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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Postpartum Psychosis?SymptomsRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Postpartum Psychosis? Symptoms Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Close Postpartumpsychosisis a serious mental illness that occurs after childbirth. It is considered a medical emergency and needs to be treated immediately. During the perinatal period, which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, women undergo many physical, emotional, and social changes, which can lead to mental disturbances, includingmood swings,depression,PTSD, and psychosis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsChallengesKnow Your DifferencesChildrenHolidaysKnow Yourself Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Challenges Know Your Differences Children Holidays Know Yourself Close Unfortunately, racism still exists in American society on a deep level—and therein lie the disadvantages of an interracial marriage and the cause of many interracial marriage problems. Partners in an interracial marriage must take on these issues together while maintaining empathy and respect for each other’s experiences....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon Side EffectsSevere Skin RashBone Marrow ProblemsOther Health ConcernsWhat to Tell Your Doctor Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Side Effects Severe Skin Rash Bone Marrow Problems Other Health Concerns What to Tell Your Doctor Close What is the most important information I should know about Tegretol?Tegretol may cause a severe and potentially fatal skin rash. Call your doctor if you experience blisters on the skin, swelling of the mouth or face, or hives....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of Premarital CounselingTechniquesWhat Premarital Counseling Can Help WithBenefits of Premarital CounselingEffectivenessThings to ConsiderHow to Get Started Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Premarital Counseling Techniques What Premarital Counseling Can Help With Benefits of Premarital Counseling Effectiveness Things to Consider How to Get Started Close Premarital counseling is a form ofcouples therapythat can help you and your partner prepare formarriage....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGerminal StageEmbryonic StageFetal StageFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Germinal Stage Embryonic Stage Fetal Stage Frequently Asked Questions Close While you might think ofchild developmentas something that begins during infancy, the prenatal period is also considered an important part of the developmental process. The prenatal development stages are a time of remarkable change that helps set the stage for futurepsychologicaldevelopment....

Close Key TakeawaysSeasonal affective disorder (SAD) often occurs during the winter months.Symptoms of SAD include hopelessness, lower libido, and lethargy.Being proactive early about preparing for winter can improve your mental health long-term.Winter is coming. And while there may not be any “Game of Thrones” White Walkers on their way, it’s still an ominous warning thatseasonal affective disorder(SAD) lurks around the corner. The days are getting shorter and colder, while the leaves are falling and unwilling to sprout again until spring....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFeaturesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Features Diagnosis Treatment Close Everyone occasionally experiences a pressing desire to talk—whether to share good news or an exciting or unusual experience. If you havebipolar disorder, however, a compulsive urge to talk might represent a symptom called pressured speech. This symptom occurs commonly in adults, adolescents, and children with bipolar disorder experiencingmaniaorhypomania. A rapid-fire speech pattern is one of the most frequent initial signs of bipolar disorder....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Priming?Types of Priming in PsychologyProcessPriming Affects PerceptionsPriming Affects BehaviorPriming Affects Learning Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Priming? Types of Priming in Psychology Process Priming Affects Perceptions Priming Affects Behavior Priming Affects Learning Close This phenomenon occurs without ourconscious awareness, yet it can have a major impact on numerous aspects of our everyday lives. At a GlancePriming helps explain why some things spring to mind faster after you see or hear a closely related concept....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewUsesSide EffectsTimelineDosagePrecautionsWithdrawal Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Uses Side Effects Timeline Dosage Precautions Withdrawal Close What is the most important information I should know about Pristiq?You should not take Pristiq if:you are allergic to desvenlafaxine succinate or venlafaxine hydrochloride; oryou have taken an MAOI anytime in the previous 14 days.Pristiq may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts in young people, so close monitoring is essential....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of GamblersProblem and Addictive GamblingSigns of a Gambling ProblemCauses and Risk FactorsTreatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Gamblers Problem and Addictive Gambling Signs of a Gambling Problem Causes and Risk Factors Treatments At a Glance What Is Addiction? There are three common types of gamblers: It’s important to know that problem gamblers often believe themselves to be (or pretend to be) social or professional gamblers....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionStrategiesApplicationObstaclesImprovement Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Strategies Application Obstacles Improvement Close From deciding what to eat for dinner to considering whether it’s the right time to buy a house, problem-solving is a large part of our daily lives. Learn some of the problem-solving strategies that exist and how to use them in real life, along with ways to overcome obstacles that are making it harder to resolve the issues you face....

Close Each and every day we are faced with a multitude of decisions. Some of these are relatively small, such as deciding what to wear or what to have for breakfast. Others are big and can have a major influence on the course of our life, such as deciding where to go to school or whether to have children. Some decisions take time while others must be made in a split-second....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksExamplesFormationDisorders Affecting Procedural MemoryProcedural vs. Declarative MemoryHow to Improve Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Examples Formation Disorders Affecting Procedural Memory Procedural vs. Declarative Memory How to Improve Close Procedural memory, also called implicit memory, is a type oflong-term memoryinvolved in the performance of different actions and skills. Essentially, it is the memory of how to do certain things....

Close Key TakeawaysThe DSM-5, a diagnostic manual for mental health professionals, was updated in early March.A new condition added to the DSM-5, prolonged grief disorder, has sparked debate among mental health experts.While some consider the addition unnecessary and stigmatizing, others feel it will increase access to care. Key Takeaways The DSM-5, a diagnostic manual for mental health professionals, was updated in early March.A new condition added to the DSM-5, prolonged grief disorder, has sparked debate among mental health experts....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryReasonsThe Empowerment of PromiscuityPromiscuity As a Coping MechanismExercising Caution Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Reasons The Empowerment of Promiscuity Promiscuity As a Coping Mechanism Exercising Caution Close Promiscuity is the act of engaging in sexual relationships with numerous people or of being indiscriminate about who you have sexual relationships with. A person who participates in promiscuity is known as promiscuous or behaving promiscuously....