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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSymptomsCausesTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Symptoms Causes Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Verywell / Laura PorterMany smokers fear nicotine withdrawal symptoms when embarking on asmoking cessation plan. In fact, these symptoms are one of the main reasons why quitting smoking (or other forms of tobacco) is so difficult.From cravings to muscle and joint pain after quitting smoking, experiencing these nicotine withdrawal symptoms can make the process more challenging....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of Contents7 Common Reasons Why People BullyHow to Deal With Bullies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents 7 Common Reasons Why People Bully How to Deal With Bullies Close Bullying is the repeated infliction of harm or distress on another person with the intent to control,intimidate, or otherwise damage another. It comes in all forms—includingverbal torment, social attacks, physical aggression, and taunting—and can happen both in person or through social media or the internet at large....

Close Verywell / JR BeeIf you or a loved one are struggling with depression, contact theSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helplineat1-800-662-4357for information on support and treatment facilities in your area.For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.When people think about depression, they often divide it into one of two things—eitherclinical depressionwhich requires treatment or “regular” depression that pretty much anyone can go through. As a condition, depression can be a difficult concept to grasp since we refer to it as both the symptom of a condition and a condition itself....

Close In psychology classes, it’s common for students to write a depression research paper. Researching depression may be beneficial if you have a personal interest in this topic and want to learn more, or if you’re simply passionate about this mental health issue. However, since depression is a very complex subject, it offers many possible topics to focus on, which may leave you wondering where to begin. If this is how you feel, here are a few research titles about depression to help inspire your topic choice....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAvoidant Personality DisorderPanic DisorderGeneralized Anxiety DisorderDepressionAlcoholismEating DisordersSchizophrenia Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Avoidant Personality Disorder Panic Disorder Generalized Anxiety Disorder Depression Alcoholism Eating Disorders Schizophrenia Close Comorbidity insocial anxiety disorder(SAD) refers to having another disorder in addition to SAD. Having SAD increases the chance that you will be diagnosed with another disorder, and also makes receiving treatment more complex. Many disorders are related to social anxiety disorder (SAD), including other anxiety disorders, depression, and personality disorders....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIt Can Happen Without a ReasonIt Has Many CausesIt Is More Than SadnessIt Can Happen to KidsIt Is a Real IllnessIt Is TreatableIt Can Result in Suicide If Untreated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents It Can Happen Without a Reason It Has Many Causes It Is More Than Sadness It Can Happen to Kids It Is a Real Illness It Is Treatable...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Link Between Sleep and NutritionTop Foods to Enhance Sleep QualityTips for Incorporating Sleep-Promoting Foods into Your DietPotential Limitations and ConsiderationsKeep in Mind Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Link Between Sleep and Nutrition Top Foods to Enhance Sleep Quality Tips for Incorporating Sleep-Promoting Foods into Your Diet Potential Limitations and Considerations Keep in Mind Close Thankfully, you don’t have to go directly to pharmaceuticals to get a better night’s sleep....

Close Stress is unavoidable in our lives; what matters is how we deal with it. There are countless things you can do, fromtaking a walkto breathing deeply,but it’s ideal when you can incorporate things into your lifestyle that don’t feel like you’re doing themjustfor the purpose of handling your stress. One thing we can do to help manage stress without adding another self-care strategy to our list is incorporate specific foods into our diets....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Emotional Intelligence?Self-AwarenessEmpathySelf-RegulationMotivationSocial SkillsExpressivenessPerceptivenessHow to Boost Your EQEmotional Intelligence Tests Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Emotional Intelligence? Self-Awareness Empathy Self-Regulation Motivation Social Skills Expressiveness Perceptiveness How to Boost Your EQ Emotional Intelligence Tests Close Emotionally intelligent people have a number of habits and behaviors that contribute to their ability to manage their ownemotionsand understand the feelings of others. Adopting some of these traits in your own life can help you get more out of your interactions with others and foster stronger interpersonal relationships....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryImportanceTop Theories Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Importance Top Theories Close Child developmenttheories focus on explaining how children change and grow over the course of childhood. These developmental theories center on various aspects of growth, including social, emotional, and cognitive development. The study of human development is a rich and varied subject. We all have personal experience with development, but it is sometimes difficult to understand how and why people grow, learn, and act as they do....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryPurposePsychodynamic PerspectiveBehavioral PerspectiveCognitive PerspectiveBiological PerspectiveCross-Cultural PerspectiveEvolutionary PerspectiveHumanistic Perspective Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Purpose Psychodynamic Perspective Behavioral Perspective Cognitive Perspective Biological Perspective Cross-Cultural Perspective Evolutionary Perspective Humanistic Perspective Close Psychological perspectives are different ways of thinking about and explaining human behavior. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to studying and understanding the human mind and behavior. That’s why psychologists utilize a variety of perspectives when studying how people think, feel, and behave....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFriday Fix: Episode 73More About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Friday Fix: Episode 73 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. If there was a bright side to the pandemic, it may be that it raised awareness about mental health....

Close Even pre-pandemic, the United States had a growing children’s mental health crisis on its hands. A 2014-2018 studyfound that an estimated 16% of children had dealt with mental health conditions in the prior year. The pandemic has obviously only exacerbated issues that were already there or added new ones. And it’s not just diagnosable disorders that are on the rise—from March 2020 to October 2020,25% more children presented to emergency department visits than in the previous year....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Work Bestie?7 Benefits of Having a Work BestieHow to Find and Keep a Work Bestie Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Work Bestie? 7 Benefits of Having a Work Bestie How to Find and Keep a Work Bestie Close Even if you absolutelylove your job, you can’t deny that it comes with some challenges. Maybe the routine feels a little mundane, or perhaps you’ve got the opposite problem and things never seem to slow down....