Cultivating Compassion: Exploring the Japanese Take on the Compassionate Engagement and Action Scales
Introduction: The Quest for Compassion Imagine a world where compassion isn’t an abstract concept but a quantifiable trait—something you can measure, cultivate, and track. This isn’t the stuff of science fiction. The Compassionate Engagement and Action Scale (CEAS) is the latest tool in psychology’s toolkit that aims to do just that. The study on The […]
Unveiling the Inner Workings: Translation and Cultural Validation of the Malay MAIA
Introduction Imagine feeling a flutter in your stomach before a big presentation or your heart racing during a thrilling movie scene. These sensations are your body’s way of communicating your internal state, a phenomenon known in psychology as interoception. Interoception refers to the understanding of the internal signals that your body sends you, like hunger, […]
Navigating the Emotional Landscape: How Postmenopausal Women Experience Life During Essential Cancer Treatments
Introduction: A New Chapter in Women’s Health Imagine sailing through calm waters only to find stormy seas ahead without a moment’s notice. This is akin to the journey millions of postmenopausal women face when diagnosed with early breast cancer. As they bravely battle their illness, these women embark on a voyage through a unique chapter […]
Exploring Participation Through the Eyes of Children with Developmental Disabilities**
Introduction: Journeying into the Minds of Young Explorers Imagine seeing the world through the lens of a child’s camera, capturing not just sights and sounds but also feelings and experiences. Now, visualize this lens as belonging to a child navigating life with developmental disabilities such as ADHD, Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), or Autism Spectrum Disorder […]
Nurturing Hope Online: Easing the Emotional Burden of Infertility Through Mind/Body Interventions
— Introduction: The Silent Struggle of Infertility Infertility can be an emotional hurricane, leaving many women caught in a seemingly endless storm of hope and despair. It affects approximately one in eight couples, yet the emotional toll on women often remains unspoken. For those navigating this journey, the psychological distress can sometimes be as overwhelming […]
Cracking the Code of Social Communication in Autism: Insights from Linguistics
Introduction Imagine listening to a story without really hearing the emotions behind the words. It’s as if the colors have drained away, leaving only a black-and-white sketch. This is often the experience for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) when engaging in social communication. People with ASD face unique challenges in understanding and expressing emotions, […]
Exploring the Psyche: Unveiling the Hidden Risks of Psilocybin Use
Introduction Imagine a world where a single fungus holds the key to untangling the complexities of the mind, offering potential relief to conditions like treatment-resistant depression. Yet, this same remarkable organism also harbors hidden risks, manifesting as unsettling psychological experiences. This is the intriguing duality of psilocybin, a compound primarily found in certain mushrooms, that […]
Unveiling the Unknown: Exploring Dissociation in Psychosis
Introduction: The Unseen Struggles of the Mind Picture this: you’re sitting in a café, sipping your latte, when suddenly everything around you feels distant or unreal. Conversations sound as if they’re echoing from miles away. For those grappling with dissociative experiences in psychosis, these episodes aren’t fictional but stark realities of their world. The research […]
How Childhood Feelings Shape Grown-Up Drinking Habits
Introduction: Childhood Echoes in a Glass Imagine this: a carefree child running along the beach, giggling as waves splash over tiny feet. Now, juxtapose this with their future self—a grown adult savoring a glass of wine to unwind after a hectic week. How did the journey from the joyous child to the wine-loving adult unfold? […]
The Power of Positive Work Stories: Elevating Chronic Patients’ Employment Prospects
Introduction: Narratives that Nurture Imagine you’re living with a chronic condition. Every day, you face physical challenges and uncertainties that would deter even the most steadfast soul. But now, picture hearing a story about someone just like you—a fellow patient who, despite similar trials, thrives in their job and finds fulfillment and strength in their […]