by Simple Psychology | Oct 18, 2022 | Psychology History
The history of psychology begins in ancient Greece. The field has come a long way since then, and today it is considered a science with many different disciplines. This blog post will explore the early beginnings of psychology as well as its progression into the...
by Simple Psychology | Oct 17, 2022 | Treatment and Intervention
Mental health is a complex issue that requires a variety of treatments. In this blog post, we will discuss the three pillars of mental health treatment; medication, talk therapy, and brain stimulation. Each of these treatments has been shown to be effective in...
by Simple Psychology | Oct 16, 2022 | Treatment and Intervention
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) are brain stimulation therapies. They are a treatment that uses electrical or magnetic energy to stimulate or inhibit neural activity in the brain. TMS or ECT can be used to treat a variety of...
by Simple Psychology | Oct 14, 2022 | Mental Health
Anxiety can be described as a feeling of unease, worry, or fear. For some people, this feeling is so strong that it becomes difficult to complete everyday tasks. While anxiety is a normal emotion, for those who suffer from a disorder of anxiety, these feelings can be...
by Simple Psychology | Oct 11, 2022 | Mental Health
Depression is a serious mental illness that affects millions of people every year. It is referred to as a mood disorder, as its primary characteristic influences an individual’s mood. It can be very difficult to deal with, and it can make everyday life seem...