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Apr 15, 2021 By Philippe Jacquet

What is body dysmorphia?

Body dysmorphia, or body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), is a condition in which the affected person spends a lot of time worrying about perceived flaws in their appearance.

Apr 13, 2021 By Philippe Jacquet

Spread Betting: What are the risks & how can an addiction be treated?

Spread betting is a form of betting in which the pay-off is based on the accuracy of the wager, rather than a simple "win or lose" outcome. Believed to have been invented in the 1940s by US bookmaker Charles K. McNeil, the general purpose of spread betting is to create an active market for both sides of a binary wager, regardless of whether the outcome may appear biased towards one side.

Apr 07, 2021 By Philippe Jacquet

A Guide To Psychotherapy Integration

Apr 07, 2021 By Philippe Jacquet

Seeking help for drug addiction and eating disorders in the Middle East

Mar 18, 2021 By Philippe Jacquet

Talking Therapies - Everything You Need to Know

Talking is powerful. It can help us deal with difficult events, assuage our fears, and gain control over negative thoughts. Keeping problems bottled up can make them expand in size and seem worse than they are. By speaking to someone about them, not only can we make sense of them, but also we have an opportunity to hear someone else’s perspective. In other words, by talking, we release ourselves from the echo chamber of our minds.

Mar 08, 2021 By Philippe Jacquet

Addiction: What is it and where can you go for treatment?

Today, we are surrounded by distractions from our daily lives: drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex, pornography. For many, these don’t get in the way of important things such as work and relationships, and we are able to carry on our lives without any issues.

Feb 27, 2020 By Philippe Jacquet

The Use Of Psychotherapy in Change And Healing

Often, mental health issues are seen in unhealthy or destructive behaviours. Despite all the research and education, it is common for family members and others to blame the individual for...

Sep 01, 2014 By Philippe Jacquet

GLOBAL MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS [INFOGRAPHIC]

Check our inforgraphic on global mental health crisis. You will be surprised, or perhaps even shocked with statistics we gathered. ...

May 12, 2014 By Philippe Jacquet

MARIJUANA ADDICTION IN THE UK - MARIJUANA DEPENDENCE & SIDE EFFECTS

For thousands of years people have used the marijuana plant in various ways: for its intoxicating affects, for industrial purposes, and even for food. In modern times marijuana has been classified as...

May 10, 2014 By Philippe Jacquet

SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS LIMITATIONS CAUSES OF MENTAL DISTRESS

According to professional experts there is no reservation that social, cultural and religious conditions play key part in shaping up an individualâ€™s personality, beliefs, behaviors and health related ...