What is gaslighting? According to psychologists, gaslighting is a form of emotional or tactical manipulation where the narcissist or manipulator's goal is to get you to think that you are in the wrong. In reality, you may have just been gaslighted. Here is a list of gaslighting phrases that abusers
Have you ever said something to someone that you immediately regretted? We've all been there. But there are some phrases that you should NEVER say to anyone, no matter what. In this video, we'll be sharing 9 phrases that you should avoid saying to anyone, whether it's a friend, family member, or co
Why Do Small Paper Cuts Hurt So Much We’ve all been there. You’re rifling through some pages, and suddenly, OW! Paper cut. It’s annoying, it bleeds, and worst of all, it hurts wayyyyy more than it should. But why does such a small cut hurt so damn much? Let’s explore. Get ready, it’s time to ask th
We explain why you get sunburned and why it hurts. Please always remember to not stay in the sun too long and to apply sunscreen clocklike! Sources: http://healthland.time.com/2011/07/08/scientists-discover-why-sunburn-hurts/ https://www.livescience.com/21449-why-sunburn-hurts.html http://www.webmd
Have you gone through trauma? If you suffer from lasting effects of trauma like negative self-talk and low self-esteem, your internal beliefs might be hurting your mental health. To help you become more aware of these beliefs to better your mental health, we made this video. Disclaimer: This video
Back to school 2020 can be stressful, and we at Psych2Go recognize this. Here are 5 ways school can hurt your mental health. If you're feeling stressed out, depressed, or anxious at school, know that you aren't alone. By recognizing the 5 ways school can hurt your mental health, you can seek appropr
Is there someone who you think has a crush on you? Do you think you’ve misread the signs? They may have been sending you signals all this time, but you just haven’t noticed what they’re doing. So to help you become more aware of the signs, here are a few common phrases someone would say if they’re i
Did you know things like your living space, and lack of exercise can contribute to poorer mental health? In fact studies even shows that a less cluttered room or a more frequent exercise actually leads to faster recovery of certain mental health conditions. In this video, we cover some of contributo
Feeling sad, having extreme mood swings, avoiding socializing, feeling fatigued, and changes in sleeping or eating habits are signs of poor mental health. Your everyday choices which may feel small can affect your mental health more than you think. Here are a few, common, day-to-day things that ofte
What is toxic positivity? What are the harms of a toxic positivity culture? Who imposes toxic positivity? Have you ever got advice like "It's nothing, don't worry" or "everything will be okay" or "relax." Toxic positivity devalues a person's problems, imposes unreasonable optimism, and is very not e
Moral disengagement is a process of cognitive restructuring that allows individuals to distance themselves from their inner moral standards and act unethically without feeling uncomfortable doing so. It's the story we tell ourselves so as not to feel bad about inhumane acts that would normally viola
Generally, there is nothing wrong with having a sunny disposition towards life. It's admirable to look at the bright side of things. However, positivity must be genuine. Not a forced outlook. Toxic positivity can disguise itself as well-meaning comments or suggestions like “You’ll get over it!” or “
