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Psychology Around the Net: December 9, 2017
Happy Saturday, Psych Central readers! This week’s Psychology Around the Net takes a look at what “self-care” actually means for many people with mental illnesses, the different types of depression and anxiety a new study has identified, which people are more prone to sleep paralysis, and more. Let’s go! This Twitter Thread Perfectly Sums Up What Self-Care Is Like for People With Mental Illnesses: Author and blogger Jenny Trout drops some eye-opening truth bombs about what “self-care” means for many people with mental illness. (HINT: It’s ain’t Instagram-worthy bubble baths...
Source: World of Psychology - December 9, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Alicia Sparks Tags: Anxiety and Panic Depression Disorders Mindfulness Policy and Advocacy Professional Psychiatry Psychology Around the Net Research Sleep Stress Technology American Psychiatric Association anhedonia anxious arousal general axie Source Type: blogs

Neuroexistentialism: A Brain in Search of Meaning
[image fromHuth et al., 2016]No, not“meaning” in the semantic sense... “Neuroexistentialism” is the angst that some humans feel upon realizing that the mind and spirit have an entirely physical basis. At a personal level I don ' t understand all the hubbub, because I accepted thatmind = brain when I entered graduate school to study neuroscience. But for others:“Coming to terms with the neural basis of who we are can be very unnerving. It has been called“neuroexistentialism”, which really captures the essence of it. We ’re not in the habit of thinking about ourselves that way” (Churchland, 2013). ...
Source: The Neurocritic - September 19, 2017 Category: Neuroscience Authors: The Neurocritic Source Type: blogs

Surviving Mental Health Issues: Am I Unique or a Freak?
Years ago, when I experienced debilitating bouts of anxiety, I would easily lose my perspective and feel like an outcast — a freak. I momentarily transformed into a negative abstract of myself that possessed undignified emotional and behavioral idiosyncrasies. But, over time when I regained perspective, I appreciated my odd peculiarities as not only “unique” but as vital assets that helped me achieve some success in my life. Perspective: Use it or lose it. Got it. Seems easy. Not. The hard part was weathering the often betraying nature of this positive, elusive outlook. Whenever life flipped the coin on me, it d...
Source: World of Psychology - August 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: John Tsilimparis, MFT Tags: Anxiety and Panic Celebrities Creativity Motivation and Inspiration Personal Personality Psychology Psychotherapy Creative Genius Depression Generalized Anxiety Disorder Improving Self Esteem Mental Health Mental Illness Perspe Source Type: blogs

Is It Anxiety or OCD?
Anxiety can mean many different things to many different people. When handled in the correct way, a little bit of anxiety is usually helpful. It warns us to be careful if we sense danger. It can remind us of consequences we once had to live with. By maintaining some anxiety around these issues, we are able to avoid unwanted outcomes. Obsessive compulsive disorder stems from a healthy type of anxiety and morphs into something all-consuming. OCD is a psychiatric disorder that involves repeated and unwanted intrusive thoughts, feelings, ideas, and behaviors that must be done over and over again. While checking to make sure t...
Source: World of Psychology - July 23, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Rebecca Lee Tags: Anxiety and Panic OCD Psychology Psychotherapy Anxious Thoughts Avoidance Compulsions Obsessions ritualistic behavior Rituals Worry Source Type: blogs

Is Your Worry Normal or a Sign of an Anxiety Disorder?
You worry about passing your exam and surviving your presentation. You worry about making a mistake at work. You worry about not having enough money to pay this month’s bills. You worry about the email you just sent, which misspelled your new coworker’s name. Ughhh. Some days, it feels like you worry for breakfast, lunch and dinner (with a few snacks in between). Lately, you’ve been wondering if your worry is actually normal. You’ve been wondering, am I worrying too much? Worry is normal, natural and even adaptive in certain situations, according to Emily Bilek, Ph.D, an assistant professor of clinical psycholog...
Source: World of Psychology - June 15, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. Tags: Anxiety and Panic Disorders General Health-related Industrial and Workplace Mental Health and Wellness Self-Help Stress Students Success & Achievement Anxiety Disorders anxiety signs anxiety specialist Anxiety Symptoms chronic Source Type: blogs

Erasing the Stigma of Geriatric Anxiety and Learning to Help
View Original Article Here: Erasing the Stigma of Geriatric Anxiety and Learning to Help The effects of anxiety disorders are becoming ever more prevalent in our society. Even with new research shining a light on how many Americans suffer from these varying disorders, we have only begun to scratch the surface. This is especially true when it comes to understanding anxiety in the elderly. Higher rates of loss, increased pain, chronic conditions, and multiple medications can all increase the levels of anxiety in senior citizens. This makes having the discussion about geriatric anxiety a crucial factor in aiding our loved on...
Source: Shield My Senior - May 31, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Vin Tags: Senior Safety Source Type: blogs

