Head teenused • September 17

What is imposter syndrome and how to beat it?

Do you ever have thoughts that maybe one day your boss or your colleagues will find out that you’re not actually good at your job? Maybe you are afraid that one day people will notice that you don’t have the intelligence or the skills to do your job, even though you are consistently performing well. Do you ever feel like all the praise and accolades you have received are undeserved, or that people are just “being nice”? Well, it may surprise you that this is a common problem that affects many people, particularly in the workplace. It’s a phenomenon called imposter syndrome.

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Head teenused • August 17

A Little Glossary of Mental Health

Often the questions concerning mental health are quite similar between people. Sometimes you don't dare to ask them because they seem too simple, and who wants to show that they don't know such "simple" things. However, there are no questions that are too simple, or too silly for us. These are often the most important questions to ask. So, in order to create some clarity on these important questions we wrote down some explanations.

Head teenused • June 12

Can you spot your own thinking errors?

I can’t do it, I’ll never come up with a good idea - who among us hasn’t had a thought like that, right? Or when receiving a compliment, immediately starting to list your faults as a response?

Head teenused • May 24

What is self-compassion and why is it important?

Self-Compassion Theory is a relatively new theory and therapeutic framework in the mental health field. It was introduced primarily by Dr. Kristin Neff Ph.D.

The theory is defined by her as “being warm and understanding toward ourselves when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate, rather than ignoring our pain or flagellating ourselves with self-criticism.” In other words, treating ourselves with kindness when encountering hardships as opposed to ignoring the pain or criticizing ourselves over and over again.

Head teenused • April 08

Music therapy and mental health

Have you ever felt that talk therapy alone is not effective for you or you struggle to express yourself using words? Or perhaps you are not ready to talk directly to someone about a traumatic event, but you still want to begin the process of healing? Maybe you are not able to communicate verbally? Perhaps you have always found music or dance to be a safer way to express yourself than conversation? Maybe you are struggling with chronic pain, movement, or memory problems? All of these situations may benefit from a different form of science-based therapy, music therapy.

Head teenused • March 26

Social anxiety is more than just shyness

The feeling of discomfort before a performance, feeling your heart beating faster when interacting with strangers, or blushing when you are the center of attention- all of these are feelings that most people are familiar with. While they are not pleasant, they are often manageable. The question is, at what point do these feelings become a problem?

Head teenused • March 17

How to find the right psychologist?

Finding the right psychologist can be a real headache. The first thing that probably comes to mind is how difficult it is to make an appointment, and how hard it is to find the right one. If you are already tired and discouraged by the process, it can leave you feeling quite powerless. However, putting the effort into finding the right psychologist can pay off in the long run.

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