general mental illness

Living with someone who has Borderline Personality Disorder can be difficult--especially if you don't have any previous knowledge or experience with the disorder. Follow these tips to ease your experience of living with someone who has…

The human mind is composed of two parts: the conscious mind and the subconscious mind. The conscious mind is the thinking part of the brain, while the subconscious mind is the feeling part of the brain, as well as the part that stores…

An affirmation is a declaration or statement of truth and being. If repeated regularly, affirmations can change the way individuals view themselves and the world. Embedding positive affirmations in your daily speech-to yourself and…

An affirmation is generated by almost every thought you have. Depending on what you're thinking about, every single thought lends a subconscious opinion to whatever happens to be on your mind. A positive affirmation can be used to…

In today's world, many people have come to rely on the Internet and mobile phones in order to communicate. This only contributes to social awkwardness, with people needing to spend less time in social situations. If you feel that you are…

Face-to-face therapy sessions are not always the best or most practical approaches to treating physical, emotional or cognitive problems. Writing therapy aids in recovering from multiple afflictions and can be used by anyone for little or…

Whether you are afraid of hurting someone or simply do not have the courage to stand up for yourself, sometimes being too nice can be destructive. People who are too nice often get taken advantage of by friends, family and even strangers.…

For some, losing your keys, wallet, cell phone or anything else you need, can be a frustrating experience. Before you tear the house apart trying to locate the misplaced object, here are a few techniques to help you remember where you left…

Many individuals have the idea that other people or situations are responsible for outcomes in their lives. When someone thinks this way, she has an external locus of control. Conversely, if she were to believe that she has control of the…

People are motivated by different things. To get a person to create and be creative, you have to identify what that something is, including identifying the "something" that is motivating to you. Motivating creative people, including…