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Consistency is KEY!
During my undergraduate studies, I had the great fortune of befriending lots of interesting people. Intelligent people. People engaged with their studies, waiting for their turn to make a difference in...
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Why Are Students Not Reading Their Textbooks?
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Understanding Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
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The Role of Physical Exercise in Managing Depression
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View ArticleThe Dopamine-Melatonin Balance for Healthy Sleep
Time spent sleeping accounts for roughly one-third of an average lifetime, and good sleep hygiene is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. The sleep-wake cycle, an overt circadian rhythm, is...
View ArticleEvaluting the Questionnaire on Well-Being: A Clinically Informed Measurement
Last week, my colleagues and I published a paper in the journal Cognitive Behaviour Therapy about a new clinically-informed instrument that quantifies subjective well-being: The Questionnaire on...
View ArticleThe Neurophysiological Underpinnings of Personality: Extraversion
Personality psychology, and thus personality neuroscience, rests on the presupposition that all meaningful ways in which individuals differ have been nested in the world’s languages. These differences...
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Key Strategies for Treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
I recently had the opportunity to attend an intensive two-day workshop on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)1. The workshop, lead by Brynjar Halldorsson, provided me with valuable insights and...
View ArticleMy Time Management System Begins With My Calendar
Do you use a calendar? If not… why aren’t you? How do you manage your time? I was in Stockholm for my PhD not long ago, and I have been managing both my PhD responsibilities and my clinical work duties...
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Join the Conference Tomorrow! Insights on Psilocybin Therapy
As I prepare for my upcoming presentation at the Biomedical and Health Sciences Conference (which is tomorrow!), I find myself reflecting on the journey that led to this moment. Collaborating with Moa...
View ArticleEmbracing Emotions: A Clinical Psychologist’s Reflection on Anxiety
Sometimes, I find myself wishing I could be more like a robot, devoid of emotions. This thought, though irrational, often crosses my mind. As a clinical psychology graduate student and a psychologist...
View ArticleUnderstanding Fear of Contamination in OCD
I’m currently trying to get a better understanding of the fear of contamination, a hallmark of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). This fear is not just about cleanliness; it’s a complex interplay of...
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The Hidden Dangers of Delayed Conflict Resolution
Addressing Conflict Early Paves the Way for a Strong Relationship Conflict delayed is conflict amplified. This statement encapsulates a profound truth about human relationships and the nature of...
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The Importance of Open Conversations About Suicide
September is recognized as the Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. I have been sitting on this blog post for quite some time now… but today I want to share some insights into suicidal behavior and...
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Don’t Just Walk… Embrace What You Enjoy!
People are often told when they’re feeling down, depressed, or lacking motivation to be more active. The most common advice is to go for a walk. However, consider this: maybe I dislike taking walks. I...
View ArticleIt’s Easier Said Than Done… Unless You Plan It!
There is a common trope that states, “it’s easier said than done.” This is entirely true. It is easy for a friend to give advice, but it is much more challenging to be the one who has to follow it....
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The Map is Not the Territory
We all have different experiences in the world. Sometimes our beliefs do not align with reality, and we may hold fundamental core beliefs that contradict how others perceive the world. This is...
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A Few Words on Specific Phobia
Anxiety can take many shapes and forms. Usually, anxiety is directed at something; there is something that provokes a fear response, something that is interpreted as dangerous. For instance, people...
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