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Edie Weinstein, MSW, LSW wrote a new post, Does Anxiety Cause PTSD or Does PTSD Cause Anxiety? 7 hours, 11 minutes ago
“PTSD is a whole-body tragedy, an integral human event of enormous proportions with massive repercussions.” ― Susan Pease Banitt
This question came up in conversation when I was speaking with someone who has exp […] -
Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. wrote a new post, How to Become a Digital Minimalist—And Why It’s So Meaningful 12 hours, 7 minutes ago
Right now minimalism is all the rage. Which means you’ve likely come across a variety of minimalist-based tips and tricks on websites and podcasts—and possibly everywhere you look. When something becomes this tre […]
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Traci Pedersen wrote a new post, ‘Night Owl’ Brains May Not Function As Well for Daytime Work 15 hours, 51 minutes ago
A new study finds that “night owls” — those whose internal body clock dictates they go to bed and wake up very late — appear to have fundamental differences in their brain function compared to “morning larks.”
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Traci Pedersen wrote a new post, Complex, Hidden Genes May Be Tied to Autism Severity 16 hours, 21 minutes ago
A family of genes located in a largely hidden part of the human genome may be associated with autism symptom severity, according to scientists at the University of Colorado (CU) Anschutz Medical Campus.
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Traci Pedersen wrote a new post, Caring Texts May Help Reduce Suicide Attempts in Active Service Members 16 hours, 52 minutes ago
A new study found that when active-duty service members received caring texts from health clinicians intermittently over the course of a year, the risk of suicide attempts dropped from 15 percent to 9 percent.
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A Bipolar, a Schizophrenic, and a Podcast wrote a new post, Podcast: Host Has a Panic Attack Live While Recording 17 hours, 21 minutes ago
Panic attacks have a way of popping up at the most inconvenient times – like when you are recording a podcast. In this episode, Gabe has a panic attack in front of the microphone and decides that the silver lin […] -
Rick Nauert PhD wrote a new post, Training to Boost Wise Behavior Can Help Those with Schizophrenia 1 day, 1 hour ago
Emerging research suggests training to enhance positive psychological traits, such as wisdom, may promote health and well-being in persons with schizophrenia. Investigators at the University of California San […]
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Psych Central Guest Author wrote a new post, Now That You Know: 10 Tips for Surviving Infidelity 1 day, 7 hours ago
You can get through this.
When you first find out about your spouse’s infidelity, the pain of betrayal is unlike anything else you’ve ever experienced. You may not even be sure yet if you’re interested in survi […] -
HarmonyUsInc wrote a new post, Dr. Harmony Notes 1 day, 8 hours ago
Online dating can be a fun and certainly a rewarding experience for anyone who desires to meet people outside of their immediate human network. Maintaining your safety while doing it is simply a combination of […]
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Therese J. Borchard wrote a new post, The 10 Masks We Wear 1 day, 12 hours ago
Rarely does a person emerge from childhood completely unscathed.
Most of us learn to protect ourselves with defense mechanisms and personality traits that ensure our safety in the world. By adopting certain […] -
Janice Wood wrote a new post, Chronic Inflammation in Middle Age Linked to Later Cognitive Problems 1 day, 14 hours ago
People who have chronic inflammation in middle age could develop problems with thinking and memory in the decades leading up to old age, according to a new study.
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Drew Coster wrote a new post, Is Your Childhood Blueprint Holding You Back? 1 day, 17 hours ago
Do you find you don’t deal with situations or relationships as successfully as you’d like? Do you feel depressed, anxious, or think negative things about yourself, others or the world? If so, it could be that you […]
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Drew Coster wrote a new post, Is Your Childhood Blueprint Holding You Back? 1 day, 17 hours ago
Do you find you don’t deal with situations or relationships as successfully as you’d like? Do you feel depressed, anxious, or think negative things about yourself, others or the world? If so, it could be that you […]
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David McCracken, MA, MS wrote a new post, Study of Microdosing Psychedelics Finds Mixed Bag of Effects 2 days, 1 hour ago
In the first published study looking at effects on users over time, Australian researchers discovered that regularly taking very small amounts (called “microdosing”) of psychedelic drugs may improve some asp […]
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Janet Singer wrote a new post, The Brain Continues to Develop in Young People with Schizophrenia 2 days, 7 hours ago
Schizophrenia continues to be one of the lesser understood disorders of brain development. It is generally believed to involve both genetic and environmental influence and shares many risk factors with other brain […]
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Emily Waters wrote a new post, The True Meaning of Regret, According to Science 2 days, 12 hours ago
Everyone has regrets, but you always imagine that those regrets revolve around action you took and the mistakes you believe you’ve made. We focus so much on the decisions we make in the moment, wondering if we m […]
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Janice Wood wrote a new post, Setting Realistic Goals Linked to Higher Level of Well-Being 2 days, 15 hours ago
A new study shows that people who set realistic goals can hope for a better well-being.
The key for later satisfaction is whether the life goals are seen as attainable, according psychologists at the University of […] -
Janice Wood wrote a new post, Men’s Porn Habits May Fuel Partner’s Eating Disorders 2 days, 16 hours ago
New research suggests that a woman whose partner regularly watches pornography is more likely to report symptoms of an eating disorder, such as extreme guilt about eating, preoccupation with body fat, binging, or […]
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Traci Pedersen wrote a new post, Kids With Autism May Be at Greater Risk for Maltreatment 2 days, 16 hours ago
A new population study finds that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are nearly 2.5 times more likely than their non-ASD peers to be reported to the Child Abuse Hotline by the age of 8.
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Alicia Sparks wrote a new post, Psychology Around the Net: February 16, 2019 2 days, 17 hours ago
Are you ready to get all the latest on whether or not talking to bots is good for your mental health, how your occupation can affect how effective your depression treatments are, and the difference between […]
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