For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database. This article discusses the symptoms of bipolar disorder, including symptoms of both mania and depression. It also covers potential complications that may occur. Signs & Symptoms People with bipolar disorder experience dramatic shifts in mood that may include periods of depression and mania. The nature and severity of these symptoms depend on the type of bipolar disorder that they have....

When you are a caregiver for someone with bulimia, it’s important to be supportive and understanding. While it can be difficult to watch someone you love suffer from an eating disorder, there are things you can do to help. Recognize Bulimia Symptoms in a Loved One The first step in being a supportive caregiver is to learn the signs and symptoms of bulimia.This way, you can be on the lookout for them in your loved one....

Sex Matters for Cognitive Impairment Risk Gender makes a difference in your risk of developing cognitive impairment (loss of brain function often associated with aging). More specifically, men and women have different risk factors for age-related cognitive impairment. A study in France looked at almost 7,000 people aged 65 and older. At the beginning of the study, none had dementia, though 42% had mild cognitive impairment. Over a four-year period, 6....

Of course, knowing it’s all to be expected doesn’t make it any less painful for parents whose freshman or first-year grad student calls up in tears far from home. It’s only natural, after all, to long for the familiarity of home, friends, and family when you’re suddenly immersed in new surroundings, new schedules, and new people. So that call may make Mom and Dad feel an overwhelming urge to swoop to the rescue or fly junior home....

Even though travel restrictions have changed since the beginning of the pandemic, it can still be challenging to get together with loved ones—especially those who have a high risk of getting COVID-19. The holidays can also bring up memories of those we lost during the pandemic, which can be painful to cope with. Loneliness on a holiday can trigger feelings of sadness, anger, confusion, and frustration, so it’s extra important to tend to your mental health and well-being during these times....

People can develop a secure attachment style or one of three types of insecure styles of attachment (avoidant, ambivalent, and disorganized). In order to cope with an insecure attachment style, you can work with a therapist to change your interaction patterns and develop more secure connections. What It Means to Be Insecurely Attached When adults with secure attachments look back on their childhood, they usually feel that someone reliable was always available to them....

For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database. However, if you have lost a loved one to suicide, remember that you’re not alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that suicide is the leading cause of death in the United States, 46,000 people have died of suicide in 2020, leaving behind bereaved family members and friends. Moreover, approximately 85% of people living in the U....

This is because the best stress management strategies are the ones that you enjoy enough to practice regularly. If you don’t actually have motivation for meditation, for example, or if journaling feels like work, you may not get any of the benefits of these strategies because you just won’t do these things on a regular basis. Stress relievers that are truly enjoyable or that have built-in motivation features may be the best ones for you because they’re perhaps easier to incorporate into your life....

Whether you drink yourself, or you’ve decided that’s not the life for you, dealing with a relative who misuses alcohol is stressful, especially if you love the person dearly. Consequently, understanding how to approach these situations and conversations is important. Here are some ideas on how to address your relative’s drinking in a direct and honest way. Acknowledge Your Feelings Feeling angry, upset, embarrassed, or frightened when your relative drinks too much is normal and understandable, especially if they have a tendency to become abusive or belligerent....

Simply put, a random sample is a subset of individuals randomly selected by researchers to represent an entire group as a whole. The goal is to get a sample of people that is representative of the larger population. For example, if researchers were interested in learning about alcoholic use among college students in the United States, the larger population (in other words, the “group of interest”), would be made up of every kid in every college and university in the country....

Around 17.2% of people with diabetes will also develop depression, although research suggests that depression frequently goes undiagnosed and untreated. In this article, we explore the connection between diabetes and depression and how one condition may affect the diagnosis and treatment of the other. The Connection Between Diabetes and Depression Researchers suggest that the two conditions likely share underlying biological and behavioral causes. While the exact nature of the connection between depression and diabetes is not fully understood, the stress of managing chronic health conditions such as diabetes is known to contribute to symptoms of depression....

They love being the center of attention and are often described as “class clowns.” ESFP is the opposite of the INTJ personality type. According to psychologist David Keirsey, the developer of the Keirsey Temperament Sorter, approximately 4% to 10% of all people have an ESFP personality type. Key ESFP Characteristics They are practical and resourceful. ESFPs prefer to learn through hands-on experience and tend to dislike book learning and theoretical discussions....

In 2012, Congress passed the Synthetic Drug Abuse Prevention Act. This act permanently placed 26 types of synthetic cannabinoids and cathinones into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Also Known As: Some of the bath salts products that are used as fake cocaine are called Ivory Wave, Bliss, Blue Silk, Charge Plus, White Lightning (not to be confused with moonshine), Cloud 9, and Energy 1. There are a number of other product names, and they continually change....

It was developed in response to the previously male-dominated field of psychology so that women could have a therapeutic environment free from the misogyny and sexism common in the field until then. Though it acknowledges societal causes and issues at play, feminist therapy holds individuals accountable for their own decisions and problems. Since this therapy began in the 1960s, it has evolved to include work with all genders. Types of Feminist Therapy There are four primary schools of thought in feminist therapy:...

It was one of the first types of family therapy interventions and helps improve relationships between caregivers and children. By teaching parents play therapy skills, filial therapy allows parents to become active in helping their kids overcome problems. This therapy also helps children develop new skills while also strengthening the family unit. Filial therapy assumes that while children may not remember every specific experience of their childhood, the ways that others respond to them play a role in confirming, reinforcing, and validating their behaviors and emotions....

In order to understand Freud’s theory, it is essential to first understand what he believed each part of personality did, how it operated, and how these three elements interact to contribute to the human experience. Each level of awareness has a role to play in shaping human behavior and thought. About Sigmund Freud Sigmund Freud was the founder of psychoanalytic theory. While his ideas were considered shocking at the time and create debate and controversy even now, his work had a profound influence on a number of disciplines, including psychology, sociology, anthropology, literature, and even art....

In many cases, this frustration is short-lived and tends to pass as the situation changes. But sometimes, such as when you find yourself falling short of your goals or aspirations, it can be longer-lasting and take a more serious toll on your health and well-being. Frustration can affect a person in a variety of ways, including psychologically and physically. Learn more about how to recognize the signs of frustration, what causes it, and what you can do to minimize the harm it might have on your mood, health, and relationships....

In fact, it’s an often overlooked tool in our arsenal in the battle to maintain good health. During times when we are barraged with economic, social, political, and health problems, it’s wise to turn to a not-so-obvious way to protect ourselves. The myriad of health benefits of humor and laughter are wide-reaching. During moments of levity, while it seems like you’re simply laughing at a friend’s joke or a comedian’s monologue, you’re actually improving your health....

Studies have found that compared to those without PTSD, people with PTSD are more likely to experience health problems including: ArthritisHeart-related problems and diseaseRespiratory system-related problems and diseaseDigestive problems and diseaseReproductive system-related problemsDiabetesPain Given the number of physical health problems found to be associated with PTSD, it is not surprising that people with PTSD have been found to use and seek health care more than people without PTSD. How PTSD and Physical Health Are Related There is something unique to having PTSD (as opposed to simply being exposed to a traumatic event) that puts people at risk for developing physical health problems....