In a study published this month in the journal Current Biology, a team of researchers from Germany put people through a stressful job interview simulation, then analyzed their brain activity when they recalled aspects of the event. The results showed that people’s brains formed closely linked memories of objects in stressful scenarios, potentially making them more distinct in the mind. Let’s take a closer look at the research on stressful memories, along with tips on how to feel less triggered by them....

Why the First Year of Marriage Matters The first year of marriage is full of changes and adjustments as you and your partner adapt to your new roles. Yet how you handle this period of adjustment is crucial to the longevity of your marriage, say researchers. A decline in love, affection, and responsiveness and an increase in ambivalence within the first two years of marriage can be a predictor for divorce after 13 years....

The National Institute of Mental Health suggests that phobias affect approximately 10% of U.S. adults each year. These phobias typically emerge during childhood or adolescence and continue into adulthood. They also impact twice as many women as they do men. There are a number of explanations for why phobias develop, including evolutionary and behavioral theories. Whatever the cause, phobias are treatable conditions that can be minimized and even eliminated with cognitive and behavioral therapy techniques and medication....

Where Are All the Women in Psychology History? While studying the early history of psychology, you might find yourself wondering if all the early psychologists were men. The dominance of male thinkers on lists of important pioneers in early psychology certainly makes it seem that way, but the reality is that women have been contributing to psychology since its earliest days. Estimates suggest that in the early 1900s, roughly 12% of psychologists in the United States were women....

The Value of Schedules and Structure Structure means that the environment is organized and predictable. Structure is important for all children, but it can be particularly important if you are parenting children with ADHD. Having a routine can benefit your child with ADHD and the rest of the family. Structure is beneficial for several reasons: Provides external control: The symptoms of ADHD lead to problems with self-control. As a result, children with ADHD need more external controls (i....

The reason: decision fatigue. Taking tests requires a series of complex decision-making to choose the right answer, and the longer students spend doing that, the more exhausted their brains become. Just as you might start running slower and paying less attention to your form toward the end of a hard run, your brain will begin processing decisions slower and make more mistakes as it becomes more fatigued. What Is Decision Fatigue?...

The lesson plan is adaptable, so you may choose to have students complete the assignment portion either online or offline. If you choose to have students complete the assignment online, they will need to have some knowledge of how to use blogging or online document tools. If you choose to complete the assignment offline, students may choose to use word processing tools (such as Microsoft Word) or presentation software (such as PowerPoint)....

Understanding Antidepressant Withdrawal Antidepressants work by increasing the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, some of which include serotonin and dopamine. When these neurotransmitter levels suddenly drop, whether by quitting a medication abruptly or greatly lowering its dosage, withdrawal symptoms can emerge. Two types of antidepressant medications that can lead to withdrawal are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). Although, quickly quitting other types of antidepressants may lead to symptoms too....

Applied psychologists utilize their knowledge of psychological theories and principles to solve real-world problems. Fortunately, there are a number of different applied psychology careers to choose from. The following are just a few of the top choices you should consider. Enjoy solving real-world problems? Consider becoming a… Forensic Psychologist Thanks to a number of popular television programs and movies, interest in the field of forensic psychology has grown tremendously in recent years....

To answer some of these questions, a group of researchers interviewed more than 5,000 people from different racial groups across the United States. They wanted to learn more about the co-occurrence of different mental disorders, as well as whether or not people are equally likely to have a certain disorder, such as PTSD, depending on their age, sex, marital status, or race, or ethnicity. Race/Ethnicity Differences in PTSD A person’s race or ethnicity was not found to influence whether or not he had PTSD at some point in their life....

Displaying empathy and compassion for others is not a bad thing. However, it could get a little overwhelming if you find that you are always the shoulder to cry on. If your friend doesn’t reciprocate by being there for you, it can quickly weigh you down mentally, emotionally, and sometimes even physically. Here’s what you need to know about emotionally draining friends and how to stay mentally healthy in the midst of this type of relationship....

If you or someone you know is dealing with severe anxiety, it can feel like it’s going to absolutely kill you. This is especially true for people who experience panic attacks. Below, we’ve outlined exactly what anxiety is, as well as its physical symptoms and long-term impacts. We also go over panic attacks and anxiety disorders so that you can better understand what causes them. Finally, we talk about how to support someone in your life who has severe anxiety, and how to get help if you’re living with anxiety....

Counseling options are available to individuals struggling with depression, but can you gauge effectiveness? A recent study published in the journal Cognitive Behaviour Therapy looked into the impact that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can have on occupational outcomes for individuals struggling with depression. What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? Cognitive behavioral therapy is one of the most researched types of therapy and is often used as a short-term, effective treatment for a wide range of conditions like anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, and phobias....

What Is Cognitive Reframing? Reframing is a way of changing the way you look at something and, thus, changing your experience of it. It can turn a stressful event into either highly traumatic or a challenge to be bravely overcome. Or, it can depict a really bad day as a mildly low point in overall wonderful life. Or, it can see a negative event as a learning experience. Reframing is a way that we can alter our perceptions of stressors and, thus, relieve significant amounts of stress and create a more positive life before actually making any changes in our circumstances....