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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns and SymptomsHow PTSD Differs in WomenComplications and ComorbiditiesWhy Women Experience PTSD DifferentlyCommon Myths or Misconceptions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs and Symptoms How PTSD Differs in Women Complications and Comorbidities Why Women Experience PTSD Differently Common Myths or Misconceptions Close Research suggests that women may experience some symptoms ofpost-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD) differently than men. They are also more likely to develop the condition following trauma, but it usually takes much longer for women to be diagnosed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDepression SpectrumSymptoms of Severe DepressionDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Depression Spectrum Symptoms of Severe Depression Diagnosis Treatment Coping Close Information presented in this article may be triggering for 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 is in immediate danger, call 911.For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database....

Close People withsocial anxiety disorder(SAD) experience significant and chronic fear of social or performance-related situations where they might be embarrassed, rejected, or scrutinized. In these situations, people with SAD almost always experience physical anxiety symptoms. Although they know their fear is unreasonable, they can’t seem to do anything to stop it, so they either avoid these situations altogether or get through them while feeling intense anxiety and distress. In this way, social anxiety disorder extends beyondeveryday shynessand can be extremely impairing....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns and SymptomsComplications & ComorbiditiesTreatment-Resistant Depression and MisdiagnosisChronic Depression vs. Acute DepressionCan Treatment-Resistant Depression Be Treated?Is There Hope for Treatment-Resistant Depression?Depression Resources Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs and Symptoms Complications & Comorbidities Treatment-Resistant Depression and Misdiagnosis Chronic Depression vs. Acute Depression Can Treatment-Resistant Depression Be Treated? Is There Hope for Treatment-Resistant Depression? Depression Resources Close Less than half of patients with depression can achieve full remission with the first treatment they receive,and approximately one-third of patients experiencetreatment-resistant depression(TRD)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsYour Biological ClockHealth EffectsBest Times for ActivitiesHow to Change ItSummaryNext in Beating the Summer Scaries Guide7 Tips for Becoming More Mentally Focused Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Your Biological Clock Health Effects Best Times for Activities How to Change It Summary Next in Beating the Summer Scaries Guide Close What if there was a way to get more out of each day?...

Close Joseph Wolpe, a pioneer of behavioral therapy, developed a technique called systematic desensitization for the treatment of anxiety-related disorders and phobias. This technique is based on the principles ofclassical conditioningand the premise that what has been learned (conditioned) can be unlearned. Ample research shows that systematic desensitization is effective in reducing anxiety andpanic attacksassociated with fearful situations. Systematic desensitization usually starts with imagining yourself in a progression of fearful situations and using relaxation strategies that compete with anxiety....

Table of ContentsTable of ContentsExpandWhat Is Systemic Racism?Slavery and RacismSystemic Racism and Poor Mental HealthFighting Systemic RacismSelf-Care Is ImportantView All Table of ContentsExpandWhat Is Systemic Racism?Slavery and RacismSystemic Racism and Poor Mental HealthFighting Systemic RacismSelf-Care Is ImportantView All Table of ContentsExpandWhat Is Systemic Racism?Slavery and RacismSystemic Racism and Poor Mental HealthFighting Systemic RacismSelf-Care Is Important Table of ContentsExpand Expand What Is Systemic Racism? Slavery and Racism Systemic Racism and Poor Mental Health...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTabula Rasa in BehaviorismTabula Rasa in TherapyCriticisms of Tabula Rasa Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Tabula Rasa in Behaviorism Tabula Rasa in Therapy Criticisms of Tabula Rasa Tabula rasa translates to “blank slate.” In therapy, it refers to either the idea that we are solely the product of our upbringing and experiences or to the technique therapists use when they themselves become “blank” and allow the recipient to project their own needs, desires, and beliefs onto them....

Close Key TakeawaysVerywell Mind, Verywell Health, and Investopedia recently hosted the virtual conference, “Your Money, Your Health"Experts at this conference shared how financial stress can have substantial impacts on mental health, which was especially true during COVID-19Strategies can help to manage both financial challenges and mental health issues, which often affect each other. Key Takeaways Verywell Mind, Verywell Health, and Investopedia recently hosted the virtual conference, “Your Money, Your Health"Experts at this conference shared how financial stress can have substantial impacts on mental health, which was especially true during COVID-19Strategies can help to manage both financial challenges and mental health issues, which often affect each other....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisTypesCausesImpactTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Types Causes Impact Treatment Coping Translated as “the disorder of fear,“taijin kyofusho, or TKS, is a specific, culturally bound, Japanese form ofsocial phobiaanxiety disorder.Japanese culture stresses the good of the group over the desires of the individual. People who have this phobia might be intensely fearful that their body’s appearance or functioning is offensive or displeasing to others....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Sexual Sadism Disorder?SymptomsPsychology Behind Sexual SadismSadism in BDSMTreatmentResources for Further Support Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Sexual Sadism Disorder? Symptoms Psychology Behind Sexual Sadism Sadism in BDSM Treatment Resources for Further Support Close Sexual sadism is aparaphilic disorderthat causes a person to experience sexual pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others. The term sadism can be shocking, causing people to feel strong reactions when tagged or forming misconceptions about people who fall under this umbrella....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGo in With Realistic ExpectationsPrioritize Your Mental HealthOptimize NutritionPay Attention to Muscle MassHave a Plan for Managing Side EffectsNurture Your Relationship With FoodDon’t Wait Until You’re on Medication to Start Making ChangesNext in GLP-1s and Mental Health GuideThe Double-Edged Sword of Being Treated Differently After Losing the Weight Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Go in With Realistic Expectations Prioritize Your Mental Health...

Table of ContentsTable of ContentsExpandMeet JoJoWhy I Wanted to Interview JoJoJoJo’s Mental Health JourneyStandouts From the EpisodeWhat JoJo Learned About Mental HealthMore About the PodcastView All Table of ContentsExpandMeet JoJoWhy I Wanted to Interview JoJoJoJo’s Mental Health JourneyStandouts From the EpisodeWhat JoJo Learned About Mental HealthMore About the PodcastView All Table of ContentsExpandMeet JoJoWhy I Wanted to Interview JoJoJoJo’s Mental Health JourneyStandouts From the EpisodeWhat JoJo Learned About Mental HealthMore About the Podcast...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Is Anxiety Treated?Can Magnesium Treat My Anxiety?Types of MagnesiumHow to Take MagnesiumSide Effects of MagnesiumOther BenefitsOverdose Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Is Anxiety Treated? Can Magnesium Treat My Anxiety? Types of Magnesium How to Take Magnesium Side Effects of Magnesium Other Benefits Overdose Close Anxiety involves feelings of intense fear, unease, or nervousness. Such feelings can stem from particular events or situations, but they can also occur in a more generalized sense without a single identifiable source....

Close Often prescribed to treat mood and anxiety disorders, serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors are one of the most commontreatment options for panic disorder. What Are Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors? Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors(SNRIs) are one class of antidepressant medications. Some of the most common SNRIs includeEffexor(venlafaxine),Cymbalta(duloxetine), and Pristiq (desvenlafaxine). These antidepressants are frequently prescribed to treat mood disorders, such as major depressive disorder and depression inbipolar disorder....