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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsIdentifying PhasmophobiaCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Identifying Phasmophobia Causes Treatment Coping Phasmophobia, or the fear of ghosts, can be complicated to diagnose. Many people experience a certain thrill of anxiety when telling ghost stories or watching movies that feature ghosts and other supernatural entities. Most can control this fear and some even enjoy the feeling that it creates. It’s fun to get a little spooked!...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistory of PhrenologyThe 35 “Faculties"Phrenology ReadingsCriticismInfluence of PhrenologyModern Findings Dispute Phrenology’s ClaimsScientific Racism Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History of Phrenology The 35 “Faculties” Phrenology Readings Criticism Influence of Phrenology Modern Findings Dispute Phrenology’s Claims Scientific Racism Close Phrenology was a pseudoscience that linked the bumps on a person’s head to certain aspects of their personality and character. Phrenologists used phrenology heads or busts to perform “skull readings, " supposedly revealing information about a person’s character and tendencies....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Physical Attraction Is ImportantFactors That Contribute to Physical AttractionSigns of Physical AttractionPhysical Attraction and Relationships Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Physical Attraction Is Important Factors That Contribute to Physical Attraction Signs of Physical Attraction Physical Attraction and Relationships Close Physical attraction refers to the fact that an individual finds another person appealing, saysSabrina Romanoff, PsyD, a clinical psychologist and professor at Yeshiva University....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesTechniquesWhat Play Therapy Can Help WithBenefitsEffectivenessThings to ConsiderHow to Get Started Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Techniques What Play Therapy Can Help With Benefits Effectiveness Things to Consider How to Get Started Close What is play therapy?Play therapy is a form of psychotherapy primarily for children (but sometimes, adults) working through emotional and mental issues.It helps children express themselves and learn about the world through their natural love of play....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistory of PolygamyTypes of PolygamyThe Practice of PolygamyImpact of PolygamyPotential Pitfalls of Polygamy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History of Polygamy Types of Polygamy The Practice of Polygamy Impact of Polygamy Potential Pitfalls of Polygamy Close When you think of marriage, you most likely think of a union between two partners. However, there are other types of marriages likepolygamy. Polygamy is a type of relationship that typically involves a person marrying more than one partner....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistorySigns You’re Reading Pop PsychologyTypes of Pop PsychologyTips for Using Pop PsychologyPitfalls of Pop PsychologyWhat This Means For You Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Signs You’re Reading Pop Psychology Types of Pop Psychology Tips for Using Pop Psychology Pitfalls of Pop Psychology What This Means For You Close Pop psychology is often associated with quick fixes as it promises easy solutions to difficult problems....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsIdentifyingCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Identifying Causes Treatment Coping Close Pornography addiction is a compulsive need to view pornography despite negative consequences. While many health and psychiatric professionals do not consider compulsive porn use a true “addiction,” the signs and symptoms are often strikingly similar to those of behavioral addictions. What separates a porn addiction from a keen interest inpornis the negative consequences of the behavior....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPositive Self-Talk vs. Negative Self-TalkBenefits of Positive Self-TalkHow to Switch to Positive Self-TalkReplace Negative Statements Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Positive Self-Talk vs. Negative Self-Talk Benefits of Positive Self-Talk How to Switch to Positive Self-Talk Replace Negative Statements Close Positive self-talk involves having an inner dialogue that is primarily optimistic and positive. These thoughts and statements are the ones that build you up, increase your motivation, and make you feel good about yourself and your abilities....

Close Post infidelity stress disorder is a type ofanxiety disorderyou may experience after finding out a loved one has been unfaithful to you. In the study, Dr. Ortman notes that though the woman divorced her husband and threw him out of the house, she was unable to get over the painful experience of thebetrayaland couldn’t stop thinking about it. She was angry, stressed, and depressed, and frequently experienced nightmares and crying spells....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPTRS vs PTSDHistorySymptoms of Post Traumatic Relationship SyndromeGetting HelpMoving On Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents PTRS vs PTSD History Symptoms of Post Traumatic Relationship Syndrome Getting Help Moving On Close PTRS can occur in relationships or after the relationship has ended, and abuse can place at any time, even if it’s not frequent or chronic. For example, a breakup in which a partner who has not previously behaved harmfully but acts in a manner that isemotionally,verbally,sexually, orphysicallyabusive during the breakup, can cause PTRS....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsImpactsRisk FactorsCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Impacts Risk Factors Coping Close As the American Psychiatric Association (APA) notes, over 50 years of research points to the fact that there is no evidence mental health issues likePTSDincrease after abortions. On the contrary, being denied access to abortions increases mental health issues, harms physical health, and has negative socioeconomic effects. Symptoms and Diagnosis of PTSD...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Post-Traumatic Growth TheoryBenefitsHow Post-Traumatic Growth OccursHow to Achieve Post-Traumatic Growth Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Post-Traumatic Growth Theory Benefits How Post-Traumatic Growth Occurs How to Achieve Post-Traumatic Growth Close Post-traumatic growth refers to positive changes in a person as a result of struggling with a major life crisis. If you’ve been through something traumatic, it may have been so painful and awful that it can feel like nothing will ever be the same again....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) WorksSymptomsIdentifyingCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Works Symptoms Identifying Causes Treatment Coping Another key difference between precipitated withdrawal and typical withdrawal is that the latter occurs gradually while the former can occur suddenly. The sudden onset of symptoms can be a frightening experience. Precipitated withdrawal occurs when a person who is dependent on opiates develops sudden and severe withdrawal symptoms due to the effect of buprenorphine....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentSelf-CareWhen to Get Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Self-Care When to Get Help Close Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is amood disorderthat occurs during the premenstrual phase of the menstrual cycle.While similar to that of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), the symptoms of PMDD are much more severe and can lead to extreme mood changes that can disrupt daily life and functioning....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTechniques of Primal TherapyWhat Primal Therapy Can Help WithBenefits of Primal TherapyThings to ConsiderHow to Get Started Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Techniques of Primal Therapy What Primal Therapy Can Help With Benefits of Primal Therapy Things to Consider How to Get Started Close Janov’s theory further asserts that repressed pain from a person’s life can be converted into physical symptoms, such as ulcers, headaches, and asthma....