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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping At a Glance This article will explain what voyeuristic fantasies are and when voyeurism is classified as a psychological disorder. What Is Voyeurism? Voyeuristic fantasies usually start in adolescence or early adulthood and are more common in men than in women. Around 12% of men and 4% of women have voyeuristic disorder....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsUsesSide EffectsBefore TakingTime to WorkDosageHow to Take and StoreWarnings & InteractionsHow to Stop Wellbutrin Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Uses Side Effects Before Taking Time to Work Dosage How to Take and Store Warnings & Interactions How to Stop Wellbutrin Close What is the most important information I should know about Wellbutrin (bupropion)?You should not take Wellbutrin (bupropion) if:You have an eating disorder, seizure disorder, angle-closure glaucoma, or you are allergic to bupropion....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Zoloft WorksZoloft UsesBefore TakingDosageSide EffectsWarning and InteractionsCost of ZoloftAlternatives to ZoloftHow Long It Lasts Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Zoloft Works Zoloft Uses Before Taking Dosage Side Effects Warning and Interactions Cost of Zoloft Alternatives to Zoloft How Long It Lasts Close What is the most important information I should know about Zoloft?Do not take Zoloft if:you are taking an MAOI, pimozide, or disulfiram; oryou are allergic to sertraline; oryou are taking another medication that increases serotonin levels, including other antidepressants or supplements such as St....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesBefore TakingDosageSide EffectsWarnings and Interactions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Before Taking Dosage Side Effects Warnings and Interactions Close Zulresso(its generic name isbrexanolone) is an antidepressant specifically designed to treatpostpartum depression (PPD)in adult women. It is administered under medical supervision as an infusion, typically over a 60-hour time frame. It belongs to a class of drugs known asneuroactive steroid gamma-aminobutyric acids(GABAs)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsTypesEffectsCopingHow to Leave Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Types Effects Coping How to Leave Atoxic relationshipis one that makes you feel unsupported, misunderstood, demeaned, or attacked. A relationship is toxic when your well-being is threatened in some way—emotionally, psychologically, and even physically. On a basic level, any relationship that makes you feel worse rather than better can become toxic over time....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFriday Fix: Episode 146More About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Friday Fix: Episode 146 More About the Podcast Close OnThe Verywell Mind Podcast, Amy Morin, LCSW, shares the “Friday Fix”—a short episode featuring a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern. Subscribe Now:Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Google Podcasts Depression is complicated. There’s more than one type....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat to Know About Teen SuicideWhat to SayPrioritze Safety Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What to Know About Teen Suicide What to Say Prioritze Safety Close While some may think of it as a colloquialism, hearing your teenager say something like, “I should just go kill myself,” should be an immediate cause for alarm. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among teenagers between 15 and 19....

Keep reading to learn what you can do when you want to say more but have a hard time expressing what you feel. We also provide a few statements that someone with depression might find helpful to hear. The Best Online Therapy Services for Depression We Tried and Tested Tell Them You Care These two simple words—“I care”—can mean so much to a person who may be feeling like the entire world is against them....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeet Dr. Kelsey CroweWhy Dr. Kelsey Crowe Is Mentally StrongWhat You’ll Hear on the ShowWhat You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental StrengthQuotes From Dr. KelseyMore About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Meet Dr. Kelsey Crowe Why Dr. Kelsey Crowe Is Mentally Strong What You’ll Hear on the Show What You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental Strength Quotes From Dr....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIf the Risk Is ImminentConfirming Suicidal ThoughtsHow to Help a Friend Who Is SuicidalSeeking Emergency HelpMore Helpful Resources Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents If the Risk Is Imminent Confirming Suicidal Thoughts How to Help a Friend Who Is Suicidal Seeking Emergency Help More Helpful Resources Close “By not talking about suicidality and feelings of concern for others, we are unable to make the connections necessary for support or intervention,” saysRobin Glenn, MA, a therapist working with at-risk teens and their families....

Close It can be hard to know what to say to someone who’s lost a loved one. You may want to show them you care, but you may not want to say something wrong and upset them instead. However, it’s important to remember that there isn’t a “right” thing to say in such a situation. “Everyone processeslossdifferently and there isn’t a one-size-fits-all script that will support each person. Use your relationship with the person to understand how they accept support and meet them where they’re at,” saysAngeleena Francis, LMHC, executive director for AMFM Healthcare....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Importance of Open CommunicationExploring Past ExperiencesEmotions and Emotional RegulationRelationships and Interpersonal DynamicsSelf-Reflection and Self-DiscoveryA Word From Verywell Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Importance of Open Communication Exploring Past Experiences Emotions and Emotional Regulation Relationships and Interpersonal Dynamics Self-Reflection and Self-Discovery A Word From Verywell Close It can be difficult to think of what topics to discuss intherapy, especially for those who have never been to counseling before....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Mental Hospitals Have Evolved Throughout HistoryTypes of Mental HospitalsWhy Are Some People Admitted to Mental Hospitals?What Are the Benefits of Being Admitted to a Mental Hospital?Reasons Why a Mental Hospital Isn’t Always Beneficial for Everyone Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Mental Hospitals Have Evolved Throughout History Types of Mental Hospitals Why Are Some People Admitted to Mental Hospitals? What Are the Benefits of Being Admitted to a Mental Hospital?...

Researchers are still unclear on exactlywhat causes phobias. The latest studies show that there is likely a complex interaction of factors includinggenetics, brain chemistry, environmental triggers, andlearned behavior. Two main approaches to treating phobias are the use of medications and psychotherapy. MedicationThemedical modelplaces emphasis on the genetic and brain chemistry components of phobias. Medications are prescribed to reduce the symptoms associated with phobias, such as anxiety.Studies show that in phobias, cognitive behavioral approaches tend to be more effective long-term than medication approaches....