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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Intelligence Type TestWho Is This Intelligence Types Test For?About Multiple IntelligencesWhat This Quiz Actually Says About YouHow to Act on Your Quiz Results Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Intelligence Type Test Who Is This Intelligence Types Test For? About Multiple Intelligences What This Quiz Actually Says About You How to Act on Your Quiz Results Close Are you an outdoorsy type, or do you fancy yourself more of anartiste?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMental ShortcutsPoor ComparisonsOptimism BiasOther FactorsHow to Make Better DecisionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Mental Shortcuts Poor Comparisons Optimism Bias Other Factors How to Make Better Decisions Frequently Asked Questions Close People make thousands of decisions each and every day, some big and some small. While some of these choices turn out great, chances are that not every decision you make will be a good one....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMy “Positive” SymptomsMy “Negative” SymptomsMy Somatic SymptomsMy ChallengesAnd My SuccessesThe Many Faces of Psychosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents My “Positive” Symptoms My “Negative” Symptoms My Somatic Symptoms My Challenges And My Successes The Many Faces of Psychosis Close If you or a loved one are struggling with a psychotic disorder, contact theSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helplineat1-800-662-4357for information on support and treatment facilities in your area....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsExamplesHow to Tell If Your Family Was DysfunctionalBreaking the Cycle Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Examples How to Tell If Your Family Was Dysfunctional Breaking the Cycle Close Dysfunctional familiesare fertile ground for neglect, abuse, secrecy,addiction, or denial. In these family systems, children’s emotional needs go unmet because the parents’ needs take precedence. One or both parents might be suffering from a substance use disorder, personality disorder, or mood disorder....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionsCharacteristics Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definitions Characteristics Close What makes a person heroic? Is there a hero gene, naturally giving someone the characteristics of a hero? According to one study, the answer might rest in the type of heroism we are addressing. In a paper published in 2010, researchers reported that people who engaged in one-time acts of bravery (like rushing into a burning building or rescuing someone from the path of an oncoming train) are not necessarily that much different from control groups of non-heroes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHSPs and DecisionsWhy HSPs May StruggleHow Stress Make It WorseTips for Highly-Sensitive People Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents HSPs and Decisions Why HSPs May Struggle How Stress Make It Worse Tips for Highly-Sensitive People Close Decision-makingcan be difficult for anyone, but for people with a high level of sensory processing sensitivity (SPS), orhighly-sensitive people (HSPs), there can be an added layer ofstress....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is an “Adrenaline Junkie?“The Need for StimulationSensation-SeekingTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is an “Adrenaline Junkie?” The Need for Stimulation Sensation-Seeking Treatment “Adrenaline junkie” is a term used to refer to someone who favors high-risk activities for the rush that accompanies them. The term was first popularly used in the 1991 movie “Point Break.” Related to this phenomenon, many people seek out high-sensation experiences for the neurophysiological effects....

Close Key TakeawaysAs growing research on MDMA-assisted therapy to treat PTSD reveals exciting potential, a new study focuses on its cost-effectiveness.The findings show that not only can the treatment improve and extend lives, it can also reduce healthcare costs.This information could help increase willingness of third-party payers to cover costs and improve access to treatment. Key Takeaways As growing research on MDMA-assisted therapy to treat PTSD reveals exciting potential, a new study focuses on its cost-effectiveness....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCOMBINE StudyAntabuse (Disulfiram)NaltrexoneCampral (Acamprosate)The Sinclair Method Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents COMBINE Study Antabuse (Disulfiram) Naltrexone Campral (Acamprosate) The Sinclair Method Thanks to years of research, doctors and health professionals now have multiple options to treat alcohol use disorders.Building on this progress, scientists continue to work on the development of new medications and are discovering new ways to improve the effectiveness, accessibility, quality, and cost-effectiveness of treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDiagnosisTreatmentsTreatment OutcomesTips That Can Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Diagnosis Treatments Treatment Outcomes Tips That Can Help What is the most important information I should know about medications to treat binge eating disorder?Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is the only FDA-approved medication to treat binge eating disorder. You should not take lisdexamfetamine if:You are hypersensitive to amphetamine products; orYou have used a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) within the previous 14 days....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBipolar Disorder TreatmentsLithiumAnticonvulsantsAntidepressantsAntipsychoticsBenzodiazepines Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Bipolar Disorder Treatments Lithium Anticonvulsants Antidepressants Antipsychotics Benzodiazepines Close What is the most important information I should know about bipolar medications?Treatment for bipolar disorder typically involves medications to help stabilize mood, such as anticonvulsants, antipsychotics, antidepressants, and benzodiazepines.Each medication comes with its own side effects, interactions, and warnings. Talk to your doctor about what is right for you, and always inform them of any medications you are currently taking....

Close Motivation is an important force for initiating and maintaining goal-oriented behaviors. When we are motivated, it feels easier to take steps toward what it is we want. Motivation also helps us continue to take action even when things get tough or we feel like giving up. But where does this force come from? That’s where motivation theory comes into play.Researchers have developed a variety of different explanations forhow we become motivated....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNicotine’s Acute EffectsMethods of Nicotine UseSigns of UseAddiction & WithdrawalTreatmentHow to Get HelpFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Nicotine’s Acute Effects Methods of Nicotine Use Signs of Use Addiction & Withdrawal Treatment How to Get Help FAQs Nicotine’s immediate effects on the body include decreased appetite, heightened mood, increased heart rate and blood pressure, nausea, diarrhea, and increased alertness. In the long term, however, this highly addictive substance affects the body’s cardiovascular, digestive, oral, reproductive, respiratory, and nervous systems in more sinister ways....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDon’t Avoid Talking About ItDon’t Pretend There Isn’t a ProblemDon’t Discourage Medication UseDon’t Meddle With MedicationsDon’t Ignore Symptoms in ChildrenDon’t Minimize SymptomsDon’t Ignore Your Own Needs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Don’t Avoid Talking About It Don’t Pretend There Isn’t a Problem Don’t Discourage Medication Use Don’t Meddle With Medications Don’t Ignore Symptoms in Children Don’t Minimize Symptoms Don’t Ignore Your Own Needs...