Tag: mental health disorders
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Psychologists Warn About 5 Harmful Trends in Diagnosing Mental Health Disorders
Mental health is one of the most important things people must take care of. Ironically, most times, people refrain from talking about mental health disorders. In fact, it remains relatively unexplored when compared to physical health. Even certified psychologists can misdiagnose people. There have been many scandals and discussions concerning mental health diagnoses throughout history.…
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Science Reveals WHY Stress Hormones Worsen Mental Health Disorders
Elevated stress hormones connect to poorer mental health. Countless studies have documented this relationship, but scientists have recently uncovered more about the dynamics. A new study confirms the function of glucocorticoid hormones (‘stress hormones’) and how they affect the brain. The research could have important implications for the prevention and treatment of mental disorders. Researchers…
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Irrational Thoughts Can Reveal These 7 Mental Health Disorders
Your brain is often like a chatty toddler who is constantly babbling in your ear. While you can use this self-talk for a positive outcome, nobody is immune occasional irrational thoughts. Three Types of Intrusive Thoughts What if these bothersome thoughts become irrational and interfere with your life and relationships? These are often signs of…
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15 Red Flags That Someone is Delusional (and How to Help)
Dealing with a delusional person can be alarming. You don’t want to wait until the person is in the middle of a serious delusion to learn about this disorder. Knowing the signs can help you recognize when an episode is coming to be better prepared to help the person. Furthermore, handling the person in the…
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10 Behaviors That Reveal Someone Is Emotionally Unstable
Being emotionally unstable makes life feel like a constant rollercoaster ride. These types of people probably don’t want to feel so many fluctuating emotions and would love to get off the ride, but just don’t know how. Emotional instability may happen due to certain life events, or childhood trauma or abuse may trigger it. Sometimes,…