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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe BrainThe NeuronNeurotransmittersCommunication Systems Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Brain The Neuron Neurotransmitters Communication Systems Close The brain and behavior are core topics in the study of psychology. After all, it is the brain and behavior that influence how we think, feel, and respond in every aspect of our lives. They are also central to our mental health, well-being, and functioning....

Close Math is something you use every day, many times without even realizing it. When you calculate travel time, figure out correct change, budget expenses, or measure ingredients for cooking, you are using mathematical skills. But solving math problems can be an especially frustrating process for many children and adults withattention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD).Students with ADHD tend to have higher rates of math learning disabilities as compared to the general student population....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsStrengthsChallengesCauses of High-Functioning AnxietyGetting Help for High-Functioning AnxietyNormal vs High-Functioning AnxietyPrevalenceTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Strengths Challenges Causes of High-Functioning Anxiety Getting Help for High-Functioning Anxiety Normal vs High-Functioning Anxiety Prevalence Treatment Coping Close High-functioning anxiety is a catch-all term that refers to people who live with anxiety but identify as functioning reasonably well. It is not a recognized mental health diagnosis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBrain Chemicals and DepressionWhat Are Neurotransmitters?Key NeurotransmittersChemical Imbalance CausesDepression TreatmentsCombatting Stigma Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Brain Chemicals and Depression What Are Neurotransmitters? Key Neurotransmitters Chemical Imbalance Causes Depression Treatments Combatting Stigma Close There are several theories aboutwhat causes depression. The condition most likely results from a complex interplay of individual factors, but one long-prevalent explanation suggested that abnormal brain chemistry plays a primary role....

Close Key TakeawaysThe Childhood Trauma Test is the latest viral mental health trend on TikTok.The company behind the test is collecting a lot of user data—more than the young people taking the test may realize or feel comfortable with.It’s sparked discussions around the safety of young people online, as it’s becoming more difficult for parents and caregivers to monitor what their children are doing. Key Takeaways The Childhood Trauma Test is the latest viral mental health trend on TikTok....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow the Children’s Depression Inventory WorksHow Is the Children’s Depression Inventory Administered?How Reliable Is the Children’s Depression Inventory?InterpretationLimitations of the Children’s Depression InventoryWhat Happens Next? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How the Children’s Depression Inventory Works How Is the Children’s Depression Inventory Administered? How Reliable Is the Children’s Depression Inventory? Interpretation Limitations of the Children’s Depression Inventory What Happens Next? Close...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBlue PsychologyFeelingsMeaningsOverview Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Blue Psychology Feelings Meanings Overview Close How does the color blue make you feel? We have long believed certain colors can evoke differentmoodsand feelings, and some research has supported the idea that colors can have psychological effects. Blue is a color often found in nature, such as the pale blue of a daytime sky or the rich dark blue of a deep pool of water....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPsychological EffectsColorism and Racial AttitudesFeng Shui Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Psychological Effects Colorism and Racial Attitudes Feng Shui Close Black isn’t a primary, secondary, or tertiary color. In fact, black isn’t on the color wheel because it isn’t considered a color. It’s all colors. Or rather, theabsorptionof all colors. Black absorbs all light in the color spectrum. According tocolor psychology, color-related emotion is highly dependent on your personal preference and past experiences with that particular color....

Statistics seem to indicate a connection between alcohol and drug abuse and domestic violence, but some researchers question the cause-and-effect relationship. 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.For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database. 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....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Rebound EffectThe ComedownThe CrashWithdrawal FatigueEnergy RecoveryHow to Get Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Rebound Effect The Comedown The Crash Withdrawal Fatigue Energy Recovery How to Get Help What is the most important information I should know about drug rebound?The after-effects of prescription drugs and other substances can sometimes play a role in their misuse and contribute to the risk of addiction....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeet Dr. Jenn MannWhy Jenn Mann Is Mentally StrongWhat You’ll Hear on the ShowWhat You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental StrengthQuotes From JennMore About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Meet Dr. Jenn Mann Why Jenn Mann Is Mentally Strong What You’ll Hear on the Show What You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental Strength Quotes From Jenn More About the Podcast...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverview of AttitudeAttitude FormationAttitudes Impact on BehaviorWhy Attitudes Change Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview of Attitude Attitude Formation Attitudes Impact on Behavior Why Attitudes Change Close In psychology, an attitude refers to a set of emotions, beliefs, and behaviors toward a particular object, person, thing, or event. Attitude can also be described as the way we evaluate something or someone. For example, we tend to respond positively or negatively about certain subjects....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsObedience vs. ConformityMilgram’s ExperimentsZimbardo’s Prison ExperimentFactors That Impact ObedienceWhy It Is Important Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Obedience vs. Conformity Milgram’s Experiments Zimbardo’s Prison Experiment Factors That Impact Obedience Why It Is Important Close To understand obedience, it is important to also understand how it differs fromcomplianceandconformity. Compliance involves changing your behavior at the request of another person, while conformity consists in altering your behavior to go along with the rest of the group....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLogicReversibilityConservationEgocentrismActivitiesNext in Stages of Cognitive Development GuideThe Formal Operational Stage of Cognitive Development Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Logic Reversibility Conservation Egocentrism Activities Next in Stages of Cognitive Development Guide Close Thinking still tends to be very concrete, but children become much more logical and sophisticated in their thinking during this stage of development. While this is an important stage in and of itself, it also serves as an important transition between earlierstages of developmentand the coming stage where kids will learn how to think more abstractly and hypothetically....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Adderall?Adderall and DepressionUsing Adderall for DepressionBefore Taking AdderallSide EffectsWarnings & Interactions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Adderall? Adderall and Depression Using Adderall for Depression Before Taking Adderall Side Effects Warnings & Interactions Close Millions of Americans experience depression every year. Finding the right treatment can be a long, strenuous process, especially when you’re dealing with other mental health disorders....