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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns and Symptoms of DementiaDiagnosisCommon CausesRelated ConditionsPreventing Cognitive Decline Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs and Symptoms of Dementia Diagnosis Common Causes Related Conditions Preventing Cognitive Decline Close Confusion, memory loss, and personality changes top the list of early signs of dementia, an umbrella term for several brain disorders that can interfere with the ability to live independently. Dementia is often permanent or progressive, but in some cases, the signs and symptoms may be treatable....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen Do Symptoms Appear?Early Signs of Schizophrenia Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When Do Symptoms Appear? Early Signs of Schizophrenia Close Schizophrenia is a condition that affects a person’s thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. It is often first diagnosed in early adulthood. Early signs of schizophrenia may include: Such symptoms are not always signs of schizophrenia and can sometimes occur with other mental health conditions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of Executive FunctionWhat Executive Function InvolvesWhat Happens If Your Executive Function Is Impaired?Other Effects of Executive Function DeficitsWays to Improve Your Executive Function Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Executive Function What Executive Function Involves What Happens If Your Executive Function Is Impaired? Other Effects of Executive Function Deficits Ways to Improve Your Executive Function Close Executive function is a set of cognitive skills that are needed forself-controland managing behaviors....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe 5 Love LanguagesIdentify Your Love LanguageBenefits of Love LanguagesLove Languages in Everyday LifeCriticismsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The 5 Love Languages Identify Your Love Language Benefits of Love Languages Love Languages in Everyday Life Criticisms Frequently Asked Questions Close The five love languages describe five ways that people receive andexpress lovein a relationship. These are words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch, acts of service, and receiving gifts....

Close The six Gestalt principles or laws are: Verywell / JR Bee History of the Gestalt Principles According toGestalt psychology, this apparent movement happens because our minds fill in missing information. Motion pictures are based on this principle, with a series of still images appearing in rapid succession to form a seamless visual experience. Gestalt psychology focuses on how our minds organize and interpret visual data.It emphasizes that the whole of anything is greater than its parts....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryCriteriaTypesHow ICD-10 Is UsedTips for Using the ICD-10Pitfalls of Using the ICD-10ICD-10 vs. ICD-11 Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Criteria Types How ICD-10 Is Used Tips for Using the ICD-10 Pitfalls of Using the ICD-10 ICD-10 vs. ICD-11 Close History of the ICD-10 Criteria for Depression While the ICD-10 criteria for depression are similar to those in the DSM, there are some important differences....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPersonal vs. Collective UnconsciousThe Origins of Jung’s ArchetypesThe Main ArchetypesArchetypical FiguresFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Personal vs. Collective Unconscious The Origins of Jung’s Archetypes The Main Archetypes Archetypical Figures Frequently Asked Questions Close Archetypes are universal, inborn models of distinct aspects of identity and personality that play a role in influencing human behavior. Swiss psychiatristCarl Jung’stheory suggested that these archetypes were archaic forms of innate human knowledge passed down from our ancestors....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAutism Exists on a SpectrumLevel OneLevel TwoLevel ThreeResources Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Autism Exists on a Spectrum Level One Level Two Level Three Resources Close Language note: Although individual preferences exist, surveys of the autistic community consistently show that autistic people preferidentity-first languagerather than person-first language (i.e., “autistic person” rather than “person with autism”). This article reflects that community language preference....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMental Health Benefits of Having an OrgasmSolo vs. Partnered SexWhat If I Don’t or Can’t Have an Orgasm?How to Improve Your Sexual Well-Being Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Mental Health Benefits of Having an Orgasm Solo vs. Partnered Sex What If I Don’t or Can’t Have an Orgasm? How to Improve Your Sexual Well-Being Close Orgasms aren’t just pleasurable—they can be good for your mental and physical health....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Volunteer Work and Why Is It Important?Mental Health BenefitsPhysical Health BenefitsWays to Volunteer Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Volunteer Work and Why Is It Important? Mental Health Benefits Physical Health Benefits Ways to Volunteer Close When you spend your time volunteering, you’re certainly using your time constructively. Whether it’s building houses forHabitat for Humanityor working at a food bank on the weekends, volunteering also makes you feel good....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAdoptees at Higher Risk for Mental Health IssuesMental Health Effects of Being AdoptedCommon Issues Among AdopteesHow to Find Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Adoptees at Higher Risk for Mental Health Issues Mental Health Effects of Being Adopted Common Issues Among Adoptees How to Find Help Close Attachmentstarts in the womb, so even for children relinquished at birth, this represents a significant trauma and attachment wound....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEmotional AbuseSexual AbusePhysical AbuseNeglectRecognizing Signs of Child Abuse Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Emotional Abuse Sexual Abuse Physical Abuse Neglect Recognizing Signs of Child Abuse In the United States, children experience child abuse or neglect at a rate of 8.9 per 1,000 children.Child abuse is considered anadverse childhood experience (ACE)that can have long-term impacts on an individual’s health and well-being. Child abuse can occur in a single instance or in several instances, but it falls within four main categories:emotional abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, and neglect....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Post-Holiday Blues and Mental HealthSigns of Post-Holiday BluesWhat the Post-Holiday Blues Feel LikeTips on How to Feel BetterWhen to Seek Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Post-Holiday Blues and Mental Health Signs of Post-Holiday Blues What the Post-Holiday Blues Feel Like Tips on How to Feel Better When to Seek Help Close Post-holiday blues usually refer to the short-lived mental distress,anxiety, and sadness that arises after the holidays....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrevalenceCausesInfluential FactorsEmotional Impact Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prevalence Causes Influential Factors Emotional Impact Close Breakup sex involves having sex with a former partner after you’ve ended your committed romantic relationship. It might happen at various points, such as during a breakup or after you split. While it isn’t uncommon, there are important emotional consequences to consider. Ending a relationship isn’t easy, so people sometimes find themselves drawn to their former partner....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewFear of ChickensFear of AgingFear of WalkingFear of VomitingFear of Peanut ButterFear of MirrorsFear of Making DecisionsFear of Long WordsFear of Chewing GumFear of Phobias Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Fear of Chickens Fear of Aging Fear of Walking Fear of Vomiting Fear of Peanut Butter Fear of Mirrors Fear of Making Decisions Fear of Long Words Fear of Chewing Gum...