Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon Anxious Attachment TriggersCommunication PatternsFear of Rejection and AbandonmentUncertainty and AmbiguityEmotional TriggersPersonal Boundaries and AutonomySelf-Reflection and Self-AwarenessSeeking Support and Professional Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Anxious Attachment Triggers Communication Patterns Fear of Rejection and Abandonment Uncertainty and Ambiguity Emotional Triggers Personal Boundaries and Autonomy Self-Reflection and Self-Awareness Seeking Support and Professional Help Close This is a judgment-free zone, okay? We’ve all felt insecure in our relationship and stalked an ex, date, or current partner on social media....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsForgotten TraumaHow Memory WorksDebate Over Memories Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Forgotten Trauma How Memory Works Debate Over Memories Close There is still a fairly heated controversy in the field ofpsychologyabout whether or not repressed memories can or should be recovered, as well as whether or not they are accurate. The clearest divide appears to be between mental health practitioners and researchers....

Close Key TakeawaysUp to a third of homeless people have serious mental health issues, like depression and substance abuse disorders.Governor Gavin Newsom recently unveiled a plan to tackle the issue in California, involving the creation of mental health courts in every county.This would allow treatment of homeless people with mental illness, but it would also compel some of them into care.Opinion is divided over whether this is the right approach....

Close Random assignment refers to the use of chance procedures inpsychology experimentsto ensure that each participant has the same opportunity to be assigned to any given group in a study to eliminate any potential bias in the experiment at the outset. Participants are randomly assigned to different groups, such as the treatment group versus the control group. In clinical research, randomized clinical trials are known as the gold standard for meaningful results....

Close Key Takeaways75% of the inmate population incarcerated in Massachusetts county jails need addiction and mental health services.Incarceration can contribute to mental health challenges, and services can help for successful re-entry into their communities.Given how oppression impacts who is policed and incarcerated, it is crucial to provide appropriate support for inmates. Key Takeaways 75% of the inmate population incarcerated in Massachusetts county jails need addiction and mental health services.Incarceration can contribute to mental health challenges, and services can help for successful re-entry into their communities....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCompulsion vs Addiction: Key DifferencesRelief vs. PleasureReality vs. DenialDistressing Thoughts vs. External CuesTreatment for Compulsions vs. AddictionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Compulsion vs Addiction: Key Differences Relief vs. Pleasure Reality vs. Denial Distressing Thoughts vs. External Cues Treatment for Compulsions vs. Addictions Frequently Asked Questions While people may use the words “addiction” and “compulsion” interchangeably, they are different.Addiction creates a sense of pleasure in the brain and removes discomfort from cravings....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnxiety vs. Fear: Key DifferencesSymptomsCausesTreatmentsHow to Cope Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anxiety vs. Fear: Key Differences Symptoms Causes Treatments How to Cope Close While we often use anxiety and fear interchangeably, they are not the same thing. The two experiences are related and often share many of the same emotional and physical symptoms, but there are important differences that make them distinct—and understanding what makes them different can play an important part in how you deal with them....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptoms of Binge EatingBinge Eating DiagnosisCauses of Binge EatingTypes of Binge EatingBinge Eating TreatmentCoping With Binge Eating Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms of Binge Eating Binge Eating Diagnosis Causes of Binge Eating Types of Binge Eating Binge Eating Treatment Coping With Binge Eating Binge eating involves consuming large quantities of food very quickly, even when not hungry, and to the point of being uncomfortable....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsKey SimilaritiesKey DifferencesEducation & TrainingScope of PracticeWhich Is More Effective?What This Means for You Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Key Similarities Key Differences Education & Training Scope of Practice Which Is More Effective? What This Means for You Close Finding the right mental health professional isn’t always easy, especially when you aren’t sure exactly what all theirtitles and professional acronymsmean. For example, while counseling and psychology share many similarities, counselors and psychologists have significant functional differences....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsKey DifferencesWhat Is Disordered Eating?Symptoms of Disordered EatingTypes of Disordered EatingCauses of Disordered EatingWhat Is an Eating Disorder?Types of Eating DisordersSigns of an Eating DisorderCoping and PreventionHow to Get Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Key Differences What Is Disordered Eating? Symptoms of Disordered Eating Types of Disordered Eating Causes of Disordered Eating What Is an Eating Disorder? Types of Eating Disorders...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEarly vs. Late OnsetGender DifferencesSymptoms and TreatmentSymptom DevelopmentOCD and Comorbid IllnessesBrain Differences Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Early vs. Late Onset Gender Differences Symptoms and Treatment Symptom Development OCD and Comorbid Illnesses Brain Differences Close Althoughsymptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD) can begin at almost any age, research suggests that there are two distinct periods when OCD symptoms are most likely to appear. People whodevelop OCDearlier in life are considered to have early-onset OCD, while those who develop OCD later are said to have late-onset OCD....

Close People experiencingsignificant anxietyrelated to changing circumstances in their lives may be confused about whether they are simply having a normal reaction to the change or are experiencing the beginning of an anxiety problem likegeneralized anxiety disorder(GAD). To complicate things further, GAD is often confused with other mental health issues likeadjustment disorder. Here’s what you should know about the differences between generalized anxiety disorder and adjustment disorders. What Is GAD? For instance, if you have GAD, you may insist your loved ones call you when they get home....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsShared Features of GAD and SADDifferences Between SAD and GADDevelopmental IssuesCo-Occurring Conditions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Shared Features of GAD and SAD Differences Between SAD and GAD Developmental Issues Co-Occurring Conditions Close Though several changes were made in the classification of anxiety disorders with the publication of the fifth edition of theDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM-5for short),social anxiety disorder(SAD) andgeneralized anxiety disorder(GAD) continue to coexist within the same diagnostic category....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Impulsive Shopping?What Is Compulsive Shopping?CausesImportant DifferencesHow to Cope Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Impulsive Shopping? What Is Compulsive Shopping? Causes Important Differences How to Cope Impulsive buying and compulsive shopping are both shopping behaviors that can lead to feelings of regret and financial difficulties. While the two terms are sometimes used interchangeably, they are not the same, and important distinctions exist between them....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMental Strength vs. Mental HealthThree Parts to Mental StrengthHow to Build Mental Strength Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Mental Strength vs. Mental Health Three Parts to Mental Strength How to Build Mental Strength Close Mental strength and mental health are sometimes used interchangeably but they’re not the same thing. Many dictionaries define mental health as being “the absence of mental illness.” But not having depression, anxiety, or another illness doesn’t mean you’re mentally strong....