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The body and brain use cortisol and dopamine as vital neurochemicals that perform distinct functions. Recognising their unique characteristics helps us understand mental health problems and human behavioural patterns. This article explores what these chemicals are, how they differ, and their impact on mental health.

On the surface, protagonism and narcissism can be considered cousins in the same psychological family. They are both centred on the self, both imply a person who considers themselves at the centre of their narrative, and both can present an air of confidence and self-assurance. Nevertheless, the two concepts have radically different approaches to the world and themselves. Their differences are essential to know in order to develop and maintain good relationships.

The concept of adulting has gained popularity over the last few years and is usually connected to the process of learning and taking on practical responsibilities that are involved in being an independent adult. Think of it as the collection of skills your parents or caregivers might have handled for you growing up: managing finances, maintaining a household, navigating healthcare systems, building professional relationships, and making complex life decisions.

Some individuals with ADHD complain that they experience what they term as blackouts, which are instances when they feel out of touch with the environment, lose time, or forget things. Although the term ADHD blackouts is not a clinical term, such experiences are a considerable overlap between ADHD and dissociative symptoms,

In the context of mental health challenges, many symptoms arise from neural patterns that have become overly rigid or maladaptive. Consider someone with depression: their brain may have developed strong neural pathways associated with negative thinking, hopelessness, and withdrawal from activities. These pathways become so well-established that they feel automatic and unchangeable. However, neuroplasticity tells us a different story—these patterns can be modified, and new,

Sluggish Cognitive Tempo (SCT) is a cluster of symptoms characterised by daydreaming, mental fogginess, slowed thinking, reduced processing speed, and decreased alertness. While not currently recognised as an official diagnosis in diagnostic manuals like the DSM-5, SCT has garnered increasing attention from researchers and clinicians over the past two decades as a potentially distinct attentional disorder.

Intermittent Reinforcement, Random Reinforcement, Resistance to Extinction, and Mental Health

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder that affects approximately 8-13% of reproductive-aged women worldwide. While PCOS is primarily known for its reproductive and metabolic symptoms, there's growing recognition of its significant connection to stress and mental health. This article explores these relationships and examines how mood disorders and neurodiversity might impact PCOS.

Microaggressions are brief, everyday exchanges that communicate hostile, derogatory, or harmful messages to members of marginalised groups.

Two Faces of Human Capability As part of our understanding of human intelligence, two frameworks are used to measure cognitive and social...

Our working memory is a cognitive system that temporarily holds and manipulates information necessary for complex cognitive tasks. Unlike lo

Confirmation bias is our natural tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms our existing beliefs or