Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is one of 10 personality disorders recognized in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). NPD is one of the “Cluster B”, or dramatic/erratic, personality disorders. Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by the presence of five or more of the following symptoms: A sense of entitlement An inflated sense of self-importance Arrogant, egotistical, or haughty behavior Envious of others or believes others are envious of them Lack of empathy Preoccupation with fantasies of success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love Requiring excessive admiration Taking advantage of others Believing that they are “special” and can only be understood by other special or high-status people...

This affects virtually every system in the body, either directly or indirectly. People were built to handle acute stress, which is short-lived, but not chronic stress, which is steady over a long period of time. In order to begin managing chronic stress, it is important to understand what it is, what may be causing it, and how it affects the entire body. Symptoms Chronic stress affects both the mind and body....

Research Topic Ideas Here are just a few ideas that you might want to explore: Are people getting addicted to Facebook and social media? How do these social websites influence how people interact and behave? Compare and contrast two different types of therapy. When is each type best used? Are there any disorders that are best treated with one of these particular forms of therapy? What are the possible limitations of each type of treatment?...

This article covers the definition of dementia, as well as its symptoms and causes. It also shares how dementia is typically diagnosed and ways that may help you cope physically and emotionally if you or a loved one has dementia. Symptoms of Dementia While the signs of cognitive decline may vary from person to person, the following are symptoms that are characteristic of dementia: Confusion Difficulty understanding others Difficulty reading or writing Hallucinations, delusions, or paranoia Having a hard time speaking Impulsivity Loss of interest Memory loss Poor judgment Problems with movement Repeating themselves Taking more time to complete tasks Wandering and getting lost (even in familiar places)...

Prevalence of Alcohol Use Among Teens The 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that, among high school students, 29 percent drank some amount of alcohol, 14 percent binge drank, 5 percent drove after drinking alcohol, and 17 percent rode with a driver who had been drinking alcohol. Also in 2019, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health reported that 19 percent of youth aged 12 to 20 years drank alcohol and 11 percent reported binge drinking....

DBT includes some changes to the traditional cognitive-behavioral elements of therapy. These changes are intended to specifically help reduce the symptoms of BPD. Research Support DBT was the first psychotherapy shown to be effective in treating BPD in controlled clinical trials, the most rigorous type of clinical research. DBT is considered the “gold standard” first-line treatment for borderline personality disorder. While DBT is no longer the only therapy to have shown effectiveness in controlled trials, it has grown a large evidence base and is considered one of the best treatments for BPD in terms of documented success rates....

The drug has been in use since ancient times. The earliest recorded use as a drug was 2737 BC in China. The drug made its entry to the New World in 1545 when the Spanish brought it and produced it as a commercial crop to make hemp fibers. In our modern world, many young people who smoke cannabis never progress to using other drugs, but there are some who do....

SNRIs work by blocking the reabsorption (or reuptake) of serotonin and norepinephrine back into the nerve cells that released them. Blocking their reuptake increases the levels of these neurotransmitters in the brain. This improves your focus and alertness and boosts your mood. Effexor Uses Effexor is mainly used to treat anxiety and depression. The four conditions it has been FDA-approved to treat are: Major depressive disorder (MDD) Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) Social anxiety disorder (SAD) Panic disorder (PD)...

Here are nine popular scents, with tips on how to use them. In a study published in International Journal of Nursing Practice, aromatherapy using a 3% lavender oil spray on clothing was found to be effective in reducing work-related stress for three to four days. Lavender oil can be found in a variety of aromatherapy products, including bath salts and massage oil. Another way to take advantage of the soothing scent of lavender: sipping lavender-infused herbal tea, which is sold in many natural-foods stores....

We talk a lot about the mental health of people in quarantine, families who have lost loved ones, and the overall morale of Americans as we face both a medical and economic crisis. But what about those who are on the front lines? They are facing all of this AND battling an epidemic that is taking a toll on their mental health. The Challenge Essential Workers Face For frontline workers like first responders and medical professionals, avoiding contact with other people is not an option....

Experts now worry how the winter months might exacerbate this crisis when cold weather, less sunlight, and increased isolation are factored in. It’s important to pay attention to your emotions during this time, be kind to yourself, and seek professional help when you need it. Staying vigilant about the mental state of yourself and your loved ones will be critical in getting through this unprecedented time. Uncertainty as a Cause of Depression One of the hardest things for people has been the lack of solid information and the inability to plan....

Grounded in scientific method, explanatory style is defined by psychologists Gregory McClell Buchanan and Martin EP Seligman as “our tendency to offer similar explanations for different events.” Psychologists use the term “explanatory style” today to describe how people explain the events of their lives. When something happens, our explanatory style is part of how we process it, attach meaning to it, and assess it as a threat or a challenge in our lives....

Having been raised in a traditional Mexican-American household with a patriarch as the figurehead, pursuing this format of dating was completely outside the realm of how I was raised to believe a relationship should look. Due to an exaggerated sense of masculine pride, known as machismo across Latinx culture, the man is traditionally the center of the relationship. And yes, all relationships are typically assumed to be exclusively heterosexual due to deeply entrenched homophobia across the communities....

Let’s say Jim’s Facebook newsfeed is full of stories advocating a certain political position. Even though that feed is curated by Jim to include people he knows and is influenced by an algorithm based on Jim’s behavior, he may overestimate how many people agree with this position. Why Does the False Consensus Effect Happen? One of the possible causes of the false consensus effect involves what is known as the availability heuristic....

Those are the words of Sean Kelly, a dad of two. For him, and many disabled fathers, there is an inherent fear that they will prove incapable of caring for their children. Of course, initial fear at the possibility of parenthood isn’t a uniquely disabled experience. According to a 2021 literature review published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, many fathers expressed fear of a wide range of possible situations, including concern for their partner and their ability to care for the child....