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What Children Can Teach Us About Paying Attention
Thinking like a five-year-old can help you learn more in a new environment. • Click here for your free sample of Dr Jeremy Dean's latest ebook The Anxiety Plan: 42 Strategies For Worry, Phobias, OCD and Panic • Dr Dean is also the author of Spark: 17 Steps That Will Boost Your Motivation For Anything. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - April 13, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Attention Source Type: blogs

Bullying, Incognito: Deliberate Social Exclusion
When we think of bullying, a picture of aggression is typically conjured — the taunting, name-calling, and physical abuse. Beyond the playground in the adult world, however, bullying often takes place masked in more insidious forms. Deliberate social exclusion can manifest in many ways across situations, occurring in the context of university, work, or within a group if people not connected by their field of study or job. You may, at some point in your life, have been in a recurring situation where you approach a group of people in mid-chatter only to have conversation come to an abrupt halt. Perhaps a social gatheri...
Source: World of Psychology - April 13, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Maryann Wei Tags: Bullying Children and Teens Friends Industrial and Workplace LifeHelper Relationships Self-Esteem Self-Help Students Trauma Friendship Harassment Personality social exclusion Social Psychology socializing systematic abuse Source Type: blogs

PODCAST: Hypersexuality – An Ignored and Misrepresented Symptom of Bipolar
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe and Vincent address the frequently ignored and often misrepresented aspect of bipolar disorder – hypersexuality. Many seem to view this as a desirable state, believing it to be little more than having frequent sex. It is often treated as a punchline (when it is addressed at all). In reality, it is a horror of compulsion and pain, with devastating consequences, both physical and mental, that no one should wish to have. Listen as Our Hosts Discuss Hypersexuality in Bipolar Disorder “Sex is not inherently bad… But if you’re abusing it, then you’re gonna take...
Source: World of Psychology - April 13, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Gabe Howard Tags: Bipolar General Sexuality The Psych Central Show Bipolar Disorder Gabe Howard Hypersexuality Mania Vincent M. Wales Source Type: blogs

Who cares more about the needy: Religious people or unbelievers?
Young Turks – conservative and liberal – mingle on a Friday afternoon near Eyup Mosque By Alex Fradera “The believer is not the one who eats when his neighbour beside him is hungry” said the founder of Islam, but many unbelievers see this as the norm: that religious people rarely do the good demanded by their faith. Some evidence seems to support this cynicism. Surveys on tackling inequality and support for welfare often find that the religious show less enthusiasm for helping the poorest in society. This would seem to reflect badly on the faithful, but new research in the Journal of Neuroscience, Psyc...
Source: BPS RESEARCH DIGEST - April 13, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: BPS Research Digest Tags: Morality Religion Source Type: blogs

What Happens to Your Specific Personality When Drinking?
There are certainly different types of drunks. “Sober Dave is boring, you should hang out with Drunk Dave, he’s wild!” or “She is usually a sweetheart, but watch out, she’s a mean drunk.” Having documented the transition to our drunk alter-egos for 100s of years, we are no strangers to the concept of drunk personality types. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see that alcohol can change our personalities from a sober type to a drunk type. Today, research pioneered by University of Missouri graduate student, Rachel Winograd, supports the existence of at least four categories of drunk personalities. Importa...
Source: World of Psychology - April 12, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Psych Central Staff Tags: Addiction Brain Blogger Personality Publishers Research Substance Abuse Alcohol alcohol addition alcoholism symptoms big five personality Carla Clark PhD drinking Drunk drunk personality types drunken behavior Ernest Hemingwa Source Type: blogs

Companionably Autistic
It’s a different thing being around other autistics. Well, doubtless I’ve been around other autistics before. But when we did not know we were, there was all that stress from passing (“pretending to be normal”), so generally weren’t aware of what our sensory and other needs actually were, much less how to comfortably, genuinely, be […] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:)
Source: Andrea's Buzzing About: - April 12, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: andrea Tags: Auditory Processing Disorder Autism/Asperger's Coping strategies Friendship Love & Acceptance Prosopagnosia Travel Source Type: blogs

How Humility Strengthens Your Relationship
Humility means accepting the truth that you are not always right, and that others have something to offer. This is an important concept to apply in dating, marriage, and most other relationships. You show humility by: letting go of thinking you need to impress him (or her) by appearing perfect; acknowledging, at least to yourself, both your shortcomings and strengths; making space for the other person to express himself by listening thoughtfully. setting aside your judge, at least for the time being. Be curious, not critical, when his opinions or politics differ from yours. Humility Means Accepting Differences Typi...
Source: World of Psychology - April 12, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Marcia Naomi Berger, MSW, LCSW Tags: LifeHelper Marriage and Divorce Motivation and Inspiration Relationships Self-Esteem Self-Help acceptance Active Listening Criticism humble Humility Resilience Rigidity strengths Source Type: blogs

