Sadness vs. Clinical Depression

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs Sadness a Feeling or Emotion?Coping With SadnessImportant DistinctionsSymptoms of DepressionDiagnosisCausesTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is Sadness a Feeling or Emotion? Coping With Sadness Important Distinctions Symptoms of Depression Diagnosis Causes Treatment Close It is considered one of thebasic human emotions. It is a normal response to situations that are upsetting, painful, or disappointing. Sometimes these feelings can feel more intense, while in other cases they might be fairly mild....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1607 words · Annette Riley

Safeguarding Mental Health in the Gig Economy

Thirty-four percent of U.S. adults are currently involved in the gig economy, and one-third have made independent work their full-time job.Rather than working for one employer on a fixed salary and under strict constraints, many people are finding alternative ways to generate income and using their personal networks to do so. Gig work is rising quickly, especially among skilled service workers, and the shift away from the traditional job market is largely positive....

January 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2489 words · Jeffery Gordon

Safety Concerns and Side Effects of Chantix

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Chantix WorksCommon Side EffectsSevere Side EffectsWarnings and InteractionsTalk to a Healthcare ProviderOther Methods for Quitting Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Chantix Works Common Side Effects Severe Side Effects Warnings and Interactions Talk to a Healthcare Provider Other Methods for Quitting What is the most important information I should know about Chantix?Some people may experience severe side effects while taking Chantix, including mental health problems, allergic reactions, seizures, cardiovascular problems, and skin reactions....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1531 words · Scott Camacho

Safety Plan for Borderline Personality Disorder

Close Information presented in this article may be triggering to some people. If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat988for support and assistance from a trained counselor. If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database. Information presented in this article may be triggering to some people. If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat988for support and assistance from a trained counselor....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 984 words · Richard Parks

Salary and Training for Experimental Psychologists

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionEducation and TrainingWork EnvironmentSalaryJob OutlookIs It Right for You? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Education and Training Work Environment Salary Job Outlook Is It Right for You? Close At a GlanceExperimental psychologists use the scientific method to do studies that help us understand the human mind and behavior. Experimental psychology is one of the highest-paying psychology jobs, but you’ll need at least a master’s degree to work in the field....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1220 words · Jodi Atkinson

Sandra Bem Biography

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Sandra Bem Is Best Known ForEarly Life and EducationCareerContributions to PsychologySelected Publications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Sandra Bem Is Best Known For Early Life and Education Career Contributions to Psychology Selected Publications Close “My central passion has always been to challenge the long-standing cultural belief in some kind of a natural link or match between the sex of one’s body and the character of one’s psyche and one’s sexuality....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1059 words · Dennis Soto

Sanvello Therapeutic App Review

0 Luis Alvarez / Getty Images Sanvello is an app aimed at helping provide therapeutic support through guided meditation, mindfulness activities, and mood tracking. There is a free version available as well as a premium subscription. In some areas, the app claims to also offer telehealth services. Pros & Cons ProsFree option availableMany self-guided resourcesEducational resources availableEasy-to-use mood tracker that shows patterns in your moods and stress levelsDaily prompts, meditations, and guided activitiesCommunity discussion board to connect with others...

January 17, 2025 · 17 min · 3511 words · Stephanie Cain

Saving Your Relationship When Your Marriage Hurts

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses of Emotional PainFactors of DivorceImpact of Emotional HurtsImportance of Communicating EmotionsTips for Saving Your RelationshipAdvice From Relationship ExpertsSeeking Professional Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes of Emotional Pain Factors of Divorce Impact of Emotional Hurts Importance of Communicating Emotions Tips for Saving Your Relationship Advice From Relationship Experts Seeking Professional Help Close If you or a loved one are a victim of domestic violence, contact theNational Domestic Violence Hotlineat1-800-799-7233for confidential assistance from trained advocates....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1304 words · Sarah Hodges

Schadenfreude: How to Respond When Bad Things Happen to People You Don't Like

Close Key TakeawaysSchadenfreudeis an emotional experience of finding joy in another’s misfortune or struggle.This phenomenon has evolutionary roots, and feeling this way on occasion doesn’t make you a bad person—but it’s a slippery slope.Developing more constructive coping strategies will yield long-lasting benefits. Key Takeaways Schadenfreudeis an emotional experience of finding joy in another’s misfortune or struggle.This phenomenon has evolutionary roots, and feeling this way on occasion doesn’t make you a bad person—but it’s a slippery slope....

January 17, 2025 · 13 min · 2589 words · Dawn Murphy DDS

Schizoaffective Disorder and Schizophrenia: What Are the Differences?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsSymptoms that Distinguish These Two DisordersCausesTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Symptoms that Distinguish These Two Disorders Causes Treatment Prevention Close Knowing the differences betweenschizoaffective disordervs.schizophreniacan be difficult, especially since both include the core psychotic symptoms of hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking. However, they are two different disorders, each with its own diagnostic criteria and treatment. For instance, prominent mood features are required for the diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder but not for the diagnosis of schizophrenia....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2164 words · Kathleen Walter

Schizoaffective Disorder: Depressive Type

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are the Two Types of Schizoaffective Disorder?Symptoms & SignsCauses & Risk FactorsTreatmentPrognosisIs Schizoaffective Disorder the Same as Psychotic Depression?Helping a Loved OneCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are the Two Types of Schizoaffective Disorder? Symptoms & Signs Causes & Risk Factors Treatment Prognosis Is Schizoaffective Disorder the Same as Psychotic Depression? Helping a Loved One Coping Close This can mean having at least one episode ofbipolar type I or II, or havingmajor depressive episodes....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1305 words · Anthony Baker

Schizoid vs. Schizotypal Personality Disorders

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinition of Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality DisordersComparing the SymptomsDiagnostic Criteria for Both DisordersPrevalence and CausesTreatment Options Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition of Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality Disorders Comparing the Symptoms Diagnostic Criteria for Both Disorders Prevalence and Causes Treatment Options Close Two of those personality disorders—belonging to “Cluster A” disorders—are schizoid personality disorder and schizotypal personality disorder. Read on to learn more about these personality disorders and how to recognize them....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1449 words · Julia Myers

Schizophrenia

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January 17, 2025 · 1 min · 26 words · Alyssa Turner

Schizophrenia in Children

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrevalenceCausesSymptomsCourseWhen to See a DoctorDiagnosisTreatmentsPrognosisCoping and SupportNext in Schizophrenia GuideSigns and Symptoms of Schizophrenia Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prevalence Causes Symptoms Course When to See a Doctor Diagnosis Treatments Prognosis Coping and Support Next in Schizophrenia Guide Close Learning your child has schizophrenia—or suspecting your child may have it—can feel overwhelming and scary. Butearly identificationand treatment are important in managing their symptoms and improving your child’s long-term prognosis....

January 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2449 words · Mackenzie Walter

Schizophreniform vs. Schizophrenia: What's the Difference?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentCan Schizophreniform Disorder Turn Into Schizophrenia?Helping a Loved One Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Can Schizophreniform Disorder Turn Into Schizophrenia? Helping a Loved One Close Schizophreniais a serious psychiatric condition involving severe symptoms that affect how you think, act or feel.Schizophreniformdisorder is a mental health condition that is similar to schizophrenia, however, schizophreniform disorder has a limited duration.The symptoms of both conditions are severe and impact daily functioning....

January 17, 2025 · 13 min · 2616 words · Joshua Freeman