Introduction What happens when those who are trained to heal others need healing themselves? This question lies at the heart of an intriguing research paper titled [‘Self-Compassion, Emotion Regulation and Stress among Australian Psychologists: Testing an Emotion Regulation Model of Self-Compassion Using Structural Equation Modeling’](https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0133481). While we often think of psychologists as the ones managing […]
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Understanding the Emotional Landscape of Adults Living with Cystic Fibrosis
— Introduction Imagine living each day with a chronic illness, where every breath can feel labored and challenges to your physical health are a constant uphill battle. This is the daily reality for many adults living with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), a genetic disorder that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system. While medical advances have […]
Untangling the Mind: The Hidden Reality of Delusional Experiences and Mental Health Services
Introduction Imagine living in a world where reality occasionally blurs, where fleeting thoughts surge in, making you question the fabric of your own experiences. For a notable section of the population, this isn’t an unusual realm. These are the whispers of delusional-like experiences (DLEs), nuanced psychological phenomena that, while elusive, have a tangible impact on […]
When Memory Meets Mystery: Unveiling the Truth Behind Failed Replications
Introduction: The Mind’s Mysterious Maze Imagine a world where your future actions could alter your past experiences—where memories could be influenced by events yet to occur. This intriguing possibility was suggested by Daryl Bem’s research, titled ‘Retroactive Facilitation of Recall’, which sparked curiosity and skepticism in equal measure. In essence, Bem’s work proposed that our […]
Balancing Minds on the Field: Gender and Sport-Specific Insights into the Psychological Health of Elite Athletes
Introduction: Sprinting Through the Mind Imagine this: a high-level athlete standing on the brink of victory, the world watching, and the weight of expectations pressing heavily. But behind the scenes, another competition rages—one not visible on screens or quantified by scores. It’s the contest between mental resilience and psychological strain, a battle as challenging as […]