Many people experience symptoms of depression throughout the lifespan. However, late-life depression is thought to be increasing among older adults. Symptoms of depression in older adults may include: changes in mood, weight, sleep patterns, ability to concentrate, and feelings of worthlessness. While there are numerous evidence-based treatments for depression, older
Self-care is being talked about more and more, but what is it and what does it actually entail? Research shows that higher engagement in self-care is associated with lower levels of perceived stress. One way to define self-care is “engagement in behaviors that maintain and promote physical and emotional well-being
Parenting a child with anxiety can be a difficult task! Balancing protecting your child from negative emotions with preparing them for life can be tenuous and confusing. It is important that you address your child’s needs, but that you also practice good self-care. Below are some general tips: * Pay
Self-harm, or self-injury, is a term that describes a variety of behaviors that individuals engage in with the intention of hurting themselves. Common examples of self-harm may include: cutting oneself, scratching, punching or hitting, or burning. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI, n.d.) Individuals that engage in
It can be difficult for clinicians to treat adult individuals who are affiliated with gangs, as these people being seen for treatment are typically mandated for therapy or are incarcerated. In examining youth who engage in gang-affiliated activities, it is important for clinicians to remember that children and adolescents involved
Dementia is a syndrome that affects several areas of the brain and leads to a decrease in cognitive functioning, usually characterized by progressive deceleration of brain function over time (Elnasseh et al., 2016; Sosa-Ortiz, Acosta-Castillo, & Prince, 2012). It is characterized by a slow decline, and eventual loss, of cognitive
According to the article “Shattering Core Beliefs: Psychological Reactions to Mass Shooting in Orlando”, researchers suggest that living with mass violence in the environment impacts some individual’s political views, positions on gun control, and core beliefs (Ben-Ezra et al., 2017). Three weeks after the mass shooting in Orlando, researchers conducted
Many people with anxiety are treated with medication, usually in addition to therapy. However, recent research suggests that only half of individuals respond to treatment and symptoms may re-emerge once treatment has ended (Campbell-Sills et al., 2016). Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been found to be effective in treating anxiety disorders,
Developing in an environment that includes domestic violence can have profound short- and long-term effects, psychologically, socially, and cognitively. These impacts can be and have been observed in infants through adolescents. Researchers have found that about 35% of children exposed to domestic violence test in the clinical range for internalizing
Mindfulness is the practice of being in the present moment and bringing awareness to your thoughts, feelings, and senses through a nonjudgmental lens. The two main components of mindfulness are awareness and acceptance. Awareness refers to bringing your attention to your thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations and noticing them as