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Podcast: Loneliness and Litigation: A Lawyer ’ s Case Study
Chronic loneliness is on the rise. But how can this be when we’re more connected now than ever? In today’s show, Dr. J.W. Freiberg, a social psychologist-turned-lawyer, explains that loneliness is not an emotion like happiness or anger. It’s a sensation like hunger or thirst.  Join us for an in-depth discussion on the cost of feeling disconnected even when we’re surrounded by people. SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW   Guest information for ‘Loneliness’ Podcast Episode J.W. Freiberg studies chronic loneliness through the unique lens of a social psychologist (PhD, UCLA) turned lawyer (JD, Harvard). A former ...
Source: World of Psychology - December 10, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: The Psych Central Podcast Tags: General Interview Psychology The Psych Central Show Source Type: blogs

5 Myths About Hope
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Source: World of Psychology - April 9, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Daniel Tomasulo, Ph.D. Tags: General Source Type: blogs

Podcast: Transforming Trauma Into Wholeness and Healing
 Trauma eventually comes for all of us.  It isn’t just stereotypical things like war or assault that are traumatic, there is also the everyday realities of things like illness or job loss. As painful as it is, trauma can be an invitation to a process of growth and change. Join us as today’s guest, Dr. James Gordon, explains some of the techniques of trauma healing, including some surprising ones, like laughter and spending time with animals. Dr. Gordon also shares with us how he personally handles his own trauma and the programs most often used by the Center for Mind-Body Medicine. SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW Guest i...
Source: World of Psychology - January 9, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: The Psych Central Podcast Tags: General Interview Mental Health and Wellness The Psych Central Show Trauma Source Type: blogs

The First Step in Healing After Traumatic Loss
Healing after a traumatic loss that has devastated your life may feel impossible. Left alone and isolated, the human brain in this situation may remain in a loop of remembered and reactivated guilt, anxiety and depression. However, the first step in healing may not be as complicated as you think: it all begins with self-care. Arthur Kleinman, medical doctor, renowned professor of both psychiatry and anthropology associated with Harvard University and Medical Center, believes caring for ourselves and others “is at the very core of what human experience is about.” Kleinman (2014) wrote: This means that each of us at som...
Source: World of Psychology - October 10, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jan McDaniel Tags: Grief and Loss Trauma Coping grieving Source Type: blogs

Podcast: Meet the Schizophrenic Stunt Girl and YouTuber
 Rachel Star Withers is a speaker, YouTuber, and lives with schizophrenia. She is also a professional stunt woman and tends to describe herself as a “schizo stunt girl.”     In this episode, Rachel tells us a little of her history with the disease and details how she first started in mental illness activism.  Originally meant to just help other people with schizophrenia know that they were not alone, her YouTube channel, RachelStarLive, has become the longest existing chronicle of a personal experience with schizophrenia.  Listen Now! SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW   Guest information for ‘Schizophrenic Stunt Girl...
Source: World of Psychology - June 6, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: The Psych Central Podcast Tags: Peer Support Podcast Schizophrenia The Psych Central Show Source Type: blogs

8 Health Risks of Untreated Depression
Medication side-effects can seem unbearable at times: dry mouth, nausea, dizziness, constipation. Certain prescriptions can also increase our risks for developing chronic conditions like thyroid disease and diabetes. Three years ago, I decided that the pills’ side-effects weren’t worth the relief they brought, so I slowly weaned off all my medication. I then plummeted into a severe depression that ended up taking a far greater toll on my health than the nuisance of my drugs. You may be justifiably concerned about how your mood stabilizer and antidepressant are altering your biochemistry, but also consider the grave con...
Source: World of Psychology - March 5, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Therese J. Borchard Tags: Depression General Medications Antidepressant Cognitive Decline Diabetes Mood Stabilizer Source Type: blogs

8 Ways to Let Go of Mistakes
No one likes to mess up. But for those of us with a mix of obsessive-compulsive disorder and perfectionism, we can become debilitated by the guilt and regret following a blunder. Our brains are stuck on the stupidity of our actions, rehashing the events as if doing so will change what happened. How do you break free this painful loop of regret? After reading through a dozen self-help books on this topic and talking with people who have learned how to get beyond their errors, I compiled these eight strategies. 1. Forgive yourself for what you didn’t know. Maya Angelou once wrote, “Forgive yourself for not knowing wh...
Source: World of Psychology - January 31, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Therese J. Borchard Tags: Mental Health and Wellness Motivation and Inspiration Perfectionism Personal Self-Esteem Self-Help forgive yourself regret Rumination Shame Worry Source Type: blogs

I Learned How to Let Go of Pain — You Can, Too
“Find a place inside where there’s joy, and the joy will burn out the pain.” – Joseph Campbell I am certainly not unique in my experience of pain. Like physical scars — of which I have plenty — pain of any kind tends to hang around doing its dirty work until the one suffering takes appropriate action to help dispel it. Granted, some physical pain can only be ameliorated, not eradicated. That’s good enough in some instances, although not ideal. Having gone through numerous instances where I’ve suffered intense physical pain, some of it chronic, as well as emotional pain complicated by other fact...
Source: World of Psychology - January 5, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Suzanne Kane Tags: Health-related Mindfulness Peer Support Personal Self-Help Chronic Pain Emotional Pain healing surgery Source Type: blogs

