That said, infantilization can also happen in both friendships and romantic relationships, especially if someone is trying to demonstrate superiority. Verywell Mind spoke with Dr. Sherry Benton, a practicing therapist and founder of digital the mental health platform TAO Connect, to find out more about what infantilization looks like and what impacts it can have. “Infantilizing is treating someone as less than they are,” says Benton. “It is treating them as a child, a victim, and so forth....

People experiencing intergenerational trauma may experience symptoms, reactions, patterns, and emotional and psychological effects from trauma experienced by previous generations (not limited to just parents or grandparents). What Is a Trauma Response? Humans have survived for thousands of years by evolving the ability to adapt. If you live with chronic stress or have lived through a traumatic event, certain responses activate to help you survive—these are known as trauma responses....

Men may not experience the pain of childbirth or need physical recovery, but the presence of a new child is a major life change. Fathers, like mothers, need to pay attention to their mental health. Exhaustion and stress, in addition to other factors, can lead to male postpartum depression. Symptoms Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and stressed following the birth of a child is a normal aspect of parenthood. Still, if symptoms persist or if they interfere with daily life or the ability to care for the child, then it could be postpartum depression....

If you are experiencing thoughts that cause great discomfort or unease, it might be time to begin a mindfulness practice to support coming back to the here and now, which can significantly reduce your level of stress. How Do You Know? There are some signs that practicing mindfulness might be beneficial in your life. You might want to give mindfulness a try if: You are struggling with feelings of anxiety or depression....

This article discusses the signs, causes, and effects of the fear of success. It also explores strategies you can use to help you manage and overcome the fear that might be holding you back. Characteristics of the Fear of Success The fear of success isn’t always easy to spot. Some signs that a person might have this fear include: Lack of goals: By having very low expectations, people ensure that they never make any real headway toward success....

Having your teen talk to a skilled therapist can support and help them through this crucial period of their life. When Does a Teen Need Counseling? Therapy can support your teen through a variety of things, such as self-discovery, stress, life events, or mental health issues. Therapy can also be used to prevent minor issues from turning into problems later on. Sometimes, even just a few therapy sessions can make a big difference to your teen’s overall well-being....

What Is Adderall? Adderall is a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. As a stimulant, Adderall affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. It is used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. It is often used as part of a treatment plan, which can include psychological, education, or social measures. Connection Between Adderall and Depression Adderall and depression are linked in multiple ways. Adderall has been used as an off-label treatment for depression in patients who experience depression in combination with ADHD....

This article explores the causes and consequences of unhappy relationships, as well as some advice from a psychologist on how to improve it. Causes of Unhappy Relationships These are some of the reasons that could cause unhappiness in relationships, according to Romanoff: Holding on to the past: People tend to find themselves in unhappy relationships when they are reminiscing about the golden days or times in their relationship when things were easier and they weren’t so stressed....

A depressed teen usually doesn’t realize that depression is the reason for changes in how they are feeling or acting. Part of the disorder is not thinking clearly enough to see what’s really going on and feeling too lousy to deal with it even if you do. There are a number of effective approaches to ease a teen into taking the first steps in facing depression and getting the help they need....

While depression is common, if you think you have it, you may be unsure about where to begin. Here are the steps to getting your mental health treated, so you can feel well. See Your Primary Care Doctor If you suspect you may have depression, your first visit should be to your family doctor or primary care physician for a thorough checkup. While most doctors do screen for depression, it’s best to tell your doctor your concerns about your mood....

Your brain cannot be aware of every single thing that happens in the world around you. Big shifts can happen in your visual field and you are never even aware of these changes. Psychologists use the term change blindness to describe the tendency people have to miss changes in their immediate visual environment. Here’s why change blindness happens as well as the effect it can have on how you perceive and interact with the world around you....

This isn’t only disturbing for the impacted individual—it can also create distress for concerned family and friends. Without treatment, it isn’t uncommon for this disorder to become debilitating. However, medical professionals can treat this illness, and daily functioning can be restored with proper treatment. In 2013, our understanding of schizophrenia was forever changed due to shifts in the DSM-5. The DSM-5 is a tool used to diagnose mental health disorders, outlining the criteria for hundreds of illnesses....

For many people, taking action against climate change feels like an almost unbearable task, facing them too late and with too few options of attack. This overwhelming feeling is all the more present for those who’ve inherited an overly polluted and depleted planet. A December 2021 study looked at the climate anxiety of 10,000 people aged 16 to 25 across ten geographically varied countries. Researchers found that 59% of people were very or extremely worried and 84% were moderately worried....

However, despite being a relatively common condition, coming behind only social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and generalized anxiety for the most widespread anxiety disorders, many will wonder when their next panic attack will occur. Even more worrying is not knowing how long these attacks will last. This article will cover how long panic attacks last and provide helpful tips for managing panic attack symptoms. What Are Panic Attacks? According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders (DSM), a panic attack is an abrupt surge of fear or intense discomfort....

When a person’s schizophrenia is active, they may experience symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, and disordered speech and behavior. These symptoms typically start to appear in early adulthood. They can be extremely distressing for the person as well as their loved ones. Schizophrenia is a complicated condition and its causes aren’t fully understood. However, researchers are working to better understand its causes by examining the brain, studying genetics, and conducting behavioral research....

You’ve probably wondered whether you should follow the “Never go to bed angry” rule and how this practice affects your mental health. This article explores the psychological implications of this practice and discusses whether you should follow it. Benefits of This Practice There may be some truth behind this advice. Below, Dr. Romanoff outlines the benefits of practicing the “Never go to bed angry” rule. Anger Can Be Exhausting If you resolve your differences with the person you’re arguing with, you can direct your energy toward reconciling with them instead....

Some of the most famous examples include Milgram’s obedience experiment and Zimbardo’s prison experiment. Explore some of these classic psychology experiments to learn more about some of the best-known research in psychology history. His experiments were often unethical and shockingly cruel, yet they uncovered fundamental truths that have heavily influenced our understanding of child development. In one famous version of the experiments, infant monkeys were separated from their mothers immediately after birth and placed in an environment where they had access to either a wire monkey “mother” or a version of the faux-mother covered in a soft-terry cloth....

There is no shortage of advice on how to handle stress, but a well-meaning friend’s advice or a simple internet search often yields tips that aren’t as effective as they seem. At best, these techniques can be a waste of time, money, or energy, or a distraction from stress management techniques that work far better. At worst, they can cause damage, lead to unhealthy habits, interfere with medications, or create more stress instead of minimizing it....

There are also lots of career paths in psychology beyond some of the “typical” options of clinical or counseling psychology. In fact, some of the most interesting job options might be those that you don’t hear much about such as aviation psychology or traffic psychology. One exercise you may find helpful is to look through a list of psychology careers to see what your options are and then narrow down the list to those in which you are most interested in....

The two conditions can have overlapping characteristics, but it is also common for them to occur together. Children with ADHD are more likely to have a learning disability than children who do not have ADHD. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 9.8% of children between the ages of three and 17 are diagnosed with ADHD. Statistics suggest that between 25% and 40% of people with ADHD have dyslexia, and the same percentage of people with dyslexia also have ADHD....