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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Psychology

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Psychology

Mar 27, 2023 | Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy

When most people think about psychology, they imagine sitting on a therapist’s couch and talking about their feelings. And whilst talking therapy is a very important part of psychology, there is a lot more to it. In this article, we take a look at 5 things you didn’t know about psychology and outline why it might be a great option for you. 1. Psychology is older than you think Psychology is by...
Can Money Buy Happiness? The Psychology of Being Rich

Can Money Buy Happiness? The Psychology of Being Rich

Mar 7, 2023 | Self-Help

We all know that money doesn’t buy happiness. But do we all actually believe that? Or do many of us think that we would be the exception to this rule – that if we were to win the lottery or get that high-paying job, we’d be much, much happier? When it comes to the question ‘Can money buy happiness?’, it turns out, scientists have done a lot of work on the topic. It’s more nuanced than you might...
Can I Beat Depression with Optimism?

Can I Beat Depression with Optimism?

Mar 4, 2023 | Depression

Studies show that optimistic people have better overall well-being than pessimists. Research also shows that optimists respond better to depression treatment than others. Then you’ve got popular terms like PMA (positive mental attitude) and ‘good vibes only’. Optimism does seem like the solution for feeling low. But is it true – can you beat depression with optimism? Let’s take a look.  What is...
Is Social Media Making Us Depressed?

Is Social Media Making Us Depressed?

Feb 15, 2023 | Social Media and Mental Health

Don’t believe everything you see on the internet – that’s something we are all aware of, even though it’s getting harder and harder to tell the difference between genuine content and misinformation. It’s generally understood that the younger generations – the ‘digital natives’ – are better at telling myth from fact when online, but that’s recently come into question after a TikTok craze that’s...
Does Living Alone Increase Your Risk of Depression?

Does Living Alone Increase Your Risk of Depression?

Jan 25, 2023 | Depression

According to new research, living alone can increase a person’s risk of developing depression. During the pandemic, many people found themselves isolated and, as the data shows, rates of depression skyrocketed. But does living alone predispose you to depression? And if living alone isn’t a choice but more a necessity, what can you do to combat potential depression? Is depression linked to...