• Clinical Psychologist and Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Dalhousie University
Parfois, notre esprit se retourne contre nous. La thérapie permet de comprendre notre façon de penser, de ressentir et d’agir, et elle nous aide à acquérir les compétences nécessaires pour penser, ressentir ou agir de façon plus saine. (Mohamed_hassan/Pixabay)

Comment savoir si l’on devrait suivre une thérapie ?

Il peut être difficile de savoir quand commencer une thérapie lorsqu’un problème persiste. Connaître les bonnes questions à se poser peut faciliter la décision.
L'objectif d'une thérapie est de vous aider à découvrir les pensées, les émotions et les comportements qui vous affectent négativement. Mais comment savoir quel est le bon moment pour arrêter une thérapie ? (Shutterstock)

Comment sait‑on qu'il est temps d’arrêter sa thérapie ?

Il peut être difficile de savoir quand arrêter la thérapie lorsqu’un problème persiste. Dans ce cas, il est utile de diviser la thérapie en deux phases : aiguë et d’entretien.
Às vezes, nossa mente trabalha contra nós. A terapia pode ajudá-lo a entender por que você pensa, sente ou age e lhe dar as habilidades necessárias para pensar, sentir ou agir de forma mais saudável. (Mohamed_hassan/Pixabay)

Como saber o momento certo de iniciar uma terapia

Pode ser difícil saber quando iniciar a terapia quando um problema está em andamento. Saber as perguntas certas a fazer a si mesmo pode ajudar a facilitar a decisão.
Sometimes our minds work against us. Therapy can help you understand why you think, feel, or act how you do and give you the skills you need to think, feel, or act in healthier ways. (Mohamed_hassan/Pixabay)

How to know when it’s time to start therapy

It can be difficult to know when to start therapy when a problem is ongoing. Knowing the right questions to ask yourself can help make the decision easier.
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How to know when it’s time to quit therapy

It can be difficult to know when to quit therapy when a problem is ongoing. In such cases, it can help to break the therapy down into two phases: ‘acute’ and ‘maintenance’
Tenter d’organiser une journée spéciale plutôt que parfaite peut contribuer à atténuer la pression qui accompagne généralement la planification d’un mariage. (Pexels/Emma Bauso)

Comment éviter le perfectionnisme malsain lorsqu’on planifie un mariage ?

Les mariages sont de plus en plus élaborés : des chaussures aux chemins de table, tout est parfaitement coordonné. Cela est emblématique de notre obsession culturelle pour la perfection.
Focusing on having a special day rather than a perfect day can help alleviate some of the pressure people feel when planning a wedding. (Pexels/Emma Bauso)

How to avoid toxic perfectionism when planning a wedding

Weddings have become increasingly curated: everything from the shoes to the table runners are perfectly themed and colour-co-ordinated. It is emblematic of our cultural obsession with perfection.
Marriage has traditionally been touted as the goal to which everyone should strive, but remaining single is increasingly common. (Pexels/Freestocksorg)

Marry or mingle: The risks and rewards of being single

Valentine’s Day can be isolating for people who aren’t in romantic relationships. But research shows there are benefits to remaining single.
As Canadians weigh the pros and cons of alcohol use, they should be thinking not just about the risks to their physical health, but also to their mental health. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Drinking and suicide: How alcohol use increases risks, and what can be done about it

Public policies should be looking to increase awareness of the link between alcohol and suicide and to assess and treat problematic alcohol use as a way to prevent suicide.
Perfeksionisme sering berkembang saat di usia anak-anak, yang disebabkan oleh pengasuhan oleh orang tua yang menyebabkan gangguan mental dan kesusahan hidup di masa mendatang. www.shutterstock.com

Mengapa banyak anak muda yang menjadi perfeksionis saat ini?

Penelitian terbaru menunjukkan bahwa perfeksionisme meningkat dalam 25 tahun terakhir, dan para perfeksionis sangat sensitif terhadap kegagalan dan kurang teliti seiring berjalannya waktu.
Le perfectionnisme apparaît souvent dès l’enfance sous l’influence parentale et peut mener à des problèmes de santé mentale plus tard dans la vie. Shutterstock

Une épidémie de perfectionnisme s'abat sur les jeunes

De nouvelles recherches montrent que le perfectionnisme a considérablement augmenté au cours des 25 dernières années et que les perfectionnistes deviennent de plus en plus névrosés au fil du temps.
Perfectionism often develops in childhood, is impacted by parenting and can lead to mental health struggles in later life. (Shutterstock)

Young people drowning in a rising tide of perfectionism

New research shows that perfectionism has increased dramatically over the last 25 years, and that perfectionists become more neurotic and less conscientious as time passes.
Perfectionists are rarely satisfied with their performance or appearance and engage in harsh self-criticism when their efforts fall short. Perfectionists are also more likely to develop the eating disorder bulimia nervosa, according to new research. (Shutterstock)

Perfectionists more likely to develop bulimia: New research

Perfectionists have a higher chance of developing bulimia nervosa. Rather than treating symptoms of binge eating and vomiting, therapists should address this underlying personality trait.

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