Mental Health Hotline Articles
When Someone is Gaslighting You
In 1944, the movie Gaslight hit theater screens, showing a disturbing and abusive relationship in which a husband tries to make his wife think she’s going crazy by altering her environment and then denying the change happened. He tricks her into thinking she’s losing or forgetting things and gradually ups
Understanding Gardener’s Theory to Intelligence
When we think about intelligence, the first image that often comes to mind is someone excelling in academics or solving complex problems. Indeed, the American Psychological Association reports that intelligence, along with conscientiousness, is responsible for 20%-30% of job performance across most industries. But intelligence is much more than that,
What is a Covert Narcissist
Think all narcissists are loud, boastful and easy to spot? Think again. You or someone you love could be a covert narcissist, making it harder to detect. These types of narcissists may seem kind, supportive and quiet in public, but how they view themselves and others privately is quite different.
How Imposter Syndrome Causes Anxiety
Perhaps you’ve gotten a job and felt totally unprepared, or maybe you’ve been asked to present on a topic you have some expertise in but suddenly felt someone else should be delivering the information. These are examples of what imposter syndrome may look like. It’s a phenomenon where you doubt
How Understanding Your Love Language Can Improve Mental Health
Love and the way we experience it can be an integral part of our daily life, but love doesn’t always look the same. Love languages explore how we express and receive love healthily. Since Gary Chapman, a relationship counselor, first introduced the concept in his 1992 book The Five Love
Is Pathological Lying a Mental Health Disorder?
Everyone lies sometimes; it’s human nature. In fact, the occasional white lie can be a kind service to someone else. But when does lying cross over from normal to a disordered level? Keep reading to learn what a pathological liar is, how pathological lying ties into mental health and treatment