Anti-Anxiety Medications Anti-anxiety medications have physical effects on the brain and the body, which can help reduce the symptoms of anxiety, such as worry, fear, and panic attacks. These medications must be prescribed by a doctor, and often by a psychiatrist. There are a number of different anti-anxiety medications available, and the right medication for you depends on your type of anxiety disorder and whether you have other health problems or take other medications....

Having an anxiety disorder can impact relationships in different ways. Understanding the different ways feeling of anxiety might interfere with your relationships can help you find ways to cope. Here are two specific ways in which your anxiety can lead to problems maintaining connections with others, as well as strategies you can implement (under the guidance of a mental health professional) to help you navigate these unhealthy attachment patterns....

Meet Dave Hollis Dave Hollis is a New York Times bestselling author. He’s also the host of the Rise Together podcast, a keynote speaker, and a life and business coach. He previously worked as the President of Sales for the film studio at The Walt Disney Company but gave it up when he realized he wasn’t living his dream. He has a new book coming out in October of 2021 called “Built for Courage,” where he shares how he is rebuilding his life again after divorce....

Types and Severity of Depression Depression is used as an umbrella term to describe a lot of different symptoms. There are actually several different types of depression. And depression can vary greatly in severity. People with mild depression may not even know they’re depressed and their friends and family may not recognize it either. There are many different ways depression can be treated. And while medication is one option, it’s not the only option....

Basic Research Examples Basic research in psychology might explore: Whether stress levels influence how often students engage in academic cheatingHow caffeine consumption affects the brainWhether men or women are more likely to be diagnosed with depressionHow attachment styles among children of divorced parents compare to those raised by married parents In all of these examples, the goal is merely to increase knowledge on a topic, not to come up with a practical solution to a problem....

While many became more aware of the reality of systemic racism following the murder of George Floyd, his death was not a rare case of police brutality. Unfortunately, despite extensive discussion of an alleged ongoing racial reckoning across the country since his unjust killing, White and Hispanic support of the Black Lives Matter movement has decreased since June of 2020. Understanding the Research For this study, seven Black women were asked about their recent and ongoing experiences of pregnancy and parenting in the U....

The same brief intervention strategies, however, do not appear to be effective for those with more serious alcohol use disorders. What Is Brief Intervention? Brief interventions are short, one-on-one counseling sessions that are aimed at encouraging the person to eliminate harmful drinking practices like binge drinking. Unlike traditional alcoholism treatment, which can take weeks and even months, brief interventions are typically one to four short sessions. In most cases, the person is provided reading material, such as pamphlets, manuals or workbooks, which reinforce the strategies outlined during counseling....

One definition of cancel culture is “the popular practice of withdrawing support for…public figures and companies after they have done or said something considered objectionable or offensive.” This canceling is often “performed on social media in the form of group shaming.” In short, to be canceled means that a person or group decides to stop supporting someone or something based on a transgression that is either actual or perceived. Origin of Cancel Culture Although canceling is often used in response to sexist behavior, the term itself appears to originate from sexist humor....

As a labor of love, friends or family members often voluntarily take on the role of caregiver. But this can come at a cost to the individual providing care. A survey from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that nearly half of long-term caregivers aren’t just running errands and driving to doctor appointments, but are also performing medical care like changing catheters or inserting feeding tubes. Less than half of these individuals reported receiving training for these tasks....

Early Life Carl Ransom Rogers was born in 1902 in Oak Hill, Illinois. His father was a civil engineer, and his mother was a housewife; he was the fourth of six children. Rogers was a high achiever in school from an early age: He started reading before age 5 and was able to skip kindergarten and first grade. When he was 12, his family moved from the suburbs to a rural farm area....

According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), 9.1 percent of Americans over 18 have at least one personality disorder. Understanding Personality Disorders Your personality is defined by how you think, behave, and feel. A personality disorder is not simply about thinking, feeling, or behaving differently than would be expected. It is a persistent deviation from cultural expectations that causes distress and makes it difficult to function. Classifying Cluster B Disorders There are 10 specific types of personality disorders, which DSM-5 breaks into three clusters....

Specific phobias such as zuigerphobia are one of three different kinds of phobias. The other two kinds are social phobia, also known as social anxiety disorder, and agoraphobia, which is the fear of being unable to escape to a safe place if you have panic-like symptoms. Who Has Zuigerphobia? Studies estimate that 15.6% of people will develop a specific phobia at some point in their lifetime, making it one of the most common anxiety-mood disorders....

Even if said in jest, some jokes and forms of teasing are just not funny or acceptable. For many people, some areas of life are considered off-limits when it comes to teasing and joking. Why People Tease in Relationships Just as teasing can have both positive and negative consequences, it can also be the result of positive or negative intentions. On the positive side, teasing can be a way of showing love and affection....

However, since depression is highly treatable, seeking proper treatment can help you feel better more quickly. Plus, not taking care of depression not only leads to needless suffering, but it can have devastating consequences. Treatment options can be tailored to your situation, providing the best results. Why Depression Sometimes Does and Doesn’t Go Away on Its Own Many say that “time heals all wounds,” but that’s not entirely true when it comes to depression....

A Closer Look at the Ego The ego prevents us from acting on our basic urges (created by the id) but also works to achieve a balance with our moral and idealistic standards (created by the superego). While the ego operates in both the preconscious and conscious, its strong ties to the id means that it also operates in the unconscious. The ego operates based on the reality principle, which works to satisfy the id’s desires in a manner that is realistic and socially appropriate....

Proper APA Format for Electronic References The following examples can help you prepare your electronic references in proper APA format. Online Documents The basic structure for referencing online documents is very similar to other references but with the addition of a retrieval source. Provide the exact URL for where the document can be found. Author, A. A. (2000). Title of work. Retrieved from source For example: Cherry, K. (2006). Guide to APA format....