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What Are Signs of Addiction?

Addiction is a devastating disease that has far-reaching consequences. Individuals who are addicted suffer from physical and mental health problems, some of which may be life-threatening. Addiction…

Posted on September 06, 2023

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How To Become a Mental Health Advocate

The counseling and psychology professions continue to gain interest and defy stigmas as they help shape personal and professional development. As a pioneer in the behavioral health sector, it is...
Posted on June 14, 2023

What Is Forensic Psychology and What Do Forensic Psychologists Do?

The criminal justice system depends on professionals from all sorts of backgrounds and specialties working together to make society safer. One of those specialties is forensic psychology. Exactly what...
Posted on June 08, 2023

What Are the Subfields of Psychology?

Psychology is the field of science that focuses on the mind and behavior. Although it’s a relatively new science, psychology has quickly become a very popular scientific field, and many subfields of...
Posted on June 01, 2023

What Is a Developmental Psychologist?

Are you fascinated by the way the human mind works and the factors that affect human behavior? If so, a career as a psychologist might be right for you. There are many specializations to consider...
Posted on May 16, 2023

How To Become a Career Counselor

According to a YouthTruth survey, only about 45% of high school students feel well prepared for college and careers.1 Of professionals surveyed later in life, about 49% have made a dramatic career...
Posted on May 15, 2023

Exploring the Difference Between Sociology vs. Psychology

There are many compelling reasons to study humanities such as sociology and psychology in college. Humanities degree programs teach students transferable job skills like critical thinking and...
Posted on April 11, 2023

What Is Health Coaching?

Many people want to improve their health, and they may take strides toward achieving health goals, yet they may encounter setbacks that prove difficult to overcome. If you feel inspired to pursue a...
Posted on February 28, 2023

Your Guide To Becoming a Sports Psychologist

If you have a passion for sports or fitness and a desire to help others, you might enjoy a career as a sports psychologist. While sports may seem like a purely physical activity, many mental processes...
Posted on January 17, 2023

What Is Integrative Health in Mental Healthcare?

One in every five adults in the U.S. struggles with a mental health disorder, and for one in 20 of them, the illness is considered serious.1 Mental illnesses, ranging from depression to schizophrenia...
Posted on January 13, 2023
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