This Subtle Dementia Symptom Sends Warning 9 Years Early
Nine years before memory changes, this can signal problems. • Click here for your free sample of Dr Jeremy Dean's latest ebook The Anxiety Plan: 42 Strategies For Worry, Phobias, OCD and Panic • Dr Dean is also the author of Spark: 17 Steps That Will Boost Your Motivation For Anything. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - April 12, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Psychology Source Type: blogs

The Indian Herb That Improves Sleep
The herb is central to the traditional home medicine of India called Ayurveda. • Click here for your free sample of Dr Jeremy Dean's latest ebook The Anxiety Plan: 42 Strategies For Worry, Phobias, OCD and Panic • Dr Dean is also the author of Spark: 17 Steps That Will Boost Your Motivation For Anything. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - April 12, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Sleep Source Type: blogs

7 Tips to Manage Your Weight When Taking Psychiatric Medication
Weight gain is one of the main reasons that people diagnosed with depression and other mood disorders stop taking their medication. Some people gain as much as seven percent of their body weight — or more — from psychiatric meds. In a study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health that was published in July 2006 in the Archives of General Psychiatry, researchers reported that nearly one in four cases of obesity is associated with a mood or anxiety disorder. But following a strict treatment plan that involves meds doesn’t have to mean shopping for a larger pants size. There are effective ways ...
Source: World of Psychology - April 12, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Therese J. Borchard Tags: Addiction Antidepressant Antipsychotic Binge Eating Bipolar Depression Eating Disorders Exercise & Fitness Health-related Medications Research Bingeing Diet Food Addiction Junk Food Mindfulness Nutrition Obesity self-so Source Type: blogs

Are You an Overprotective Parent?
Do you try to protect your child from both physical and emotional pain? Do you try to shield them from sadness and disappointment? Do you try to prevent them from making mistakes or taking risks? Do you do their homework or projects for them? When your child has an argument with a friend, do you call the friend’s parents to resolve it? If you do, you’re probably an overprotective parent. You no doubt have compassionate, good intentions. You don’t want your child to struggle or to get hurt. You want to help and support them. You want them to feel loved and cared for (and you assume that protecting them is the best...
Source: World of Psychology - April 12, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. Tags: Children and Teens Family General Parenting Self-Esteem Self-Help anxiety Child Development Coping Skills kids Lauren Feiden life skills Liz Morrison Negative Emotions overprotective parent overprotective parenting Parentin Source Type: blogs

Why a cooperative work culture can be bad for star performers
By Alex Fradera Wouldn’t it be nice to work in an environment focused on cooperation and solidarity, one that put the needs of the many above those of the few? Sounds great … but collectivism has some surprising downsides, especially if you’re a star performer. New research in the Journal of Applied Psychology looks at workplace reactions to high performers and their polarising effect on those around them, and shows that in more cooperative climates, hotshots are actually more likely to get a raw deal. Elizabeth Campbell and her colleagues surveyed 350 hair stylists, mainly women, working within a chain of Taiwanes...
Source: BPS RESEARCH DIGEST - April 12, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: BPS Research Digest Tags: Occupational Source Type: blogs

Nice Women Finish Last
I am assertive. I am also a nice guy. You are assertive. But are you a nice woman? Or a nasty one? In our gendered culture, niceness is a double-edged sword. It can be a fawning compliment or a searing denunciation. As your eyes crinkle in confusion, let me explain. For men, it is socially acceptable to be assertive — even demanding. From Trump’s pugnacious campaign to head coach Frank Martin’s icy glare, there is a societal expectation — perhaps embrace — of the emphatic man. I can disagree — even vehemently — without violating gender norms. Sure, I may be hard-headed, stubborn, and a...
Source: World of Psychology - April 11, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Matthew Loeb Tags: Men's Issues Minding the Media Personal Policy and Advocacy Women's Issues Assertiveness Donald Trump Expectations Feminism Gender Gender Bias Gender Equality Gender Roles Hillary Clinton Hypocrisy Masculinity nasty woman Source Type: blogs

Promised Changes to Healthcare and Their Repercussions to the Mentally Ill
Yes, the American Health Care Act and its aimed repeal of the Affordable Care Act failed. But once again, Congress is looking at taking action to change or limit benefits, including key mental health benefits, that have helped so many over the last few years. The current political climate is not good for people with mental illness. Many receive benefits under the ACA’s parity for mental and physical health clause and Medicaid expansion. For many of those, especially people struggling with substance abuse, the treatment made available has been very successful. I’ve heard scores of stories, and have seen lots of data, il...
Source: World of Psychology - April 11, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: George Hofmann Tags: Disorders General Mental Health and Wellness Minding the Media Personal Policy and Advocacy affordable care act Health Care Health Insurance Medicaid medicair Mental Disorder obamacare Psychiatric Care Psychosis Source Type: blogs

Major Depression: This New Type Could Account For One-Third of Sufferers
One-third of people experiencing major depression could be of this new type. • Click here for your free sample of Dr Jeremy Dean's latest ebook The Anxiety Plan: 42 Strategies For Worry, Phobias, OCD and Panic • Dr Dean is also the author of Spark: 17 Steps That Will Boost Your Motivation For Anything. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - April 11, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Psychology Source Type: blogs