An Expert-Backed Guide to Body Dysmorphia and Gender Dysphoria

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding DysmorphiaUnderstanding DysphoriaKey Differences between Dysmorphia and DysphoriaOverlapping Features and ChallengesTreatment and Support Options Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Dysmorphia Understanding Dysphoria Key Differences between Dysmorphia and Dysphoria Overlapping Features and Challenges Treatment and Support Options Close Have you fallen for the dysmorphia anddysphoriahomonym trap? I have. These two words might sound similar—and overlap in definitions—but they’re two separate conditions....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1639 words · Catherine Brown

An Inside Look at Domestic Discipline

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDomestic Discipline PracticesDay-to-Day CDD LifeWhat the Research SaysDiscipline and the BibleDiscipline or Abuse?The Top 5 Justifications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Domestic Discipline Practices Day-to-Day CDD Life What the Research Says Discipline and the Bible Discipline or Abuse? The Top 5 Justifications What Is Domestic Discipline?Domestic discipline (Christian domestic discipline) is a heterosexual marriage lifestyle that encourages the husband (who is considered the head of the household, or HoH) to spank his wife for mistakes or misbehavior....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 1955 words · Deborah Santos

An Overview of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.)

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryWho Can JoinAbout the MeetingsEffectivenessIs A.A. for You?Finding a Meeting Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Who Can Join About the Meetings Effectiveness Is A.A. for You? Finding a Meeting Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) is an international program focused on supporting people duringalcohol recovery, with a goal of helping them achieve and sustain sobriety. Meetings cost nothing to attend and are available almost everywhere....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1171 words · Sharon Perez

An Overview of Attachment Anxiety

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewAttachment StylesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Attachment Styles Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Close Attachment anxiety refers to anxiety experienced about your relationships with loved ones including parents, friends, and partners. It generally stems from childhood experiences. While the exact causes of anxious attachment are not fully understood, they may stem from negative experiences or inconsistent parenting. Secure attachments with caregivers are essential for healthy development....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2079 words · Brenda Kelly

An Overview of Behavioral Addiction

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsImpactRed FlagsTypesSo, How Is Behavioral Addiction Treated?How Do I Cope? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Impact Red Flags Types So, How Is Behavioral Addiction Treated? How Do I Cope? Most people understand addiction when it comes todependence on substances, such as alcohol, nicotine, illicit drugs, or even prescription medications, but have a hard time with the concept of addictive behaviors. Behavioral addictions (also known as process addictions) follow the same pattern as substance-based addictions, creating problems in many areas of a person’s life....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1320 words · Kathleen Spencer

An Overview of Brief Psychotic Disorder

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisPrevalenceCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Prevalence Coping Close While some individuals who experience brief psychotic disorders may have other mental health issues, like depression or anxiety, there are also ones who appear to be fine prior to their psychotic break. People who experience a briefpsychotic disordermay suddenly begin to hear or see things that aren’t there. They may exhibit bizarre behavior and have difficulty functioning....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1650 words · Debra King

An Overview of Broaden and Build Theory

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Broaden and Build Theory?Types of Positive EmotionsBenefits of Positive EmotionPositive vs. Negative EmotionsWays to Experience More Positive EmotionsApplying Broaden and Build Theory to Your Life Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Broaden and Build Theory? Types of Positive Emotions Benefits of Positive Emotion Positive vs. Negative Emotions Ways to Experience More Positive Emotions Applying Broaden and Build Theory to Your Life...

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2020 words · Hunter George

An Overview of Coherent Breathing

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Coherent Breathing?How Coherent Breathing WorksWhat Are the Effects of Coherent Breathing?How to Do Coherent BreathingHow to Get Help With Coherent BreathingOther Breathing ExercisesWhen Coherent Breathing Isn’t Helping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Coherent Breathing? How Coherent Breathing Works What Are the Effects of Coherent Breathing? How to Do Coherent Breathing How to Get Help With Coherent Breathing...

January 17, 2025 · 14 min · 2860 words · Alexis Morris

An Overview of Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Close This condition is a fairly new diagnosis, first appearing in the fifth edition of theDiagnostic and Statistical Manual(DSM-5), which was published in 2013. This condition was added to the DSM-5 to help address concerns about possible over-diagnosis and treatment ofbipolar disorder in children. However, some controversy exists about the addition of this condition due to the lack of empirical data on DMDD....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1709 words · Paul Patton

An Overview of Forensic Psychology

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Forensic Psychology?HistoryWhat Do They Do?Distinguishing FeaturesEducation and TrainingCareers Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Forensic Psychology? History What Do They Do? Distinguishing Features Education and Training Careers Close The word ‘forensic’ originates from the Latin word ‘forensis,’ which means “the forum,” or the court system of Ancient Rome. The American Board of Forensic Psychology describes this field as the application of psychology to issues that involve the law and legal system....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1439 words · Sherry Robles

An Overview of Gender Constancy

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinition of Gender ConstancyKohlberg’s Theory of Gender DevelopmentResearch Evidence of Gender ConstancyOther Theories of Gender Development Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition of Gender Constancy Kohlberg’s Theory of Gender Development Research Evidence of Gender Constancy Other Theories of Gender Development Close In its simplest terms, gender constancy refers to the theory that children develop a sense of gender over time and eventually come to understand that their biological sex is fixed and permanent....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1153 words · Michael Sexton

An Overview of Homelessness

Close Lack of affordable housing, untreated mental illness, limited access to mental health care, insufficient funding: these are just a few factors contributing to the high rates of homelessness and though certain countries face higher rates than others, homelessness is a global problem that requires comprehensive solutions. An estimated 2% of our worldwide population is homeless, with more than 567,000 Americans experiencing homelessness on any given night. Homelessness In America Although homelessness can touch all areas of the country, as we’ve seen in the Great Depression and the financial crisis of 2008, it often impacts minority and marginalized populations in underserved communities more predominantly....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1626 words · Michael Reynolds

An Overview of Mental Health Statistics

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnxietyDepressionSchizophreniaBipolar DisorderObsessive-Compulsive DisorderPost-Traumatic Stress DisorderBorderline Personality DisorderEating Disorders Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anxiety Depression Schizophrenia Bipolar Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder Eating Disorders Close Much like physical health, mental health can encompass a variety of issues. It can significantly impact the lives of those who experience a mental health condition, as well as their loved ones....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1427 words · Gregory Ball

An Overview of Mixed Personality Disorder

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsTypesDiagnosisCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Types Diagnosis Causes Treatment Coping Close Mixed personality disorder refers to a type of personality disorder that does not fall into the 10 recognized personality disorders. It is possible for people to have traits or symptoms of more than one personality disorder at the same time, while not meeting the criteria for any single one of them....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1390 words · Jonathan Acevedo

An Overview of Panic Attack Types and Symptoms

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsTypesDiagnosisPanic DisorderTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Types Diagnosis Panic Disorder Treatment Close The four or more other symptoms may include: The symptoms of panic attacks typically come on rapidly and peak within minutes. Once a panic attack has subsided, the symptoms can taper off completely or the person can remain in an anxious state, possibly repeating the panic cycle again....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1319 words · Christopher Garcia