On October 20, 2025, Mirsadiq Mukhtarov, staff member of Khazar University's Psychology Department and psychologist at the Khazar Psychological Service Center, appeared on the television program "Khabarapparan" on APA TV. This edition of the program discussed the topic "Psychological foundations of habits and their distinction from addiction." The program's objective was to clarify the scientific and practical differences between the concepts of habit and addiction, as well as to provide education on psychological approaches to the formation of healthy habits.

During his appearance, Mirsadiq Mukhtarov emphasized the fundamental differences between the concepts of habit and addiction, noting these distinctions from both psychological perspectives (in terms of the purposefulness of repeated behavior, as well as capacity for control and functionality) and neurological aspects (in terms of the involvement of brain regions).

In his presentation, the psychologist referenced contemporary scientific approaches to how habits are formed and research conducted in this field, providing information on behavioral reinforcement through repetition, the role of environmental factors, and psychological intervention methods, particularly cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivation-oriented therapeutic approaches. Mirsadiq Mukhtarov noted that the development of healthy and functional habits by each individual is extremely important in terms of both mental health and quality of life.

The appearance is available at the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/live/zv7l9sEb5yo?si=KlteKwkhFmHORJpx