Why Some People Change Dramatically When They Stop Taking Their Medication Families living with severe mental illness often describe seeing two very different versions of the same person. While taking their prescribed medication, they may appear calmer, sleep better, think more clearly and cope more effectively with everyday life. When they stop taking their medication,… Read More On off medication
Psychosis is a medical emergency, yet many people live with symptoms for months—or even years—before receiving treatment. This period is known as the duration of untreated psychosis (DUP). Over the past several decades, researchers have found that the longer psychosis goes untreated, the more difficult recovery can become for many people. Early treatment does not guarantee… Read More Why Early Treatment for Psychosis Matters: What Happens to the Brain?
The Big Five Personality Traits, also known as the Five-Factor Model (FFM), is one of the most widely researched and scientifically supported models of personality in psychology. Rather than placing people into fixed “types,” it describes personality as five broad dimensions, with everyone falling somewhere along a spectrum for each trait. It is important to understand that these… Read More Five-Factor Model (FFM)
Water itself is not a cure for disease, but it plays a vital role in supporting the body’s natural healing processes. In many ways, life depends on water—our bodies are made up of around 60% water, and every cell needs it to function. Physical Healing HydrationWater carries oxygen and nutrients to cells, helps regulate body… Read More How Does Water Heal Us?
Water has been used for centuries to promote relaxation, healing, and wellbeing. While water therapy is not a substitute for medical treatment, many people find it helpful for reducing stress, easing muscle tension, and supporting physical recovery. 1. Shower Visualization Therapy Using a shower as a mindfulness practice. As the water flows over your body,… Read More Different Types of Water Therapy
“Loneliness does not come from having no people around you, but from being unable to communicate the things that seem important to you.” It suggests that loneliness is not simply the absence of company but the absence of genuine connection. A person can be surrounded by family, friends, or colleagues and still feel profoundly alone… Read More That reflection captures an experience many people recognize.
Have you ever met someone who seems incapable of doing anything unless there is a personal reward? They will not volunteer, help a neighbour, support a charity, or even do a favour for family or friends without expecting payment, recognition, or some form of return. They may even discourage others from volunteering, insisting that “nothing… Read More Why Do Some People Refuse to Help Unless There Is Something in It for Them?
Leaving behind a trail of letters, cards, cryptic messages, song lyrics, gifts, or symbolic references after a separation can have many psychological meanings. The behavior itself is not enough to diagnose someone’s intentions, but neuroscience and psychology offer several explanations for why some people communicate this way instead of speaking directly. The Brain and Ambiguous… Read More The Zeigarnik Effect: The Brain Hates Unfinished Stories
“If anything ever happens to me, my children will look after you.” It sounds comforting. It sounds reassuring. It sounds like a promise of security. But psychology suggests that promises about future generosity are often easier to make than to keep—especially when the money belongs to someone else. After observing people’s behaviour for decades, actions… Read More “Don’t Worry, They’ll Look After You.” The Psychology of Inheritance and Why Money Changes People
The story of Susan Kuhnhausen is extraordinary. She survived because she possessed a rare combination of experience, training, physical skill, and the ability to remain functional under extreme stress. She had spent thirty years as an emergency room nurse. She had treated violent injuries. She had encountered people in crisis. She had practised self-defence techniques,… Read More Why Most Survivors Are Not Susan Kuhnhausen
