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Mental Health Awareness

20 Defense Mechanisms We Use to Protect Ourselves

Defense mechanisms, which are unconscious psychological strategies that protect individuals from anxiety, threats to self-esteem, and uncomfortable thoughts or situations, have become embedded in everyday language. For instance, you might describe someone as being “in denial” about a problem they face, or say they are “regressing” to an earlier stage of development when they revert to old behaviors. These terms reflect how common and recognizable these defense mechanisms have become

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How to Cope With Extreme Anxiety

While occasional worry is a natural aspect of life, if your anxiety feels unmanageable or overpowering, it may indicate a mental health disorder—fortunately, anxiety-based issues are often highly treatable. Discover the distinction between normal anxiety and an anxiety disorder, and explore steps to address severe anxiety if it’s adversely affecting your well-being, offering avenues toward relief and support. Signs of Extreme Anxiety Extreme anxiety may appear in your body physically

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Color Therapy Types, Techniques, and Benefits

Color therapy, or chromotherapy, employs colors and light to address various mental and physical health concerns, with its roots tracing back to ancient Egyptian practices. Utilizing sunlit spaces adorned with colored glasses, the Egyptians explored the therapeutic potential of hues. Despite its historical precedence and occasional traction, color therapy remains largely marginalized within Western medicine. It faces skepticism from many medical professionals who regard it as pseudoscientific or quackery. At

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How to Set SMART Goals

Setting SMART goals, whether in therapy or at home, empowers you to articulate your intentions clearly and implement them effectively. The SMART acronym underscores the importance of goals being specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound. By employing SMART goals, you not only gain a structured approach to goal-setting but also cultivate a sense of ownership and significance in your personal journey, fostering sustained motivation for change. Widely utilized across various

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