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Close Key TakeawaysA new study gives insight to the area of the brain that plays a part in how we understand others’ perspectives.Researchers discuss “naïve realism,” the assumption that your interpretation of people and events is accurate or true over others' interpretations.Experts share ways to understand others’ views that can help maintain relationships. Key Takeaways A new study gives insight to the area of the brain that plays a part in how we understand others’ perspectives....

Close Key TakeawaysStudy suggests route to more effective anti-vaping advertising.More than two million children used an e-cigarette last year.Some are concerned that the research into vaping is less focused on mental health. Key Takeaways Study suggests route to more effective anti-vaping advertising.More than two million children used an e-cigarette last year.Some are concerned that the research into vaping is less focused on mental health. Advertising that promotesvapinghas taken a similar path to the mainstream tobacco industry....

Close Key TakeawaysThose aged 18 to 29 who identify as an adult are less likely to engage in risky behaviors.Practitioners say that identifying as an adult can also open the door to increased self-confidence. Key Takeaways Those aged 18 to 29 who identify as an adult are less likely to engage in risky behaviors.Practitioners say that identifying as an adult can also open the door to increased self-confidence. Recently, we’ve delved into research that points torisky play as a precursor to better mental health outcomes for children, but what happens when risks become more pronounced and difficult to manage in young adulthood?...

Close Key TakeawaysNew York governor Kathy Hochul recently announced a $27.5 million investment in inpatient psychiatric care.New York City Mayor Eric Adams shared his Subway Safety Plan, which prioritizes serious mental illness.While these efforts are a small step in addressing mental health in New York, it is at least in the right direction, when compared to the earlier decisions of their predecessors. Key Takeaways New York governor Kathy Hochul recently announced a $27....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWedding AdviceTips for Being TogetherCommunication TipsHow to Keep the Spark Alive Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Wedding Advice Tips for Being Together Communication Tips How to Keep the Spark Alive Close The first years of marriage are a critical time in a relationship. In addition to learning more about one another, it is also a time when couples sort out issues about boundaries, expectations, finances, and other concerns....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrevelance of Nightmare DisorderCauses of Nightmare DisorderComorbidityImpact on Quality of LifeTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prevelance of Nightmare Disorder Causes of Nightmare Disorder Comorbidity Impact on Quality of Life Treatment Close Nightmare disorder (ND) is a sleep disorder in which a person consistently experiences ”frightening, vivid or disturbing dreams,” defined asnightmares, that suddenly wakes them. Most people have a nightmare every once in a while, but when nightmares occur regularly, it may be considered nightmare disorder....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistorical ContextFive Theories Of NihilismExistential Dread Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Historical Context Five Theories Of Nihilism Existential Dread Close Nihilism is a family of views that works around the shared premise that there is no inherent value, meaning and order to life (independent of the value/meaning we create). You’ll usually hear something like “everything is meaningless” when discussingnihilismin mainstream culture. But, while this statement is true, it is an oversimplification of the philosophy....

Close Key TakeawaysDisabled people are at increased risk of suicideMedia portrayals of disabled people that show death as the best alternative are harmfulMental health professionals say that those with invisible disabilities, or those who are not showing obvious signs of distress, are the patients less likely to receive needed care Key Takeaways Disabled people are at increased risk of suicideMedia portrayals of disabled people that show death as the best alternative are harmfulMental health professionals say that those with invisible disabilities, or those who are not showing obvious signs of distress, are the patients less likely to receive needed care...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Science of Emotion and SexThe Negative Impact of Emotion-Centered Stereotypes Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Science of Emotion and Sex The Negative Impact of Emotion-Centered Stereotypes Close If you’re a woman, the odds are that you’ve heard the word “emotional” thrown out to describe your behavior too many times to count. Other common descriptors people have used for you may include “irrational,” “overdramatic,” and “sensitive....

0 NOCD NOCD offers a diverse array of clinicians who solely focus on treating clients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) using a form of therapy known as exposure and response prevention, or ERP. We recommendNOCDfor those who have OCD who are interested in pursuing ERP as a treatment method and whose insurance covers the service or who can afford its out-of-pocket rates.Pros and ConsProsIn-network with many insurance companiesOffers therapy specifically for OCD for those looking for focused treatmentAccess to a diverse range of virtual support groups at no additional chargeHas an online message board on the member portalAvailable in the U....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Origins of NomophobiaSignsWhy We Can’t Be Without Our PhonesDiagnosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Origins of Nomophobia Signs Why We Can’t Be Without Our Phones Diagnosis Coping Have you ever found yourself getting anxious or even panicked when you couldn’t find your phone? Does the thought of being stranded in an isolated place with no cellular service fill you with a sense of dread?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsReasons to Look for Non-Religious Alternatives to AATreatment FacilitiesNon-Religious Recovery Support GroupsDetoxificationPharmaceutical Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Reasons to Look for Non-Religious Alternatives to AA Treatment Facilities Non-Religious Recovery Support Groups Detoxification Pharmaceutical Treatment Some alcohol and drug treatment programs like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous take a faith-based approach. Fortunately, there are also non-religious alternatives to AA that can support you as you work toward sobriety....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStratteraTricyclic AntidepressantsAnti-Hypertensive DrugsQelbreeWellbutrinEffexorNon-Stimulant vs. Stimulant ADHD Medication Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Strattera Tricyclic Antidepressants Anti-Hypertensive Drugs Qelbree Wellbutrin Effexor Non-Stimulant vs. Stimulant ADHD Medication Close What is the most important information I should know about non-stimulant ADHD medications?Non-stimulant ADHD medications take longer to work and may be less effective than stimulant medications.Tell your doctor about any medications or supplements you are taking before you take a non-stimulant ADHD medication....

Close Key TakeawaysThe use of nootropics, or study drugs, has been on the rise in recent years.The body of research on their effects is relatively light, and their benefits are often debated.Common nootropics include modafinil, methylphenidate (Ritalin), and piracetam. Key Takeaways The use of nootropics, or study drugs, has been on the rise in recent years.The body of research on their effects is relatively light, and their benefits are often debated....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Norephinephrine?What Does Norepinephrine Do?Related ConditionsSNRIs for Mood DisordersCommon Side EffectsTypes of SNRIsHow to Increase Norephinephrine Levels Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Norephinephrine? What Does Norepinephrine Do? Related Conditions SNRIs for Mood Disorders Common Side Effects Types of SNRIs How to Increase Norephinephrine Levels Close Norepinephrine, also known as noradrenaline, is both a hormone and a brain neurotransmitter or chemical....