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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionEffectsBenefitsCausesContributing FactorsResearch Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Effects Benefits Causes Contributing Factors Research Close At a GlanceThe optimism bias fools us into thinking that the negative consequences of our actions are unlikely to happen. At a Glance The optimism bias fools us into thinking that the negative consequences of our actions are unlikely to happen. While we often like to think of ourselves as highly rational, researchers have found that the human brain can be too optimistic for its own good....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Creativity?When Does Creativity Happen?Types of CreativityWhat Does It Take to Be Creative?Creativity and the Big FiveHow to Increase CreativityFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Creativity? When Does Creativity Happen? Types of Creativity What Does It Take to Be Creative? Creativity and the Big Five How to Increase Creativity Frequently Asked Questions Close What is creativity? Creativity involves the ability to develop new ideas or utilize objects or information in novel ways....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPsychologyEffectsHow to DealFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Psychology Effects How to Deal Frequently Asked Questions Close Constant interruptions can be difficult to deal with, but understanding a bit more about the psychology of interrupting can help you cope. Recognizing why interrupting happens is a great place to start. It’s also an excellent idea to have a number of strategies prepared to help deal with a chronic interrupter in your life....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRisk Factors for SuicideExplaining the DisparityPreventionHow to Get Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Risk Factors for Suicide Explaining the Disparity Prevention How to Get Help Close Information presented in this article may be triggering to 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 are in immediate danger, call 911....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns & SymptomsStagesLove BombingCausesImpactHow to Break the BondHistory of Trauma Bonding Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs & Symptoms Stages Love Bombing Causes Impact How to Break the Bond History of Trauma Bonding Trauma bonding is the attachment an abused person feels for their abuser, specifically in a relationship with a cyclical pattern of abuse. Contrary to the widely popularized use of the term, trauma bonding does not mean the two people are bonding over shared trauma....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCauses and Risk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes and Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Coping Close Trichotillomania (TTM), also known as hair-pulling disorder, is a condition in which hair is repeatedly pulled out, twisted, or broken off from any part of the body for non-cosmetic reasons. People with trichotillomania pull out hair on their heads, eyelashes, eyebrows, and/or other parts of the body, such as the underarm, pubic, chin, chest, or leg areas....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSignsCausesImpactHow to Heal the HeartbreakWhen to Get HelpWhen You Don’t Feel the Same Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Signs Causes Impact How to Heal the Heartbreak When to Get Help When You Don’t Feel the Same Close It often goes something like this: you and a friend or acquaintance are getting close, hanging out a lot, having a great time together....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat is Vocal Stimming?Signs and ExamplesWhy Do People With ADHD or Autism Stim?How Is Vocal Stimming Managed?Possible Replacement BehaviorsNavigating Stigma and Stimming Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What is Vocal Stimming? Signs and Examples Why Do People With ADHD or Autism Stim? How Is Vocal Stimming Managed? Possible Replacement Behaviors Navigating Stigma and Stimming Close “Stimming” or self-stimulation can be used to define any conscious or unconscious self-soothing behaviors a person does....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Police Brutality OccursExamples of Police BrutalityTyre NicholsBreonna TaylorGeorge FloydDontre HamiltonEric GarnerJohn Crawford IIIWhy Racism Can Turn to ViolenceHow to Reduce Police Brutality Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Police Brutality Occurs Examples of Police Brutality Tyre Nichols Breonna Taylor George Floyd Dontre Hamilton Eric Garner John Crawford III Why Racism Can Turn to Violence How to Reduce Police Brutality Close...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeaning of White PrivilegeExamples of White PrivilegeHow White Privilege Affects White PeopleAcknowledging White Privilege Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Meaning of White Privilege Examples of White Privilege How White Privilege Affects White People Acknowledging White Privilege Close White privilege is a concept that highlights the unfair societal advantages that white people have over non-white people. It is something that is pervasive throughout society and exists in all of the major systems and institutions that operate in society, as well as on an interpersonal level....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsIdentifying WithdrawalCausesTypesTreatmentCopingSupporting a Loved One Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Identifying Withdrawal Causes Types Treatment Coping Supporting a Loved One Withdrawal is the combination of physical and mental symptoms a person experiences after they stop using or reduce their intake of a substance such as alcohol and prescription or recreational drugs. If you have been using a substance with a high potential for dependency and you stop suddenly or abruptly or you cut down your use drastically, you can experience a variety of withdrawal symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Does ‘Family of Origin’ MeanWhat’s the Difference Between Family of Origin, Family of Orientation, and Chosen Family?Family of Origin Work in TherapyTherapists Should Meet You Where You’re At in Your Healing Journey Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Does ‘Family of Origin’ Mean What’s the Difference Between Family of Origin, Family of Orientation, and Chosen Family? Family of Origin Work in Therapy...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCharacteristics & SymptomsDiagnosisCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Characteristics & Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Treatment Coping Close Unipolar disorder is a serious mental health disorder affecting 8.4% of the U.S. population. The disorder is more prevalent among women than men, and among younger people (aged 18-25) than older people. In 2020, 14.8 million adults had a severe episode of unipolar disorder, and 66% of people with the disorder were treated....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Domestic Violence?StatisticsContributing FactorsSupporting Change Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Domestic Violence? Statistics Contributing Factors Supporting Change Black women often feel obligated to put racial issues ahead of sex-based issues. Because of this, they face unique challenges when dealing with issues such as domestic violence. Even though Black women experience domestic violence at significantly higher rates than White women, they tend to remain silent out of fear of the police force and a sense of duty to their race and culture....

“So, what do you do for work?” The mere question is a bit of a loaded one. Many of us lead with the age-old conversation starter when we meet someone new as a way to form some connection, see where their interests lie, or explore if there’s anything there that sparks further dialogue or establishes common ground. While seemingly harmless, it can also cause people to consciously or subconsciously label the person on the receiving end based on their line of work....