorder are often haunted by memories and images of traumatic events to a point where it becomes unbearable. The … [Read more...] about Persistent Memories and PTSD
What is PTSD?
Stress. Emotion. Trauma. What we know about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD is that it is a series of symptoms born from a traumatic incident outside normal experiences, such as assault, combat, or disaster. Often, PTSD is a delayed response that surfaces by a trigger. … [Read more...] about What is PTSD?
What is Your Personality Made of? The Different Theories of Personality
Theories of personality refer to the combination of ingrained behavioral and emotional characteristics that distinguishes one individual from another. While there have already been many theorists who have attempted to explain how it is formed and what constitutes it, there has … [Read more...] about What is Your Personality Made of? The Different Theories of Personality