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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLatent Content vs. Manifest ContentLatent Content Is UnconsciousUnderstanding the Latent of DreamsHow the Mind Censors Latent Content Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Latent Content vs. Manifest Content Latent Content Is Unconscious Understanding the Latent of Dreams How the Mind Censors Latent Content Close Have you ever had a really strange dream and thought there must be some sort of hidden message behind it?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Latuda WorksWarningsSide EffectsPrecautions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Latuda Works Warnings Side Effects Precautions Close What is the most important information I should know about Latuda?You should not take Latuda if you:have a known hypersensitivity to lurasidone or any other ingredients in Latuda; orare taking a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor such as ketoconazole or an inducer such as rifampin; orare an older adult with dementia-related psychosis....

Close Many people find themselves feeling embarrassed when they look back on mistakes they’ve made, even in childhood. Although social missteps and well-intentioned mistakes are common and virtually unavoidable over the course of one’s lifetime, many of us beat ourselves up over the embarrassing things we’ve done in the past. This can be a significant source of stress, particularly for those who experience some level of depression or anxiety. For people with depression, there is a tendency towardrumination, a tendency to review bothersome memories over and over, reliving the shame or guilt about past experiences....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFocus on DetailsFocus on SensationsFocus on the PositiveExpress GratitudeDo What You EnjoyPractice Mindful EatingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Focus on Details Focus on Sensations Focus on the Positive Express Gratitude Do What You Enjoy Practice Mindful Eating Frequently Asked Questions Close In psychology, savoring the moment refers to intentionally focusing your attention on the positive aspects of an experience....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Learning a New Language Is So HardBenefitsHow It Changes the BrainPractical Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Learning a New Language Is So Hard Benefits How It Changes the Brain Practical Tips Close Every night, no matter how exhausted I am, I carve out at least 5 to 10 minutes for a quick lesson on my language learning app. I might not be fluent yet, but according to the experts, my daily lessons have serious brain-boosting benefits....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLearning BrainSurvival BrainCauses of Survival BrainFrom Survival to Learning Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Learning Brain Survival Brain Causes of Survival Brain From Survival to Learning Close If you’ve ever noticed that the morestressedyou get, the more difficult everyday tasks become, then you’ve experienced the difference between learning brain and survival brain. On the whole, the subject is a bit more complex than how easily you can or can’t tie your shoes or remember where your keys are, but those little things are more based on our state of being than many people realize....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSignsEffectsOvercoming Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Signs Effects Overcoming Close Relationship anxiety refers to feelings of doubt, insecurity, nonstop worry, and a need for constant reassurance that sometimes occurs during a relationship. Such anxiety may have roots in early childhood attachments and is often a sign of an insecure attachment style. Picture this: it’s the start of what could be a perfect relationship....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsJung’s TheoryJungian Learning StylesCan Learning Style Change?Criticisms Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Jung’s Theory Jungian Learning Styles Can Learning Style Change? Criticisms Close While these are examples ofVARK learning styles, other theories exist as to how we learn best. Here we explore the learning styles that are based on Jung’s theory of personality and the characteristics of each. Jung’s Theory of Personality Sam Edwards / Caiaimage / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBehavioral Learning TheoriesCognitive Learning TheoriesConstructivist Learning TheoriesSocial Learning TheoriesExperiential Learning TheoriesModern Views of Learning Theories Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Behavioral Learning Theories Cognitive Learning Theories Constructivist Learning Theories Social Learning Theories Experiential Learning Theories Modern Views of Learning Theories Close Learning can be a complex process. If you’ve ever tried to learn a new language or play an instrument, you probably know that learning outcomes can often vary....

Close Key TakeawaysIdentifying with a disability is a lifelong process for many, often with intersections between mental and physical health.The experience of having a visible disability is different than one that is less apparent.Mental health practitioners would benefit from better understanding a wider range of disabilities and their connections.There’s no way to get around the fact that talking aboutdisabilitycan be tough. As a society, we tend to label a person’s disability experience under two broad categories: invisible and visible....

Close Key Takeaways According to a recent study, we might bedealing withintrusive or unwanted thoughts the wrong way. Intrusive thinking affects people dealing with multiple mental health conditions including depression,OCD, andanxiety. Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem found that proactive control is better than reactive control in managing intrusive thoughts. In other words, it might be better, in the long run, to sit with intrusive or unwanted thoughts rather than to change your focus to another thought....

Close Key TakeawaysThose with invisible disabilities tend to have a roundabout route to diagnosis.Identity, especially when it comes to disability, is as much an external process as it is an internal one. Key Takeaways Those with invisible disabilities tend to have a roundabout route to diagnosis.Identity, especially when it comes to disability, is as much an external process as it is an internal one. To say you’re disabled publicly can be a terrifying experience....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTraitsTheoryHistoryResearchMythsBrain Health Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Traits Theory History Research Myths Brain Health Tips Close Given the popularity of the idea of “left-brained” and “right-brained” thinkers, it might surprise you to learn that this idea is just one of many myths about the brain. Like most things in life, it’s not all or nothing, or this OR that. We have to remember that regardless of which side of the brain is more dominant for us, both sides are involved....

Close Key TakeawaysSexual minority women (SMW) navigate additional barriers to treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD).SMW were more likely to face barriers to services to reduce alcohol use when younger, racialized, and lower income.These findings necessitate more affirming treatment services to address problematic alcohol use among SMW. Key Takeaways Sexual minority women (SMW) navigate additional barriers to treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD).SMW were more likely to face barriers to services to reduce alcohol use when younger, racialized, and lower income....

Close I grew up in a predominately Caucasian community. So the only Asian male figures in my life were my dad, uncles, and those in the media. I never had an Asian male teacher, and there were only a few Asian male students in my class. For most of my elementary school years, I watched Chinese shows, so my first celebrity crush was Aaron Kwok, the most attractive Heavenly King of Hong Kong....