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Long-term happiness refers to the state in which a person starts finding satisfaction in ordinary things, as a result of the pleasant impact of some prior incident. However, the impact of any pleasant or unpleasant incident depends on the psychological state of a person. If the person is already depressed then he/she might envision the life in a different way than a person who is not going through any mental trauma. This does not mean that a depressed person cannot seek happiness from a pleasant incident, but for obvious reasons the level of happiness will be lesser than the person who is not depressed. [More]

We've been told that stress is harmful to our health, that it increases our pain levels but what if that was a misconception? What if there was a way of making stress work for us rather than against us. It's all about perception. Stress is only harmful to us when we believe it is. [More]

Chronic pain patients can and often do feel like they have no control in their lives. We have to rely on doctors, medication, tests and treatments that aren't very effective. We have to rely on family and friends who don't understand to help care for us. We have to fight with insurance companies and social assistance for disability benefits. [More]

ADHD in adults has many symptoms. The ones that are usually associated with ADHD may be easily recognized, but there are others that look like or create additional problems that can rise to the level of separate psychiatric disorders if not managed carefully. Some adults with ADHD may have recognized the ‘soft signs’ of ADHD in childhood and adolescence, but many do not acknowledge these (or confuse them with other problems) until adulthood. The following list is probably not all inclusive, but a good overview of the most common soft signs in the literature. [More]

Once you’ve resolved to lose weight, that final number can become a fixation-why is that needle not moving?! Some people can become so discouraged by slow progress that they give up entirely, reverting to old habits. Reforming old habits is hard, and the process can be very trying if your expectations for progress are unrealistic. To avoid emotionally sabotaging yourself, consider asking yourself the following questions. [More]

Although therapy can feel a little scary, the first meeting should be a time that gives you a sense of relief. You will not solve all of your problems during the first session, but you should feel as if you have a person that understands you, is willing to work with you, and genuinely cares about helping you to reach your goals. [More]

Women tend to strive more for excellence; to prove themselves. Not that men don't feel they need to prove themselves, but women have an extra push to show that they are smart, knowledgeable, capable, and able to handle just about anything and everything. Research shows that women are still not as "committed" as men. Women are often referred to as bossy when they are actually being assertive. [More]

Despite the many ill effects of chronic stress, the most obvious symptom is an omnipresent anxiety and agitation, depression, or other emotional shift that drains the joy from your daily life. While these effects play out in our daily lives- increased moodiness, anger, short attention span and low patience- the physical effects of stress can be equally draining and detrimental to overall health and vitality. Long term stress has the capacity to catalyze perilous health concerns, including high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, insomnia, panic attacks, depression, anxiety, and other emotional and psychological disorders. [More]

The diagnosis of lung cancer can be frightening. It is only normal to feel the need to find a cure that avoids the harsh realities of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and possibly of hospice care. The diagnosis of lung cancer need not be a death sentence, though. If detected early, lung cancer is quite survivable and even advanced lung cancer can be treated in such a way that the person may survive for several years after the diagnosis. [More]

Find out about the positive impact of animals on our emotional well being and mental health in this article. Includes special considerations for those considering adopting a pet. [More]