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This week, Olivia opens up to our community about one of the hardest moments in her personal life last year.

She also talks about the challenge of sharing personal anecdotes as a practitioner, how to recognise depression, and when to reach out for help.

It's an emotional one, so take care of yourself and see you next time.

Studies on Maslows Hierachy of Needs:

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs as a Guide for Living
Authors: Lester, D., Hvezda, J., Sullivan, S., & Plourde, R.
Publication: Journal of Humanistic Psychology, 1983

Summary:
This study explores how Maslow's hierarchy of needs can be applied as a guide for living a fulfilling life. It highlights the importance of satisfying lower-level needs (physiological and safety) before addressing higher-level psychological and self-fulfillment needs. The authors discuss how unmet basic needs can lead to mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression.

Link: [Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs as a Guide for Living](https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0022167883233001)

2. The Relationship Between Basic Needs and Psychological Well-Being

Study: "Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction and Frustration and Their Implications for Well-Being in Older Adults"
Authors: Chen, B., Vansteenkiste, M., Beyers, W., Boone, L., Deci, E. L., Van der Kaap-Deeder, J., ... & Ryan, R. M.
Publication: Journal of Personality, 2015

Summary:
This study investigates the impact of satisfying basic psychological needs (autonomy, competence, and relatedness) on well-being and mental health. It provides evidence that when these needs are frustrated, individuals experience lower well-being and higher levels of depression and anxiety.

Link: [Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction and Frustration](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jopy.12155)

3. Social Support, Basic Needs, and Depression

Study: "The Role of Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction in Explaining Depressive Symptoms: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective"
Authors: Wei, M., Shaffer, P. A., Young, S. K., & Zakalik, R. A.
Publication: Journal of Counseling Psychology, 2005

Summary:
This study examines how the satisfaction of basic psychological needs influences depressive symptoms. It suggests that unmet basic needs, such as those for safety and social connections, are closely linked to increased depressive symptoms. The study also emphasizes the role of social support in mitigating these effects.

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