Understanding the BPD Favorite Person Relationship

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a BPD Favorite Person?Signs You Have A Favorite PersonSigns You Are a Favorite PersonWhat to Know About Being a BPD Favorite PersonHow to Draw Healthy Boundaries Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a BPD Favorite Person? Signs You Have A Favorite Person Signs You Are a Favorite Person What to Know About Being a BPD Favorite Person How to Draw Healthy Boundaries...

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 1945 words · Jessica Rush

Understanding the Cannon-Bard Theory of Emotion

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow the Cannon-Bard Theory WorksExamplesComparison to Other TheoriesCriticisms Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How the Cannon-Bard Theory Works Examples Comparison to Other Theories Criticisms Close What is the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion? More specifically, it suggests that emotions result when the thalamus sends a message to the brain in response to a stimulus, resulting in a physiological reaction.For example:I see a snake –> I am afraid, and I begin to tremble....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1226 words · Kimberly Flores

Understanding the Causes of Bipolar Disorder

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGenetic FactorsBrain StructureSocietal FactorsEnvironmental TriggersThe Diathesis-Stress ModelNext in Bipolar Disorder GuideTreating Bipolar Disorder Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Genetic Factors Brain Structure Societal Factors Environmental Triggers The Diathesis-Stress Model Next in Bipolar Disorder Guide Close Whether you can be born withbipolar disorderremains an unresolved question. Studies suggest a genetic component to this mental illness, but DNA isn’t the only reason people develop bipolar disorder....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1488 words · Tamara Hodges

Understanding the Effects of Childhood Trauma

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsExamplesImpactHow to HelpHow to Heal Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Examples Impact How to Help How to Heal While kids areresilient, they’re not made of stone. Adults often say things like, “They were so young when that happened, they won’t even remember it as an adult.” However, it is important to recognize thatchildhood traumacan have a lifelong effect. “As children’s brains develop, they are learning how safe or unsafe the world is through their experiences,” says psychotherapistYolanda Renteria, LPC....

January 17, 2025 · 16 min · 3299 words · Kelly Morales

Understanding the Fear of Cats (Gatophobia)

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Gatophobia?CausesHow People Express Their Fear of CatsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Gatophobia? Causes How People Express Their Fear of Cats Treatment Known as both gatophobia and ailurophobia, the fear of cats is not as common as thefear of dogs.Nonetheless, the fear of cats can have profound effects on people’s daily lives, making it impossible to visit cat-loving friends and forcing them to limit their daily activities....

January 17, 2025 · 4 min · 822 words · Austin Mason

Understanding the Fear of Crowds (Enochlophobia)

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptoms of the Fear of CrowdsHow Is the Fear of Crowds Diagnosed?What Causes a Fear of Crowds?Related DisordersTreatment for a Fear of CrowdsSelf-Help Strategies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms of the Fear of Crowds How Is the Fear of Crowds Diagnosed? What Causes a Fear of Crowds? Related Disorders Treatment for a Fear of Crowds Self-Help Strategies Enochlophobia refers to the fear of crowds....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1766 words · Paul Lynn

Understanding the Fear of Eating in Front of Others

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTriggersTypes of WorriesRoot CausesTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Triggers Types of Worries Root Causes Treatment Close Socializing usually involves food and drink. Business meetings sometimes take place over lunch or dinner, college cafeterias can be crowded, and first dates typically involve some dining activity. The fear of eating in front of others is known asdeipnophobia. It can wreak havoc on your social life, work prospects, and adjustment to high school or college....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1233 words · Riley Reyes

Understanding the Fear of Elevators

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPhobias Related to ElevatorsPrevious ExperiencesElevator SafetySafety TipsTreatment Options Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Phobias Related to Elevators Previous Experiences Elevator Safety Safety Tips Treatment Options As a more modern invention, it has no official Greek “phobia” name; however, the fear of elevators is relatively common. According to the National Elevator Industry, Inc., elevators provide 18 billion passenger trips in the U.S. each year with millions of passengers repeatedly arriving safely at their destination....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1405 words · Michael Washington

Understanding the Fear of Escalators (Escalaphobia)

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Escalaphobia?CausesEscalator MythsTreatmentHow to CopeTakeaway Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Escalaphobia? Causes Escalator Myths Treatment How to Cope Takeaway The fear of escalators is a type of specific phobia known as escalaphobia. People with this fear don’t just dislike or feel uncomfortable around elevators; they experience symptoms of intense fear and distress that can make it difficult to function....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1689 words · Robert Pham

Understanding the Fear of Smelling Bad (Bromidrophobia)

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesComplicationsTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Complications Treatment Coping The fear of smelling bad, also known as bromidrophobia, is a relatively common fear for many people. It can lead to an excessive concern with being clean and avoiding smells, and sometimes it can lead to severe symptoms of anxiety that interfere with a person’s ability to function normally in their daily life....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1006 words · Angela Garcia

Understanding the Law of Attraction

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe 3 LawsHow to Use ItImpactTipsPotential PitfallsHistory Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The 3 Laws How to Use It Impact Tips Potential Pitfalls History Close The law of attraction is a philosophy suggesting thatpositive thoughtsbring positive results into a person’s life, while negative thoughts bring negative outcomes. In other words, a positive mindset will attract more success and happiness than a negative one....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1502 words · Candice Johnson

Understanding the Link Between ADHD and Suicide

Close Key TakeawaysThere is a link between ADHD and suicidal ideation.Research notes that girls are more at risk for suicidal thoughts, while boys are more at risk for completing the act of suicide.Several organizations offer resources to help youth living with ADHD and their parents, including insight on getting the mental health support they need.Approximately 6 million children in the United States ages 3 to 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD....

January 17, 2025 · 13 min · 2761 words · Calvin Ortega

Understanding the Link Between Trauma and Substance Abuse

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Trauma?How Does Trauma Lead To Substance Dependence?Signs of Trauma-Related Substance UseHow to Get Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Trauma? How Does Trauma Lead To Substance Dependence? Signs of Trauma-Related Substance Use How to Get Help Language NoteSubstance use professionals have moved away from terms like “substance abuse” and refer instead to “substance dependence,” as the term “abuse” is considered blaming and stigmatizing....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1406 words · Jonathan Roman

Understanding the Male Gaze and How It Objectifies Women

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewHistoryUnderstanding the Male GazeThe Effects of the Male GazeIs It Harmful?Is There a Positive Side?Mental Health ImpactsChanging the Gaze Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview History Understanding the Male Gaze The Effects of the Male Gaze Is It Harmful? Is There a Positive Side? Mental Health Impacts Changing the Gaze Close The male gaze describes a way of portraying and looking at women that empowers men while sexualizing and diminishing women....

January 17, 2025 · 13 min · 2647 words · Stephanie Smith

Understanding the Milgram Experiment in Psychology

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryFactors That Influence ObedienceEthical ConcernsReplicationsCriticismsImpact Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Factors That Influence Obedience Ethical Concerns Replications Criticisms Impact Close How far do you think people would go to obey an authority figure? Would they refuse to obey if the order went against their values or social expectations? Those questions were at the heart of an infamous and controversial study known as the Milgram obedience experiments....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2036 words · Adam Ball