Do you sometimes feel that your way of thinking is irrational or that you have made some wrong decisions? You may be 'tricked' by your own brain. The human brain is a very complex and magical organ that can help us process all kinds of information, solve problems, and create imaginations. However, the brain also has its limitations and flaws. It will be affected by some psychological biases (cogni...
There are many angles to explain depression and anxiety, such as psychological, social, physiological, etc., and the evolutionary angle may be something you have never thought of. Do you think that suffering from depression or anxiety is because your brain is sick? Author Anders Hansen, a psychiatrist, tells you that your brain is actually working pretty well!
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Have you ever had this experience: when you hear people from a certain area, you will think of certain characteristics of them, such as their accent, personality traits, favorite foods, etc.; when you see people from a certain profession When you meet people of a certain gender, you will think of some of their abilities, such as surgeons must be smart, teachers must be patient, actors must be very...
What is SWOT analysis?
SWOT analysis is a method of evaluating strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that can help you gain a more comprehensive understanding of your own or other objects' internal and external environments. SWOT is the abbreviation of four English words, which stand for:
Strengths: The unique strengths, resources, skills, and abilities you possess that set you apart...
Have you ever had the experience that sometimes you exhibit behaviors or thoughts that are inconsistent with your usual personality traits, leaving you confused or surprised? Have you ever thought about where these behaviors or thoughts come from, and what meaning and effect they have on you? If you are interested in these questions, this article may give you some inspiration.
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'What should I do? I'll graduate in a few months and I don't know what I'm going to do in the future.' 'How about getting a master's degree?' 'Go be a soldier first and then think about it later.' Graduation season is approaching. , are you feeling uneasy about entering the society? I feel even more anxious when I think that my entire resume is blank. In fact, for college students with no work exp...
Are you left-handed? If so, you may not know that your special handedness is actually a magical power! Why do you say that? Because left-handers are an invaluable resource in neuroscience and neurogenetic research, helping us uncover the mysteries of the human brain!
You may have heard that the brains of right-handers and left-handers are different. The left hemisphere of a right-handed person's ...
Depression, also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, is a mood disorder whose symptoms include persistent sadness or lack of interest in life.
Most of us feel sad, lonely, or depressed at times. This is a normal reaction to loss, struggles in life, or damaged self-esteem.
But when intense sadness—which includes feeling helpless, hopeless, and worthless—lasts from days to wee...
Depression is a common psychological problem that affects more than 17 million adults and 3.2 million adolescents in the United States, all of whom suffer from severe depression. For these people, finding effective treatments is not easy. Fortunately, scientists are exploring some new avenues aimed at getting people with depression back on their feet faster and with fewer side effects.
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What is unipolar depression?
Depression is a common mental health condition that causes people to feel sad, powerless, or numb. Nearly one in six adults in the United States has experienced or currently experiences some degree of depression.
If you are often depressed and have lost interest in life, you may wonder if you have depression. However, when you want to learn more about depression, you...