Gambling and alcohol consumption are prevalent behaviours among Australian youths and young adults, often leading to various social and health-related harms. The “Bets ’n’ Booze” study, conducted in September 2024 by the... Read more »
Autistic individuals might often find themselves stuck in negative thought loops that are difficult to break out of, also known as rumination. Rumination is a type of repetitive thinking that focuses on... Read more »
Source: cottonbro studio / Pexels This post was co-authored by Brandy Black and Maria Socolof, co-founders of siblingsexualtrauma.com and 5WAVES, Inc., a nonprofit devoted to confronting and healing sibling sexual trauma. When... Read more »
Repetitive negative thinking (RNT) in autism involves persistent, intrusive thoughts focused on negative experiences or concerns. This includes rumination, where individuals dwell on past events or problems, and obsessive thinking. For autistic... Read more »
Trusting other people is a complex issue. Confidence in others is necessary for supportive relationships and overall emotional health. We all grapple with whether other people are trustworthy. We also must examine... Read more »
Saavedra, L. M., & Silverman, W. K. (2002). Case study: Disgust and a specific phobia of buttons. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 41(11), 1376-1379. Study Summary Sheet Original Journal... Read more »
Source: Julian Kuschner/Used with permission The difference between stagnation and exponential growth often comes down to one critical factor: relationships. Research shows that high-level connections—those built on trust, mutual value, and emotional... Read more »
The Dark Triad refers to three malevolent personality traits: Machiavellianism (manipulative and self-interested), psychopathy (callous and impulsive), and narcissism (grandiose and entitled). These traits are associated with exploitative and antisocial behaviors. Relational... Read more »
Adolescents are prone to impulse, but adults tend to think about things before acting. Most adults who are suicidal plan their deaths. They think about how they want to do it, where,... Read more »
Source: Orapun/Adobe Stock/Used with Permission Clinical diagnostic work is very similar to detective work. During the initial evaluation of the patient, we gather evidence from signs and symptoms, inquire into potential connections... Read more »