September 27, 2018
by Hilda Huj
People who struggle with addictions are often marginalized, as stigma related to addictions appears to have become very strong over time. Due to the intensity of this stigma other related issues have arisen. Over time, these issues have escalated to a point of becoming a public health issue, as they have been contributing to high rates of death, incarceration, and mental health concerns among dependent populations. This is why changing our perspective on addictions is very important. pears t
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September 24, 2018
by Hilda Huj
Over the years Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has become increasingly
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July 30, 2018
by Hilda Huj
We live in a technological world, full of different “screens” we look at on an everyday basis. From our childhood and throughout our adolescence and adulthood, we are exposed to them. However, not that often we question ourselves about the impact they have on us. In the matter of fact, we are often fascinated with the fact that children now can so early use different devices, such as phones and tablets. But we often fail to explore this fascination further and ask ourselves what this really means when it comes to the development of children.
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June 13, 2018
by Hilda Huj
Many aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) still remain unexplored. One of these aspects is sexuality of individuals with ASD.
Recent research has started to shed some light on the questions that arise when sexuality of individuals with ASD is observed. The following is an overview of the most recent research, focused on hypersexual and paraphilic behavior in women and men with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (Schöttle, Briken, Tüscher, and Turner, 2017).
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April 30, 2018
by Hilda Huj
While there is currently no official diagnosis for individuals suffering from sex addiction, mental health professionals continue to debate and discuss whether it should be classified as a mental health disorder in the DSM. Psychologists and therapists report that in their work it's not so unusual to encounter individuals who experience significant disruptions in their functioning because of hypersexuality.
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February 3, 2018
by Hilda Huj
The Valentine's Day hype makes it easy for us to forget that every day is an opportun
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February 1, 2018
by Hilda Huj
Valentine's Day is an annual festival to celebrate love, and yet while all the focus is on how relationships thrive and come close together, the flip side is that it brings to bear in many the struggles and challenges that often result in relational decay.
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January 7, 2018
by Hilda Huj
Beginning of the new year may seem like an ideal time of the year to make a significant change. Ther
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November 23, 2017
by Hilda Huj
The holiday season, the jolliest time of the year. Or, is it? Many suffer from depression and anxiety more during this time of year, research shows.
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October 25, 2017
by Hilda Huj
One of three women will experience some form of sexual assault in their lifetime. However, research has indicated that sexual assault is one of the most underreported crimes .
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