This article discusses the psychological effects of experiencing gun violence and the symptoms of PTSD that may occur afterward. It also covers some of the things you can do to get help coping with the aftermath of a shooting. The Impact of Gun Violence Exposure Exposure to gun violence, such as a shooting, can be particularly difficult to cope with for a number of reasons. First, shootings are unpredictable and uncontrollable....
Age and BPD Symptoms While researchers are not exactly sure why BPD symptoms decline with age, some experts have suggested some potential reasons, including burn out, learning, and avoidance of relationships. These can be linked to both biological and environmental factors. Burn Out Some experts have speculated that BPD symptoms decline because the symptoms naturally “burn out” or that people simply grow out of the symptoms as they mature. In particular, research has shown that the impulsivity symptoms of BPD are the most likely to decline over time....
This article takes a look at the reasons people cheat and offers ways to deal with this situation. Why You Might Have Cheated No one plans to cheat when they get into a relationship, however, it is one of the most common reasons married couples divorce. If you have cheated on your partner, you need to sit down with yourself and figure out why it happened. People cheat for a variety of reasons, but some of the most common reasons include: You are craving adventure: When people feel like their relationship has hit a lull, they might sometimes think cheating is a great way to introduce some adventure into their own lives....
Conduct your own psychology experiment by examining the impact that breakfast has on academic performance or school behavior. Possible Research Questions The first step in developing your project is to form a research question that can be used to create a testable hypothesis. Here are some questions to consider: Will students who eat breakfast perform better on a math test than students who have not eaten a morning meal?Do students who don’t eat breakfast before school have a more difficult time staying on task?...
The rise in remote work made this more possible, and some people think it’s a great way to move up in economic class. But is it sustainable? Ahead, we’ll examine whether polyworking leads to burnout. First, though, let’s make sure we’re clear about what both polyworking and burnout are. What Is Polywork? Polyworking is the act of holding more than one job at a time. Though it is a common and normal occurrence for people to have two part-time jobs, the term polywork usually implies that someone is holding more than one full time position at once....
Understanding primary and secondary emotions helps us have a deeper understanding of ourselves and where the reactions are coming from. Overview Theoretically, this way of defending ourselves with secondary emotions protects us from having to deal with the more complicated and difficult feelings. However, we can easily make a mistake thinking that a situation or occurrence has made us anxious or angry when in fact the true emotion is something different....
This decision comes after hopes that Fluvoxamine, part of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor class of antidepressants, could prevent severe COVID-19. They explained that there was not enough adequate evidence of the drug’s effectiveness for this purpose. However, they said that more clinical trials may be warranted. The FDA said in a document published on Monday, May 16 that “Based on the review of available scientific evidence, the FDA has determined that the data are insufficient to conclude that fluvoxamine may be effective in the treatment of nonhospitalized patients with COVID-19 to prevent progression to severe disease and/or hospitalization....
Friday Fix: Episode 227 We all put things off sometimes, even when we know there will be negative consequences for doing it. Whether we refrain from doing household chores, making appointments, or paying our bills, procrastination can become a real problem. Unfortunately, our attempts to avoid feeling uncomfortable don’t actually work. In fact, it can backfire and cause us to experience even more long-term distress as we face the consequences of our procrastination....
Health Psychology Research and Paper Topic Ideas Next time you’re looking for a research topic for your studies and would like to focus on health psychology, consider the suggestions that follow. These can be the inspiration for an experiment, a research paper, or any other type of class project. Before you begin, make sure the topic you’re interested in is in keeping with the specific assignment. Even if your instructor doesn’t require you to get approval for your intended topic, it’s always a good idea to run it by them before you delve too deeply into your research....
The authors of the study, published in the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, looked at the correlation between toxicity in the workplace and symptoms of insomnia, a common symptom of clinical depression. They wanted to know how, or via which mechanism, incivility in the workplace negatively affected employees’ sleep quality, as there has been limited research into this factor. What Is Workplace Incivility? Workplace civility, as described by McKinsey and Company, is “the accumulation of thoughtless actions that leave employees feeling disrespected—intentionally ignored, undermined by colleagues, or publicly belittled by an insensitive manager....
While both groups experienced a decrease in stress, the gardeners experienced a significantly greater decline in stress (as measured by salivary cortisol, a stress hormone), as well as a full restoration of positive mood; the readers actually experienced a further decline in mood. We’re certainly not knocking reading as a stress reliever. However, gardening clearly has a positive impact on stress as well as mood and isn’t always thought of as the go-to stress relief activity that reading is, and perhaps it deserves a little more attention as a stress relief option....
However, all types of social support don’t affect us the same—a long talk with an empathic friend feels different from a talk with someone who has plenty of advice to offer, and those types of social support feel different from the type of support a coach or therapist might offer. Is there a best type of social support? And how do the different types of social support affect us?...
These conversations helped to normalize and destigmatize mental health diagnoses and therapy. As a result, talk therapy has become more mainstream. Why are more people tapping into the benefits of talk therapy? The main reason is that psychotherapy is effective. Research shows that it can be helpful in reducing depression, anxiety, eating disorder symptoms and help those struggling with addiction. Another reason is that having a space to process and talk through the happenings of your life can be transformative....
Dating Aggression In a study of adolescents, fear of negative evaluation (FNE), one aspect of social anxiety in which you’re afraid of being perceived negatively, was found to significantly predict male dating aggression. Researchers observed both physical aggression (slapping, use of a weapon, forced sex) and psychological aggression (slamming doors, insulting, or refusing to talk to a partner). It’s thought that in this case, the “fight or flight” response may reflect this aggressive tendency....
Meet KJ Smith KJ Smith moved to Los Angeles after college to pursue a career in acting. She landed appearances in a variety of shows over the years and worked her way into bigger roles. Currently, she has a lead role in the BET comedy-drama series “Sistas” and she is also going to star in the upcoming season of Starz’ Power Book III: Raising Kainan. She isn’t shy about talking about her mental health....
Meet Bryan Abrams Bryan Abrams is a multi-platinum award-winning singer who is best known for his role in the R&B group Color Me Badd. The group rose to the top of the charts in the 90s with songs like “I Wanna Sex You Up,” “I Adore Mi Amor,” and “All 4 Love.” As the group rose to fame and sold millions of records, Bryan dealt with some serious private battles—including depression, an eating disorder, and drinking too much....
If someone you care about has this condition, you know that the symptoms of bipolar disorder can present a number of challenges. Significant shifts in mood and difficult behaviors can have a major impact on the individual’s life—and yours too, as a loved one just trying to help. While bipolar disorder can put a strain on your relationship, it’s important to remember that you are an important source of love and support in that person’s life....
