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Perspectives In Health Psychology
Suicide and Seasonal Patterns (Three Studies)
“An increase in sunlight appears to be the culprit!” Suicide attempts on average increase by 27% (Bridges, et al.) between the months of March and May. Suicide attempts are lowest between November and January. There appears to be no gender differences in the data. This is contrary to popular believe that suicide rates should increase […]
Elevate Others for Optimal Workplace Culture (#elevateothers)
“Optimum growth happens when we elevate others. The carrot is no longer acceptable as a motivator.” Health Psychology, through a change management lens, provides a conceptual framework for a positive work environment, resulting in sustainable teams. The traditional approach deconstructed teams through extrinsically driven motivators using the financial carrot. Instead, intrinsic motivators should be embedded […]
Anhedonia in Patients with Depression: Definition and Implications
“I don’t want to do anything because nothing feels good, ever.” Defining Anhedonia in Patients with Depression Anhedonia is one of several neurovegetative symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder. It is characterized by a strong sense of finding no pleasure in activities that once brought joy to the individual. Anhedonia is a hallmark of clinical depression […]
Therapeutic Photography and Healing Childhood Trauma (Considerations)
“Photography is a healing medium, methodically putting you in touch with what remains hidden.” Photography is a powerful form of deep self-expression. If you want to use photography as a therapeutic tool, we have several suggestions to launch you in the right direction. We also do an in-depth review of the therapeutic nature of photography […]
Transformation Through Fitness
5 Distorted Messages We Tell Ourselves about Running (With Rebuttal)
“Self-doubt is normal. Don’t let it be a trap!” So, You Think You Are Not A Runner? Your internal voice is very adept at telling you why you are unable to accomplish your goals. If you are just getting started on your first attempt at incorporating running into your fitness regime, then you are more […]
Improved Motivation for Athletes – Using the Triple Column Technique
“If it was so easy to get up off your ass, you would have done it!” The Cognition – Motivation Connection The research is clear, thoughts (cognitions) are powerful. In fact, cognition is one important factor in care planning for individuals with Major Depressive Disorder. Cognition also has a significant effect on motivation, especially motivation […]
Nutrition For Improved Wellness
When Diet Becomes Disorder (10 Warning Signs)
“Dieting for weight loss alone, destroys our relationship with food.” Why Diet is a Difficult Topic Discussions in Health Psychology involve accounting for the bio-psycho-social and spiritual nature of problems we face. Diet is the most challenging category to discuss, especially when diet becomes disorder. Our relationship with food is deeply tied into biological drives, […]
8 Myths Piers Morgan is Promoting With Body Positive Hate Comments
“No matter how you colour your disgust, it’s still hate!” For fat shaming individuals visiting this article, beware! This is a no hate zone designed to challenge the vitriol you drag with you. For the curious or already converted, we hope to provide deeper insights into the world of the body positive movement. Before We […]
Navigating Addiction
Controlled Drinking Checklist (The Moderate Consumption Guide)
“Abstinence for some is an impossible venture.” What Is Controlled Drinking? Controlled drinking is a harm reduction approach for problematic alcohol use. The method significantly deviates from Alcoholics Anonymous, a traditional model focusing on abstinence. Evidence indicates that controlled drinking is an effective approach that reduces the physical harms associated with regular alcohol use. While […]
Canadian Alcoholism – The Forgotten Crisis
“One crisis is manageable. A concurrent second feels impossible.” While the country is increasing financial resources focused on deaths related to opioid overdose, examination of alcohol caused fatalities secondary to medical conditions caused by alcoholism, reveals increased harm and morbidity. We examine the challenges facing health authorities as they grapple with this often under resourced […]