Humor for the Heartbroken
Love is a snowmobile racing across the tundra and then suddenly it flips over, pinning you underneath. At night, the ice weasels come. ~ Matt Groening Social psychologist Daniel Gilbert of Harvard University said, “In many ways, navigating the social world is more complicated than a voyage to the moon. But it’s a journey we have to take, because whether we like it or not, our happiness is in each other’s hands.” Our sadness is also in each other’s hands, and is most easily induced by those we most love. Rejection from a loved one can feel like the end of the world and can elicit profound feelings of worthlessnes...
Source: World of Psychology - November 23, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Nichole Force, M.A. Tags: Books Creativity Grief and Loss Marriage and Divorce Mental Health and Wellness Psychology Relationships Self-Help Heartbreak Sense Of Humor Source Type: blogs

Insights into Loneliness
This article also notes that research by Sarah Pressman at the University of California, Irvine demonstrates that loneliness reduces longevity by a whopping 70%). Given these startling statistics, it’s important to recognize if one’s feelings of ongoing loneliness are due to work burnout. And if that’s the case, then it may be time to challenge priorities and find a healthier life balance.
Source: World of Psychology - April 21, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tracy Shawn, MA Tags: Family Friends Habits Happiness Health-related Mental Health and Wellness Relationships Alienation Friendship Isolation Loneliness social media social support socializing Technology Source Type: blogs

Psychology Around the Net: August 12, 2017
Happy Saturday, sweet readers! I have a busy, busy day today. First, I’m having a meeting with family members to make some important (but fun!) plans, and then after a couple of hours of downtime (I hope), I’ll be out celebrating one of my city’s annual events. You, too, might have a busy Saturday planned. However, that’s no reason to skip out on this week’s Psychology Around the Net! Bookmark it if you have to, because this week we have information about why people in supportive relationships are more likely to accept challenges and experience personal growth, why some of us are so dissatisfi...
Source: World of Psychology - August 12, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Alicia Sparks Tags: Bipolar Children and Teens Creativity Depression Disorders Happiness Mindfulness Psychiatry Psychology Around the Net Relationships Research Self-Esteem Spirituality Technology Trauma Source Type: blogs

Brain and Mental Health Benefits of Dreaming
This article courtesy of Spirituality & Health.
Source: World of Psychology - July 21, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Psych Central Staff Tags: Dreams Health-related Mental Health and Wellness Personal Publishers Spirituality & Health dream interpretation Dreaming Insomnia Relaxation Sleep Disorder Source Type: blogs

Psychology Around the Net: May 27, 2017
Happy Saturday, sweet readers! If you’re here in the States, I hope you’re enjoying your long holiday weekend; however, before you hit the outdoors take a moment to check out the latest in this week’s mental health news! Learn about mindfulness-focused childbirth, why it’s important for veterans to help other veterans with mental health, how one of the most well-known billionaires today achieves happiness, and more. Mindfulness-Focused Childbirth Education Leads to Less Depression: A new study from researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of California, San Francisco (U...
Source: World of Psychology - May 27, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Alicia Sparks Tags: Children and Teens College Ethics & Morality Happiness Mental Health and Wellness Military Mindfulness Psychiatry Psychology Around the Net Success & Achievement Technology Treatment American Psychiatric Association Barry Goldwat Source Type: blogs

9 Ways to Promote Gratitude in Your Life
Gratitude is good for us every way you look at it. According to Sonja Lyubomirsky, PhD, professor of psychology at the University of California in Riverside, it boosts our happiness levels in a number of ways: by promoting the savoring of positive life experiences, by bolstering self-worth and self-esteem and thereby helping to cope with stress and trauma, by building social bonds and encouraging moral behavior, and by diminishing negative emotions and helping us adjust to new situations. Gratitude has a number of health benefits as well. “Research suggests that individuals who are grateful in their daily lives actually ...
Source: World of Psychology - January 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Therese J. Borchard Tags: Depression Happiness Inspiration & Hope Mental Health and Wellness Mindfulness Motivation and Inspiration Self-Help Appreciation Bipolar Gratitude Journaling Loving Kindness Meditation Sonja Lyubomirsky thanks Source Type: blogs

Letting Go of a Depression Cure Can Set You Free
I keep going back to this quote by Vivian Greene when it comes to learning how to live with my chronic illness: “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass… It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” In fact, every morning I drink out of a mug with that quote on it to remind myself of Vivian’s wisdom: IT’S NOT ABOUT GETTING TO THE OTHER SIDE. With chronic illness, the important exercise is to get out the rain boots and start stomping in the puddles — to not let the downpour stop you from living. Going into the second decade of living with a host of conditions — retractable depression, inflam...
Source: World of Psychology - September 7, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Therese J. Borchard Tags: Depression Inspiration & Hope Mental Health and Wellness Motivation and Inspiration Personal Self-Help Bipolar Disorder Mood Disorder Stigma Source Type: blogs