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Close Key TakeawaysEstrangement is a common occurrence in American families.Spending time with chosen family and creating space for new definitions of family can help alleviate those challenges. Key Takeaways Estrangement is a common occurrence in American families.Spending time with chosen family and creating space for new definitions of family can help alleviate those challenges. Estrangement, as it is most often referred to, is when family members cut off contact with their close relatives....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Happens If Estrogen Is Low?What Happens When Estrogen Is High?What Is Estrogen’s Impact on the Brain?Estrogen and MoodTreatment and Lifestyle Changes Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Happens If Estrogen Is Low? What Happens When Estrogen Is High? What Is Estrogen’s Impact on the Brain? Estrogen and Mood Treatment and Lifestyle Changes Close Estrogen plays a major role in women’s health, including mental health....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesDetection Time FrameEtG Test AccuracyEtG Test ResultsElimination Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Detection Time Frame EtG Test Accuracy EtG Test Results Elimination Theethyl glucuronide(EtG) test is widely used to detect the presence in the urine of ethyl glucuronide. EtG is a breakdown product of ethanol, the intoxicating agent inalcohol. The test can also screen for EtG in the blood, hair, and nails, but the urine test is the most widely used....

Close Ethnocentrism is the belief that one’s own ethnic, racial, or social group is either superior or the norm against which all other groups should be compared. While it can sometimes be a conscious belief, such as believing foods or customs of cultures aside from your own are strange or inferior, it’s more often an unconscious process. In psychology, that conscious or unconscious ethnocentrism can influence research, lead to misdiagnosis, and cause serious harm to the communities that are overlooked or pathologized as abnormal for not conforming to Western norms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsExamplesImpactIdentify and Respond to EustressPotential PitfallsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Examples Impact Identify and Respond to Eustress Potential Pitfalls Frequently Asked Questions Close Not all stress is the same. Some of the stress that you face in life can be more detrimental to your well-being, and some types of stress can actually be healthy. One type of beneficial stress is known as eustress....

Close Key TakeawaysA new study suggests even mild cases of Covid-19 can cause changes in the brain.Researchers examined brain scans to determine that those who’d been infected with Covid-19 showed greater loss of gray matter and abnormalities in brain tissue.While the findings are important, further research must be conducted to understand the long-term effects of Covid-19 on the brain. Key Takeaways A new study suggests even mild cases of Covid-19 can cause changes in the brain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding the Lipstick EffectPsychological and Sociological Factors of the Lipstick EffectLimitations of the Lipstick Effect TheoryHow to Counteract the Urge to SplurgeKeep in Mind Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding the Lipstick Effect Psychological and Sociological Factors of the Lipstick Effect Limitations of the Lipstick Effect Theory How to Counteract the Urge to Splurge Keep in Mind Close When the economy seems to be on a downward spiral and money is tight, people tend to find ways to cope....

Close Mind in the Mediais an ongoing series discussing mental health and psychological topics in popular movies and television Spoiler alert! This article contains major spoilers for the film Everything Everywhere All At Once, currently playing in theaters. The laundromat she and her husband Waymond (Ke Huy Quan) started years ago when they immigrated from China to the United States is being audited, Waymond has filed for divorce, and Evelyn’s exacting father Gong Gong (James Hong) is visiting from China....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsIdentificationTherapeutic UsesImpactAddictionGetting HelpHistory Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Identification Therapeutic Uses Impact Addiction Getting Help History This article is purely informational and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider if you think that using ecstasy or “molly” is right for you. What is the most important information I should know about MDMA?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewWhat Do Shrooms Do?Potential BenefitsCommon Side EffectsSigns of UseAddiction & WithdrawalHow to Get HelpFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview What Do Shrooms Do? Potential Benefits Common Side Effects Signs of Use Addiction & Withdrawal How to Get Help Frequently Asked Questions This article is purely informational and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWho Is Sport Psychology For?Understanding Sports PsychologyHistoryTypesUsesImpactTechniquesCareersFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Who Is Sport Psychology For? Understanding Sports Psychology History Types Uses Impact Techniques Careers Frequently Asked Questions Close Have you ever wondered what separates good athletes from elite ones? Or have you ever wanted to improve your own athletic performance? Sure, physical fitness and skill are important, but what’s going on in your head often determines how well you perform....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy People Vape CBD OilWhat Is CBD Oil?Vaping-Related Lung InjuriesPotential Side EffectsCBD RegulationsMislabelingAlternatives to Vaping CBD Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why People Vape CBD Oil What Is CBD Oil? Vaping-Related Lung Injuries Potential Side Effects CBD Regulations Mislabeling Alternatives to Vaping CBD One of the newest trends in thegrowing vape cultureis the practice of vaping cannabidiol (CBD) oil. However, vaping CBD oil poses many health risks....

Close Key TakeawaysThe World Health Organization (WHO) has defined gaming disorder as a condition in the 11th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11).Gaming disorder refers to reduced control over gaming, which negatively impacts one’s life, and evident for at least a year, according to the ICD-11.While gaming disorder is not included in the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V), which is used in the US, the WHO’s update may still impact treatment of addiction....

Close Key Takeaways Recently, one of the most buzzed-about social media influencers hasn’t made their mark through typical avenues such as great fashion hauls or informative mental health talks. No, instead, they’ve erupted the internet with dehumanizingmisogyny. These statements echo his first brush with public life when, in 2016, Tate was kicked off the show “Big Brother” after a video showed him hitting a woman with a belt. The following year he responded to the #MeToo movement stating women should hold some of the responsibility for being raped, according toThe Guardian....