Close Many students who have completed an undergraduate degree in a non-psychology field might want to switch to psychology for graduate school. Can you get a master’s in psychology with a different bachelor’s in another subject? It is possible, but you’ll need to determine what prerequisites you’ll need to get a master’s or doctorate in psychology. You may need to complete these prerequisite courses before gaining full admission to a graduate program....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding Urges and Urge SurfingBenefits of Urge SurfingSteps to Practice Urge SurfingTips for Effective Urge SurfingApplying Urge Surfing in Daily LifeWhen Not to Urge Surge Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Urges and Urge Surfing Benefits of Urge Surfing Steps to Practice Urge Surfing Tips for Effective Urge Surfing Applying Urge Surfing in Daily Life When Not to Urge Surge Close...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon ConcernsFactsBenefitsDrawbacksNext Steps Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Concerns Facts Benefits Drawbacks Next Steps Close Masturbation is a common and healthy behavior.It can also be a challenging topic to discuss. You might have troubletalking about sex with your partner, so you feel too embarrassed to bring it up. For some married couples, the subject may even feel “taboo” to talk about openly....

Close Psychedelicsare having a real moment of publicity right now, due to ample amounts of medical research in support of their use. So far, evidence suggests they could treat many mental health conditions—from depression to addiction, to PTSD. But Matthew Johnson, PhD, one of the founders atJohns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness Research, has been studying psychedelics since 2004, long before the current psychedelic renaissance. He traces his interest in psychedelics all the way back to his time as an undergraduate at the University of Vermont, an interest that he stresses was “on the academic side," not the recreational side....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of Defense MechanismsCommon Defense MechanismsWhy People Use Defense MechanismsWhen You Might Need Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Defense Mechanisms Common Defense Mechanisms Why People Use Defense Mechanisms When You Might Need Help Close Defense mechanisms are methods people use to cope with feelings of stress or anxiety. These methods can vary widely in their degree of helping or potentially causing further harm....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBest Known ForEarly LifeCareerHis Contributions to PsychologySummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Best Known For Early Life Career His Contributions to Psychology Summary Close Max Wertheimer was a founding figures of the Gestalt psychology school of thought. The Gestalt approach focused on looking at things as a whole, suggesting that the whole was more than simply the sum of its parts. This could be contrasted with thestructuralist school of thought, which was focused on breaking things down to their smallest possible elements....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesOther BPD AssessmentsImpact of BPD AssessmentPotential PitfallsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Other BPD Assessments Impact of BPD Assessment Potential Pitfalls Frequently Asked Questions Close The McLean Screening Instrument for Borderline Personality Disorder (MSI-BPD) is a commonly used 10-item measure to screen forborderline personality disorder(BPD). Mary Zanarini, EdD, and her colleagues at McLean Hospital developed this paper-and-pencil test based on BPD diagnostic criteria listed in theDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsImportanceBenefitsTips for Adults in RecoveryTips for Caregivers Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Importance Benefits Tips for Adults in Recovery Tips for Caregivers In our modern, faced-paced society in which food is plentiful, many people are used to eating on the go rather than stocking their kitchens and planning meals. Ordering take-out or grabbing fast food from the drive-thru is simply a matter of convenience for many people, but for someone who isrecovering from an eating disorder, a more focused and structured approach to meals is necessary....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryImpactHow to Practice Media Literacy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Impact How to Practice Media Literacy Close We live in a world saturated with media of all kinds, from newspapers to radio to television to the internet. How do we understand and evaluate all of these media messages we encounter daily? Well, it’s this neat little skill called media literacy....

The medical model suggests thatmental health disordersare the product of some type of physical condition. Psychiatrist R.D. Laing coined the term inThe Politics of the Family and Other Essays, indicating that this model is a “set of procedures in which all doctors are trained.” Learning more about what the medical model is, including its assumptions, can help us better understand why certain psychological conditions are treated using similar methods as those used for physical illnesses....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAntidepressantsBenzodiazepinesAzapironesAntipsychotics/ AnticonvulsantsFinding the Right Medication Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Antidepressants Benzodiazepines Azapirones Antipsychotics/ Anticonvulsants Finding the Right Medication Close What’s the most important thing to know about GAD medications?GAD medications have various potential side effects depending on the drug type, and they can range from mild to life-threatening.If you experience mild or bothersome side effects, such as fatigue or nausea, talk to your physician to discuss ways to relieve them....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPanic Disorder TreatmentAntidepressant MedicationsAnti-Anxiety MedicationsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Panic Disorder Treatment Antidepressant Medications Anti-Anxiety Medications Frequently Asked Questions Close What is the most important information I should know about panic attack medications?If you are taking panic attack medications:do not suddenly stop taking your medicine or reduce your dose without talking to your doctor;some medications can cause serious or dangerous withdrawal symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSSRIsSNRIsTriptansTCAsMAOIsOther PsychiatricsAnalgesicsAntibiotics/AntiretroviralsDietary SupplementsAdditional DrugsPotential Interactions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents SSRIs SNRIs Triptans TCAs MAOIs Other Psychiatrics Analgesics Antibiotics/Antiretrovirals Dietary Supplements Additional Drugs Potential Interactions Close What is the most important information I should know about serotonin medications?Serotonin medications can cause unwanted side effects if more than one serotonergic drug is used simultaneously or if the prescribed dose is exceeded.To avoid this risk, talk to your healthcare provider about all substances, medications, and supplements you are taking, and always take your medicines as prescribed....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStimulantsNon-StimulantsOther Medications for ADHDWhat This Means for You Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Stimulants Non-Stimulants Other Medications for ADHD What This Means for You Close In addition to behavioral therapies,medicationsforADHDcan be very helpful in reducing impulsiveness and hyperactivity and increasing focus and attention. Let’s gain an understanding of the types ofprescription medications people with ADHDcan use to feel better and improve their symptoms....