As humans, we experience various emotions on a day-to-day basis, both positive and negative. Although our emotions provide us with information about our experiences, there is one emotion in particular that is known that have many positive effects on both our physical and mental well-being and that emotion, is the
Bullying affects people of all ages; whether you’re an adult experiencing bullying in the workplace or a child experiencing bullying at school, bullying can have a negative effect on your quality of life and mental health. Bullying is defined as a form of aggressive behavior in which someone intentionally and
Self-distancing refers to an individual’s ability to reflect upon personal experiences through the perspective of an outside observer versus a more self-focused point of view. For example, an individual from a self-focused perspective would look at a situation by asking “Why did I act this way?” whereas an individual engaging
Dr. Martin Seligman studied 24-character strengths that all individuals possess to some degree. The character strengths were classified into six categories: wisdom, courage, humanity, justice, temperance, and transcendence. Applying one’s character strengths leads to overall wellbeing in five areas: positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment. To learn more about
Most of us have sat through an episode of Hoarders on TV, watching a close-up camera snake through a house full of trash, dirt, items piled high, and other things. What may not be seen on television is that hoarding disorder is a serious psychological illness. It can lead to
Trauma does not discriminate. It is experienced by individuals across all races, all ethnicities, all religions, and all ages. Trauma can be experienced in many different forms, such as the loss of a close loved one, abuse, assault, accidents, violence, etc. Many forms of trauma, such as abuse will warrant
Intense or overwhelming experiences may trigger different reactions in people. The way in which people process stressors and trauma may be critical in determining whether or not psychological disorders like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is developed. Approximately 60.7% of men and 51.2% of women have experienced at least one potentially
Initiating mental health treatment can be daunting. Many experience obstacles that may hinder participation. Although individuals can disengage from treatment during any stage, identifying and addressing these barriers early on may help the recovery process. One aspect that influences participation is people’s beliefs about treatment for mental disorders. There is
Self-care is a widely discussed topic among mental health professionals. However, professionals in the field have a tendency to take care of others and in-turn neglect their own mental health. According to a survey, the following are areas in which mental health professionals report struggling: burnout, counter-transference, vicarious traumatization, personal
Suicide is the third leading cause of death for adolescents in the United States, with nearly nine percent of adolescents reporting a suicide attempt every year. This is a major public health concern, yet there are no evidence-based treatments for these individuals in reducing their suicidal behavior. However, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
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