Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counseling Blog
Neurodegeneration: Cognitive Decline and Dementia
Dementia is a loss of brain function. It’s not a single disease, but instead refers to a group of illnesses that involve memory, behavior, learning, and communication problems. The problems are progressive, which means they slowly get worse. Decline in memory and...
Are Kind People Happier
Kind people already know that there are numerous reasons to do act of kindness. They’re good for the giver and the receiver in more ways than one. Helping others can also improve a person’s support networks and encourage them to be more active. This, in turn, can...
Impulse-Control Disorders
Impulse-control disorder (ICD) is a psychiatric disorders characterized by impulsivity defined as a failure to resist a temptation, urge, or impulse; or not having the inability to not speak on a thought. There are many psychiatric disorders that have impulsivity,...
Developing Resilient While Grieving
When it's at its worse, grief can feel like you’re stuck in quicksand. When you’re grieving a loss, such as the death of a loved one, the pain can seem unbearable, and you may feel like you will never move on. However, with time, patience, and support, you can learn...
Tourette Syndrome
Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder that can cause sudden unwanted and uncontrolled rapid and repeated movements or vocal sounds called tics. Tourette's is considered a mental health disorder. Three tic disorders are included in the DSM-5-TR (Diagnostic and...
