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Mirror Mirror on the wall, may I photoshop my image at all?

Yes, but if you reside in France, your image-enhancing behaviour may soon be contained by certain boundaries... Recently it was announced that French law might require anyone who posts on social media would be banned from promoting plastic surgery and will be required to label a photoshopped image of a person as retouched. The French […]

Unfiltered Struggles. Eating Disorders in the Social Media Age.

Hadley Freeman shared her 20-year-long battle with anorexia in an article for The Sunday Times magazine. She is a mum of three, a journalist, and a writer. Her new book, “Good Girls: A Story and Study of Anorexia,” was published on 13 April 2023. A common definition of an eating disorder is a form of […]

Psychology vs Psychotherapy – Differences and Similarities

Have you ever wondered about the differences between psychology and psychotherapy? Although these two terms are often used interchangeably, they are actually related but distinct fields within the broader mental health discipline. Understanding the nuances between psychology and psychotherapy can help you decide which path is the right one for you. Psychology: The Science of Mind […]

What is psychoanalysis?

Exploring a deeper form of therapy and what it might offer you If you’ve found your way here, chances are you’re considering therapy, or you’ve tried it before and are looking for something different. Perhaps you’ve heard of psychoanalytic psychotherapy or in-depth therapy, but aren’t quite sure what either involves, or whether they might be […]

Dream a Little Dream

Dreams may seem strange and irrational. They may carry so much meaning that we often need to describe our dreams to others at length. The question is: What are dreams for? Some perceive them as images created by the mind in sleep; some try to find deeper, hidden meanings. There is also a theory that […]

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