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Risk It All! The Forgotten Power of Taking Risks
Risk It All! The Forgotten Power of Taking Risks Home » Archives for jarek Recent research paper dropped a bombshell: Our fear of risk is making us miserable. It’s not just about mountain climbing or stock trading. This is about everyday risks we’ve stopped taking, and the damage it’s causing.The Journal of Pediatrics recently published…
Read MoreADHD Rates: Rising or a Misdiagnosis Epidemic?
ADHD Rates: Rising or a Misdiagnosis Epidemic? Home » Archives for jarek ADHD diagnosis is seeing a crazy spike! based on fresh off the press: “Prevalence and Trends in Diagnosed ADHD Among US Children and Adolescents, 2017-2022 JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6(10):e2336872. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.36872” In just 5 years, from 2017 to 2022, the prevalence of ADHD in you…
Read MoreIs Gen Z becoming a more connected, less intimate generation?
Is Gen Z becoming a more connected, less intimate generation? Home » Archives for jarek We are in the era of Gen Z, a generation that appears to be rewriting the rules of sexual activity. A shocking statistic shows that 31% of Gen Z men aged 18-24 are sexually inactive. That’s a significant jump from…
Read MoreChallenging Borderline Personality Disorder Stigma
Challenging Borderline Personality Disorder Stigma Home » Archives for jarek Let’s talk about Borderline Personality Disorder! Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is one of the most misunderstood and stigmatised mental health conditions. Despite affecting up to 1.6% of the population, those living with BPD often confront this wall of societal (and frequently healthcare) stigma, and even…
Read MoreUnheard Voices: 100 Years of British Youth Culture
Unheard Voices: 100 Years of British Youth Culture Home » Archives for jarek Did you know that there’s an entire museum dedicated to celebrating a century of teenage life? Yes, it’s true! It’s called the Museum of Youth Culture and brings history to life. The museum provides an intimate look at the lives and experiences…
Read MoreVR: The Underused Game-Changer in Therapy
VR: The Underused Game-Changer in Therapy Home » Archives for jarek Did you know? Virtual reality exposure therapy is changing the game in treating pain, phobias, social learning, PTSD, lifestyle coaching and many other areas of mental health. It’s not just a gaming gadget anymore. Traditional VR design has been used to enhance the sense…
Read MoreMetaverse: A New Hope for Mental Health?
Metaverse: A New Hope for Mental Health? Home » Archives for jarek What can metaverse add to wellness therapy? Did you know that the metaverse could revolutionise mental health treatments? Sounds far-fetched? Hear us out! Imagine a world where the digital and physical blend seamlessly—a realm where we control the external environment and our internal…
Read MoreYour Brain on Metaverse: The New Therapy Frontier?
Your Brain on Metaverse: The New Therapy Frontier? Home » Archives for jarek What can metaverse add to wellness therapy? Did you know the number of people with mental disorders has spiked from 80.8 to 125.3 million in the past 30 years? That’s a whopping 55% increase! There is a major problem with access to…
Read MoreUnravel the Similarities: Your Brain and the Metaverse
Unravel the Similarities: Your Brain and the Metaverse Home » Archives for jarek Have you ever pondered the uncanny parallels between our brain and the metaverse? Our brain and this digital universe are more alike than you might initially believe. As per the research conducted by Riva and Wiederhold in 2022, both our mind and…
Read MoreMetaverse is More Than Just a Game – It’s a Digital Revolution
Metaverse is More Than Just a Game – It’s a Digital Revolution Home » Archives for jarek How metaverse can revolutionise the Internet The term “metaverse” has been buzzing around lately. But it’s not just a fancy term for the gaming world. It’s a revolutionary concept that could redefine how we communicate and socialise in…
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