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Welcome to the facts and research category archive. Here you’ll find all the articles that will contain information gathered from reliable and peer reviewed sources.

In the facts and research archive, you’ll find articles that use journals and other reliable information sources. The majority of the articles will be referenced using the American Psychological Association (APA) format. I’m using APA because that’s the referencing style I was taught to use. So, you’ll find a detailed reference section at the end of the articles using this format.

If you’re looking for advice and information that has had extra research done to support the context of the articles, then this is the archive for you.

Dopamine Menu: Great Lessons From ADHD That Help Wellbeing

3 June 202431 January 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a man and woman looking at menus together to represent the topic of the article - Dopamine Menu: Great Lessons From ADHD That Benefit Wellbeing

Reading Time: 6 minutesWe can learn a lot about improving our well-being from how people with ADHD manage their condition, the dopamine menu being one of them

Categories General, Learning Disabilities and Difficulties, Mental Health, ResearchTags Depression, Psychosis, Self-Care, What is...7 Comments

LEGO: The Amazing Way They Bring People Together To Play Well

28 January 202524 January 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a child building a Lego set to represent the topic of the article - LEGO: The Amazing Way They Bring People Together To Play Well

Reading Time: 8 minutesLEGO isn’t just for kids anymore. There are many reasons why you might want to build your way to happiness with these colourful plastic bricks

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, Research, TherapyTags Autism, Happiness, Mindfulness, Self-Care14 Comments

Cognitive Reappraisal: The Ability To Look For The Silver Lining

3 June 202417 January 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a young girl sitting in a clearing in the woods where a ray of slight shines across her face to represent the topic of the article - Cognitive Reappraisal: The Ability To Look For The Silver Lining

Reading Time: 8 minutesCognitive reappraisal is a fancy psychological way to say you’re re-examining something. One way to do that is to look for a silver lining

Categories Advice, General, Me, Research, TherapyTags Coping Strategies, What is...11 Comments

Voluntary Simplicity: Keeping Minimalism And Wellbeing In Mind

4 June 20243 January 2024 by Unwanted Life
A simple image of black sand meeting a white boundary to represent the topic of the article - Voluntary Simplicity: Keeping Minimalism And Wellbeing In Mind

Reading Time: 6 minutesMinimalism has been with us for a while, but what do we know about the benefits of living a voluntary simplicity lifestyle? Click to find out

Categories Advice, General, ResearchTags Mindfulness, What is...13 Comments

The Benefits Of The Thought Challenge, Putting Thoughts On Trial

4 June 202427 December 2023 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a Black judge filling in paperwork with their gavel in the foreground to represent the topic of the article - The Benefits Of The Thought Challenge, Putting Thoughts On Trial

Reading Time: 6 minutesOne of the widely used techniques in CBT is thought and belief challenges. One such method to do this is putting your thoughts on trial

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, Research, TherapyTags Coping Strategies, What is...5 Comments

Relationship Green Flags And Red Flags: Why They’re Important

4 June 202420 December 2023 by Unwanted Life
An image of two Asian women engaging in displays of affection to represent the topic of the article - Relationship Green Flags And Red Flags: Why They're Important

Reading Time: 8 minutesWe know healthy relationships behaviours as relationship green flags and unhealthy ones are red; which one’s does your relationship have?

Categories Advice, ResearchTags Abuse, Relationships, What is...7 Comments

What Is The Supposedly Challenging Disorder That Is BPD

4 June 202413 December 2023 by Unwanted Life
A red headed White woman looking out of a window looking sad to represent the topic of the article - What Is The Supposedly Challenging Disorder That Is BPD

Reading Time: 8 minutesBorderline personality disorder or BPD is supposedly a difficult mental health condition to work with, so I looked at why this belief exists

Categories General, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags BPD7 Comments

The 10 Amazing Things Xmas Can Teach Us About Well-being

4 June 20246 December 2023 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a young Black girl putting an ornament on the Christmas tree to represent the topic of the article - The 10 Amazing Things Xmas Can Teach Us About Well-being

Reading Time: 5 minutesXmas (Christmas) is one of the few times a year when people come together, and in that spirit, help others. So what can we learn from Xmas?

Categories Advice, General, ResearchTags Self-Care10 Comments

15 Suggestions On How To Maintain Your Sanity While Doing DIY

4 June 202429 November 2023 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a couple's legs covered in paint as they engage in painting and decorating to represent the topic of the article - 15 Suggestions On How To Maintain Your Sanity While Doing DIY

Reading Time: 8 minutesDIY can be a great way to fix things and make improvements cheaply, and works well as a hobby. But it can be stressful as well

Categories Advice, General, ResearchTags Coping Strategies, Stress, What is...15 Comments

Using The Parental Skill Of Active Ignoring For Your Wellbeing

4 June 202422 November 2023 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a Black man trying to talk to their partner who is ignoring them, to represent the topic of the article - Using The Parental Skill Of Active Ignoring For Your Wellbeing

Reading Time: 6 minutesActive ignoring is a useful parenting skill that’s still taught, but it also has use outside of parenting that’ll help with your wellbeing

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Self-Care, What is...8 Comments
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