Around 10% of individuals with major depression may experience psychotic features. Major depressive disorder with psychotic features is associated with a high risk of suicide. Early identification and treatment of major depression with psychotic features is imperative. Psychosis is a rainbow of experiences involving changes in how we perceive the...

A Forgotten Diagnosis: The Most Severe Depressive Disorder

Kratom, a drug sold at U.S. gas stations and on the internet, has some serious risks and has caused deaths. Kratom alkaloids differ from heroin as they have opioid plus serotonergic, adrenergic, and other effects. Scientists are trying to separate the constituents of Mitragyna speciosa Korth leaves to find new...

What We Know About Kratom

A large number of US workers believe their bosses are bad, some bordering on toxic. Bosses who are punitive, overly-emotional, and inconsistent can easily become toxic. A potentially toxic boss blames employees and treats them unfairly. A 2023 survey found that nearly one-fourth of employees are working for their “worst...

5 Warning Signs That Your Boss Is Becoming Toxic

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Conflicts are inevitable in life as we have different opinions. Some zodiac signs are good at arguing while others strive to create harmony and avoid arguments. Yet, conflict resolution is a crucial skill at home and work. It helps people live peacefully and in unity.

5 Zodiac Signs Who Are Most Likely to Win Arguments

We all have a "shadow self," or a darker side, as first noted by the Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung. The shadow aspect in us evinces itself in dichotomized psycho-intensive states of activation. Crude jokes, retaliatory jealousy, anger, and vengeful thoughts are just a few examples of the shadow in you.

The Shadow Self: How Mr. Hyde Operates in Us All

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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When considering a feline companion, longevity and health are crucial factors for many pet enthusiasts. Certain cat breeds are renowned for their extended lifespans and robust health, making them ideal companions for those seeking long-term furry friends. This article explores the longest living cat breeds and delves into the characteristics that contribute to their longevity and well-being.

Discover the Longest Living Cat Breeds Known for Their Health

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Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Ghosting is thought of in terms of romantic relationships, but new research shows it happens at work, too. New research shows that Dark Triad traits, especially psychopathy, may feed into a new type of ghosting. By reading the signals of a potential new relationship partner, you can help keep ghosting’s...

The Strange Ghosting Behavior of Dark Triad People

When we think of a mother, we think of unconditional love, warmth, honesty, and compassion—someone who is inviolable. But what about the psychopathic mother? What can her children expect?. Children of psychopaths are an “inconvenience”. In very blunt language, preeminent psychopathy expert Dr. Robert D. Hare states, “Psychopaths...

The Fate of Children With Psychopathic Mothers

A double bind describes a situation in which a person receives conflicting messages. There may be times when your body language doesn’t quite seem to align with what you're saying. It's important to be aware of your body language and remember that you're always communicating. The content of the...

Breaking Down Our Messages

People with internal loci of control believe they have control over what happens to them. An external locus of control is thought to lead to problems like learned helplessness. At least some degree of an external locus of control may be more realistic and healthy. In psychology, it’s almost universally...

Locus of Control: Who Has Power Over What Happens to Us?

Polyphenols, found in fruits, vegetables, tea, and wine, boost brain health and cognitive function. Flavonoids and phenolic acids are key polyphenol groups with diverse health benefits, including brain support. Polyphenols have anti-inflammatory, epigenetic and neuroprotective properties that may enhance brain vitality. Consuming polyphenol-rich foods like berries, dark chocolate, and tea...

Are These Plant Molecules the Secret to Brain Health?

Elder women are at risk of being cheated on dating sites. The suitor's profiles and photos are created and maintained by scammers. Block the scammer and start looking for a normal person. Sorry to break it to you, but that guy you met online, the one you fell in love...

To Elder Women Seeking Men on Dating Sites, Beware

Only 10% of the hundreds of couples I’ve treated in Couples Counseling were willing and able to develop emotional intimacy. Most people find it to be too messy. One operational definition of emotional intimacy might be the unity created by two committed and unique individuals. The messy challenge is to honor your individuality while attending to the couple's unity. Let’s look at four levels of messiness and how to clean them up.

Challenges of Emotional Intimacy

The shadow self is a construct of our hurts, wounds, attachments, and more. Shadow work is a process for engagement of the "self" constructively, helping open up understanding. Learning to meet our shadow is about balancing the conscious with the unconscious. As we delve into this aspect termed the "shadow...

The Shadow Self: Learning How to Engage Your Darker Side

Even small levels of light may cause a large increase in diabetes risk. This effect occurred with incandescent light bulbs, so the harm is likely to be much greater with modern LEDs. Try to sleep in pitch darkness, and any light you use must have zero blue content. Now that...

How Much Light Does It Take to Harm Our Health at Night?

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie who is looking for her forever home. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Looking For Love

A lot of mean-spirited teasing and name calling among siblings gets dismissed as "typical" sibling behavior. The dominant sibling learns how to capitalize on their power, and the other suffers humiliation or cruelty. We can hold our kids to a higher standard of behavior wherein they have no need to...

Let’s Stop Normalizing Sibling Rivalry

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Cheryl E Preston

Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

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Borderline Personality Disorder: What Predicts Recovery?

BPD is one of the most prevalent mental health disorders treated in outpatient and inpatient settings. Many factors may contribute to the development of BPD, including...

Borderline Personality Disorder: What Predicts Recovery?

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