Australia has started to regulate access to social media for children and even prohibit them in certain cases. This decision is based on scientific findings that show that social media can have significant psychological and physical effects on children and adolescents. This article illuminates the reasons and studies that should lead to such measures. 1. Psychological effects and the delusion of comparison Young girls in particular are susceptible to the negative effects of social media. Studies show that constant confrontation with edited and often unrealistic representations on platforms such as Instagram and TikTok can lead to increased comparison thinking, self...
The therapeutic relationship is one of the most crucial factors for the success of therapy or coaching. In fact, numerous studies show that the relationship between therapist and client is often more important than the method used or the specific tasks that are developed between the sessions. The connection and trust that builds up over time create a stable basis on which long -term changes can take place. The role of the therapeutic relationship - more than just methodology Scientific studies show that the therapeutic relationship is one of the largest influencing sacrifices on therapeutic success. Carl Rogers, a pioneer...
Why comparing us often makes us unhappy Comparisons are a natural part of our lives. Since we can think, we are tending to measure ourselves with others, compare our services, successes and even our appearance with that of people around our environment or on social media. The famous saying "Comparison is the Thief of Joy" (comparison is the thief of joy) is often attributed to Mark Twain, and in fact this sentence sums up what many of us are familiar with: the constant comparison often robs us of satisfaction and satisfaction and The feeling of happiness. But why is that...
The rapid development in robotics, especially with groundbreaking technologies such as Elon Musk's robot Optimus, opens up exciting opportunities for our daily life. A robot that performs the dog, plays the piano, takes care of, cleaning and cooking - that sounds like the ultimate dream of relief. But behind this revolution there are also psychological disadvantages and challenges that will deal with us in the coming years. While we celebrate the efficiency and convenience of these machines, we can have the possible effects on our mental health not overlooked. The introduction of robots into our daily life and the automation...
