Self-stigma can be as damaging as external stigma, but it can be reduced through awareness and self-empowerment.
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- Society & Culture
When You Do Not Fit the Script: Identity, Belonging, and the Psychology of Being Yourself
Being yourself, even when it defies cultural expectations, is one of the most important things you can do for your mental health.
When kindness is performative in public but abusive in private, the psychological damage is real and boundaries matter.
Small daily habits can steadily strengthen emotional well-being by building resilience, stability, and a more positive sense of self.
Losing attachment to identity can lead to deep spiritual growth, emotional healing, and a more authentic sense of self.
- Mind & Brain
What Your Favourite Fictional Characters Reveal About Your Hidden Self
by Samreet Kaurby Samreet KaurFictional characters often resonate deeply because they reflect hidden parts of ourselves we long to understand or express.
The Global Self-Care Federation calls for the recognition of self-care to achieve Universal Health Coverage by adopting a WHO Resolution on self-care.
Research explores how self-relevance influences the aesthetic appeal of art through studies where participants evaluated real and synthetically personalised art.
- Mind & Brain
Neurological Issues Underpin Global Behavioural Anomalies. But Cognitive Adjustments Can Help
by Peter Bereby Peter BereThere’s no doubt that a global human behavioural anomaly exists. This is evident in the irrational and destructive actions we observe in societies worldwide.
It’s essential to practise self-affirmation and remind yourself of your worthiness.
Following reports that 27% of drinkers in Britain admit to binge drinking on their heaviest drinking days.
The recovery journey is complex, filled with challenges and victories.
- Mental Health & Well-Being
Listen to Our Voices Within: 4 Ways to Handle Our Inner Critic
by Dina Relojoby Dina RelojoThe inner critic is also called the critical inner voice define as the subpersonality that judges and demeans a person.
NHS’s annual mental health report reveals over three million people in England were in contact with secondary mental health.
- Family & Relationship
3 Ways to Teach Children on How to Express Themselves
by Dina Relojoby Dina RelojoExpressing oneself is one simple way to release stress and thoughts; it benefits our mental health.