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But new research has also revealed its potential to serve a higher purpose. A pivotal study of MDMA-assisted therapy revealed the treatment to be significantly safe and effective in treating individuals with severe, chronic post-traumatic stress disorder. These findings can be added to the growing body of research in support of the therapeutic potential of psychedelic compounds. The Research Presenting significant challenges to both patients and medical professionals, PTSD affects the lives of millions of U....

What the Expiration Date Means Most medications have an expiration date between 12 to 60 months after they are manufactured. If a pharmacist puts your medication into another container, that date will be even shorter and is reflected in the beyond-use date. The reason for this is that both expiration dates and beyond-use dates take into consideration the handling and storage factors of the medication. If your medication is moved to another container or mixed with something else, this may shorten the length of its potency and safety, which results in a beyond-use date that differs from the expiration date....

As professionals no longer distinguish between different types of social anxiety disorder (generalized vs. specific), this scale would now be used for the assessment of social anxiety disorder of all types. Previously, the “generalized” subtype referred to people who experienced trouble with many social and performance situations, while the “specific” subtype referred to people who had trouble with only one (often public speaking). How the Mini-SPIN Is Administered The Mini-SPIN is generally used as a screening instrument for social anxiety disorder....

Changing names is often a pivotal point in the coming out process for trans and gender-diverse individuals, and the conversation around the importance of a name in one’s identity is universal. Mental health professionals and those who provide gender-affirming care agree that the act of changing your name to something that matches better with who you understand yourself to be is a key pillar when it comes to mental healthcare for these individuals, and its significance should not be overlooked....

Symptoms Like other eating disorders, symptoms include behavioral, emotional, and physical aspects. Behavioral symptoms of OSFED often include a preoccupation with weight, food, calories, fat grams, dieting, and exercise, including: Refusing to eat certain foods (restriction against categories of food like no carbs, no sugar, no dairy)Frequent comments about feeling “fat” or overweightDenial about feeling hungryFear of eating around othersBinge eatingPurging behaviors (frequent trips to the bathroom after meals, signs and/or smells of vomiting, wrappers or packages of laxatives or diuretics)Food rituals (such as excessive chewing or not allowing foods to touch)Skipping meals or eating small portions at regular mealsStealing or hoarding foodDrinking excessive amounts of water (or non-caloric beverages)Using excessive amounts of mouthwash, mints, and gum Hiding body with baggy clothes Exercising excessively (despite weather, fatigue, illness, or injury) The emotional symptoms of OSFED can include:...

The report, which was recently published by Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, showed that African American men receive the least care for headache conditions nationwide. It also found significant differences in the diagnosis of migraine, with Hispanic people 50% less likely than White people to be formally recognized as having the condition. Let’s take a closer look at the latest research on the disparities in the treatment and diagnosis of headache disorders based on ethnicity, socioeconomic background, and location....

Because phenibut was never approved by the FDA, it remains unavailable here as a prescription medication. Although it is still unknown to most Americans, phenibut use has grown in recent years due to its widespread availability on the internet. Phenibut can now be easily purchased online as a “dietary supplement.” It is less sedating than some other anti-anxiety medications because it also has stimulating properties at low dosages, and is a purported nootropic....

Yet numerous psychology experiments have revealed some remarkable insights into our thoughts and actions, from understanding the very nature of evil to the bad decisions we sometimes make. In fact, many of these findings might shock you and challenge what you think you know about yourself. These three examples of experiments upended what most people and many scientists thought about how people think and act. Research can shed new light on human behavior....

This article discusses why each may cause a relationship to come to an end. Loss of Trust One of the foundational feelings necessary in a good relationship is a feeling of security. If you lack emotional support or find your partner unreliable, you might lose trust. If your partner is vague or hard to pin down, there is cause for concern. Relationships that are built on mistrust are on shaky ground....

However, many researchers believe that schizophrenia is a single disease which can have different effects depending on which brain regions are most affected. In the latest edition of the DSM, the subtypes of schizophrenia were removed. Researchers do not yet know exactly what causes some people to develop schizophrenia. There is a very strong genetic component to schizophrenia. However, genes alone do not completely explain the illness. Most scientists believe that genes don’t cause schizophrenia directly, but do make a person vulnerable to developing the disorder....

A Definition of Self-Compassion The everyday meaning of self-compassion closely mirrors what it means in psychological terms. A person who shows self-compassion has a tendency to do the following: Be caring toward themselvesHave an accepting view of themselvesBe kind toward themselves in times of distress or failureSee themselves as having similar experiences to those of other peopleView themselves in the present moment rather than the past or futureBe understanding toward themselvesRealize that mistakes can be made by everyone...

In the right amounts, serotonin is necessary for important bodily functions, but when your body builds up too much, and your levels get too high, symptoms can range from unpleasant to severe. If it’s left untreated, serotonin syndrome can potentially lead to death. Serotonin Syndrome Symptoms Symptoms of serotonin syndrome can be mild to severe indicating anything from a slight serotonin excess to a life-threatening imbalance. The most common symptoms include:...

This article discusses some facts about sibling sexual abuse and signs of this type abuse to watch for. It also covers the causes, impact, and steps adults can take to prevent this type of abuse. Facts About Sibling Abuse Unfortunately, sexual abuse among siblings is much more common than most people know. It’s also not limited to certain types of families—it occurs in many different kinds of households. Sexual abuse among siblings can go on for a long time before parents are made aware of the issue....

Improve your understanding of what a drug overdose is with this definition, which also includes a review of the common warning signs that a person has consumed more than the body can take. What Is a Drug Overdose? Also commonly known as an OD, an overdose is a condition of taking a larger dose of a drug than the body is able to handle. Overdoses can occur accidentally, even when a drug is taken as prescribed, or deliberately, as a suicide attempt....

SFBT was developed in the 1970s and 1980s by husband and wife Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg at the Brief Family Therapy Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Techniques SFBT is an approach that falls under the umbrella of constructive therapies. Constructivism posits that people are meaning makers and are ultimately the creators of their own realities. The SFBT therapist believes that change in life is inevitable. Because someone creates their own reality, they may as well change for the better....

No matter where you are in the stages of PTSD or the PTSD recovery process, don’t judge yourself too harshly if you’ve slipped. Instead, learn how to get back on the right track. PTSD Recovery and Slipups If you have a diagnosis of PTSD, you are at a greater risk of engaging in unhealthy behaviors in an attempt to ease your emotional pain. These can include: Self-medicating with alcohol or drugs, which occurs in 46....

Subsyndromal symptomatic depression has been labeled somewhat differently by different researchers. One definition is two or more symptoms consistent with depression. The current diagnostic and statistic manual of mental disorders (DSM-5) would classify subsyndromal depression in the category of “other specified depressive disorder,” likely as a “depressive episode with insufficient symptoms.” Symptoms Symptoms that develop on a daily or almost daily basis and that may occur in both SSD and major depression include:...

This is particularly relevant with respect to a recently published study in The American Journal of Psychiatry, which delves into the impact of systemic racism on the risk of psychosis at the individual and community levels. While the mental health of BIPOC individuals has long been negatively impacted by systemic racism, this study is the first to review the social determinants of psychosis in a U.S. context. Understanding Social Determinants of Psychosis in the U....