Isolation correlates with worsened depression and suicidal ideation. Connection can take may forms for shared activities to shared space or conversation. Time with others is vital for everyone, especially those facing depression. In my darkest times, depression told me to turn away from others. I would bring them down, she...

When Depression Tells You You're Bringing People Down

Believers in free will tend to feel an inordinate amount of shame for their failures. Your genes and environment contribute to your choices and efforts. Accepting some level of determinism may help us learn to integrate our flaws. There's a misconception that we need to believe in free will in...

Do We Really Need to Believe in Free Will?

Divorced parents may miss the signs that their child is experiencing grief. Grief that is not dealt with can become long-lasting trauma. Signs of a child’s grief post divorce include numbness, denial, fantasizing, insomnia, and physical symptoms. A parent’s presence and connection to their child can help the child...

Divorce Doesn’t Have to Traumatize Your Kids

Slamming doors, throwing tantrums, unexpected crying, and one-sided conversations at the dinner table. If these are common occurrences in your household, you are probably raising a teenager. Teenagers are often perceived as entitled brats with little or no control over their emotions. And although many parents may see this as...

Can't understand your teenager's behavior? Psychologists have tips to offer

Carl Jung coined the term "shadow" to refer to the aspects of our personalities that we reject. Because the shadow exists in the unconscious, it's difficult to recognize. Unrecognized shadow material often creates difficulties for us in our daily lives. “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your...

Why You Need to Get to Know Your Shadow Self

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Yes, you can potty train an autistic child. Here are tips to help you when potty training an autistic child and ways to work with nonverbal and nonspeaking children.

Tips for Potty Training an Autistic Child

When it comes to concerns about autism and food selectivity, many caregivers have questions that are both specific and challenging. The starting point to answering them is oftentimes the pediatrician, which is a great first step, except that most pediatricians aren’t equipped to deal with the complexity of feeding issues and autism. So, here are a few questions on this important topic and some starting points for answers from an expert in pediatric feeding disorders.

Autism and Feeding Therapy: 5 Things to Know

Thinking too much is harmful, but how can you stop ruminating? The problem has a name (overthinking) and, fortunately, a solution – actually three. Those who suffer from overthinking continuously think, rethink, and think again, in a vortex of words, sounds, memories, and expectations that can eventually lead to psychological issues and cause many physical ailments as well.

3 Psychological Tricks to Stop Overthinking

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Prayer has been an integral part of many cultures and religions for centuries. It serves as a spiritual practice, a form of meditation, and a means of seeking comfort and guidance. But beyond its spiritual significance, there is growing evidence that prayer can positively impact one’s health and longevity. This article explores seven compelling reasons why people who pray tend to live longer.

7 reasons people who pray live longer

The biogenic lens of mental illness etiology is much too reductionistic. Even diseases with significant biological contributions to symptoms don't necessarily run in families. Psychosocial etiology factors are more important than realized by many, even in illnesses like schizophrenia. ​. I recently heard someone argue that, because the brain, from which...

Mental Illness Isn't Just About Chemical Imbalances

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As more and more people start taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss, I was curious about the psychological effects, so I checked in with two mental health professionals to learn more about what happens to your brain when you start Ozempic.

What Happens to Your Brain When You Start Taking Ozempic?

Honest communication requires honest intent in addition to verifiable facts. Some people use facts to distort the truth rather than convey the truth. Some individuals represent themselves as being honest, but they are not trustworthy. Many people define honest communication as only saying things that are true and not saying...

Lying While Telling the Truth

Panic attacks are intense periods of fear or discomfort that can occur suddenly and without warning. Understanding the common reasons people experience panic attacks can help manage and potentially prevent them. Here are seven common reasons people have panic attacks. Stress and anxiety. Stress and anxiety are leading causes of...

7 common reasons people have panic attacks

Dreams about lost loved ones are common. Carl Jung saw dreams as a mystical experience that allowed us to process and grow from loss. Dream journaling is an activity some employ to remember and reflect on dreams. In a recent dream, I sat on a marble slab near the fireplace,...

On Grief, Dreams, and Remembering

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A midlife crisis typically refers to a period of emotional turmoil and self-doubt that people experience during middle age, often between 35 and 55. It stems from the realization that one's life may be halfway over, leading to existential questions about achievements, purpose, and the future.

Understanding the Telltale Signs of Midlife Crisis in Men

Psychotherapy isn't just for "people with problems." Those trained in counseling and therapy can help navigate inevitable "blind spots." The therapeutic relationship is an investment in personal growth. Self-knowledge is one gift that psychotherapy can offer. We’ve all had friends and family members share reasons they’re not open to seeing...

Five Reasons Anyone Can Benefit From Psychotherapy

We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. At any age and during any stage of life, you can enhance your brain health (it's never too late!). This transformation won't happen overnight,...

3 Brain-Healthy Habits To Do First Thing In The Morning, From A Neuroscientist

Measuring the vividness of people's visual imagination has traditionally relied on self-report surveys. A new study tests whether imagining objects leads to similar conditioning effects as seeing those objects. Results were highly correlated between seeing and imagining, supporting the validity of the measure. The ability to conjure visual imagery varies...

Can Your Imagination Be Measured?

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Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhDMedically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhDIf you have thanatophobia, it means you have a fear of death or dying. People with thanatophobia may be afraid of their own death, of the death of family and friends, or of the dying process itself. Research has found that most people have between low and medium levels of anxiety surrounding death. However, when you have thanatophobia, you have an extreme fear of death.Thanatophobia is a specific phobia that occurs when you hyper-fixate on a particular fear, become consumed with anxiety, and have difficulty functioning in your daily life....

What Does It Mean to Have Thanatophobia?

Sleep disorders affect millions worldwide, disrupting daily life and overall health. Ever wondered why some people struggle to get a good night's rest? Insomnia, sleep apnea, and narcolepsy are just a few conditions that can make sleep elusive. These disorders can lead to serious health issues like heart disease, diabetes, and depression. Understanding the causes and symptoms of sleep disorders is crucial for finding effective treatments. From lifestyle changes to medical interventions, there are various ways to tackle these issues. Let's dive into 12 essential facts about sleep disorders that everyone should know.

12 Facts About Sleep Disorders

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Why Your Therapist Won't Just Tell You What to Do

No therapist has all the answers. Therapists and coaches, purposefully, try not to be directive. What works for others may not work for you unless you...

Why Your Therapist Won't Just Tell You What to Do

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