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It’s important to talk to your physician and or healthcare provider about which options may be most effective for you. To help with that discussion, here is an overview of the most commonly used treatments for depression. Psychotherapy Psychotherapy is often referred to as “talk therapy.” There are various approaches to psychotherapy. Many therapists specialize in a particular type of therapy to treat depression, but sometimes they pull from multiple approaches to create a more individualized therapy that is based on your specific treatment needs....

In other words, they have found that the potential benefits of screening for these issues outweigh possible risks, even for children who do not outwardly exhibit symptoms of anxiety or depression. It can be scary for parents to consider that their child or teen might be struggling with their mental health. What do these screenings look like, and how can they help? What are the risks to early screenings? How does current data about youth mental health in the United States inform these recommendations?...

The restricting behavior can be due to sensory sensitivity, trauma, or lack of interest in food. ARFID was added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) in 2013, replacing Feeding Disorder of Infancy or Early Childhood and expanding the diagnostic criteria to include individuals across the lifespan. Approximately 1.5% of children and adolescents develop ARFID, and less than 1% of individuals age 15 and older meet criteria for ARFID....

Do you wear a mask when at your friend’s house? Do you ask people if they’ve been vaccinated? What do you say if you get invited to a large indoor social gathering? Or what if someone asks you to wear a mask when you don’t think it’s necessary? Some of your anxiety might stem from knowing that things aren’t going to be exactly the same as they were before and there’s a sense of awkwardness about approaching the unknown....

—Megan, 29 Perhaps you had a mother who dated men who needed to be fixed. And by watching her, you learned that love means fixing people’s problems for them. Or maybe your father was a great guy who was battling serious problems. And now, you date men who remind you of your father. There’s also the possibility that “fixing people” is a great distraction from your own life. The more you focus on helping other people with their problems, the less time you have to invest addressing your own issues....

Automatonophobia is a specific phobia, which is an irrational fear of something that actually isn’t dangerous. While it is relatively common to feel nervous around human-like figures (a phenomenon called the uncanny valley), a phobia disrupts a person’s life. Someone with a phobia develops maladaptive coping mechanisms in order to avoid the object of their fear. This article covers what automatonophobia is, and what its causes, symptoms, and complications are....

Median Earnings The Occupational Outlook Handbook published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the median annual wage for clinical psychologists in 2018 was $76,990. A PayScale.com salary survey found that the median annual salary for clinical psychologists was $79,117. However, those who are self-employed in private practice reported significantly higher annual earnings of around $110,000. What They Do Clinical psychologists make up one of the largest specialty areas within psychology....

Binge eating disorder (BED) is a serious but treatable condition that involves recurrent episodes of consuming large quantities of food. BED was formally added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) in 2013. In addition to eating large food in excess and to the point of discomfort, the condition is also characterized by feeling out of control when eating and a sense of shame or guilt over the behavior....

Here are some factors that explain the link between ADHD and binge eating, why ADHD can make overcoming binge eating disorder more difficult, and some strategies you can use to start recovering from disordered eating. The Connection Between ADHD and Binge Eating ADHD impacts diet and eating habits in a lot of ways. For example, impulsivity, a common symptom of ADHD, has been linked to overeating. In a 2017 systematic review, researchers found that ADHD patients with high levels of impulsivity were more likely to show signs of bulimia nervosa or overeating....

Overview Usually, BPD is treated with a combination of medication and psychotherapy, although during times of crisis, individuals with BPD may require brief periods of hospitalization to remain safe. More recently, self-help tools have been developed to supplement traditional treatments for BPD. Psychotherapy Long-term outpatient psychotherapy, or “talk therapy,” is an important part of any treatment for BPD. Research has shown that several types of psychotherapy are effective in reducing the symptoms of BPD, including:...

Signs You’re Burning Out Recognizing the signs can help you better understand whether the stress you are experiencing is impacting you in a negative way. Here are a few to look for: Gastrointestinal problems High blood pressure Poor immune function (getting sick more often) Reoccurring headaches Sleep issues Concentration issues Depressed mood Feeling worthless Loss of interest or pleasure Suicidal ideation Fatigue How to Deal With Burnout Discuss work problems with your company’s human resources department or your supervisor....

This article discusses what back pain is, its symptoms, how stress impacts the health of your back, and some tips to reduce stress-related back pain. What Is Back Pain? Back pain is a common medical problem. It is estimated that at least 75% of Americans will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. The intensity of back pain can vary from a dull nagging ache to a sharp shooting pain to intense spasms....

Cannabis use disorder affects roughly 10% of the 193 million cannabis users in the world. The diagnosis captures the possibility that people can be negatively impacted by marijuana use without necessarily being addicted. However, it also has room to recognize cannabis addiction if it occurs. Signs and Symptoms of Cannabis Use Disorder One of the key things to remember with cannabis use disorder is that it involves cannabis use that creates issues or problems for the user....

Your first instinct may be to choose the “simplest” option—the one doesn’t turn life upside down so dramatically—but it may not always be the best choice. If you’re unsure what to do, work with your child’s counselor, therapist, and doctor to weigh the pros and cons of each option as objectively and lovingly as possible. Treatment Program Options Broadly speaking, treatment programs are offered either on an outpatient basis, allowing your child to live at home, or in a more structured live-in residential program....

Conversion disorder is a relatively rare mental illness, with 2 to 5 out of 100,000 people reporting symptoms per year. It is categorized as a type of somatic symptom disorder, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), the leading diagnostic guide for the mental health profession. Understanding the medical definition of conversion disorder is the first step toward getting help for yourself or someone you love....

Make a Schedule One major way to reduce stress is to organize your schedule. Many of us live from day-to-day, constantly trying to stay on top of our obligations. If you rely on your own memory when it comes to scheduling, this quickly becomes very chaotic and things will fall through the cracks. At least once a week, write down all of the appointments you have scheduled or deadlines you face....

This disconnection can occur as part of a dissociation disorder, or it may be a symptom of another mental health issue. For instance, people with borderline personality disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and schizophrenia sometimes experience dissociation. What Dissociation Feels Like Someone with dissociation might feel a sense of unreality and lose their connection to time, place, and identity. This is because dissociation disrupts four areas of personal functioning that usually operate together smoothly, automatically, and with few or no problems....

The connection between our outfits and our state of mind is receiving renewed attention as style publications predict that the trend of 2022 is “dopamine dressing,” which involves dressing in a way that brings you joy and boosts your mood. It’s long been understood that we can have psychological connections to certain colors. And while that’s part of this trend, there’s more to it than just bright patterns and fabrics....