Psychologists have shown that it ’s possible to train one-year-olds’ attention skills
This study (and others) have found benefits in the short term, in the lab. But what real-world effects training might – or might not – bring is not yet clear. —Changes in behavior and salivary cortisol after targeted cognitive training in typical 12-month-old infants Image: by Constance Bannister Corp/Getty Images Emma Young (@EmmaELYoung) is Staff Writer at BPS Research Digest (Source: BPS RESEARCH DIGEST)
Source: BPS RESEARCH DIGEST - May 31, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: BPS Research Digest Tags: Cognition Developmental Educational Source Type: blogs

Premenstrual dysphoria disorder: It ’s biology, not a behavior choice
Almost all women have some mild premenstrual symptoms that signal the imminent arrival of their period every month. These symptoms are typically just an annoyance and don’t cause any distress. But for some women, these symptoms are much more significant. About 20% of menstruating women suffer from premenstrual syndrome, or PMS. Women with PMS have mostly physical symptoms and some minor mood disturbances caused by the changing hormone levels in the second half (or luteal phase) of the menstrual cycle. These hormone-induced symptoms can cause significant physical distress in the days leading up to menstruation. PMDD: More...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - May 30, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Andrea Chisholm, MD Tags: Behavioral Health Mental Health Women's Health Source Type: blogs

Top Virtual Reality Companies in Healthcare
What is the common denominator of behavioral psychology, pain management, medical training, rehabilitation and meditation? The answer is virtual reality. I believe that within a few years, VR will be a game-changer in these areas. Thus, it is high time to enlist the most important VR companies in healthcare. VR is conquering new heigths in terms of healthcare and sales figures Medical VR is an area with fascinating possibilities. It has not just moved the imagination of science-fiction fans, but also clinical researchers and real life medical practitioners. As a doctor, you could assist in the OR without ever lifting a sca...
Source: The Medical Futurist - April 5, 2017 Category: Information Technology Authors: nora Tags: Virtual Reality in Medicine future GC1 Healthcare Innovation meditation pain management Personalized medicine psychology rehabilitation VR Source Type: blogs

3 Mind Hacks that Helped Me Overcome Social Anxiety
For many years I used to struggle with bad social anxiety, which also became a source of depression, general anxiety and panic attacks. Through years of trial and error, I learned methods and mind hacks that not only dissolve social anxiety, but — if practiced consistently — help you to become a confident person and enjoy social connections naturally. If you struggle with social anxiety, try these three mind hacks, and with time and practice, you should see big changes in how you feel. 1. Making Peace with Your Fears Your biggest struggle is the struggle itself — and wanting to have control over everythin...
Source: World of Psychology - March 24, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Barbara Milavec Tags: Anxiety and Panic Depression Friends Personal Self-Help Control fight or flight Low Self Esteem Panic Attack Panic Disorder personal flaws Self Consciousness self-worth Social Anxiety Social Anxiety Disorder weakness Source Type: blogs

The 7 Best Blogs on Anxiety
This article breaks down what it means to feel stressed versus depressed. Stress will signal changes that need to be made that are specific, such as lack of sleep or unhappiness at your job, where as depression hangs around longer than little ‘spells’ like stress, and is usually triggered by something or feels like it just pops out of nowhere. http://www.beliefnet.com/wellness/health/emotional-health/depression/depressed-or-just-stressed.aspx Feeling powerless in our current world is a commonality we all share. However, some people develop real anxieties and fears based on the unpredictability of our future. This a...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - February 22, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Larissa Gomes Tags: featured health and fitness psychology self improvement anxiety best depression blogs pickthebrain Source Type: blogs

The reasons why, once we start worrying, some of us just can ’t stop
By Christian Jarrett A certain amount of worrying is a normal part of life, especially these days with barely a moment passing without some disconcerting headline landing in your news feed. But for some people, their worrying reaches pathological levels. They just can’t stop wondering “What if …?”. It becomes distressing and feels out of control. In the formal jargon, they would likely be diagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder, but excessive worrying is also a part of other conditions like panic disorder. There are many factors that contribute to anxiety problems in general, but a new review...
Source: BPS RESEARCH DIGEST - February 6, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: BPS Research Digest Tags: Emotion Mental health Source Type: blogs

Opioid Induced Hyperalgesia Prevented by Buprenorphine?
“Buprenorphine is a kappa receptor antagonist. For these reasons, buprenorphine might be unique in its ability to treat chronic pain and possibly OIH.” The opioid crisis has been fueled by the use of opioids to treat chronic pain. Practice patterns have changed, but doctors are still criticized for their roles in the overuse of opioids. I’ve sat through community ‘heroin forums’ (sometimes on stage) as sheriffs, politicians, and ‘recovered addicts’ firmly pointed fingers at health professionals. I, meanwhile, kept my finger under the table, but had the thought that some of the people pointing ...
Source: Suboxone Talk Zone - February 5, 2017 Category: Addiction Authors: Jeffrey Junig MD PhD Tags: Acute Pain Buprenorphine Chronic pain Suboxone treatment buprenorphine treats chronic pain chronic pain treatment opioid induced hyperalgesia opioid pain relief pain vs. addiction Source Type: blogs