Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsExamplesWhy They ExistChanges Over TimeHistory Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Examples Why They Exist Changes Over Time History Close A social construct is a concept that exists not in objective reality but as a result of human interaction. Put another way, it exists because humans agree that it exists. Psychologists andsocial scientistsstudy socially constructed reality to better understand how groups of people create social phenomena....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryHow to Experience a TemazcalBenefits of a TemazcalSpiritual ImpactParticipating in a TemazcalPotential Pitfalls Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History How to Experience a Temazcal Benefits of a Temazcal Spiritual Impact Participating in a Temazcal Potential Pitfalls Close However, you don’t have to be of South American heritage to enjoy the benefits of a temazcal. The ceremonies have grown in popularity over the years and are now practiced in different parts of the world....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsComponents of Milieu TherapyBenefits of Milieu TherapyChallenges Posed By a Therapeutic Milieu Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Components of Milieu Therapy Benefits of Milieu Therapy Challenges Posed By a Therapeutic Milieu Milieu therapy is a structured environment that creates a safe, secure place for people who are in therapy. It is the therapeutic environment that supports the individual in their process toward recovery and wellness....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsCausesHow to CopeReducing Workplace Toxicity Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Causes How to Cope Reducing Workplace Toxicity Close At a Glance One study published in theJournal of Occupational Health Psychologylooked at the correlation between toxicity in the workplace and symptoms of insomnia, a common symptom ofclinical depression. Signs of a Toxic Work Environment There are several signs that a work environment might be toxic....

Close Transactional leadership is a leadership style that utilizes rewards and punishments to motivate and direct followers. This approach to leadership, also sometimes referred to as managerial leadership, emphasizes the importance of structure, organization, supervision, performance, and outcomes.The goals and tasks for the group are highly structured, and members are rewarded when they achieve these goals and reprimanded if they miss deadlines. Basic Assumptions of Transactional Leadership Transactional leadership is often used in business; when employees are successful, they are rewarded; when they fail, they are reprimanded or punished....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Does a Z-Score Tell You?Z-Score vs. Standard DeviationHow to Calculate the Z-ScoreZ-Scores and IQ TestingZ-Score and Other Psychological Tests Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Does a Z-Score Tell You? Z-Score vs. Standard Deviation How to Calculate the Z-Score Z-Scores and IQ Testing Z-Score and Other Psychological Tests Close “You can’t compare apples to oranges.” Although the saying is cliché, the message behind it is clear....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Emotional Acceptance?What Accepting Emotions MeansAccepting Emotions With BPDBenefitsHow to Accept EmotionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Emotional Acceptance? What Accepting Emotions Means Accepting Emotions With BPD Benefits How to Accept Emotions Frequently Asked Questions Close It’s tough to deal with painful, extreme, and sometimes even scary emotions. However, accepting your feelings can help improve youremotion regulation, lead to fewer mood swings, and improve emotional balance....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsImportanceFunctionHow Does Acetylcholine Affect Behavior?Choline as a PrecursorDysfunctionEffects of Medications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Importance Function How Does Acetylcholine Affect Behavior? Choline as a Precursor Dysfunction Effects of Medications Close What Is Acetylcholine and Why Is It Important? Acetylcholine (ACh) is a chemical that plays an important role in many different body functions. It is aneurotransmitter, and its main role is to communicate signals between neurons in thecentral nervous system(CNS) and theperipheral nervous system(PNS)....

Close There are many ways that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can affect your sex life. If you live with ADHD, you might notice that you arehypersensitiveto sensory stimulation, making sensual touch feel irritating and even annoying. Or perhaps your level of sexual desire changes drastically from one day to the next. On the flip side, some people with ADHD have such a high sex drive and need for stimulation and novelty, such as pornography, that it causes problems in a partnership....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewWhat an ADHD Coach DoesWhy an ADHD Coach Can Be HelpfulExamples for TeensExamples for AdultsFinding an ADHD Coach Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview What an ADHD Coach Does Why an ADHD Coach Can Be Helpful Examples for Teens Examples for Adults Finding an ADHD Coach Close “While most of these patients want to succeed, their symptoms keep tripping them up,” noted Dr....

One effect of chronic alcoholism is the damage that long-term heavy alcohol consumption does to the brain. Certain regions in the brains of alcoholics shrink, creating lesions that result in deficits in brain function. Brain imaging research has shown that the prefrontal cortex (in the front of the brain) and regions of the cerebellum (in the lower back of the brain) are particularly vulnerable to the effects oflong-term alcohol abuse....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Treatment Coping Prevention FAQ Close Alice in Wonderland syndrome (AIWS) is a neurological condition that alters how the brain processes and perceives information. This condition can skew someone’s perception of time, hearing, touch, sight, and any other type of sensation. AIWS commonly occurs in children but can affect people of all ages.The symptoms are often short-lived, and it’s believed that AIWS symptoms can typically result from migraines....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMedication to Improve SymptomsMedication to Slow Disease ProgressionPsychotherapyTreatment EffectivenessNext in Alzheimer’s Disease GuideCoping With Alzheimer’s Disease Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Medication to Improve Symptoms Medication to Slow Disease Progression Psychotherapy Treatment Effectiveness Next in Alzheimer’s Disease Guide Close Alzheimer’s diseaseis a brain condition that is extremely complex in nature. The scientific community still doesn’t fully understand what causes it and believes it is a variety of factors, including genetics, lifestyle, and environment....

Close Dating is hard—it’s always been that way. But the current age of online dating has created fresh challenges and triggers. We’ve somehow normalizedghosting, the slow fade, catfishing, poor communication skills, and lack of clarity around relationships—all things that would make any single person wary about putting themselves out there. Throw in an anxious attachment style and it becomes even tougher. “Anxiously attachedpeople are hungry for connection and will also be apprehensive of its reliability....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Purpose Does an Emotional Support Animal Serve?How Can an Emotional Support Animal Benefit Your Mental Health?Research About the Effectiveness of Emotional Support AnimalsWhat’s the Difference Between Emotional Support Animals and Service Animals?What to Know About the Laws Regarding Emotional Support AnimalsSome Mental Health Experts Don’t Agree With the Use of Emotional Support AnimalsEthical ConsiderationsEligibility Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Purpose Does an Emotional Support Animal Serve?...