“The disease is manageable. What’s left is shame and stigma.” HIV Then and Now Protease Inhibitors entered the drug market in the mid 1990’s, changing the face of HIV, the virus that without treatment, eventually results in Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Now considered a chronic disease, HIV infection, when approached with persistence and care, […]
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Positive Health Psychology
Obliterate Perfectionism Using The Triple Column Technique
“Perfectionism destroys the creativity necessary for achievement.” Perfectionism gets in the way of productivity, especially when creativity is an essential part of your work. Those who call themselves perfectionists undoubtably disagree. However, in reality, struggling with perfectionism means that fewer projects are endeavoured. This comes with an increasing sense of failure for not accomplishing what is desired. […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder Getting You Down? Master These Techniques!
“Seasonal Affective Disorder starts visiting in November. Be Prepared!” Learn about the symptoms associated with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and the best known techniques for mitigating the effects. The insidious nature of SAD means many are never properly diagnosed, thus leaving the individual stumbling through late autumn and winter with crippling dysphoric mood. What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? SAD is a form […]
Living with HIV and Depression? Let’s Discuss Some Solutions!
“HIV infection is no long a death sentence. With that comes a few complications.” HIV Chronic Disease Complications Up until the advent of advanced combination treatments for HIV infection (Protease Inhibitors) in 1996, infected individuals experienced a fast progressing and fatal disease process. HIV is now considered a chronic disease to be managed, much like […]
What is Agoraphobia and Why You Should Care (Treatment & Prevention)
“Once it happens for the first time, dread takes over.” What is Agoraphobia? Do you stay home in anticipation of experiencing extreme anxiety in public? You might suffer from Agoraphobia. Agoraphobia is classified as an anxiety disorder by the American Psychiatric Association, characterized by the avoidance of places and/or situations that may cause acute panic, or […]
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We Are All Looking for an Altered State – Stop Judging Substance Users
“The problem with illicit substances is their efficiency.” Problem Statement: The goals of the substance user, compared to others seeking a shift in perceived mood and/or mental state, are the same. The universal nature of this goal normalizes the intention as an improved sense of wellbeing, regardless of the tool used to achieve the resulting […]
Motivational Interviewing Essentials – Mastering Addiction Psychology
“Caring is being ready, even when they are not.” Definition: Motivational Interviewing is a counselling approach, designed to assess readiness for change, while exploring ambivalence and meeting the individual in their own therapeutic space. Motivational Interviewing elicits the forward movement of personal strength through basic communication techniques that avoid extrinsic coercion. The Deep Dive – Motivational Interviewing In an earlier article titled, “The […]
