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août 20, 2024Like
The Intersection of Heart Disease, Diabetes and Stroke
Debora Grandison, a 63-year-old author in St. Louis, MO, first learned that she had issues with her heart in 1988 when she went into preterm labor. The labor stopped but the medications she needed caused complications, leading to a few weeks in intensive care where she was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse and gestational diabetes. Grandison’s blood glucose went back to normal after she delivered her son, but her heart palpitations continued. Three years later, Grandison went to her doctor Healthy
août 20, 2024Like
New Study Looks at Experiences of Black Psychologists and Counselors
A new study published in the Journal of Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice and Policy looked at burnout, racial trauma, and protective experiences of Black psychologists and counselors. “We studied Black mental health professionals who worked with Black clients who were dealing with racial trauma,” study author Eric M. Brown told us. “We were hoping to discover how the work of healing racial trauma may affect the Black therapists themselves, given that they would be hearing stories of racism that theravive
août 20, 2024Like
Groupthink Bias: What You Need to Know About It
Things such as peer thinking or group thinking were cool when we were young and naive, but as adults, the desire to give in to others’ way of thinking seems more and more uncool. Instead of that, we have begun to conform to others’ ways of thinking. This gives birth to a cognitive bias called, “Groupthink”. Groupthink bias in psychology is when you begin to lose your voice or way of thinking to conform to others. So, instead of becoming calmsage
août 19, 2024Like
Are You Supporting Your Teen as Well as You Think? Here Are 5 Ways To Make Sure
As parents, we like to think we’ve got this whole “supporting our teens” thing down. We’re there for them, we listen, we care — but what if your teen’s secretly thinking, “Yeah, not so much”? A recent study in National Health Statistics Reports sheds light on a surprising disconnect between what we parents think we’re doing and how our teens actually feel. Turns out, we might need to level up our game in the support department! The Reality Check The shek
août 19, 2024Like
Mini-Guide: Dealing With A Conversational Narcissist
A good conversation is the gist of developing a healthy relationship. When we share a bond with people, we tend to have mindful conversations. However, for some people, the process of developing healthy relationships might look challenging. Some people intentionally take over the spotlight of communication; you’ll always find such people talking about themselves, draining everyone. People who make everything about themselves and talk miserably and annoyingly are known as conversational narcissists. Such people with narcissistic traits are tough to calmsage
août 18, 2024Like
How Mariska Hargitay Stepped in to Help Investigate ‘Over 11,000’ Unsolved Sexual Assault Cases
Warning: This post contains descriptions of sexual violence. Both on and off screen, Mariska Hargitay is a champion of women. While many know her as the iconic Olivia Benson in Law & Order: SVU, she’s also someone who helps what’s right. The podcast Dateline True Crime Weekly recently talked about how Hargitay funded prosecutor Kym Worthy’s biggest mission: to solve rape cases after she discovered that over 11,000 untested rape kits sitting on a shelf in a police evidence room. shek
août 18, 2024Like
What is Herd Mentality – How does it Affect Our Behavior
Crowd, herd, or mob mentality is a psychological phenomenon that impacts human behavior. When individuals, instead of believing in their own beliefs and attitudes, start adopting the group’s beliefs, behaviors, and attitudes at the cost of their self-identity, they follow a mob mentality. This affects their lives, including financial, political, and personal decisions. So, what is herd mentality, and how does it control your life and behavior? What is Herd Mentality? Herd mentality is a decision-making behavior influenced by the calmsage
août 18, 2024Like
Comment évaluer l’épuisement professionnel ?
L’épuisement professionnel, ou burnout, est un état de fatigue physique, émotionnelle et mentale résultant d’une exposition prolongée au stress au travail. Il est crucial de savoir reconnaître et évaluer ce phénomène pour mettre en place des mesures préventives et des interventions appropriées. Voici un guide détaillé sur les différentes méthodes pour évaluer l’épuisement professionnel. Comprendre les Signes et Symptômes de l’Épuisement Professionnel : Signes Physiques Les signes physiques de l’épuisement professionnel peuvent inclure : Fatigue chronique; Troubles du sommeil; Maux psychologues-paris6.fr
août 18, 2024Like
Brain Fog Depression: All You Need to Know About It
Depression is a serious and multifaceted mental health condition that impacts millions of people in the world. While we might be aware of the emotional symptoms and signs of depression, such as constant sadness and hopelessness, we might not fully understand the cognitive symptoms of the condition. One such cognitive symptom of depression is brain fog. Brain fog is a state of mental confusion and lack of clarity that can be prevalent in people living with depression. Brain fog, despite calmsage
août 17, 2024Like
Depression Recovery: A Guide To Understand Signs Of Recovery And Relapse Prevention
Depression is a hard pill to swallow especially when you lack support, but developing a positive mindset can catalyze your recovery phase. Many people struggling with depression really don’t know what troubles them or what makes them feel sad, some symptoms of depression are invisible, and so are the scars left behind. Depression recovery is not visible to everyone; it’s a feeling that is innate from the inside. Recovering from depression cannot be the same for everyone. Since depression is calmsage
août 17, 2024Like
9 Best Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Methods For Improving Mental Health
We all know how effectively Chinese herbs work to improve mental health. Chinese medicine for mental health has been practiced since ancient years. Do you know some traditional Chinese medicines (TCM) are approved by the National Institutes of Health (NIH)? Chinese medicines can actually be used as complementary therapy methods to improve mental health. There’s a new evidence-based study that has revealed the psychological benefits of consuming Chinese medicines for treating mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. In calmsage
août 16, 2024Like
Declinism Bias: What You Need to Know About This Cognitive Bias
When I look back on my past, I feel nostalgia — I mean, who wouldn’t? But, I never viewed my past as a time when I was my best. The person I am today is the best version of myself I can be, and the one I will be tomorrow would be equally best. Even then, I know people who feel like their past was the best and their present is a drag. While you might not notice it being calmsage