You’ve probably done something self-destructive at some point. Just about everyone has. Most of the time, it’s not intentional and doesn’t become a habit. Self-destructive behaviors are those that are ...

Emotional self-harm refers to negative thoughts that damage someone’s self-esteem and mental health. This can manifest in overly critical self-talk or ruminating on past mistakes. Although the term ...

Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory. —Albert Schweitzer The hippocampus is a key area of the brain involved with basic function, part of the temporal lobe and intimately ...

Most of us hold the necessary belief in a unified self, while also knowing that we experience different versions of this self. Source: Andrea Piaquadio/Pexels Sometimes we feel our different selves ...

Physical and mental health effects of physical abuse may include bone and skin injuries, depression, trauma, social isolation, and difficulty trusting others. “Abuse” is a broad term that describes a ...