The link between mental health and relationships is complex and multifaceted, but when they work together in harmony they are mutually beneficial to one another.
A Freudian slip is a verbal or linguistic error that occurs when a person unintentionally substitutes a word or phrase for another word or phrase that is related to a hidden or repressed thought or emotion.
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a personality assessment tool that categorises individuals into one of 16 different personality types based on their preferences in four dichotomies.
The cycle of abuse in domestic violence typically involves four stages: the tension-building phase, the acute or explosive phase, the reconciliation or honeymoon phase, and the calm or normal phase.
Narcissism is a personality trait, but not everyone with this trait has narcissistic personality disorder.
Some people describe BPD like an exposed nerve ending, as small things can trigger intense reactions. If you’re in a relationship with someone with BPD, it may feel like a rollercoaster or extreme highs and extreme lows with rarely anything in between.
Rape culture refers to the societal norms and attitudes that perpetuate and normalise sexual violence, particularly against women and marginalised gender identities.
Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) is a form of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) that focuses on the way that individuals process and make sense of traumatic experiences.
The primary goal of TFP is to increase a patient’s capacity for emotional regulation and integration by addressing the underlying personality structure, especially in patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD).
Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a type of psychotherapy that is used to treat a range of mental health conditions, particularly trauma-related disorders.
DBT is a comprehensive treatment approach that aims to help individuals learn skills to manage their emotions, tolerate distress, and improve their interpersonal relationships.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects the nervous system – including the brain – during development from childhood to adulthood. People with ADHD can experience impulsivity, hyperactivity, distractedness, and difficulty following instructions and completing tasks.
Neurodivergence is a term that describes the natural variation in human neurology and cognitive functioning. It refers to individuals who have neurological differences that are outside the typical range of variation in the human population.
