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And it’s not just Spotify. Sites like Last.fm have allowed music fans to track their listening habits for years—it was established in 2002—and there are numerous third-party apps allowing people to find out which artists, songs, or genres they’ve been listening to most frequently throughout the year. Listeners revel in these stats because it affords them a moment of self-reflection via the lens of their own music taste. Did I listen to more upbeat or down-tempo artists?...

This theory suggests that people can have varying degrees of intimacy, passion, and commitment at any one moment in time. Research has emerged to confirm the value of Sternberg’s theory. A 2021 study offered empirical support for the universality of the triangular theory of love. This article discusses the three components of love that Sternberg described. It also covers the seven different types of love and the components of each type....

A new study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences has found that the presence of a stress hormone may aggravate nasal allergies. The findings may eventually open the door to new treatments for seasonal allergies in the future. Here’s what to know about the latest research on the relationship between stress and allergies. The Study In a study published earlier this month, a team of researchers led by scientists in Osaka, Japan, ran a series of experiments to explore the link between increased allergic reactions and the corticotropin-releasing stress hormone (CRH)....

Social Distancing Is Affecting Mental Health Dayry Hulkow, the primary therapist at Arete Recovery, a Delphi Behavioral Health Group facility, explains that “love and belonging are fundamental human needs, and in the absence of these, both our physical and mental wellbeing can be seriously compromised.” Social distancing and stay-at-home orders can pose significant challenges, particularly for individuals with existing conditions. “There is an abundance of evidence linking social isolation and loneliness to mental health and addiction issues,” Hulkow says....

What Is Talk Therapy? Talk therapy, also known as psychotherapy, is based on the core idea that talking about the things that are bothering you can help with emotional distress. Some talk therapists follow a specific school of thought, such as cognitive theory or behaviorism. Others use a more eclectic approach, drawing techniques and principles from several different theories. For specific phobias, a mental health professional (like a psychologist or psychiatrist) may use a combination of cognitive and behavioral strategies that includes exposure to the feared object or situation in their treatment plan....

Self-help books can be a useful tool in the overall picture of successful treatment. They can be used alone but shouldn’t substitute for treatment options like talk therapy and medication. We recommend sourcing books authored by licensed medical and mental health professionals. These experts have the training and experience to bring evidence-based techniques to the general public. The best books on depression use easy-to-follow and engaging language that resonates with you....

This article discusses what makes relationships feel secure and why it’s important to maintain friendships outside of your romantic relationship. How to Create Feelings of Security in Your Relationship Most people like to feel connected to the important people in their lives, especially in their relationship with a significant other(s). It’s rather easy to tell the difference between when the connection with a partner(s) feels good and when it feels off or disrupted....

Benefits of Group Therapy in Treating PTSD Some of the advantages of group therapy for people with PTSD are listed below. Validation A major benefit of group therapy is validation. By being in a group with a number of people struggling with the same problem, you can see that you are not alone in your struggles. In addition, you may learn that some people in the group are having a hard time coping with the same difficulties, such as relationship problems, substance use, sleep difficulties, or impulsive behaviors....

Although numbers vary from study to study, research suggests that between 10% and about 20% of people with temporal lobe epilepsy have ​obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This rate is much higher than would be expected in the general population, where the prevalence is over two percent. What Is Epilepsy? Before discussing the relationship between OCD and epilepsy, it may be helpful to first define what epilepsy is. Epilepsy affects up to one percent of the population....

Positive Psychology Positive psychology is a branch of psychology focused on the positive events and influences in life. By focusing on positives, people find a life of meaning and purpose. The goal: you don’t just survive, you thrive. Using what’s called prospection, you can think about and stimulate your possible future. This may include planning, predicting, and using hypothetical scenarios about future events. Seeing if you can find a way to set your mind on optimism and an abundant future despite the hurdles you face can prove beneficial....

While there have been discussions about climate change for decades, these drastic heat waves have made it a lot more difficult to ignore. And because these extreme weather patterns are expected to continue, it’s important to pay attention to the potentially negative effects on mental health in order to better navigate the issue. What the Research Tells Us According to a meta-analysis published in Environment International, heatwaves increase the risk of mental health challenges, with seniors, individuals in tropical and subtropical climates, and in areas with lower national income levels at greater risk....

A person with this condition might become out of touch with reality. While it might progress rapidly for some people, in most cases, it progresses so gradually that you might not notice the symptoms at the early stage of the condition. Research shows that the condition affects up to 0.64% of the United States population. Schizophrenia affects men and women equally. However, men are more likely to exhibit symptoms earlier than women....

There was an error. Please try again. Oral Invega tablets are usually taken once per day. The dose usually ranges from 3 mg to 12 mg. Individuals who tolerate the oral form well may begin Invega Sustenna, an injection given once a month. If you tolerate the monthly injections well, you may try Invega Trinza, an injection that is given once every three months. Common side effects include restlessness, dizziness, headaches, fatigue, muscle weakness, weight gain, stomach pain, constipation, heartburn, and increased prolactin....

In other words, if you have enochlophobia, you are unable to explain your fear and feel helpless to control it. You might even be at the point of completely avoiding crowds of people or places where you fear there may be crowds. And, if you do find yourself trapped in a crowd situation, you probably experience extreme physical, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms that you feel powerless to manage. The important thing is that this phobia can have a severely limiting effect on your life, since crowds are very much a part of life today....

The findings indicate that keeping parents and children separated by strict visitation policies might do more harm than good, the researchers say. “Even if a parent is incarcerated, their kids often miss them and often have all of these positive emotions towards them.” says Larisa Heiphetz, co-author of the study and an assistant professor of psychology at Columbia University. “It’s definitely not the case that child-parent relationships are inherently negative just because somebody is incarcerated....

It also offers a wide range of features such as custom emotes, group voice channels, and integrations with other popular gaming platforms. This blog post will explore the role of a “Game Master” on Discord, including what it means and how tо become one. If you’re interested in moderating and managing а Discord server, this post is for you! What is Discord? Discord is a cross-platform communication app designed for gamers....

It’s not just the sense that there might be better things that you could be doing at this moment, but it is the feeling that you are missing out on something fundamentally important that others are experiencing right now. The phenomenon is becoming increasingly common—in part thanks to social media—and can cause significant stress in your life. It can affect just about anyone, but some people are at greater risk....

The Heroin High For many people who take this substance, heroin is more about avoiding or numbing pain than feeling good. Compared to other drugs, such as alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, and meth, heroin is taken less for recreational and social reasons and more for self-medication. After a hit of heroin, a variety of chemical changes flood the brain, instantly giving people a feeling of intense pleasure. This rush of euphoria feels very important to those who do not feel good in the first place....

Intrinsic motivation can be contrasted with extrinsic motivation, which involves engaging in a behavior to earn external rewards or avoid punishment. What Is Intrinsic Motivation? In psychology, intrinsic motivation distinguishes between internal and external rewards. In “Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to Mind and Behavior With Concept Maps,” the authors offer a definition. Consider for a moment your motivation for reading this article. If you are reading it because you have an interest in psychology and simply want to know more about the topic of motivation, then you are acting based upon intrinsic motivation....