Fibromyalgia disorder

Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. It is believed that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way the brain and spinal cord process painful and nonpainful signals. Symptoms often begin after an event, such as physical trauma, surgery, infection or significant psychological stress. […]
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What is gender dysphoria?

Gender dysphoria is the feeling of discomfort that occur in people whose gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth or sex-related physical characteristics. This discomfort is common among people wwho identify with transgender. Some transgender and gender-diverse people feel at ease with their bodies, with or without medical intervention. A diagnosis includes the […]
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What is Existential therapy?

Existential therapy focuses on free will, self-determination, and the search for meaning—often centering on the individual rather than on their symptoms. The approach emphasizes a person’s capacity to make rational choices and to develop to their maximum potential. Some practitioners regard existential therapy as an orientation toward therapy, not a distinct modality, per se. This type of therapy […]
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What is humanistic psychology?

Humanistic psychology is a movement in supporting the belief that humans are unique beings and should be recognized and treated as such by psychologists and psychiatrists. The movement grew in opposition to the two mainstream 20th-century trends in psychology that is behaviourism and psychoanalysis. Humanistic principles attained application during the “human potential” movement, which became popular in the United States during the […]
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