Robert Cialdini certainly ranks among the most influential psychologists in the world. His studies have significantly shaped the research field of social psychology and his books on influencing techniques have [...]
Those who suffer from anxiety often hear, "You must learn to control fear with meditation, autogenic training or breathing techniques ..." But is control really always the most effective method? [...]
ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY is one of the most exciting advances in psychotherapy. According to recent studies, ACT has achieved similar "cure rates" in the treatment of anxiety and depression [...]
A recent study suggests that the extract of a cactus (Caralluma Fimbriata) may help reduce anxiety. One experimental group received the drug while a control group received only placebo pills. The [...]
Can magnesium help against anxiety and depression? Countless research studies have already been devoted to this question. However, only a few of these studies are of high quality (randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled). [...]
When should you face your anxiety? Does the time of day have an influence on the success of therapy? And what role does cortisol play in this? Researchers at the [...]
Is it possible to simulate the medical effect of pills by simply imagining taking one? A fascinating new study published in the journal Nature provides answers and could help to [...]
Psychological trauma refers to the lasting emotional and psychological impact resulting from distressing events or experiences. While trauma can be debilitating, individuals have the remarkable capacity to heal and recover [...]
What makes people "successful" in life? For decades, researchers have been trying to answer this question in numerous studies. In the process, they have indeed come across some personality traits [...]
It is not uncommon for an individual's mental illness to be "doctored", although the cause and maintenance of the problem can be traced back to the system (e.g. family, school, [...]
