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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRomantic RelationshipsUnconditional Positive RegardWhat It Is (and Isn’t)How to Show ItFalling Out of Love Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Romantic Relationships Unconditional Positive Regard What It Is (and Isn’t) How to Show It Falling Out of Love Close Unconditional love is showing love for another person without considering how it will benefit you or what you will get in return. Unconditional love is a noble relationship goal since everyone wants to be loved for who they are and without conditions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns and SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentWhen to Call a DoctorCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs and Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment When to Call a Doctor Coping Close Undifferentiated schizophrenia was a previously-recognized subtype of schizophrenia that involved having symptoms of the condition that did not fit the characteristics of catatonic, paranoid, or disorganized schizophrenia. These conditions were once recognized asdistinct subtypesof schizophrenia, but these have been removed as separate diagnoses in the most recent version of theDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM-5-TR)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistory of the TermUnicorn HuntingWhat Unicorn Polyamory Looks LikeUnicorn Polyamory vs. Triads/ThrouplesEmotional Impact Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History of the Term Unicorn Hunting What Unicorn Polyamory Looks Like Unicorn Polyamory vs. Triads/Throuples Emotional Impact Close Unicornpolyamory(aka unicorn poly) is the term for when two people who are in a relationship (typically aheterosexualcouple of one man and one woman) add a third party to the relationship....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsHow to IdentifyCausesTreatmentsWays to Cope Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms How to Identify Causes Treatments Ways to Cope Close Unipolar mania involves having manic episodes and periods of normal mood without the depressive symptoms that typically occur in bipolar disorder. Maniais defined as periods of elevated mood, excitement, grandiosity, impulsivity, irritability, and exaggerated activity. It is a characteristic symptom ofbipolar disorder, in which people experience mood swings that shift between mania and depression....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesImpactDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Impact Diagnosis Treatment Close Traumatic eventsare scary, dangerous, or shocking experiences that affect us physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually, or socially.Examples of traumatic events include natural disasters, wars, terrorist attacks, mass shootings, serious illnesses, car accidents, workplace accidents, rape, abuse, and other experiences that affect our sense of well-being. Trauma affects us in various ways....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding Video Game AddictionSignsDiagnosisEffectsTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Video Game Addiction Signs Diagnosis Effects Treatment Coping Video game addiction is the compulsive or uncontrolled use of video games, in a way that causes problems in other areas of the person’s life. Often considered a form of computer addiction orinternet addiction, video game addiction has been an increasing concern for parents as video games have become more commonplace and are often targeted at children....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsSymptoms of Vyvanse Abuse or AddictionConsequences of Vyvanse AddictionSigns of an OverdoseIf You’ve OverdosedTreatment Options Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Symptoms of Vyvanse Abuse or Addiction Consequences of Vyvanse Addiction Signs of an Overdose If You’ve Overdosed Treatment Options When used correctly, Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is a medication that can help to manage ADHD symptoms (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder). This drug acts as a central nervous system stimulant, increasing the concentration of neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWho Gets Wet Brain?CharacteristicsRisk FactorsStagesIdentifying Wet BrainCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Who Gets Wet Brain? Characteristics Risk Factors Stages Identifying Wet Brain Causes Treatment Coping Close WKS can be divided into two stages or conditions: Wernicke’sencephalopathyand Korsakoff’s psychosis. Wet brain is most commonly seen in people withalcohol use disorder. In fact, the term ‘wet brain’ was developed in direct reference to the condition’s link withalcohol dependence and misuse....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is White Fragility?BackgroundPsychology Behind ItCausesDamage of White FragilityCritiquesTakeaways Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is White Fragility? Background Psychology Behind It Causes Damage of White Fragility Critiques Takeaways Close In her book, DiAngelo focuses on white fragility as a response to racism against Black people. Background of White Fragility Robin DiAngelo’s concept of white fragility came from her experiences as a diversity trainer at various workplaces....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhite Guilt and the HolocaustThe Educational System and White GuiltWhite Guilt vs. White ShameYounger People and Racial PrejudiceCan White Guilt Lead to Anti-Racism? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents White Guilt and the Holocaust The Educational System and White Guilt White Guilt vs. White Shame Younger People and Racial Prejudice Can White Guilt Lead to Anti-Racism? Close On one hand, this guilt can lead people to unlearn racist attitudes and fight against White supremacy....

Close What Is Wilderness Therapy? Wilderness therapy is anexperientialform of therapy that combines outdoor experiences and therapy sessions. “Wilderness therapy can provide an encouraging and understanding milieu for self-discovery. The idea is to learn how to live within a group, develop relationships, and recognize your own capacity for strength,” saysSabrina Romanoff, PsyD, a licensed psychologist with a private practice. “Wilderness therapy is most often used for at-risk adolescents that are placed in environments that are supposed to mimic the challenges within their natural social structures,” says Romanoff....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Willpower?Ego DepletionWillpower and SuccessWhy Willpower Is ImportantHow to Strengthen Willpower Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Willpower? Ego Depletion Willpower and Success Why Willpower Is Important How to Strengthen Willpower Close Willpower involves the ability to exert self-control over your own behavior to carry out your goals and intentions. It involves resisting temptations so that you can stay on task....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistorySuicide Prevention EffortsStart the ConversationSeek Support Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Suicide Prevention Efforts Start the Conversation Seek Support Close World Suicide Prevention Dayis observed on September 10th every year to support the worldwide commitment to suicide prevention. History of World Suicide Prevention Day The initial goal was to amplify the message that “suicide is preventable.” Over the years, though, World Suicide Prevention Day has grown and evolved its messaging to include themes such as “Suicide Prevention: One World Connected” and “Take a Minute, Change a Life....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Treatment Coping Xylophobia, also known as hylophobia, is anirrational fearof wooded areas. Some people find that this fear is worse at night, while others are equally afraid at all times of the day. Xylophobia is sometimes connected to other phobias, such asanimal fears, but may also occur alone. Here we explore the causes and symptoms of the fear of wooded areas....

Close What Is Yoga Therapy? “Yoga therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on the integration of mind and body to enhance mental health,” saysSabrina Romanoff, PsyD, a professor and clinical psychologist in New York City. This form of therapy draws on yogic principles and practices, such as physical yoga postures,meditation,breathing techniques, and relaxation exercises, to improve mental and physical well-being. “Unlike what people tend to imagine, yoga therapy does not look like a typical yoga class....