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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe 4 Types of Casual RelationshipsHow Types of Casual Relationships DifferBenefits and Risks of Casual RelationshipsCasual Relationships Are Normal Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The 4 Types of Casual Relationships How Types of Casual Relationships Differ Benefits and Risks of Casual Relationships Casual Relationships Are Normal Close All relationships are different, including casual ones. The term “casual relationship” is decidedly vague. It can conjure thoughts of one-night stands, a “friends with benefits” scenario, or even just casual dating....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon Childhood Mood DisordersSigns and SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentsCoping Strategies for Children Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Childhood Mood Disorders Signs and Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatments Coping Strategies for Children Close Childhoodmood disordersare mental health conditions that affect a child’s emotional state. When a child is experiencing a mood disorder, they will likely have thoughts and feelings that are intense, persistent, and hard to manage....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptoms of Communication DisordersCauses of Communication DisordersDiagnosisTypes of Communication DisordersComorbiditiesAssessing SCDTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms of Communication Disorders Causes of Communication Disorders Diagnosis Types of Communication Disorders Comorbidities Assessing SCD Treatment Close Communication disorders (CD) are associated with difficulties in language, speech, verbal, andnonverbal communication.This includes impairments in either language comprehension, speech, social cues, facial expressions, gestures, or emotional perception....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of Contents5 Types of HallucinationsTreatment for HallucinationsCoping with HallucinationsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents 5 Types of Hallucinations Treatment for Hallucinations Coping with Hallucinations Frequently Asked Questions A hallucination is something that a person may think that they are experiencing that isn’t really there. Hallucinations can happen through any of the five senses, creating aperception that they are real. Here we explore the different types of hallucinations based on each of the senses, also discussing their causes and treatment options....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesTypesSide EffectsChallengesPrecautionsCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Types Side Effects Challenges Precautions Coping Frequently Asked Questions Close BPD is sometimes treated with anxiety or depression medications, for instance, which may reduce some symptoms. Medications may also be used to treat psychological conditions that frequently co-occur with this condition, such asmajor depressive disorder. Medications are often used in conjunction with psychotherapy and other treatments rather than being a stand-alone option....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of Mood DisordersSymptomsWhat Causes Mood Disorders?Diagnosing Mood DisordersTreatment for Mood Disorders Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Mood Disorders Symptoms What Causes Mood Disorders? Diagnosing Mood Disorders Treatment for Mood Disorders Close Mood disorders are conditions that affect a person’s emotional state. There are several different types of mood disorders, including bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, cyclothymic disorder, persistent depressive disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryTypesExamplesAdherenceImpactDevelopmentPitfalls Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Types Examples Adherence Impact Development Pitfalls Close To better understand your moral principles or those of people in your life, it helps to know the different types of principles and examples of each. We also share their impact, how they develop, and their possible pitfalls. But first, let’s look at how moral principles came about....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesExamplesWhy Nonverbal Communication Is ImportantHow to Improve Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Examples Why Nonverbal Communication Is Important How to Improve Close Nonverbal communication means conveying information without using words.This might involve using certain facial expressions or hand gestures to make a specific point, or it could involve the use (or non-use) of eye contact, physical proximity, and other nonverbal cues to get a message across....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBasic TypesUsesExamplesHistoryImpactTipsLimitations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Basic Types Uses Examples History Impact Tips Limitations Close There are many different types of personality tests that can help clarify a clinical diagnosis, guide therapeutic interventions, and help predict how people may respond in different situations. Some commonly used types of personality tests include the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), and the HEXACO Personality Inventory....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTypesTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Types Treatment Close Psychosis is a complex symptom of many different mental health concerns. It manifests in different ways and may be a permanent or temporary condition. The symptoms vary between different people, even if they have the same underlying condition. Here’s an overview of what psychosis is and how to address it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of TherapyTherapy TechniquesWhat Psychotherapy Can Help WithBenefits of PsychotherapyEffectiveness of PsychotherapyThings to ConsiderHow to Get Started Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Therapy Therapy Techniques What Psychotherapy Can Help With Benefits of Psychotherapy Effectiveness of Psychotherapy Things to Consider How to Get Started Close Psychotherapyor talk therapy is a major form of mental health care. This treatment is made up of a number of interventions that relieve psychological, behavioral, and sometimes even physical conditions that affect mental well-being....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsFlashback Re-ExperiencesOther TypesCommon TriggersRe-Experiencing and PTSDTreatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Flashback Re-Experiences Other Types Common Triggers Re-Experiencing and PTSD Treatments Close Re-experiencing involves having sudden and unwanted traumatic memories that intrude into or even seem to replace what’s happening now. It is a core symptom ofpost-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD).If you have PTSD, chances are you’ve had symptoms of re-experiencing. At a GlanceRe-experiencing can happen after a person has experienced a trauma and is a common symptom of PTSD....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDisfluencyArticulation ErrorsAnkyloglossiaDysarthriaApraxiaTreating Speech Disorders Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Disfluency Articulation Errors Ankyloglossia Dysarthria Apraxia Treating Speech Disorders Close A speech impediment, also known as aspeech disorder, is a condition that can affect a person’s ability to form sounds and words, making their speech difficult to understand. There are many different types of speech impediments, including: This article explores the causes, symptoms, and treatment of the different types of speech disorders....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsClinical and Counseling PsychologistLicensed Social WorkerMarriage and Family TherapistLicensed Professional CounselorLicensed School PsychologistCreative Arts TherapistAdvanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Clinical and Counseling Psychologist Licensed Social Worker Marriage and Family Therapist Licensed Professional Counselor Licensed School Psychologist Creative Arts Therapist Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse Close Some people always dreamed ofbecoming a therapistor working in the field of mental health....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of ADHDTypes of Therapy for ADHD Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of ADHD Types of Therapy for ADHD Close Medication is typically one of the go-to approachesfor adults and children dealing with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. However, for those who want extra support or don’t want to take medication, ADHD therapies can help manage their condition. Whether you’re looking for concrete steps to take and skills to learn or more insight-oriented therapy to learn how some of your habits affect your life and relationships, there is a type of therapy for you....