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Care and Trigger WarningThis article contains content about depression and suicide. If reading this brings up uncomfortable feelings for you, you can speak confidentially with trained advocates for free. Contact theSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helplineat1-800-662-4357for information on support and treatment facilities in your area.For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database. Care and Trigger Warning This article contains content about depression and suicide. If reading this brings up uncomfortable feelings for you, you can speak confidentially with trained advocates for free....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns of Recovery From DepressionHow to Track Your ProgressDepression Symptoms to Look For Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs of Recovery From Depression How to Track Your Progress Depression Symptoms to Look For Close As you begintreatment for depression, it may take a bit of time for you to feel like you’re back to your normal self. If your progress is slow, it’s natural to question whether you’re really improving....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptoms of DepressionCoping TechniquesHow to Get Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms of Depression Coping Techniques How to Get Help If you find yourself feeling irritable, moody, and even depressed after quitting smoking, you’re certainly not alone. Quitting smoking is difficult enough when you’re feeling happy. Unfortunately, it can become further challenging due to mood changes—a common complaint early insmoking cessation....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMajor Depressive EpisodesDemographicsPrevalenceTreatment EffectivenessResources Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Major Depressive Episodes Demographics Prevalence Treatment Effectiveness Resources Close Depression affects people from all walks of life, no matter their background. It can affect people of all ages as well. Unfortunately,there’s still a stigmathat surrounds mental health issues, and some people view disorders like depression as a weakness. But, similar to the way anyone can develop certain physical health issues, mental health issues aren’t always preventable....

Close Verywell / Bailey MarinerDepression tattoos can be a way to express yourself, a way to give yourself a visual reminder of the need to stay strong, and also a symbol to those around you of your beliefs and the difficulties that you are facing.If you’ve considered getting a depression tattoo, you might have wondered what type to get. The list below includes 11 options to consider if you want a tattoo that is representative of depression and mental health....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDrugs That Can Cause DepressionSigns of DepressionWhat to Do Next Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Drugs That Can Cause Depression Signs of Depression What to Do Next Close Many people are not aware that certain prescription drugs have been associated with the emergence or worsening ofdepression symptomsas a side effect, even in people who might not ordinarily be prone to depression. A 2018 study published inJAMAfound that more than a third of U....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of Descriptive Research and the Methods UsedAdvantages & Limitations of Descriptive ResearchBest Practices for Conducting Descriptive Research Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Descriptive Research and the Methods Used Advantages & Limitations of Descriptive Research Best Practices for Conducting Descriptive Research Close Descriptive research is one of the key tools needed in any psychology researcher’s toolbox in order to create and lead a project that is both equitable and effective....

Close Key TakeawaysResearch on cerebral palsy is still heavily focused on children and their parents.Mental health conditions are more prevalent for those with cerebral palsy.Physical symptoms are better researched than mental health and behavioral symptoms. Key Takeaways Research on cerebral palsy is still heavily focused on children and their parents.Mental health conditions are more prevalent for those with cerebral palsy.Physical symptoms are better researched than mental health and behavioral symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Detachment?Why Detachment Is ImportantDetachment Is Not Kind Nor UnkindEffectivenessHow to Practice Detachment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Detachment? Why Detachment Is Important Detachment Is Not Kind Nor Unkind Effectiveness How to Practice Detachment Detachment is a way of setting boundaries with a person who has an addiction. It can be difficult, but it can be a helpful way to protect yourself and preserve your relationship with a person who has a substance use problem....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCharacteristics and ExamplesDevelop Logical Mathematical IntelligenceTips and StrategiesBenefits Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Characteristics and Examples Develop Logical Mathematical Intelligence Tips and Strategies Benefits Close Logical mathematical intelligence is one of eight intelligences that Howard Gardner, a professor of cognition and education at Harvard University, proposed in histheory of multiple intelligences, which he outlined in his bookFrames of Mind.Gardner’s theory posited these types of intelligence:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMost Common Developmental DisabilitiesCauses of Developmental DisabilitiesHow Are Developmental Disabilities Diagnosed?Coping With Developmental DisabilitiesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Most Common Developmental Disabilities Causes of Developmental Disabilities How Are Developmental Disabilities Diagnosed? Coping With Developmental Disabilities Frequently Asked Questions Close Development disabilities refer to a group of conditions that are present at birth and that impact intellectual abilities, physical abilities, language, and behavior....

Close Key TakeawaysDyslexia is a learning difficulty that affects a person’s ability to read, write, and spell.Although dyslexia is often mistaken as a sign of low intelligence, new research suggests its strengths contributed to the successful evolution and survival of humans.Researchers are calling for a change in our perspective of dyslexia as a neurological disorder. Key Takeaways Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that affects a person’s ability to read, write, and spell....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCross-Sectional Research MethodsLongitudinal Research MethodsCorrelational Research MethodsExperimental Research Methods Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cross-Sectional Research Methods Longitudinal Research Methods Correlational Research Methods Experimental Research Methods Close There are many differentdevelopmental psychologyresearch methods, including cross-sectional, longitudinal, correlational, and experimental. Each has its own specific advantages and disadvantages. The one that a scientist chooses depends largely on the aim of the study and the nature of the phenomenon being studied....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsChildhood TopicsAdolescence TopicsAdulthood TopicsHow to ChooseTips for Students Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Childhood Topics Adolescence Topics Adulthood Topics How to Choose Tips for Students Close Are you looking for a developmental psychology topic for apsychology paper, experiment, or science fair project? Topics you might pick can range fromprenatal developmentto health during the final stages of life. Developmental psychology is a broad topic that involves studying how people grow and change throughout their whole lifetime....

Deviant behavior is defined as actions that violate social norms, which may include both informal social rules or more formal societal expectations and laws. Socially acceptable behavior, on the other hand, refers to the actions that are generally viewed as being appropriate to engage in when in the presence of other people. This article discusses what causes deviant behavior and how it differs from socially acceptable behavior. It also covers different types of deviant behavior and how some behaviors, such as addiction, can span from socially acceptable to deviant....