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Close Key Takeaways• Some people are using TikTok to help in their substance use disorder recovery.• Videos about recovery have amassed millions of views on the video-sharing app.• It can be difficult to access formal treatment, so some are turning to TikTok as a substitute. Key Takeaways • Some people are using TikTok to help in their substance use disorder recovery.• Videos about recovery have amassed millions of views on the video-sharing app....

Close Key Takeaways• According to a new study, micronutrient supplements might benefit children with ADHD.• Standard ADHD medications can have side effects including height suppression• Many experts promote a holistic approach, where medication is used alongside therapy and educational support Key Takeaways • According to a new study, micronutrient supplements might benefit children with ADHD.• Standard ADHD medications can have side effects including height suppression• Many experts promote a holistic approach, where medication is used alongside therapy and educational support...

Halloween is often intentionally scary, and it can feel downright overwhelming for those withsamhainophobia, or the fear of Halloween. Defined as a persistent, abnormal, and unwarranted fear of Halloween, samhainophobia is a term rooted in ancient pagan traditions, particularly those of the Celtic Druids. The festival of Samhain was celebrated as early as 2,000 years ago to mark the night before the Celtic New Year. October 31, the last day of the Celtic year, was seen as a time when the veil between the living and the dead was thin, andghostscould walk among the living for both good and evil....

Close There are severaldifferent branches of psychology. One of the branches that may appeal to individuals interested in a career in this field is counseling psychology. Counseling psychologists help people of all ages deal with emotional, social, developmental, and other life concerns. Here we do a deeper dive into what counseling psychology is, including general job duties and where they work. We also discuss what type of education or training may be required for a counseling psychology role, as well as highlighting how this branch is similar to but also different from clinical psychology....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesIs It Healthy?The RisksHow To Curb Counterfactual Thinking Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Is It Healthy? The Risks How To Curb Counterfactual Thinking Close In psychology, counterfactual thinking is the tendency we have to ruminate on the past and wonder “what could have been.” It involves thinking about the “what ifs” and “if onlys” as we envision what might have happened if we had taken a different path, made a differentdecision, or if a series of events somehow played out differently....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionWarning SignsImpactWhat to DoHistory Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Warning Signs Impact What to Do History What Is Countertransference? Inpsychoanalytic theory, countertransference occurs when the therapist projects their own unresolved conflicts onto the client. This could be in response to something the client has unearthed. Although many now believe it to be inevitable, countertransference can be damaging if not appropriately managed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Couples QuizWho Is This Couples Quiz For?What To Know About RelationshipsSigns of a Healthy RelationshipSigns of An Unhealthy Relationship Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Couples Quiz Who Is This Couples Quiz For? What To Know About Relationships Signs of a Healthy Relationship Signs of An Unhealthy Relationship Close Sometimes, it can be hard to tell how your relationship is going from inside of it....

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Close For the August edition of the Verywell Mind Mental Health Tracker, Amy Morin, LCSW, discusses the struggles of those who have dealt with job loss and other financial stressors during the COVID-19 pandemic.To find out what previous surveys said about the state of mental health in the U.S., check outour previous releases. For the August edition of the Verywell Mind Mental Health Tracker, Amy Morin, LCSW, discusses the struggles of those who have dealt with job loss and other financial stressors during the COVID-19 pandemic....

Close “My first book ‘Craig and Fred’…, I did not intend for it to be received as mental health in any way,” says Craig Grossi in an interview with Verywell Mind. “They’re just stories.” It turns out, though, that Grossi tapped into something people wanted to read, and a lot of that had to do with mental health. That’s because although “Craig and Fred” features Fred, Grossi’s dog, on the cover, a lot of Grossi’s story has to do with his time in Afghanistan and thechallenges to veteranswhen they come home....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEmergencySuicide RiskHotlinesTherapySupport Groups Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Emergency Suicide Risk Hotlines Therapy Support Groups For whatever difficult emotions you might be experiencing, we’ve got tools available at your disposal. If You’re Experiencing a Crisis Seek Help NowIf you are having suicidal thoughts, click the number below to call 988 for support and assistance from a trained counselor. If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen Does the Critical Period Begin and End?The Critical Period Hypothesis—What It StatesWhat Happens to the Brain in the Critical Period?What Kind of Events Impact the Brain During the Critical Period?How Do Adverse Events Impact the Brain?What’s the Difference Between a Critical Period and a Sensitive Period?What Happens to the Brain When the Critical Period Ends? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents...