People define mental health in different ways. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health is a state of well-being based on a person’s ability to realize their individual potential, cope with natural stressors, and ensure positive contributions to their work and community. An updated version of this definition includes several important aspects of mental health, depicting it as a ‘dynamic internal equilibrium’ that individuals seek to maintain when faced with challenging situations. Continue reading
Category Archives: Environmental Psychology
How to Cope With Anxiety When Going for a Dental Exam
You would like to see your teeth in the best condition. You want to show people that you’ve got a great smile with a good set of healthy white teeth to match. However, you soon realize that you need to visit your dentist for a much needed dental checkup. But if there is an exam that you don’t want to go to it’s definitely a dental exam. Sound familiar? Continue reading
The Benefits of Vacations for Your Mental Health
Have you gone on a trip recently? If you’ve been doing nothing but work work work, then chances are, a vacation is something that can help you. While getting therapy from different outlets, including Regain.us, is beneficial, sometimes taking a break and going on vacation can really help you feel better and kickstart your mental health once again. How? Well, read on to find out! Continue reading
Enjoying Beautiful Cities
Past research has linked beautiful cities to human happiness. A new psychometric research project by CitiesBeautiful.org focuses on linkages to fifteen categories of civic beauty. We invite you to participate in that project. Continue reading
The Psychology Of Colour In Safety Signs And Signals
Signs are an essential method of communication all over the world, irrespective of the language which supports the imagery behind them. All safety signs follow a certain layout and incorporate set images to ensure they are understood by everyone. This is especially true within the workplace as signs promote safety and provide important instructions in case of emergency. Continue reading
The Psychology of Shopping – Infographic
This infographic explores the psychology of shopping. Believe it or not, if you understand a few basic truths about the way in which people shop, you can reliably predict their choices before they even arrive at the decision-making process. Continue reading