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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsImpact of SymptomsSocial CopingEmotional CopingPractical Daily LivingMistakes to AvoidFor CaregiversNext in Schizophrenia GuideSchizophrenia in Children Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Impact of Symptoms Social Coping Emotional Coping Practical Daily Living Mistakes to Avoid For Caregivers Next in Schizophrenia Guide Close Schizophreniais a chronic disorder. Thesymptoms of schizophreniaaffect many of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Theseverity of these symptomscan fluctuate and even someone who is quite ill can sometimes feel and appear normal, even without medication....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSocial SkillsCoping With EmotionsDaily StrategiesMistakes to AvoidWhen to Seek HelpNext in Social Anxiety Disorder GuideSocial Anxiety Disorder in Children Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Social Skills Coping With Emotions Daily Strategies Mistakes to Avoid When to Seek Help Next in Social Anxiety Disorder Guide Close Social anxiety disorder (SAD)can lead to intense feelings of anxiety and distress in social settings. Although this disorder is treatable, usually with medication and psychotherapy, it is estimated that only 35% of people with social anxiety ever receive treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsChallenges of Living With Someone With Mental IllnessHow Mental Illness Affects RelationshipsTips for Living With Someone With Mental IllnessGetting Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Challenges of Living With Someone With Mental Illness How Mental Illness Affects Relationships Tips for Living With Someone With Mental Illness Getting Help Close When you live with someone with a mental illness, it can be hard on your relationship....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesExamplesHow to KnowWhat Synesthesia Feels LikeTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Examples How to Know What Synesthesia Feels Like Treatment Close Synesthesia is a neurological condition where one sense—smell, taste, sound, sight, or touch—activates another. For example, a person with synesthesia may see colors when listening to music or taste shapes when eating food, says Candace Kotkin-De Carvalho, LSW, LCADC, CCS, CCTP, the clinical director atAbsolute Awakenings....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryPrevalence of LobotomiesEffects of LobotomiesNotable LobotomiesWhy Were Lobotomies Performed?Are Lobotomies Still Performed?Alternatives to Lobotomy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Prevalence of Lobotomies Effects of Lobotomies Notable Lobotomies Why Were Lobotomies Performed? Are Lobotomies Still Performed? Alternatives to Lobotomy Close A lobotomy is a surgical procedure that involves severing the nerve pathways in the prefrontal cortex. The procedure is intended to help with psychiatric and neurological conditions but can have serious risks and unwanted outcomes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionInternal vs. ExternalImpactAssessment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Internal vs. External Impact Assessment Close When you aredealing with a challenge in your life, do you feel that you have control over the outcome, or do you believe that you are at the mercy of outside forces? Your answer to this question refers to your locus of control. Our locus of control influences our response to events in our lives andour motivation to take action....

Close Key TakeawaysA direct two-way link was found between chronic loneliness and greater mental health distress.Individuals who are young, disabled, or members of the LGBTQIA+ community are at higher risk of chronic loneliness.The pandemic contributed to feelings of loneliness, so such findings are crucial to supporting more vulnerable groups. Key Takeaways A direct two-way link was found between chronic loneliness and greater mental health distress.Individuals who are young, disabled, or members of the LGBTQIA+ community are at higher risk of chronic loneliness....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Loneliness TestWho Is This Loneliness Quiz For?What To Know About LonelinessCauses of LonelinessLoneliness vs. Being AloneHealth Risks of Loneliness Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Loneliness Test Who Is This Loneliness Quiz For? What To Know About Loneliness Causes of Loneliness Loneliness vs. Being Alone Health Risks of Loneliness Close Humans are wired to be social creatures. We crave connections with others, and we need these connections to survive and thrive....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionLoneliness vs. SolitudeCausesHealth RisksResearchTips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Loneliness vs. Solitude Causes Health Risks Research Tips Close While common definitions of loneliness describe it as a state of solitude or being alone, loneliness is actually a state of mind.Lonelinesscauses people to feel empty, alone, and unwanted. People who are lonely often crave human contact, but their state of mind makes it more difficult to form connections with others....

Close Key TakeawaysAntidepressants are one of the primary treatments for depression.A new study suggests that antidepressants don’t improve quality of life in the longterm.Experts recommend that antidepressants be used in tandem with other interventions like therapy or lifestyle changes. Key Takeaways Antidepressants are one of the primary treatments for depression.A new study suggests that antidepressants don’t improve quality of life in the longterm.Experts recommend that antidepressants be used in tandem with other interventions like therapy or lifestyle changes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEffects on the BrainWeight GainBlood Sugar & DiabetesDepressionTreatment-Resistant DepressionManaging Long-Term Use Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Effects on the Brain Weight Gain Blood Sugar & Diabetes Depression Treatment-Resistant Depression Managing Long-Term Use Close Verywell / JR Bee The long-term side effects ofantidepressantssuch as Zoloft can include emotional numbness, sexual problems, weight gain, reduced positive feelings, and/or suicidal thoughts.Nevertheless, antidepressants such as Zoloft are often prescribed for long-term usewhen healthcare providers believe their benefits outweigh their risks....

Close Key TakeawaysWhen participants engaged with online art exhibitions for less than 5 minutes, it improved their moods, feelings of loneliness, wellbeing, etc.These changes were associated with aesthetic appraisals and cognitive-emotional experiences of the art exhibition.These findings hold promise for how online art can be utilized to improve mental health among the public, who may not regularly access art in person.Art has long been known to affect our psyche. Now, a new study published inFrontiers in Psychologyfound that even brief viewing of art online can improve moods through cognitive-emotional experiences....

Finding a psychiatrist when you need one can feel like an impossible task. Approximately half of all U.S. counties don’t have any psychiatrists,and a study of more than 500 Affordable Care Act Marketplace networks found that only about 43% of psychiatrists were in-network with insurance plans.What’s more, a May 2023 study found that only 19% of psychiatrists were accepting new patients and among those, the median wait time for an appointment was 67 days....