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Understanding Thought-Action Fusion Thought-action fusion is when you believe that simply thinking about an action carries the same weight as actually carrying out that action. For example, if a thought randomly pops into your mind about something unacceptable, such as physically assaulting someone, you might believe this to be just as morally bad as actually harming them, thus making you feel like an immoral person. Thought-action fusion can also lead people to believe that thinking about an unwanted event makes it more likely that the event will happen....

How to Gain Control of Your Alcohol Use Different approaches work for different people and various types of addiction. Some people may be able to quit and never have a drop of alcohol for the rest of their lives. For them, even a glass of wine every now and again could trigger a return to drinking heavily. If you recognize yourself as that kind of drinker, it’s important to stay away from alcohol as much as possible....

In general, there are three ways to cope with being alone at Christmas. First, you can address your mental state and how it is contributing to your loneliness. Second, you can find things to do at Christmas that make you feel less alone. And third, you can plan ahead so that you are not alone this time next year if you don’t want to be. Addressing Your Mental State Christmas is the perfect day to take the time to appreciate what you have in life, be it good health, a place to live, or food on the table....

The plan is to take a “time-out,” which means briefly removing yourself from an anger situation that’s getting worse and letting yourself cool down. The steps involved in planning for a time-out and taking it are described below. How to Create Your Anger Time-Out Plan Step 1. Make a plan for how to cope with anger before you find yourself in a heated situation. The idea is to decide ahead about what you’ll do to cool down the situation and yourself....

The reality is that you will never be the same person as you were before whatever happened that you are healing from. That can feel scary, but that can also feel incredibly freeing as you attempt to find yourself and experience post-traumatic growth. Read on to find out what emotional healing is and how to find it in your own life. What Is Emotional Healing? Emotional healing is the process of acknowledging, allowing, accepting, integrating, and processing painful life experiences and strong emotions....

Several methods for achieving this include using аn app, disabling the feature from the WhatsApp settings menu, or using an ‘invisible’ app to appear offline. Whether you want to take a break from constantly checking your online status or keep your activity private, one of these methods is sure to work for you.” Method 1: Using an app to freeze “Last Seen” One option for freezing your “Last Seen” status on WhatsApp is to use an app specifically designed for this purpose....

When you’re in a healthy relationship, it isn’t very difficult to predict the moods and preferences of your partner. With no one to fear—one partner’s missteps are easily addressed without malice from either side. If this bears no resemblance to relationships you’ve shared, there are chances that interactions with previous partners often required complicated mind work, careful analysis of your composure, and often bated breath while waiting for their next words....

What Constitutes Self-Harm? Self-harm describes any deliberate action intended to cause physical pain. Adolescent males engage in this behavior too, but it is most often females who hurt their bodies in an attempt to deal with difficult feelings or situations. Cutting or scratching the skin with razor blades or other sharp objects is the most common form of self-injury. Other ways to self-harm include: Burning the skin with a cigarette, match or lighterHitting the chest or extremitiesBanging the head against the wallPulling hair from the head, or other placesRe-opening or picking at woundsBiting or pinching the skin...

That’s why many people who have depression don’t recognize it as such. And it’s why people often show disbelief when they learn someone has depression. But just because you don’t feel sad or someone says, “But you don’t seem depressed,” doesn’t mean you aren’t. Everyone experiences and displays depression in their own way. Individuals with depression do share some common emotional experiences, however. Learning to identify your emotions can be the first step in figuring out how to respond to them in a healthy way....

Psychology Websites The goal of the Verywell.com Psychology website is to help high school students, college students, and psychology enthusiasts learn more about the human mind and behavior. We have tons of great resources including study tips, articles, APA format tutorials, biographies, and much more. Of course, there are some other excellent websites and blogs out there that also contain information and resources that students might find helpful. A few of my personal favorites include Psychology Today, PsyBlog, and Psych Your Mind....

