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Cutting Weight, Carrying Worry: Food, Mood, and Performance in Lebanon’s Taekwondo Elite

When the Fight Extends Beyond the Mat In weight-class sports, the scoreboard isn’t the only place athletes feel pressure. The scale can become a second opponent. That tension is at the heart of the research paper Mental health, eating disorder risk, and disordered eating patterns among Lebanese National Taekwondo Players: A cross-sectional study, which takes […]

Unraveling the Connection Between the Mind and Social Skills

Introduction Imagine stepping into a room buzzing with people, yet feeling completely detached from the social whirlwind around you. Why do we sometimes struggle to interpret social cues while others seem to navigate them effortlessly? This quintessential human puzzle is at the heart of a recently published research paper that explores the intricate relationship between […]

Mindful Journeys: Exploring How Different Meditation Methods Influence Our Minds

Introduction: The Mind’s Mysterious Paths Meditation, a practice long associated with tranquility and introspection, has recently become a topic of intense study as researchers delve into the ways it impacts the human mind. While its benefits are often touted, there’s less conversation about the nuanced effects different meditation techniques may have. As people increasingly turn […]

Decoding the Whispering Mind: Understanding Momentary Psychotic-like Experiences**

Introduction Imagine this: you’re in your favorite coffee shop, sipping on your preferred brew, when suddenly a strange sensation washes over you. An unexpected, fleeting thought whispers in your mind, suggesting something surreal or improbable. Is this peculiar moment a peek into a deeper, hidden aspect of your psyche? It turns out, you’re not alone […]

Transforming Systems: Unveiling Institutional Injustice from the Voices of the Marginalized

Introduction: Stories That Need Hearing Imagine a world where voices go unheard, stories are dismissed, and identities are overlooked merely because of one’s social status or background. This is the everyday reality for many individuals experiencing marginalization, highlighted in the illuminating research paper titled Institutional injustice: Implications for system transformation emerging from the mental health […]

Unpacking Childhood Trauma: Unraveling the Mental Mysteries Linked to Psychosis

Introduction: Peering into the Past to Understand the Present Imagine your mind as a library, filled with books chronicling every experience you’ve ever had. Every joyful moment and every painful memory is etched into its silent shelves. For many, the stories of childhood are full of wonder and learning. But for some, this library houses […]

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 […]

The Emotional Labyrinth of Psychosis: How Family Ties Influence Mental Health Trajectories

Introduction Imagine standing on the edge of a new journey, uncertain of where it will lead you. Now, imagine that journey involves your loved one grappling with psychosis, a condition that twists reality and instills profound changes in behavior and perception. For many families, this marks the beginning of an emotional rollercoaster, rife with symptoms […]

Exploring the Untouched Depths of Young Minds: What We Can Learn from Child Psychology

Introduction: The Untapped Potential of Childhood Psychology Imagine you’re flipping through a storybook filled with fairy tales, and these tales have the power to unlock mysteries of the human mind. This isn’t just a whimsical notion; it’s an analogy that captures the essence of childhood theory of mind—an area of psychological research that seeks to […]