The Difference between Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life, while Alzheimer’s is a specific disease. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia. The Alzheimer’s Society...
The Psychology of Perfectionism
Getting good grades at school, attending a respected university, having interesting friends, building an impressive career, marrying well, raising your kids properly… From an early age, societal and cultural norms push us to fit the mold of perfection. And in...
Matrescence: The Developmental Phase of New Motherhood
After giving birth to my daughter, I remember feeling upside down and inside out, especially those first few weeks. I knew the postpartum period would be filled with new and sometimes difficult experiences, but I was in no way prepared for the depth and breadth of...
Shared Psychotic Disorder
What is Shared Psychotic Disorder? According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), shared psychotic disorder (folie à deux) is a rare disorder characterized by sharing a specific delusion among two or more people in a close relationship. The inducer (primary) who...
The Difference between Autism and Social Communication Disorder
Has your child been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or does he or she exhibit symptoms of autism? Before seeking autism-specific assistance, make sure the diagnosis is correct. According to the Sarah Dooley Center for Autism (SDCA), you may learn that...
What You Need To Know About Menopause & Andropause
In a world that glorifies youth, it can be challenging to get excited about getting older. Rather than treating aging as a fantastic privilege, it’s viewed as a hindrance that paints a dark vision of the future ahead filled with bodily aches, dips in metabolism,...
3 Pillars of Cultivating Emotional Vulnerability
How come we feel so drawn to these individuals who dare to show up authentically, flaws and all, yet when it comes to us, it’s a totally different story? Welcome to the paradox of emotional vulnerability! Even though it’s the secret sauce to bonding with...Contact us
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