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Padraic Gibson is a psychologist, family therapist and supervisor. He works in Ireland, Italy and Malta. He is a Senior Research Associate and Lecturer at Dublin City University and founder of the OCD® and Anxiety Disorders Clinic .
How to avoid confusing the two. In a society that has become uncertain, many feel an increase in anxiety and fear. Let’s come back to these two emotions. What is anxiety? What is fear? How do they affect mental health? How to differentiate them?
Padraic Gibson is a psychologist, family therapist and supervisor. He works in Ireland, Italy and Malta. He is a Senior Research Associate and Lecturer at Dublin City University and founder of the OCD® and Anxiety Disorders Clinic .
This article describes how fear of public speaking can affect mental health and performance in business and provides tips for combating this fear. Having the opportunity to speak in front of an audience, whether it's three or three hundred people, to greet new people, or to present to new clients can fill us with dread. Research from the United States shows that fear of public speaking (or "glossophobia") is one of the biggest fears people face, surpassing even fear of heights, fear of spiders, and fear of death itself.
Published in Mental Health Review (September 2022)
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Padraic Gibson is a psychologist, family therapist and supervisor. He works in Ireland, Italy and Malta. He is a Senior Research Associate and Lecturer at Dublin City University and founder of the OCD® and Anxiety Disorders Clinic .
The hope effect, also known as the placebo effect, refers to the phenomenon where a person's belief or expectation about a treatment or intervention can lead to a perceived improvement in one's condition, even if the treatment itself is inert or inactive. It highlights the powerful influence of our mindset and beliefs on our subjective experiences and outcomes, Gibson, P. (2022). The placebo effect has been observed throughout history, but its official documentation dates back to the late 18th century, Kirsch, I., et al. (2008).
Padraic Gibson is a psychologist, family therapist and supervisor. He works in Ireland, Italy and Malta. He is a Senior Research Associate and Lecturer at Dublin City University and founder of the OCD® and Anxiety Disorders Clinic .
Human beings have a natural tendency to seek certainty and control over their lives. Doubt challenges this desire for certainty, because it introduces a feeling of ambiguity and unpredictability. When faced with doubt, individuals may experience discomfort and anxiety due to the inability to confidently predict or control outcomes. Doubt can create cognitive dissonance, which is a psychological discomfort that occurs when people have conflicting beliefs, ideas, or perceptions.
Padraic Gibson is a psychologist, family therapist and supervisor. He works in Ireland, Italy and Malta. He is a Senior Research Associate and Lecturer at Dublin City University and founder of the OCD® and Anxiety Disorders Clinic .
The Latin phrase from Plautus' play Asinaria, "homo homini lupus", meaning "man is not a man, but a wolf, to a stranger", conveys the idea that humans can be aggressive, hostile and destructive towards each other. It reflects the darker aspects of human nature, suggesting that men have the potential to harm and exploit each other.
Padraic Gibson is a psychologist, family therapist and supervisor. He works in Ireland, Italy and Malta. He is a Senior Research Associate and Lecturer at Dublin City University and founder of the OCD® and Anxiety Disorders Clinic .
Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent and unexpected panic attacks, Barlow, DH (2002). Panic attacks have been documented throughout history, but their meaning and connection to anxiety disorders have not been fully understood.
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This case study is very interesting for understanding and treating anxiety disorders with the systemic approach and hypnosis.