• Empathy disorder
    Empathy disorder: what is it, symptoms, and how to overcome it
    by Arteo
    Empathy disorders occur when a person is too connected with other people’s emotions (hyper empathy syndrome) or when they can’t understand them at all (empathy deficit disorder.)
  • reality testing
    Reality testing – how to determine whether your thoughts are grounded in reality
    by Arteo
    Are your emotional reactions grounded in reality or are they a reflection of your inner hopes and fears? You can find this out by doing reality testing, a practice that helps you gain insight into your thought patterns.
  • obsessive thinking
    How can I stop obsessive thoughts? 6 strategies to address rumination
    by Arteo
    Obsessive thoughts can appear when you’re going through a stressful period, you’re a perfectionist, you tend to focus too much on relationships with others, or you have a history of mental health conditions. Here’s how you can overcome them.
  • deflection
    Deflection in psychology – what it is, why people use it, and how to deal with it
    by UK Therapy Guide
    Deflection happens when a person refuses to own up to their mistakes and passes the blame to someone else. It’s a common defence mechanism, but it can affect the other person’s self-esteem and even lead to toxic relationships.
  • pollution and mental health
    New study links air pollution to increased severity of mental illness
    by Arteo
    A recent study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry adds to the growing body of research suggesting that there is a correlation between high air pollution levels and the risk of severe mental illnesses.