Close Many people may wonder if headaches are a direct result of stress. The answer is yes, no, and maybe. While some headaches are blamed entirely on stress, there can be other factors at play as well; likewise, some headaches can be blamed on a predisposition to headaches when stress can be a primary trigger. In all cases, it helps to understand more about the nature of the headaches you are experiencing and their relationship to stress....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionHow It WorksPerformance EffectsFactors That Influence Arousal LevelsHow to Change Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition How It Works Performance Effects Factors That Influence Arousal Levels How to Change Close What is it thatmovesus ordrivesus to do the things we do on a daily basis? There are manytheories of motivation, one of which focuses on arousal levels. In simple terms, thearousal theory of motivationsuggests that people are driven toward situations and activities that will maintain anoptimumlevel of arousal, such as alertness, interest, and energy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksComparisonExamplesUses Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Comparison Examples Uses Close There are many benefits of adapting to the world around you, such as through assimilation, which includesbuilding increased resilience.Keep reading to learn more about how assimilation works and examples of this process. How Assimilation Works In early childhood, children are constantly assimilating new information and experiences into their existing knowledge about the world....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAt-Home TestingTests and ScalesDiagnosing AutismHow It All Fits TogetherNext in Autism GuideGetting Support for Autism Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents At-Home Testing Tests and Scales Diagnosing Autism How It All Fits Together Next in Autism Guide Close There is no physical test to diagnoseautism spectrum disorder (ASD)which can often make diagnosing the condition difficult. For a diagnosis of ASD to be made, a doctor will take a look at a person’s medical and developmental history....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAutomatic vs. Controlled ProcessingHow to Use Automatic ProcessingAutomatic Processing in Everyday Life Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Automatic vs. Controlled Processing How to Use Automatic Processing Automatic Processing in Everyday Life Close Dr. Shannon Dobbs (PsyD), clinical director at FOY Wellness and Recovery, says that often it is basic household or bodily tasks that make for the easiest examples of automatic processing....

Close Key TakeawaysEpigenetics refers to how experiences are imprinted in genes and passed down as generational trauma.Historic and ongoing systemic racism may impact the genes of affected people, potentially into future generations.An expanded awareness of epigenetics and generational trauma has the potential to inform mental health care. Key Takeaways Epigenetics refers to how experiences are imprinted in genes and passed down as generational trauma.Historic and ongoing systemic racism may impact the genes of affected people, potentially into future generations....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding Sleep DifficultiesGetting Started With Bedtime MeditationGuided Bedtime MeditationsMindfulness Techniques for SleepIncorporating Bedtime Meditation into Your RoutineOther Strategies for Better SleepNext in Mind Over Mattress GuideHow to Ditch Poor Sleep Hygiene Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Sleep Difficulties Getting Started With Bedtime Meditation Guided Bedtime Meditations Mindfulness Techniques for Sleep Incorporating Bedtime Meditation into Your Routine Other Strategies for Better Sleep...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesWhat Are Behavioral Therapy Techniques?UsesBenefitsEffectivenessThings to ConsiderHow to Get Started Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types What Are Behavioral Therapy Techniques? Uses Benefits Effectiveness Things to Consider How to Get Started Close Behavioral therapy is a term that describes a broad range of techniques used to change maladaptive behaviors. The goal is to reinforce desirable behaviors and eliminate unwanted ones. Rooted in the principles ofbehaviorism, a school of thought focused on the idea that we learn from our environment, this approach emerged during the early part of the 20th-century and became a dominant force in the field for many years....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWorries About Germs Are CommonTina and John: A Tale of Two GermaphobesThe Analysis: Germaphobe, OCD or Both?When to Seek Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Worries About Germs Are Common Tina and John: A Tale of Two Germaphobes The Analysis: Germaphobe, OCD or Both? When to Seek Help Close Many people openly admit to being germaphobes. Although not an actual medical term, most people agree that a germaphobe is someone who is preoccupied or even obsessed with cleanliness, germs, and infectious diseases....

Close What are some of the key benefits of being a psychologist? It’s a question students aspiring toward a psychology career may be asking themselves. Before you decide go down this career path, it is important to ask yourself whether or not you will enjoy being a psychologist.There are many benefits to being a psychologist. In addition to working in a field you hopefully love, you will also be given the opportunity to tackle challenges, help people grow as individuals, and learn new things about yourself....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Child Development Factors Influencing Child Development Emotional and Social Development Cognitive Development Strategies for Supporting Children’s Development Close Babies resulting from unplanned or unwanted pregnancies are sometimes referred to as “oops babies,” and they’re more common than you might think. According to research from theGuttmacher Institutepublished in January 2019, 45% of pregnancies in the US are unintended, with 58% of these resulting in birth....

Close Self-actualization is the realization of a person’s full potential. It is found at the peak of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and is considered the exception rather than the rule since most people are working to meet more pressing needs. PsychologistAbraham Maslowdeveloped ahierarchy of needs, representing all the various needs that motivate human behavior. The hierarchy is often displayed as a pyramid, with the lowest levels representing basic needs and more complex needs at the top....

Close Key Takeaways On August 24, President Biden announced a historic student debt forgiveness plan. This is a major relief as the pandemic prompted the suspension of mandatory payments and interest on federal student loans, but repayments were expected to resume in 2023. While the forgiveness plan is beneficial to millions, it’s a mere bandaid on the much bigger problem of rising education costs and barriers to affordability. But even after acknowledging its shortcomings, the plan still has the power to remove a great deal ofstressthat indebted Americans are facing, and will hopefully improve mental health....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesTechniquesUsesBenefitsEffectivenessThings to ConsiderHow to Get Started Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Techniques Uses Benefits Effectiveness Things to Consider How to Get Started Close Biofeedback is a mind-body technique that involves using visual or auditory feedback to teach people to recognize the physical signs and symptoms of stress and anxiety, such as increased heart rate, body temperature, and muscle tension. By learning how to control physical and psychological effects of stress using biofeedback, people are able to learn how to relax their minds and bodies and better cope with the symptoms of stress....

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