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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNocebo and PlaceboSigns of a Nocebo ResponseExamples of the Nocebo EffectExplanationsChallenges Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Nocebo and Placebo Signs of a Nocebo Response Examples of the Nocebo Effect Explanations Challenges Close We’ve all worried about medication side effects from time to time, especially when you think about the laundry list ofside effectsthat accompany any pharmaceutical ad. Whether it’s drowsiness, flu-like symptoms, sexual side effects, or unfortunate gastrointestinal situations, nobody wants to feelworseafter taking our medicine....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Boundaries Look LikeWhat Manipulation Looks LikeHow to Tell the DifferenceHow to Respond to ManipulationHow to Change Your Own Behavior Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Boundaries Look Like What Manipulation Looks Like How to Tell the Difference How to Respond to Manipulation How to Change Your Own Behavior Close We’ve all heard thatsetting boundariesis a good thing. Boundaries keep you safe from people or situations that might be hurtful, upsetting, or toxic....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy A Sunday Reset MattersComponents of a Sunday Reset RoutineOvercoming Challenges to Your Routine Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why A Sunday Reset Matters Components of a Sunday Reset Routine Overcoming Challenges to Your Routine Close Finish homework. Complete household chores. Run errands. Catch up on work from the office. For some, Sunday is just another day to get things done and a jump start for the work week....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOpponent Process Theory vs. Trichromatic TheoryHow It WorksExamplesModern ViewsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Opponent Process Theory vs. Trichromatic Theory How It Works Examples Modern Views Frequently Asked Questions Close Current research suggests that the true pairings for these receptor complexes are actually blue-yellow, red-cyan, and green-magenta. According to the opponent process theory, the mind can only register the presence of one color of a pair at a time because the two colors oppose one another....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsImportance of HistoryBackgroundPsychologyStructuralismFunctionalismPsychoanalysisBehaviorismHumanismCognitive PsychologyContinued GrowthWomen in the Field Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Importance of History Background Psychology Structuralism Functionalism Psychoanalysis Behaviorism Humanism Cognitive Psychology Continued Growth Women in the Field Close While the psychology of today reflects the discipline’s rich and varied history, the origins of psychology differ significantly from contemporary conceptions of the field. In order to gain a full understanding of psychology, you need to spend some time exploring its history and origins....

Close Structuralism is considered the firstschool of thought in psychology. It involved breaking down the mind into the smallest possible parts and analyzing each one. The goal was to learn how each component functioned individually, as well as how they worked together to support complex mental processes. Wilhelm Wundt, who was famous for founding thefirst psychology laband is considered the father of modern psychology,founded structuralism. Although, one of his students also contributed greatly to this school of thought....

Close Today, on June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court made the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. A woman or birthing person’s right to an abortion is no longer protected under federal law, and the effects of this ruling will have widespread consequences.Key TakeawaysOn May 2, a leaked document showed the Supreme Court’s initial majority opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey.This will lead to abortion restrictions across the country....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Attachment Trauma and What Causes It?The Mental and Emotional Impact of Attachment TraumaResources and Getting Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Attachment Trauma and What Causes It? The Mental and Emotional Impact of Attachment Trauma Resources and Getting Help Close “Attachment trauma is important because it influences how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world around us....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesExamplesBenefitsOutcomes Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Examples Benefits Outcomes Close The mind can trick you into believing that a fake treatment has real therapeutic results, a phenomenon known as the placebo effect. In some cases, placebos can exert an influence powerful enough to mimic the effects of real medical treatments. In this phenomenon, some people experience a benefit after the administration of an inactive lookalike substance or treatment....

Entrepreneurship is often romanticized. Many of us imagine doing what we love, and becoming our ownbossescan be attractive. The reality of stepping into entrepreneurship and starting a small business also comes with challenges and struggles. The conflict between stress and running your own business is well-documented in research. Good stress, also referred to as resilient responses, can serve as a motivator, increasingresilienceand thus increasing the likelihood of success. Bad stress can hinder success, increasing what researchers call non-resilient responses,leading to cognitive and somatic issues....

Close People incouples therapyare nearly unanimous in their belief that it helps strengthen their relationship, but issues like cost and availability are leading many to miss out on the benefits, a new Verywell Mind survey of 1,106 US adults who are living with their partner found. Among respondents who are in couples therapy, 99% say it has had a positive impact on their relationship, and three out of four (76%) say it has a high or very high impact....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPerceptions of BDSM RelationshipsBDSM Relationships Can Reduce StressBDSM Relationships Are Built On CommunicationBDSM Relationships Deepen TrustBDSM May Improve Mental Health Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Perceptions of BDSM Relationships BDSM Relationships Can Reduce Stress BDSM Relationships Are Built On Communication BDSM Relationships Deepen Trust BDSM May Improve Mental Health Close BDSM relationships incorporate consensual erotic bondage and discipline practices. The termBDSM(Bondage/Discipline, Dominance/Submission, and Sadism/Masochism) is a catch-all phrase for a range of concepts and practices centered upon a power exchange within the context of sexual intimacy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow EMDR Can HelpThe Pros and Cons of EMDRShould You Use EMDR Therapy? What to Consider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How EMDR Can Help The Pros and Cons of EMDR Should You Use EMDR Therapy? What to Consider Close From 2002 to 2021, the number of adults in the United States who received mental health treatment grew from 27 million to almost 42 million people....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCBD Side EffectsWhat Is CBD?Potential BenefitsLack of RegulationImportant Considerations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents CBD Side Effects What Is CBD? Potential Benefits Lack of Regulation Important Considerations Close Generally speaking, cannabidiol(CBD) is considered a safe substancewhen applied topically or taken orally. There are, however, some potential side effects to keep in mind when using this substance, the majority of which are mild....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe History of Cuento TherapyThe Efficacy of Cuento TherapyTechniques of Cuento TherapyPopular Stories in Cuento TherapyBooks Selected for Use in Cuento TherapyThe Benefits of Cuento TherapyNext in The Other Side of Stigma GuideMental Illness Doesn’t Discriminate, and Neither Should We Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The History of Cuento Therapy The Efficacy of Cuento Therapy Techniques of Cuento Therapy Popular Stories in Cuento Therapy...