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Why Start a Business in the Czech Republic?
As an expat, the prospect of starting a business in a foreign country can be both exciting and daunting. As an ex-pat already living in the Czech Republic or if you’re considering the Czech Republic as your entrepreneurial…
Tips for Boosting Your Self-esteem
It's easy to mistrust ourselves and question our value in today's fast-paced, competitive society. Self-confidence and happiness are impossible to achieve without first building a solid foundation of self-worth. Having a healthy…
Let’s Talk About Autism Spectrum Disorder
ASD or Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects how people interact, communicate, learn, and behave with others and even though it is a disorder that can be diagnosed at any age, it has been termed…
The Importance of Setting Boundaries
Within the complexity of relationships, set boundaries serve an essential function in nurturing harmonious bonds, upholding psychological stability, and encouraging personal growth. Boundaries act as invisible lines that define…
The Benefits of Group Counselling
Group therapy is where a small group of individuals meet regularly with a trained counsellor or therapist to discuss their emotional and mental health issues. The groups can be centred around a specific topic or demographic or…
The Benefits of Group Counselling
Group therapy is where a small group of individuals meet regularly with a trained counsellor or therapist to discuss their emotional and mental health issues. The groups can be centred around a specific topic or demographic or…
Phobias: Types and Symptoms
Phobias are a type of anxiety disorder that is subdivided into different specific kinds. They could go beyond normal fears and sometimes they could be considered to develop in an individual an irrational fear of a specific object…
ADHD Medication in the Czech Republic
ADHD, highly heritable and one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders that usually begins in childhood and in certain cases persists into adulthood, is characterized by patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, or…
Gut and Mental Health
In the past years, the connection between gut and psychological well-being has earned more attention from researchers. Findings have shown that our brain and gut are more connected than we previously assumed. This intricate…
How to Integrate as an Expat in Prague?
Moving to a new country can be an exciting yet challenging experience, especially when it comes to integrating into a new culture and community. Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic, with its rich history, stunning…
A Deeper Look into Domestic Violence
Domestic violence or abuse is a behavioral pattern in an intimate or non-intimate relationship where the perpetrator uses violence or abuse to maintain a sense of power or control over the victim. The aim to acquire control or…
Mental Health and Climate Change
A healthy climate is vital for all life on Earth. Nature is of utmost importance not only concerning our physical survival but our mental health. Spending time in green spaces has been shown to decrease stress and anxiety,…
Attachment Styles and Romantic Relationships
Attachment theory, first proposed by the psychologist John Bowlby who experimented on children concerning this phenomenon, suggests that early experiences with early caregivers can shape an individual's emotional and behavioral…
Mental Health Stigma
Mental health stigma refers to the negative attitudes and beliefs that people hold towards those with mental health issues. Behaviors of a prejudicial nature can manifest in different forms, ranging from the use of offensive…
Understanding Self-Harm
Self-harm refers to the intentional act of causing physical harm to oneself. It is a maladaptive coping mechanism used to deal with emotional pain, numbness, or distress. It can involve behaviors such as cutting, burning,…
Attention Seeking Behavior
Have you ever said or done something in order to receive a specific kind of feedback from another person or others? If so, that could be said to be an attempt to seek attention. Sometimes, it can happen that a person feels…
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Dialectic Behavioral Therapy came about in the last decade of the 20th century by Dr. Marsha Linehan, renowned as “the mother of DBT.” Interestingly, Dr. Linehan recently disclosed her struggles with Borderline Personality…
Psychological Benefits of Mindfulness
Jon Kabat-Zinn, an American professor of medicine defines mindfulness as the awareness that arises from consciously paying attention to the present moment, and non-judgmentally. In other words, it is the practice of remaining in…
Language and Short-Term Memory
Bilingualism, or the ability to speak two or more languages effectively, has been linked to a variety of cognitive advantages, including enhanced attentional control, executive, and cognitive functions.
Physical Punishment of Children: What are the Consequences?
Parents can at times find themselves in a stressful situation with their children, this might, in turn, lead them to find a quick solution such as spanking to solve the problem their child might be causing. However, it has been…
Resilience and Childhood Deprivation
Childhood deprivation is linked to various factors in the environment which are associated with neglect. Neglect can be defined as a failure of the caregiver, whether it is purposeful or not, of providing basic social, physical,…
Understanding Mental Disorders: A Biological Perspective
Understanding the etiology of mental disorders from a biological perspective can be at times difficult. There is no wonder research is still being undergone nowadays to further understand the underlying reasons for certain…
How Does Digital Technology Negatively Affect Empathy?
Empathy is a cognitive function that serves as the foundation for relationships, a basis for the formation of the moral notion, and a survival mechanism. Researchers are investigating the impact of digital technology on people's…
Postpartum Depression
Having a baby can be a marvelous experience, however, according to certain studies, it is suggested that this phenomenon can affect 1 in 7 women in the USA, which could be translated into 600.000 ladies experiencing postpartum…