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Combating Loneliness and Isolation with Talk Therapy

Combating Loneliness and Isolation with Talk Therapy

Loneliness and isolation are not always synonymous, although they share similar emotional burdens. Loneliness is the subjective feeling of being disconnected from others, while isolation refers to the objective state of being physically separated from social interactions. However, both can coexist and exacerbate one another.

Battling Addictions: Talk Therapy Fosters Personal Growth and Change

Battling Addictions: Talk Therapy Fosters Personal Growth and Change

Compulsive behaviors and addictions can often be seen as substitutes for certain emotions or experiences in a person’s life. These behaviors may provide a temporary escape from feelings of stress, inadequacy, fear, or loss, replacing them with a sense of power, euphoria, confidence, or validation.

Patients with recurring depression tend to focus on negative

Patients with recurring depression tend to focus on negative

People who have recovered from a major depressive episode, when compared with individuals who have never experienced one, tend to spend more time processing negative information and less time processing positive information, putting them at risk for a relapse, according to new research.