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Breathe through the stress: Simple breathing techniques for staying calm under pressure

... supported by the latest research on their physiological and psychological benefits. Discover evidence-based breathing techniques to improve ... creating a pathway to improved emotional and mental well-being.  However, not all forms of breath control produce the same ... / more

Age-adequate functioning: The key to recovery for youth in mental health care

... published in the  Dutch version  of In-Mind. Psychological problems among youth are on the rise. In child and adolescent ... role does age-adequate functioning play in youth’s well-being? And how can a developmentally oriented approach help make youth ... / more

Changing the world through activism: what, why, and how

... and strengthening community connections [2, 7]. Other psychological benefits from activism can include greater self-understanding, ... [13]. However, self-care is not only vital for personal well-being but also crucial for sustaining long-term activism, especially ... / more

Viral and harmful: Violence in media and its impact on empathy

... to the observer. Empathy is thus far more than a psychological concept; it is a social necessity. It fosters compassion, ... trainings can enhance social skills and overall well-being [4]).   Boost digital civil courage, the willingness to speak ... / more

FOMO: The fun everybody else has

... a simple photo. Although FOMO may seem a novel concept, the psychological processes behind it are not new. Scholars widely agree that ... or worry, it can also have long-term detrimental effects on well-being. Studies have documented consequences such as reduced life ... / more

Dressed for the feed: The psychology of fashion in a filtered world

... anxiety and dissatisfaction. This article explores the psychological costs of online fashion and the pressures it places on ... judged for looks) [5].  However, fashion can also support well-being. Content that emphasises comfort or personal meaning shifts the ... / more

Internet, dating, addiction: A match made in heaven

... the word addiction as a construct (or term), comparable to psychological constructs like extraversion or fear of missing out. ... compulsively also report lower physical and psychological well-being , performance, and social interactions [6, 7]. Likewise, frequent ... / more

Starting early: How caregivers can support their children's emotion regulation

... to regulate one’s own emotions is crucial for overall well-being and health, as well as the quality of social relationships and ... [8] P. Sedlmeier et al., "The psychological effects of meditation: A meta-analysis ," Psychological Bulletin, vol. 138, no. 6, pp. 1139–1171, 2012. doi: ... / more

Self-care in the digital age: How we can handle social media in a healthy way

... ensure that your apps don’t negatively impact your well-being. How does the use of social media affect mental ... of these social needs contributes positively to our psychological well-being . Consequently, our behavior is significantly influenced by these ... / more

Mastering emotions: How emotion regulation can boost your athletic performance

... factors in optimizing both performance and emotional well-being . Emotion Regulation: Strategies for ... them not only perform better but also experience greater psychological resilience and well-being.   Bibliography ... / more