3 Quick Things You Can Do Today
“Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.”Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
“If you want happiness for an hour — take a nap.’ If you want happiness for a day — go fishing. If you want happiness for a year — inherit...
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Unmet needs in treatment of schizophrenia’s negative symptoms – Part 2
Last month, we explored paranoid schizophrenia and its negative symptoms as defined by Nancy Andreasen. These symptoms, such as affective flattening, alogia, avolition-apathy, anhedonia-asociality, and attention difficulties, pose a significant challenge in schizophrenia management. Consultant Psychiatrist Dr. Stephen McWilliams delves into the treatment options and challenges...
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It's Never Too Late - Positive Mindset
It's Never Too Late to Chase Your Dreams
Life is a journey, and we all have our own timeline and pace. It's easy to compare ourselves to others and feel like we're falling behind, but the truth is, success knows no age limit. Here are some inspiring stories of individuals who...
Understanding and managing anxiety
Dr. Claire Hayes, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Director at Aware, has developed a three-step approach to explain the core principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to medical practitioners and their patients. This approach aims to help individuals understand and manage anxiety effectively.
As a healthcare provider,...
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Feeling Sad for "No Reason"
As humans, we experience a wide range of emotions, including sadness and unexplainable feelings. It's important to embrace and allow ourselves to feel these emotions without trying to control them. Letting feelings flow through us is essential for healing.
Our moods can be influenced by various factors,...
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Understanding ADHD and its impact
Are you familiar with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in your practice? It is quite common and you may have encountered it without even realizing. While the classic image of ADHD involves hyperactivity and impulsivity, there are many aspects that can go unnoticed. Children and adults...
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