Perspectives and controversies
Worry and rumination
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Should you confront your worries or try to banish them?
Psychotherapists have long believed it’s a bad idea to suppress worrisome thoughts, but new research is prompting a rethink
by Shayla Love
Psychosis and schizophrenia
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Rubber hand illusions shed new light on our bodily sense of self
Testing the illusions on those who have entered altered states offers clues about the experience of being in control
by Shayla Love
Psychotherapy
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How to get ready for therapy
Whatever brings you to a therapist’s office, taking these proactive steps as you begin can help you make the most of it
by Rochelle Frank
Anxiety
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Self-honesty is crucial, life is weird – a tale of wisdom gained via panic attacks
Directed by Samira Mian
Neurodiversity
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Essentialism is insidious – but it might also be helpful
Stereotypes are obviously bad, but believing you share an essence with others could help people who feel marginalised
by Ariana Orvell & Alexa Lebrón-Cruz
Mental health across cultures
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Why a Sufi approach to healing mental illness is so powerful
In Sufi shrines, rituals offer sufferers a path beyond the fear and isolation of their mental distress
by Bhrigupati Singh
Emerging therapies
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How to know if hypnosis is for you
Even experts can be confused about clinical hypnosis. So here’s all you need to help decide if you might benefit from it
by Eric Spiegel
Stigma and taboo
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The families of people who commit sex crimes need care and support
While they deal with a kind of grief, the relatives of those who harm others sexually are subject to blame and judgment
by Azadeh Nematy
Mental health
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Why we’re hopeful about mental health videos on TikTok
People are broadcasting their psychological self-diagnoses on TikTok. Some experts are worried, but we see an opportunity
by Elliot Jurist & Julia Jurist
Mind-body interactions
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How to trust your body
Your heart, lungs, abdomen and gut are trying to tell you something. Learning to tune in can significantly boost your health
by Saga Briggs