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Bipolar Psychology

Use of digital technologies in bipolar disorder

Digital technologies show promise in early detection of symptoms and enhancing treatment for bipolar disorder.(Cardoso 2024). Bipolar disorder (BD) impacts over 40 million people around the world, often manifesting in early adulthood and substantially impacting the quality of life and functioning of individuals. Although early interventions are associated with a better prognosis, the early detection […]

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Depression Psychology

Multimodal framework for depression detection on social media

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health issues like depression have risen, leading researchers to propose a multimodal framework for detecting depression on social media.(Anshul 2024, Li 2024). By combining textual, user-specific, and image analyses, the framework aims to extract features for depression detection.(Anshul 2024, Li 2024). A deep learning model, VNN, was used to generate […]

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Depression Psychology

Detecting depression through facial expressions

Techniques like dual-scale convolution and adaptive channel attention were employed to capture significant features in facial regions. The results showed improved depression classification performance, with unique visual patterns specific to depression identified

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Podcast Psychology

Podcast: Self-esteem

In this episode, we’ll explore the fascinating world of self-esteem, and we’ll look at why it matters to our mental health and relationships.

Most importantly, I’ll share practical strategies to help you find your own self-esteem sweet spot, no matter where in the world you’re listening from.

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Psychology

Navigating a cross-cultural relationship with a Vietnamese partner

The journey of cross-cultural relationship building is ongoing rather than a destination to be reached. Approaching each challenge with humility, a willingness to learn, and commitment to understanding will continuously strengthen your connection. While language acquisition and cultural understanding take time, every step toward better communication and deeper cultural appreciation improves your relationship’s resilience and depth.

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Psychology Relationships

Are you ready for marriage?

Prepare for marriage by developing emotional intelligence, self-love, and communication skills. Build financial literacy, clarify values, and address past patterns. Embrace lifelong growth while fostering healthy boundaries. These steps ensure readiness for a fulfilling partnership built on mutual respect and shared goals

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Podcast Psychology Relationships

Podcast: Attachment and relationships

Explore how our early life experiences shape our adult relationships. Dive into the fascinating neuroscience behind emotional bonds. Most importantly, discover practical strategies you can use to create healthier relationships in your own life.

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Book Possible Self Psychology

Possible Self book: second edition

The “Possible Self – Second Edition” explores how envisioning future identities shapes personal growth. Lee Hopkins revisits his 1998 work, integrating new research on identity development across life stages. The book offers strategies for crafting “possible selves” to enhance motivation, resilience, and well-being

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Anxiety and stress Psychology PTSD

Podcast: PTSD and some management tools

Counselling psychologist Lee Hopkins provides practical guidance for those facing PTSD dismissal from healthcare providers. Learn effective documentation strategies, coping techniques, and treatment options while understanding the full spectrum of trauma responses. Essential listening for advocacy and healing

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Psychology PTSD

Finding your way back from trauma

An empowering trauma recovery guide that combines cutting-edge science with compassionate wisdom. Counselling psychologist Lee Hopkins offers practical tools and gentle guidance to help survivors reconnect with their bodies, regulate emotions, and rebuild trust. Learn to navigate healing with self-compassion and find renewed hope and resilience