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Should I Get Help for My Intrusive Thoughts?
By: Demet Çek, Ph.D. | July 30, 2021
We all experience intrusive thoughts like ‘Did I turn off the stove?’ or `What if I get sick with a serious illness?’ or ‘Would I ever jump off this cliff?’ Sometimes we take action to manage the anxiety that accompanies these thoughts such as double checking that the stove is turned off, seeing a doctor […]
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Maintaining Motivation Amidst Uncertainty
By: Demet Çek, Ph.D. | July 17, 2020
We all need motivation not only for important things we must do but also for those we like to do. Motivation is dynamic as with many other psychological constructs. External and internal factors influence motivation, changing it frequently. External circumstances created by the pandemic cause uncertainty all around us. We do not know what the […]
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What Are Men’s Issues?
By: Demet Çek, Ph.D. | March 13, 2020
We all heard the myths about men: Men don’t need to talk about their emotions. Men showing their feelings is a sign of weakness. Men, as a group, hold power and privilege. Men also experience psychological and public health issues at disproportionately higher rates than women. They are 2.5 times more likely than women to […]
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Dr. Demet Çek Joins Therapy Changes
By: Demet Çek, Ph.D. | March 15, 2019
What fascinates me is the powerful role that emotions play in directing human behavior. Emotions are central to our experience, whether they are expressed through the beats of a song that make masses dance together or through psychological symptoms that cause social isolation. My interest in emotions led me to study psychology at Koç University, […]
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