Escaping Our Mental Traps

OCD

Children, Families, and the Management of OCD

Padraic Gibson D.Psych on April 22, 2024

How can early intervention and strategic family support transform the management of childhood OCD?

Therapy

Is Online Therapy a Promising Option?

Padraic Gibson D.Psych on April 8, 2024

Online therapy provides an effective, accessible alternative to traditional sessions, offering flexibility and cost savings.

Boundaries

Where's the Boundary Between Doubt and Obsession?

Padraic Gibson D.Psych on March 8, 2024

The hidden power of doubt and its link to fear, obsession, and compulsion.

Family Dynamics

Speak Your Mind, but Not Like That: The Double Bind Theory

Padraic Gibson D.Psych on February 20, 2024

Discover how one anthropologist studied family dialogue and interactions that shape mental wellness, relationships, and the mind, along with the impact it has had.

Deception

The Psychology and Impact of Lying and Self-Deception

Padraic Gibson D.Psych on January 29, 2024

Explore the psychology of lies, self-deception, and their profound influence on human behaviour and survival.

Therapy

How to Increase Effectiveness in Psychotherapy Practice

Padraic Gibson D.Psych on January 24, 2024

Unravel how therapeutic relationships and patient expectations can revolutionize clinical practice and outcomes.

Fear

7 Steps for Change This New Year

Padraic Gibson D.Psych on December 7, 2023

Discover the secret to keeping your New Year's resolutions. Small steps can turn your dreams into reality.

Social Media

Phones, Social Media, and Compulsion

Padraic Gibson D.Psych on December 5, 2023

Discover how adolescent screen time impacts mental health.

Perfectionism

Why Does Imperfection Maintain Perfection?

Padraic Gibson D.Psych on November 28, 2023

Unveil the strength in some of your weaknesses. Learn to celebrate imperfection as the truest form of beauty and power.

Relationships

Human Communication: Connection and Disconnection

Padraic Gibson D.Psych on November 27, 2023

Explore the symphony of words and silence in our everyday life as a dance of connection and disconnection.

Cognition

How Perception Can Unlock Our Potential

Padraic Gibson D.Psych on November 21, 2023

Unlock a world of change through perception. Build your future by design and overcome the problems you face.

Relationships

5 Communication Mistakes That Ruin Relationships

Padraic Gibson D.Psych on August 2, 2023

Discover 5 common errors that can poison relationships—and how to build unbreakable bonds with those who matter.

Psychiatry

Rethinking Mental Health: Challenging the Dangers of Labels

Padraic Gibson D.Psych on July 27, 2023

Unraveling the complexities of labels, fostering empathy, and paving the way for a compassionate scientific approach.

Parenting

The Problems of Modern Families: Freedom and Responsibility

Padraic Gibson D.Psych on July 20, 2023

An increasing desire to create harmony in family relationships has led to an increase in conflict.

Fear

Paranoia: The Irresistible Urge to Suspect

Padraic Gibson D.Psych on July 6, 2023

Why has someone I love become so paranoid? What subtle mechanisms trigger a paranoid state? This may just explain.

Anxiety

Why Are You So Unsure?

Padraic Gibson D.Psych on July 3, 2023

If you can understand the mechanisms of doubt you can manage it better.

Placebo

Something From Nothing: Powerful Strategies for Self-Belief

Padraic Gibson D.Psych on June 30, 2023

Achievement is founded on self-belief. Self-belief is not natural; it's cultivated. Effective strategies can build your confidence and help you achieve your goals.

Psychiatry

Mental Health Campaigns and the Rise of Mental Health Problems

Padraic Gibson D.Psych on June 26, 2023

What are the current risks and rewards of mental health campaigns? What factors are at play and what empirical evidence is there to gain a deeper understanding of this issue?

Self-Esteem

How to Reduce Your Self-Esteem in 8 Easy Steps

Padraic Gibson D.Psych on June 21, 2023

Do you suffer from, low self-esteem? Have you tried to cultivate it and failed? Well try this, it might just work.

Anxiety

What's the Difference Between Anxiety and Fear?

Padraic Gibson D.Psych on June 13, 2023

Knowing the difference between fear and anxiety can change how you understand distress.