Zoloft (Sertraline) - How Does it Work? Zoloft (sertraline) is in a category of medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs.) These medications work by blocking the reuptake of serotonin by nerve cells so that more serotonin is present. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter in the brain that has been coined one of the “feel good chemicals.” If you are interested, you can learn more about the chemistry of depression, and how the levels of different neurotransmitters in the brain may affect your mood....

However, everyone reacts to stress differently. Feeling stressed may be obvious for some but others may not notice until it becomes more severe. But overstress or too much stress can be detrimental to your physical and mental well-being as it can cause your body to deteriorate. How can you know if you’re experiencing a normal level of stress or if you’re actually overstressed? Although stress affects everyone differently, there are some common signs you might be overstressed....

At the peak of this hierarchy is self-actualization. The hierarchy suggested that when the other needs at the pyramid’s base have been met, you can focus on this pinnacle need to achieve your full potential. It is important to note that self-actualization isn’t about being perfect or achieving all your life goals. Instead, it is a state of mind that allows people to approach problems, relationships, and needs with acceptance and understanding....

Why are such classes so important? Some background knowledge of how people grow and change throughout life is essential if you are majoring in a field such as: HealthcareEducationMedicineNursingPsychologySocial work While people in these fields can benefit, understanding human development can be helpful for anyone. Here are five reasons you should consider studying human development. As you enter adulthood, navigate middle age, and face the onset of old age, having a greater understanding of how people continue to grow and change as they get older can help you appreciate and manage all the stages of your life....

In fact, one of the best ways to be courageous is to understand what you’re afraid of and then refuse to allow that fear to paralyze you. Because if you let it, fear has the power to stop you from moving forward, taking risks, and making the most of opportunities. Meanwhile, being courageous allows you to take chances, pursue your dreams, and get what you want out of life. If you’ve been struggling with fear and want to feel more courageous in your life, there are a number of ways you can exercise your courage muscles and make the most out of every situation....

In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), this condition is officially known as “attentional deficit/hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive presentation.” Symptoms of ADD (Inattentive Type ADHD) People with the inattentive type of ADHD struggle to pay attention or stay focused for long periods of time. Some of the symptoms of this type of ADHD include: Being easily distractedDifficulty following directionsDifficulty staying on taskForgetfulnessLosing personal items such as keys or booksNot paying attention to detailsProblems staying organizedShort attention span...

What Is Dissociation? But it’s not always so extreme as that. For many, it takes the form of depersonalization or derealization, where your automatic survival/protective response kicks in, causing you to “detach” from the pain or stress you’re experiencing. You might feel like you’re on the outside of your own life, watching events unfold as a spectator rather than as the protagonist. When a person experiences something traumatic, one way to cope with that intense emotional pain is to make a clean mental break with yourself....

“Rage, persistent anger, or angry outbursts can have detrimental consequences for physical health, quality of life, and relationships,” says Erin Engle, PsyD, a psychologist at Columbia University Medical Center. “Anger management is an approach designed to help you manage the emotional and physiological arousal that accompanies anger. As it’s often not possible to change the circumstances or people that elicit anger, anger management can help you recognize your triggers for anger and learn to cope with them more effectively,” explains Engle....

Many couples experience a drop-off in sex and physical intimacy within the first few years of marriage, particularly if kids come into the picture. However, the complete loss of physical intimacy that once was a part of the relationship often signals a problem that needs to be addressed. Without the physical intimacy that differentiates a romantic partnership from a platonic one, married couples can become more-or-less roommates. If both partners are OK with this type of relationship, it doesn’t call for concern....

Early Life Hugo Münsterberg was born in Danzig, Germany (now Gdansk, Poland), on June 1, 1863, to a merchant father and artist mother. The family had a great love of the arts, and Münsterberg was encouraged to explore music, literature, and art. When he was 12, his mother passed away. His mother’s death marked a major change in the boy’s life, changing him into a serious young man. Münsterberg wrote poetry and played the cello....

This training may be beneficial for helping people to maintain and even improve some aspects of cognition. With a large population of aging adults, such improvements could have a significant impact on the mental health and functioning of older adults. What Is Cognitive Training? Also known as brain training, cognitive training is a non-pharmacological approach that involves following a series of regular mental activities designed to help maintain or even increase a person’s cognitive (thinking) abilities....

However, if you find that you often experience fear or anxiety, or cannot stop yourself from worrying constantly, you may have an anxiety disorder. In fact, according to a 2017 study, anxiety disorders tend to be chronic, long-term conditions, with periods of more and less severe symptoms. Persistent, chronic anxiety can significantly impact your life, affecting your ability to function at home, work, and in social settings. This article discusses the symptoms, causes, and diagnosis of chronic anxiety, as well as some treatment options and coping strategies that may be helpful....

The Importance of Testing and Accurate Diagnosis ADHD and many conditions like it improve in many people with early intervention. This makes accurate, thorough testing and evaluation using an empirically validated approach so important. During the evaluation process, the healthcare provider must rule out alternative explanations that might better account for ADHD-like behavior before arriving at an ADHD diagnosis. To complicate things further, an estimated 60-100% of children with ADHD have comorbid conditions such as anxiety, depression, behavior issues, learning disabilities, sleep problems, and substance abuse....

This article explores what consent is, why it’s important, how to ask for it, what it includes and what it does not. How Consent Works Consent applies to any kind of sexual activity or engagement, including touching another person, kissing them, or having oral or penetrative intercourse. These are some important aspects to remember about consent: Consent needs to be freely given: Consent needs to be freely given, without pressure, intimidation, or manipulation....