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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUses for SaphrisBefore TakingOther Atypical AntipsychoticsSaphris DosageSide Effects of SaphrisWarnings and Interactions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses for Saphris Before Taking Other Atypical Antipsychotics Saphris Dosage Side Effects of Saphris Warnings and Interactions Close Saphris (asenapine) is a medication used to treat mental health disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. What is the most important information I should know about Saphris?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsElements of Sexual OrientationTypes of Sexual OrientationSexual Orientation vs. Gender IdentityIs It Normal to Question Your Sexual Orientation? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Elements of Sexual Orientation Types of Sexual Orientation Sexual Orientation vs. Gender Identity Is It Normal to Question Your Sexual Orientation? Close Sexual orientation refers to the type of person you are sexually, emotionally, and romanticallyattracted to. In the past, it was believed that sexual orientation was strictly based on the sex of the person to whom you are attracted....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptoms of Situational DepressionWhat Triggers Situational Depression?How Do I Know If I Have Situational Depression?How Is Situational Depression Treated?Coping With Situational Depression Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms of Situational Depression What Triggers Situational Depression? How Do I Know If I Have Situational Depression? How Is Situational Depression Treated? Coping With Situational Depression Close Situational depression involvessymptoms of depressionthat are related to stress....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSSRI Effects on WeightWhy This HappensOther Drugs Affecting WeightPreventing Weight Gain Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents SSRI Effects on Weight Why This Happens Other Drugs Affecting Weight Preventing Weight Gain Close Weight gain can be a distressing side effect of certain antidepressants in the class ofselective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), some of which include Zoloft, Paxil, and Lexapro. Typically, SSRI weight gain is modest....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMedication InteractionsCold Medicine and AntidepressantsWhat to Do When You Get Sick Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Medication Interactions Cold Medicine and Antidepressants What to Do When You Get Sick Close What do I need to know about antidepressants and cold medications?If you are taking an SSRI such as Zoloft (sertraline), an MAOI, or other mental health medications, do not take cold medications containing;Dextromethorphan (DXM)Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)Decongestants containing phenylephrine and pseudoephedrineOther interactions are also possible; always talk to a doctor or pharmacist before taking any OTC cold remedy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStages of GriefWhat Is the Acceptance Stage?CharacteristicsCopingNext in The Stages of Grief GuideHow the Five Stages of Grief Can Help Process a Loss Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Stages of Grief What Is the Acceptance Stage? Characteristics Coping Next in The Stages of Grief Guide Close Grief is one of the most painful emotions we’ll ever experience. It’s different for everyone but often follows a fairly predictable course....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of Contents5 Stages of GriefAnger StageCoping TipsNext in The Stages of Grief GuideWhat Is the Bargaining Stage of Grief? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents 5 Stages of Grief Anger Stage Coping Tips Next in The Stages of Grief Guide Close While people generally associate grief with sadness, anger is also a common reaction to grief.Someone who haslost a loved onemay wonder why the loss happened and be angry at themselves, the world, the person who passed, or the circumstances....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Choleric Personality?TraitsDealing With a Choleric TemperamentWhat Do Cholerics Like?Is Being Choleric Good?AttractionThe 4 Temperaments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Choleric Personality? Traits Dealing With a Choleric Temperament What Do Cholerics Like? Is Being Choleric Good? Attraction The 4 Temperaments Close People with choleric personalities have an outgoing nature and generally prefer to be in control of their environment or the situation they are in....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It’s Used ForConners 4 vs. Other Conners TestsPotential Limitations of the Conners 4How to Complete ItScoring Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It’s Used For Conners 4 vs. Other Conners Tests Potential Limitations of the Conners 4 How to Complete It Scoring Close The Conners 4 is a reporting measure used for evaluating children and adolescents forattention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder(ADHD). When a child or adolescent is referred for an ADHD test, the evaluators often use reporting measures to determine whether or not presenting symptoms are consistent with this diagnosis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe DASS-21: An OverviewAdministration of the DASS-21Interpretation of the DASS-21Limitations and Other Considerations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The DASS-21: An Overview Administration of the DASS-21 Interpretation of the DASS-21 Limitations and Other Considerations Close According to the World Health Organization, approximately 280 million people worldwide have depression,and 301 million people have anxiety.Additionally, the American Institute of Stress found that approximately 1 in 3 Americans experiences “extreme” amounts of stress....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFive Stages of GriefThe Denial StageCharacteristicsWhat It Feels LikeCoping With DenialNext in The Stages of Grief GuideWhat to Know About the Anger Stage of Grief Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Five Stages of Grief The Denial Stage Characteristics What It Feels Like Coping With Denial Next in The Stages of Grief Guide Close People who’ve recently lost a loved one may have difficulty processing and accepting the loss....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFive Stages of GriefWhat Is the Depression Stage?SymptomsCopingNext in The Stages of Grief GuideWhat to Know About the Acceptance Stage of Grief Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Five Stages of Grief What Is the Depression Stage? Symptoms Coping Next in The Stages of Grief Guide Close If you’re grieving the loss of something or someone you cared about, you may find yourself feeling sad and low....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding Diathesis and StressHistoryHow It WorksTypesUsesImpactHow to Manage Your Stress Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Diathesis and Stress History How It Works Types Uses Impact How to Manage Your Stress Close If you’re looking for a simple answer as to what causes mental health conditions, the answer is that there isn’t one. The fact is that mental conditions have many causes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCultural ChangesUpdated Criteria for ChildrenUpdated Criteria for AdultsChanges Within Existing Diagnoses Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cultural Changes Updated Criteria for Children Updated Criteria for Adults Changes Within Existing Diagnoses Close The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) substantially updates theDSM-5, which was originally published in 2013. The Major ChangesThe new text revision incorporates some significant changes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCharacteristics of Hive MindThe Science Behind Hive MindExamples and Applications of a Hive MindHive Mind and GroupthinkHive Mind in the Digital AgeFuture Implications and Controversies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Characteristics of Hive Mind The Science Behind Hive Mind Examples and Applications of a Hive Mind Hive Mind and Groupthink Hive Mind in the Digital Age Future Implications and Controversies Close...