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Close Practicingmindfulness meditationcan be an effective way to manage feelings of stress and anxiety, and can even be used as arelaxation technique for panic disorder.This meditation technique can help you slow down racing thoughts, decrease negativity, and calm both your mind and body. Research across age groups, gender, and geographical borders has shown how powerful a practice it can be. A 2015 study, for example, demonstrated a significant drop in anxiety and stress among nursing students practicing mindfulness meditation techniques....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow to Respond to a Narcissist10 Things to Say to Disarm a NarcissistSeek Help If You Need It Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How to Respond to a Narcissist 10 Things to Say to Disarm a Narcissist Seek Help If You Need It Interacting with a narcissist can leave you feeling confused, frustrated, angry, upset, andused.Whether it’s a friend, family member, colleague, or neighbor, dealing with them can be difficult and leave you drained....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryAssumptions of UGTExplaining Media Use With UGTCriticisms of the Theory Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Assumptions of UGT Explaining Media Use With UGT Criticisms of the Theory Close Uses and gratifications theory (UGT) proposes that people choose to consume certain kinds of media because they expect to obtain specific gratifications as a result of those selections. In contrast to other theories about media, UGT focuses on the media consumer rather than the media itself or the messages the media conveys....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow 5-HTP WorksEffectivenessSide EffectsDepression SymptomsUnderstanding Depression Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How 5-HTP Works Effectiveness Side Effects Depression Symptoms Understanding Depression Close Some research shows that using 5-HTP for depression may help improve depressive symptoms.5-HTP, or 5-hydroxytryptophan, is an amino acid that our bodies produce from a dietary amino acid called l-tryptophan. At a Glance5-HTP can be converted to serotonin, which might play a role in improving mood and behavior....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat a Likert Scale Looks LikeCreating Items on a Likert ScaleAdvantagesDisadvantages Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What a Likert Scale Looks Like Creating Items on a Likert Scale Advantages Disadvantages Close On a Likert scale, respondents are asked to rate the level to which they agree with a statement. Such scales are often used to assesspersonality,attitudes, and behaviors. At a GlanceWhile you might not have known what they were called, you’ve probably encountered many different Likert scales....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesCommon Side EffectsSerious Side EffectsConsiderationsWithdrawalDrug InteractionsWarnings Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Common Side Effects Serious Side Effects Considerations Withdrawal Drug Interactions Warnings Close What is the most important information I should know about Abilify?You should not take Abilify if:you have a hypersensitivity to aripiprazole or other ingredients in the medication; oryou have psychosis related to dementia.Tell your doctor if you have another condition, such as diabetes, movement disorders, seizures, low white blood cell count, low blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart problems....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Acupuncture?How Does It Work?EffectivenessGetting Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Acupuncture? How Does It Work? Effectiveness Getting Treatment Close Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is defined as a variety of practices and products used to promote health and healing that are not part of standard medical care practices. In recent years, CAM practices have grown in popularity as a way to treat a variety of mental health conditions, includingdepression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and otheranxiety disorders....

Close Psychosis has long been treated with a class of drugs known astypical antipsychotics. These were first developed in the 1950s and, while effective, are known to cause Parkinson-like side effects. Today, a newer class of medication known as atypical antipsychotics are commonly used. These were introduced in the 1980s and boast a different side effect profile with far fewer of the Parkinson-like and other movement effects compared to the older agents....

Close Purposeful use of distraction techniques can actually be of benefit in helping people cope with emotions that are strong and uncomfortable. What exactly is a distraction and what are some examples of distraction that may be helpful? Overview People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often experience very strong and uncomfortable emotions, such as fear, anger, sadness, and shame. These emotions can be very difficult to deal with and, as a result, they may lead people with PTSD to use unhealthy coping strategies, such asalcohol or drug use(self-medicating)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Epicurean LifestyleKey Beliefs of EpicureanismEpicureanism and the Unhappiness CureEpicureanism in Modern Living Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Epicurean Lifestyle Key Beliefs of Epicureanism Epicureanism and the Unhappiness Cure Epicureanism in Modern Living Close Epicureanism is an ancient philosophical belief that happiness comes from moderation, simplicity, friendship, and community. In simple terms, it is an approach to life that stresses finding happiness through living simply....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Equine Therapy?HistoryWho It’s ForBenefitsConditionsTherapistsThings to Consider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Equine Therapy? History Who It’s For Benefits Conditions Therapists Things to Consider Close Animals can offer an extraordinary amount of emotional support. Beyond the pet-owner relationship that many of us have lovingly experienced, animals are sometimes used in therapeutic settings to help clients navigate challenging emotional experiences....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Mental Health Benefits 5 Elements of Feng Shui Whole Home Tips Close BHDM Feng shui is the ancient Chinese art of arranging living spaces. Its goal is to maximize the flow of “qi” or “chi”—also known as energy or life force—in one’s environment to create balance, peace, and harmony. Mental Health Benefits of Feng Shui It has long been proposed that one of the benefits of feng shui is better mental health....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsOptimism vs. PessimismOriginsLearned BehaviorThe ABCDE Model for Learned OptimismCriticisms and PitfallsHow to Become More Optimistic Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Optimism vs. Pessimism Origins Learned Behavior The ABCDE Model for Learned Optimism Criticisms and Pitfalls How to Become More Optimistic Close Learned optimism involves developing the ability to view the world from a positive point of view. It is often contrasted withlearned helplessness....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBrands and FlavorsUsageLength of TherapySide Effects and PrecautionsSigns and Symptoms of OverdoseChildren and PetsNicotine Gum AddictionSuccessFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Brands and Flavors Usage Length of Therapy Side Effects and Precautions Signs and Symptoms of Overdose Children and Pets Nicotine Gum Addiction Success Frequently Asked Questions Nicotine gum (e.g., Nicorette) is a form oftherapeutic nicotinedesigned to help ex-smokers gradually reduce the amount ofnicotinethey are used to receiving daily from cigarettes....