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Close Key TakeawaysOver 40 million people work as unpaid caregivers for someone age 65 or older.Caregivers in the sandwich generation experience exhaustion, stress, and depression caring for kids and elderly parents.It’s critical that caregivers find ways to decompress and support their mental health. Key Takeaways Over 40 million people work as unpaid caregivers for someone age 65 or older.Caregivers in the sandwich generation experience exhaustion, stress, and depression caring for kids and elderly parents....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRecognizing SymptomsHow You Can HelpWhat to AvoidHow to Talk to a Loved OneWhen to InterveneTips for YourselfFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Recognizing Symptoms How You Can Help What to Avoid How to Talk to a Loved One When to Intervene Tips for Yourself FAQ Anorexia is a serious, potentially life-threatening eating disorder. The prevalence of anorexia nervosa is estimated to be up to 4% in women and 0....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Schizophrenia?Effects of SchizophreniaNeed for KnowledgeBasic Daily NeedsTreatmentSocial SupportSelf-CareCrisis PlanCoping SkillsDealing with StigmaLiving Arrangements Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Schizophrenia? Effects of Schizophrenia Need for Knowledge Basic Daily Needs Treatment Social Support Self-Care Crisis Plan Coping Skills Dealing with Stigma Living Arrangements Close However, it’s natural for caregivers of persons with schizophrenia to experience feelings of frustration, stress, and helplessness when placed in this role....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsKnow the SymptomsTreatmentTips for Caring for SomeoneWhere to Get InformationCaring for YourselfNext in Autism GuideSigns and Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Know the Symptoms Treatment Tips for Caring for Someone Where to Get Information Caring for Yourself Next in Autism Guide Close Autism is a lifetime disorder. Depending on theseverity, an autistic person may need to be taken care of for life....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRecognize Bulimia Symptoms in a Loved OneHow You Can Help Someone with BulimiaWhat to Avoid As a Caregiver for BulimiaHow to Talk to a Loved One About BulimiaWhen to InterveneTips for Yourself as a CaregiverFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Recognize Bulimia Symptoms in a Loved One How You Can Help Someone with Bulimia What to Avoid As a Caregiver for Bulimia...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsHow to HelpWhat to Avoid As a CaregiverHow to Talk to a Loved OneTips as a CaregiverTakeawaysFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms How to Help What to Avoid As a Caregiver How to Talk to a Loved One Tips as a Caregiver Takeaways Frequently Asked Questions Close Does a loved one in your life have Parkinson’s disease? You’re not alone....

At Verywell Mind, we champion body positivity at any size. It’s not about how you look, it’s about how you feel both physically and mentally. That said, obesity can come with an increased risk of adverse health conditions, both physical and mental. If you and your doctor have decided that weight loss is the right path for your well-being, we’re here to provide you with the guidance you need to feel strong and supported in your journey....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Carl Jung’s Collective Unconscious?HistoryPurposeKey Concepts4 Major ArchetypesInterpretationOngoing Research Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Carl Jung’s Collective Unconscious? History Purpose Key Concepts 4 Major Archetypes Interpretation Ongoing Research According to Jung’s teachings, the collective unconscious is common to all human beings.Jung also believed that the collective unconscious is responsible for a number of deep-seated beliefs and instincts, such as spirituality, sexual behavior, andlife and death instincts....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBiography of Carl JungWhat Was Carl Jung Most Famous For?Jungian ArchetypesExtraversion and IntroversionThe Collective UnconsciousJung’s Theory of SynchronicityCarl Jung’s Friendship With Sigmund FreudJung’s Thoughts on Women and HomosexualityHow Did Carl Jung’s Work Influence MBTI Personality Types?Controversies About Jung’s Work and BeliefsCarl Jung’s Legacy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Biography of Carl Jung What Was Carl Jung Most Famous For? Jungian Archetypes...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEarly LifeCareerImportant TheoriesContributions to PsychologyIn His Own WordsSelected PublicationsBiographies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Early Life Career Important Theories Contributions to Psychology In His Own Words Selected Publications Biographies Close Carl Rogers is widely regarded as one of the most eminent thinkers in psychology. He is best known for developing the psychotherapy method called client-centered therapy and for being one of the founders of humanistic psychology....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns of CatalepsyIdentificationCausesTreatmentsHow to Cope Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs of Catalepsy Identification Causes Treatments How to Cope Close Catalepsy involves a loss of voluntary motion, muscle rigidity, fixed posture, and decreased sensitivity to pain. It is a symptom of a number of conditions including epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, substance use,catatonia,schizophrenia, and as a side effect of some types of medication used to treat schizophrenia....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCharacteristicsDiagnosisCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Characteristics Diagnosis Causes Treatment Coping Close Although you may have heard the term “catatonic schizophrenia,” this diagnosis no longer officially exists in the current “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders” (DSM-5-TR). It was previously one of the subtypes of schizophrenia. Currently, it is used to describe someone who isdiagnosed with schizophreniaand who also meets the diagnostic criteria for catatonia....

Close Catecholamines are an important part of the body’s stress response, which can be vital in afight-or-flight responseto a perceived threat. They are produced in the adrenal glands, the brainstem, and the brain. In the brain they act as neurotransmitters. In the blood they circulate and act as hormones and are broken down after just a few minutes. They are then excreted in the urine. What Are Catecholamines?Catecholamines include neurotransmitters such as dopamine,epinephrine(adrenaline) andnorepinephrine(noradrenaline), which are released during the body’sstress response....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCatharsis DefinitionTherapeutic Uses of CatharsisCatharsis In Everyday LanguageExamples of Catharsis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Catharsis Definition Therapeutic Uses of Catharsis Catharsis In Everyday Language Examples of Catharsis Close Stress, anxiety, fear, anger, and trauma can cause intense and difficult feelings to build over time. At a certain point, it feels as if there is so much emotion and turmoil that it becomes overwhelming....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDrives and Psychic EnergyWhat Is Cathexis?What Is Anticathexis? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Drives and Psychic Energy What Is Cathexis? What Is Anticathexis? Close According to psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud, the cathexis and anticathexis control how the id, what Freud calls the first location of psychic energy, utilizes its energy. Cathexis refers to the id’s dispersal of energy while anticathexis serves to block inappropriate uses of this energy....