Tag: substance abuse
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5 Behaviors That Reveal Hidden Mental Health Struggles
People feel free in today’s society to talk about their medical conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, and even cancer. However, the stigma around mental health struggles keeps individuals from mentioning bipolar, depression, and anxiety terms. It’s because they feel that mental matters make you weak, but physical problems can be explained. If only things were…
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Parole Officers Take Empathy Training, Leading Recidivism to Drop
A new study by UC Berkeley reveals that empathy training for parole and probation officers leads to decreased recidivism. Work pressures and biases can adversely impact the relationship between parole officers and their clients. This can cause offenders to end up back in prison, which perpetuates the cycle. However, the positive psychology intervention created by…
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14 Triggers That Could Cause Someone to Binge Eat
There are a few eating disorders that plague people, and all of them have their dangers. One of the most troubling is the urge to binge eat. Often these folks cannot control the amounts of foods they consume. Though conditions like bulimia also involve binging, the purging aspect is different. Binge eaters often don’t purge…
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10 Behaviors That Trigger Symptoms of Depression
Do you suspect you suffer from the symptoms of depression? If so, you’re not alone. Did you know that according to the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, at least 17 million people in these countries suffer from the symptoms of depression? It’s a common problem with no definitive cure, yet there are treatment methods available…
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10 Behaviors That Reveal Someone is Paranoid (and 5 Ways to Help)
If you know someone you think could be paranoid, you may be curious about their behaviors. Here are 10 common behaviors of someone who is paranoid. What is paranoia? Paranoia, according to a recent study, paranoia has two main characteristics: A belief that something bad that’s going to happen A belief that people are out…