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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesEffectivenessPrecautions and ContraindicationsSide EffectsWarnings and Interactions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Effectiveness Precautions and Contraindications Side Effects Warnings and Interactions Close Celexa (citalopram) belongs to a class of antidepressant medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).Serotonin, sometimes called the feel-good neurotransmitter, regulates several aspects of brain function including sleep, mood, and emotion. An SSRI like Celexa can prevent serotonin from being reabsorbed back into the nerve cells that previously released it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding Celexa WithdrawalSigns & SymptomsCoping & ReliefWarningsCelexa and PregnancyLong-Term TreatmentResources Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Celexa Withdrawal Signs & Symptoms Coping & Relief Warnings Celexa and Pregnancy Long-Term Treatment Resources Close What is the most important information I should know about Celexa withdrawal?Suddenly stopping Celexa can cause depression to return and lead to withdrawal symptoms; do not stop taking your medication without talking to your doctor....

Close Key Takeaways Prominent digital mental health start-ups that offer prescription medication, like Cerebral, have recently come under fire for allegedly over-prescribing stimulants likeAdderall.The company is currently under criminal investigation for violating the Controlled Substances Act while also being the subject of a DEA probe. Cerebral wasn’t the first digital mental health provider to come under scrutiny. For example, BetterHelp—which provides counseling services and is heavily marketed, like many of these companies, on social media—was subject to the internet’s irein 2018 when consumers brought forward concerns about the service not matching its public values....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Foundation of Chair Yoga: Accessibility The Equipment Chair Yoga and Mindfulness Resources & Safety Close Yoga, as both a wellness and a philosophical practice, has many variations. Beyond the most traditional versions of yoga, rooted in long-honed Eastern traditions, there are versions like hot yoga, there’s yoga focused on memory, yin yoga, flow yoga—the list goes on and on. If you ask someone how many forms of yoga there are, be prepared for them to ask how much time you’ve got....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistory of the DSMChanges in DSM-5Bipolar Disorder in the DSM-5Bipolar Disorder in the DSM-5-TR Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History of the DSM Changes in DSM-5 Bipolar Disorder in the DSM-5 Bipolar Disorder in the DSM-5-TR Close The DSM is important because it contains diagnostic codes for mental illnesses, similar to those for physical illnesses. For example, if a doctor orders blood tests and gives you a paper to take to the lab, the lab may insist that there be a diagnostic code on the order because they have to provide it to aninsurance company....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFriday Fix: Episode 179More About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Friday Fix: Episode 179 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. If you arestressed at work, you might think the solution is to build moremental strengthso you can handle workplace issues better....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSo, What’s the Difference Between Character and Personality?Unpacking What Character and Personality Truly MeanHow Character and Personality Impact Us on a Psychological LevelWhich Is More Important, Character or Personality?How Can We Identify Our Character and Personality? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents So, What’s the Difference Between Character and Personality? Unpacking What Character and Personality Truly Mean How Character and Personality Impact Us on a Psychological Level...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBehaviors and TraitsAdult Children of Alcoholics in RelationshipsSupport for ACoAs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Behaviors and Traits Adult Children of Alcoholics in Relationships Support for ACoAs If you grew up in a home with a parent who misused alcohol, you’re probably familiar with the feeling of never knowing what to expect from one day to the next. When one or both parents struggle with addiction, the home environment is predictably unpredictable....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryHigh Ego StrengthLow Ego StrengthHow to Build Ego Strength Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History High Ego Strength Low Ego Strength How to Build Ego Strength Close Ego strength is a psychological concept that refers to an individual’s ability to cope with stress, deal with adversity, and recover from setbacks. When a person has good ego strength, they can manage the challenges that they face without resorting to harmful or unhealthy coping mechanisms....

Embrace it, he has. Charlamagne casually refers to mental health advocacy as “just something I decided to make my life’s work,” but his work in the field is quite serious. He maintains that he’s no expert at anything, but rather is just a person who decided to share people’s stories. That sharing has been hugely impactful for many, to say the least. From the internal impulse that led him to publicly disclose his mental health struggles to how he views the ability to heal oneself as a superpower, we dove deep to learn how an anxiety-ridden Lenard McKelvey from Moncks Corner, South Carolina grew into personality and philanthropist Charlamagne tha God....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBiography of Charles DarwinBest Known ForNatural Selection and EvolutionControversiesResearch on EmotionsViews on WomenInfluenceContributions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Biography of Charles Darwin Best Known For Natural Selection and Evolution Controversies Research on Emotions Views on Women Influence Contributions Close Charles Darwin was a renowned British naturalist and biologist best known for his theory of evolution through natural selection. His theory that all life evolved from a common ancestor is now a cornerstone of modern science, making Darwin one of the most influential individuals in history....

Close Key TakeawaysSome people are turning to AI platforms like ChatGPT for mental health support, but this is risky when they definitely aren’t qualified medical professionals.AI chatbots for mental health are being developed, however.AI in mental health is still relatively new but could become more useful in the future. Key Takeaways Some people are turning to AI platforms like ChatGPT for mental health support, but this is risky when they definitely aren’t qualified medical professionals....

Close Klaus Vedfelt / Getty ImagesAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects around 9.8% of children.ADHD symptoms in kidsinclude inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. This condition is not always easy to diagnose, however, as many of the symptoms are commonly mistaken for “normal” childhood rambunctiousness.Even physicians can have difficulty with diagnosis given that there is no single test that can diagnose ADHD. Ultimately, to make the distinction, pediatricians run through a checklist of characteristic symptoms to determine whether the child meets the criteria for ADHD as outlined in the American Psychiatric Association’sDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIndicators of Child AbuseTypes of Child AbuseImpact of Child AbuseHow to Manage the Effects of Child Abuse Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Indicators of Child Abuse Types of Child Abuse Impact of Child Abuse How to Manage the Effects of Child Abuse Child abuse is the wrongful treatment of a child. It may be in the form of physical,emotional, orsexual abuse. This form of abuse may also be recognized as the exploitation of a child, as well as the failure to properly care for a child, otherwise known asneglect....

Close Although experiencing anger and difficulty managing anger can occur in a number of mental health disorders, there is only one disorder in theDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition(DSM-5) that directly focuses onanger— Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED). Overview IED is a mental health disorder that first appears in childhood or adolescence and is made up of the following symptoms: One recent study suggest that anywhere between 3% to 7% of the general population may develop IED at some point in their lifetime....