Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFriday Fix: Episode 107More About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Friday Fix: Episode 107 More About the Podcast Close The Verywell Mind Podcast’s“Friday Fix” is a short episode that features a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern. There are many undisputed benefits of being apositive,optimistic person. And if you aren’t naturally a positive person, you can learn to become one....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMarijuana as a DepressantMarijuana for Mental HealthEffects of Marijuana UseStimulant & Hallucinogenic Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Marijuana as a Depressant Marijuana for Mental Health Effects of Marijuana Use Stimulant & Hallucinogenic Effects Marijuana is a psychoactive drug that can act as a depressant for some people and as a stimulant for others.Learn more about marijuana’s short- and long-term effects.Most Important Things to Know About MarijuanaMarijuana affects people in different ways, making it impossible to predict how it will affect you....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs Marijuana Addictive?SignsCausesEffectsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is Marijuana Addictive? Signs Causes Effects Treatment What is the most important information I should know about marijuana?Marijuana can have serious health risks, including negative effects on cognition, an increased risk for psychosis, and a risk for dependence and addiction.While several states have legalized marijuana for medicinal or recreational use, it is essential to be aware that marijuana is still illegal according to federal law....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDoes the Hierarchy of Needs Hold Up?One Updated Version of the Hierarchy of NeedsNeeds Across CulturesReconsidering the Hierarchy of Needs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Does the Hierarchy of Needs Hold Up? One Updated Version of the Hierarchy of Needs Needs Across Cultures Reconsidering the Hierarchy of Needs Close Chances are pretty high that you’ve heard of thehierarchy of needswhether you’ve taken a psychology class or not....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPleasuring Yourself Can Be an Excellent Stress RelieverYou Won’t Need to Worry About Unwanted Pregnancy or STDsSelf-Pleasure Can Help You Connect With Your Own BodyYou Only Need to Focus On Your Own PleasureEngaging in Masturbation Can Be EmpoweringIs It Possible to Masturbate Too Much? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pleasuring Yourself Can Be an Excellent Stress Reliever You Won’t Need to Worry About Unwanted Pregnancy or STDs...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs Mental Illness Genetic?What the Research SaysFamily HistoryEstimating Your RiskReducing Your Risk Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is Mental Illness Genetic? What the Research Says Family History Estimating Your Risk Reducing Your Risk Close Mental illnessaffects how people behave, think, and feel, which can impact many areas of a person’s life, including their ability to work, cope with challenges, and relate to others....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhere Did the Concept Come From?Does Middle Child Syndrome Exist?Symptoms and Characteristics of Middle Child SyndromeHow It Shows Up in AdultsHow to Prevent Your Child From Developing Middle Child Syndrome Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Where Did the Concept Come From? Does Middle Child Syndrome Exist? Symptoms and Characteristics of Middle Child Syndrome How It Shows Up in Adults How to Prevent Your Child From Developing Middle Child Syndrome...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsImportant InformationIs Mixing Alcohol and Cymbalta Safe?Cymbalta and Alcohol WithdrawalBefore You Drink Alcohol Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Important Information Is Mixing Alcohol and Cymbalta Safe? Cymbalta and Alcohol Withdrawal Before You Drink Alcohol Close If you are taking Cymbalta (duloxetine) to treat depression or another mental health condition, it is important to avoid mixing your medication with alcohol. Taking Cymbalta and alcohol together can lead to potentially risky drug interactions and health complications, including liver damage, worsened side effects, anxiety, and depression....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsModeration Management ProgramsDrawbacksHelpful TipsHealthy Alternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Moderation Management Programs Drawbacks Helpful Tips Healthy Alternatives People with alcohol use disorder who try to quit drinking often ask whether they have to stop consuming alcohol forever—or if they can learn to drink in moderation. Until recently, experts saw no room for social drinking or “just one.” However, programs such asModeration Management(MM) now allow for a certain level of controlled drinking and have helped many learn to drink safely....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding Eating DisordersEating Disorder DiagnosisOther Causes of Appetite Loss Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Eating Disorders Eating Disorder Diagnosis Other Causes of Appetite Loss A fluctuation in your appetite is normal as your body calibrates how much energy intake you need for the day. Things such as strenuous workouts, illnesses, and mood all play a role in the desire for food in the short term....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIn Professional SituationsIn Personal SituationsWhen Should I Worry?Explaining Confidentiality Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents In Professional Situations In Personal Situations When Should I Worry? Explaining Confidentiality Close It’s natural to wonder about your therapist—the relationship between you and your therapist is inherently lopsided, with them knowing much more about you than you know about them. And it’s also natural to wonder whether your therapist ever talks about you with other people....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGenetic RisksEnvironmental RisksGenetics of OCDGenetic/Environment Interactions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Genetic Risks Environmental Risks Genetics of OCD Genetic/Environment Interactions Close The exact causes of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are not fully understood, but it is clear that genetics play a role. Current evidence suggests that genetic factors interact with environmental variables to affect the risk of a person developing OCD. With the human genome having finally been mapped out, the search is on for those genes that cause us to develop illnesses, includingobsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Only Child Syndrome?Characteristics Attributed to Only ChildrenIs Only Child Syndrome Real?Implications of the Only Child Syndrome Theory Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Only Child Syndrome? Characteristics Attributed to Only Children Is Only Child Syndrome Real? Implications of the Only Child Syndrome Theory Close Has anyone ever called you selfish or spoiled because you’re an only child? Or, have you ever assumed that someone doesn’t get along well with others because they’re an only child?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe “Chemical Imbalance” TheoryOther TheoriesA Combination of InfluencesTreatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The “Chemical Imbalance” Theory Other Theories A Combination of Influences Treatments Close The following describes the chemical imbalance theory and other factors that may influence the development of panic disorder. martin-dm / Getty Images According to chemical imbalance theories, panic disorder symptoms are related to imbalances in the naturally occurring chemical messengers in the brain known asneurotransmitters....