Distancing Articles

As prices soar and wallets get lighter, sighs naturally follow. According to a survey in the UK, mental health and financial status form a cycle that influences each other. Financial problems can negatively affect mental health, which in turn impacts the financial situation. I will explain in detail how they mutually affect each other and how to cope in such situations.

Struggling with panic disorder? Reputable institutions (such as the APA, NICE) describe cognitive behavioral therapy as the 'most practical and recommended' psychological approach to managing panic disorder. So, which form of cognitive therapy should I choose? I've brought the 2022 'Study on the form of cognitive behavioral therapy in panic disorder' from Psychological Medicine. Check out the differences between face-to-face and remote methods, and therapy conducted alone versus with someone else! Once you understand the results, you'll also be able to understand the approach of Distancing :)

Are sensitive and delicate artists truly more susceptible to mental disorders? In 2012, a study in Sweden investigated any potential correlation between mental disorders and creativity. Let's take a look at what kind of relationship exists.

It's reported that women actually suffer more from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety disorders than men. However, this is an outcome excluding the social factors women experience. Let me explain how the results change when the level of exposure is adjusted, based on the content presented in JAMA Psychiatry.

You've probably heard numerous times that exercise has proven beneficial for depression. This article discusses the outcome of a comparative analysis on the effects of 'antidepressants' and 'running' on patients with depression and anxiety disorders.

Diagnosing depression can be complex, as it's not a condition that can be confirmed via a blood test or x-ray. This often leads people to seek "psychological tests." A recent article in the psychiatric journal, World Psychiatry, described the living experiences of individuals with depression. If you often feel down, reading this could help you figure out if your feelings are a sign of something more serious.