Psychologist Elaine Hatfield has described two different types of romantic love: compassionate (also known as companionate) and passionate. Compassionate love involves feelings of mutual respect, trust, and affection while passionate love involves intense feelings and sexual attraction.  What Is Passionate Love? Hatfield defines passionate love as “a state of intense longing for union with another.” This type of love tends to be more common at the outset of a relationship....

Conscious is a term that refers to being awake and alert. Conscience, on the other hand, refers to an awareness of whether actions are right or wrong. Let’s take a closer look at what each term means and how you can distinguish between them. What Does Conscience Mean? Your conscience is the part of your personality that helps you determine between right and wrong and keeps you from acting upon your most basic urges and desires....

Many people with SAD will never have a large wedding, preferring to keep things quiet and private, or even deciding to elope. However, for those with family obligations or a spouse who wants a formal ceremony, opting out of your own wedding may not be an option. Planning the Wedding Thankfully, there are steps you can take to help alleviate your anxiety surrounding a wedding. Think Small Plan a small informal gathering instead of a large formal affair....

Many single parents wish to explore dating sites that cater specifically to single moms and dads for a variety of reasons, but most importantly because they are looking for a partner that knows what it’s like to have a young human in the mix. For parents hesitant or new to finding love online, meeting other parents for companionship or friendship can be a first step toward finding that match. According to EliteSingles, a dating site with regional dating guides across eleven U....

It is important to remember that an illness is what a person has, not who they are. Try these strategies for creating and maintaining a healthy relationship. Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts What to Expect When Dating Someone With OCD Knowing what to expect if you are dating someone with OCD or if you think your partner might have the condition is essential. By understanding the symptoms, causes, and treatments of the condition, you’ll be better able to help your partner and maintain a successful relationship....

The following describes the relaxation technique of deep breathing. Start practicing this technique today to begin feeling more relaxed. Benefits Breathing is a function that we all do naturally and with little conscious awareness or effort. Deep breathing, also called diaphragmatic breathing, involves bringing one’s focus to the breathing process. Attention and effort are brought to each breath, allowing the belly and ribcage completely fill with each inhalation, followed by complete exhalations, letting all of the air out....

The following are just a few different topics that might help inspire you. Remember, these are just ideas to help you get started. You might opt to explore one of these areas, or you might think of a related question that interests you as well. Developmental Psychology Topics Here are some sample ideas to consider for a Developmental Psychology topic on different age groups. Children Could packaging nutritious foods in visually appealing ways encourage children to make healthier food choices?...

This condition is a fairly new diagnosis, first appearing in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5), which was published in 2013. This condition was added to the DSM-5 to help address concerns about possible over-diagnosis and treatment of bipolar disorder in children. However, some controversy exists about the addition of this condition due to the lack of empirical data on DMDD. Symptoms In order to be diagnosed with disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, a child must be between the ages of six and 18....

Medications The most common medications used to treat OCD are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Prozac (fluoxetine), Luvox (fluvoxamine), Paxil (paroxetine hydrochloride) Zoloft (sertraline), Celexa (citalopram), and Lexapro (escitalopram); serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors like ​Effexor (venlafaxine); and a tricyclic antidepressant known as Anafranil (clomipramine). Psychotherapy Exposure therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) have been shown to be particularly helpful in the treatment of OCD symptoms. Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Another potential treatment option is repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), which involves placing a magnetic coil on the skull to deliver a magnetic field to targeted areas of the brain....

These diagnostic changes were made to reflect the fact that there is no scientifically meaningful distinction between chronic major depressive disorder and what was previously known in the DSM-IV as dysthymic disorder. Symptoms of PDD (Dysthymia) The symptoms of persistent depressive disorder are very similar to major depressive disorder. However, these symptoms are chronic, meaning that people have these depressive symptoms most days for a period of at least two years for adults and one year for children and teens....

People with eating disorders can often have another mental health issue, such as generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). However, SAD is consistently found to be the first or second most common anxiety disorder in patients with eating disorders. Some studies have shown that in patients with anorexia nervosa, the rate of SAD is between 16 and 88 percent; for patients with bulimia nervosa, this rate is between 17 and 68 percent....

To stop this perpetuated harm on Asian communities, the underlying systems of white supremacy and xenophobia must be addressed by individuals and by society as a whole through sustained anti-racist efforts and education. Negative Effects on Mental Health One study published in 2020 in the American Journal of Criminal Justice explores the negative mental health impact on communities who are “othered,” such as Asian Americans have been in American society—most recently due to COVID-19....

Genetics play an important role in development, but experiences are equally important. For example, genetics may influence how a child’s brain is wired from birth, but learning and experience that will literally shape how that child’s brain grows and develops. Theories of Psychology Some of the classic theories of psychology focus on the importance of experience and how it shapes behavior and personality. Three of the major theories that describe and explain how children learn include classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning....

Whether you are living with OCD or supporting someone with the condition, here are 10 facts about OCD you should know: 1. OCD Can Cause Significant Anxiety If you have OCD, you may experience severe anxiety as a result of obsessive thoughts. Oftentimes, rituals or compulsions are used to reduce the anxiety caused by obsessions. These behaviors include: Repeatedly checking to make sure doors are locked.Counting objects, letters, or words....

Types Dentophobia can be divided into numerous elements. Most people with this phobia fear more than one element, while those with severe dentophobia may fear all or most elements simultaneously. The Dentist: Like doctors, IRS auditors, and others in commonly feared professions, “the dentist” is often irrationally and mistakenly cast as cold and unfeeling at best, or sadistic at worst. If you have had a negative personal experience with a particular dentist, you may be more prone to this phobia....

On Tuesday, March 8, the Florida Senate passed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which aims to restrict schools from teaching students about sexual orientation and gender identity. If governor Ron DeSantis signs the Parental Rights in Education bill, to give it its official name, into law, it’ll come into force from July 1. From here, all school districts will need to update their plans by June 2023. The four states which have laws prohibiting or limiting the discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in the classroom are: Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas....

Friday Fix: Episode 216 Sometimes, practicing gratitude can feel a little bit like a chore. Writing thank you notes or telling your family what you’re thankful for over the dinner table might not conjure up true gratitude after a while. One of the best ways to practice gratitude involves being thankful for the people in your life rather than the things that you have. After all, it’s easy to take people for granted....

During this stage, middle-aged adults strive to create or nurture things that will outlast them, often by parenting children or fostering positive changes that benefit others. Contributing to society and doing things to promote future generations are important needs at the generativity vs. stagnation stage of development. It’s important to note that life events at this stage tend to be less age-specific than they are during early- and late-stage life....