'Mind wandering' and anxiety, depression, and ADHD


Recently, Sarah, an architect, attended an online meeting with her team and a prospective client. Despite the importance of the meeting, Sarah experienced 'Mind Wandering' (MW) throughout its two-hour duration. First, she was engrossed in an imaginary argument with her partner about who should cook dinner and do the shopping.

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Supporting a loved one with a gambling addiction

Gambling addiction, also known as compulsive gambling or gambling disorder, is a type of behavioural addiction characterised by an uncontrollable urge to gamble despite the negative consequences it may have on one's personal, social, and professional life.

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The Psychology of Ghosting

Today, we have to cope with stresses and questions about ourselves that didn't exist before, including the isolation of home working, being ghosted online, and being overwhelmed by social media. Here, we will look at the term 'ghosting' in relation to online dating.

Online dating has revolutionized how people meet potential partners, but it has also introduced new challenges, one of which is the phenomenon known as "ghosting." Ghosting occurs when someone suddenly and without explanation cuts off all communication with someone they've been dating or chatting with online. This can be a hurtful and frustrating experience for the person who's been ghosted. Here are some insights into why ghosting happens and how to cope with it:

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