Meet Iskra Lawrence Iskra Lawrence is a British model who has been included in campaigns for major brands without her photos being retouched (something that is quite rare in the modeling industry). She was included in the BBC’s World’s 100 Most Influential Women and she is a brand ambassador for the National Eating Disorders Association. She’s also a frequent guest author to many publications including SELF magazine and Time. Why Iskra Lawrence Is Mentally Strong When Iskra first got into the modeling industry, she was told she wasn’t thin enough....

Although avoiding conflict alleviates your anxiety in the short term, in the long term it perpetuates your fear that you can’t handle situations involving conflict. Exposure Therapy One way to gradually overcome your fear of conflict is to face the situations that cause you anxiety. This process is known as exposure therapy and is usually carried out as part of a larger treatment program like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). However, you can practice exposures on your own as part of a self-help plan....

Kundalini meditation is part of Kundalini yoga and is meant to move energy through the body. It is based on the concept that energy at the base of the spine (also known as the root chakra) needs to be released through the seven chakras of the body and then out through the crown chakra above the head.This process of releasing energy from the body has the purpose of creating a system of communication between your mind and body to relieve mental, physical, and spiritual issues....

Discord allows users to create and join servers, voice and text channels, and participate in communities of all sizes. However, with so many different accounts and passwords, it’s not uncommon to forget one. We will provide a step-by-step guide on resetting a forgotten password, changing your current password, and some tips for creating a strong password. Whether you’re new to Discord or have been using it for a while, this will help keep your account secure....

However, talking about sex at all can be challenging for many people. When it comes to topics like menstruation and having sex on your period, it can feel like an intimidating conversation to have. Ahead, we’ll review why period sex is beneficial, why it’s difficult to discuss, how to better communicate with your partner about it, and tips you can use to enjoy period sex. The Health Benefits of Period Sex There are many mental, emotional, and relational health benefits to having sex, and there are additional benefits to having period sex....

Use APA title page format for psychology lab reports and other student papers. Your instructor may also request that you use a similar format for other types of psychology writing. This article discusses how to format a title page for a psychology paper. It also covers the differing guidelines for title pages for student papers versus professional papers. Title Page Elements for a Psychology Paper There are a number of key elements that your title page should contain....

Humanist thinkers felt that both psychoanalysis and behaviorism were too pessimistic, either focusing on the most tragic of emotions or failing to take into account the role of personal choice. However, it is not necessary to think of these three schools of thought as competing elements. Each branch of psychology has contributed to our understanding of the human mind and behavior. Other Types of Humanism Humanism is a philosophy that stresses the importance of human factors rather than looking at religious, divine, or spiritual matters....

For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database. In 2011, the suicide rate in Asia was 30% higher at 19.3 per 100,000 compared to the global rate of 16.0 per 100,000. Research has shown that school distress and academic pressure are associated with depression and suicidality. Specifically, a study that looked at Hong Kong Chinese female students ages 13–18 revealed that suicidal ideation was significantly associated with academic self-concept, depression, test anxiety, and perceived parental dissatisfaction with academic performance....

One study suggested that almost half (47%) of migrants experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), while another found that around one-third of adolescents (29%) and parents (34%) experienced trauma during the migration process. Stages of Immigration Trauma First, how do we define trauma? Trauma, as defined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), “results from an event, series of events, or set of circumstances that is experienced by an individual as physically or emotionally harmful or life-threatening and that has lasting adverse effects on the individual’s functioning and mental, physical, social, emotional, or spiritual well-being....

This article examines the latest scientific developments on how genetics affects suicidal behavior. Suicide Statistics Suicide is a prevalent global condition. Each year, approximately 1.5 million people across the world commit suicide. Some studies estimate that 1.4% of all deaths are caused by suicide. Even with decades of research, scientists might never really understand suicidal behavior and its causes. If you’ve been experiencing suicidal thoughts, it may help to know that you are not alone....