Can Mental Patients Also Be Experts?
Who do you think understands more about bipolar disorder: a psychiatrist or a patient with the illness? In this Not Crazy podcast, we discuss whether a patient can be considered a mental health expert without all the credentials after their name. Today we invite writer and bipolar advocate Natasha Tracy — who also has bipolar disorder — to the show to give her opinion.
Would you seek advice from a patient? Join us for an in-depth discussion on mental health patients as experts.
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Source: World of Psychology - September 29, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Not Crazy Podcast Tags: General Interview Not Crazy Podcast Policy and Advocacy Source Type: blogs
Politics, Elections, and the Post-Truth Era
Let’s talk politics and lies. Why are they so rampant today? In today’s Psych Central Podcast, our host speaks with author and communications expert Tim Ward who explains why the truth matters so much — especially regarding our elected officials. They discuss our cognitive biases, like the “halo” and “anchoring” effects, that can cause us to turn a blind eye and believe the lies we hear.
Learn about the different types of lies politicians tell and learn how can we avoid being the victims of fake news. Click on the player above to listen now!
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Source: World of Psychology - September 24, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Gabe Howard Tags: Ethics & Morality Minding the Media The Psych Central Show Source Type: blogs
What is (and Do You Have) Imposter Syndrome?
Do you have a constant feeling of self doubt or fraudulence despite evidence to the contrary? You may have a very common condition: Imposter syndrome. In today’s Not Crazy podcast, we discuss what this syndrome is and why so many people feel like they are swindling others with their personal success.
What is the difference between imposter syndrome and negative self-talk? And how can we start thinking more positively about ourselves? Join us for a great discussion. Click on the player below to listen now!
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Source: World of Psychology - September 22, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Gabe Howard Tags: General Not Crazy Podcast Peer Support Perfectionism Self-Esteem Source Type: blogs
Dealing With Anxiety in the Time of COVID-19
Now that we’re in the middle of a pandemic, more people than ever are experiencing anxiety, especially those who struggled with mental health issues before COVID-19. And to make things even worse, many of our coping mechanisms, like going to the gym or hanging out with friends, have been taken away.
In today’s show, our host, Gabe Howard, talks with Dr. Jasleen Chhatwal, who helps explain why so many people are having anxiety symptoms and what we can do about it.
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Source: World of Psychology - September 21, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Gabe Howard Tags: Anxiety and Panic Disorders Mental Health and Wellness The Psych Central Show Source Type: blogs
Inside Schizophrenia: Love, Dating, and Marriage with Schizophrenia
Can people with schizophrenia fall in love? Can they date or even get married? In today’s episode, host Rachel Star Withers (a woman who lives with schizophrenia) and co-host Gabe Howard review their own past romantic experiences.
They also interview Andrew and Stephanie Downing, authors of Marriage and Schizophrenia: Eyes on the Prize. Listen to learn about their incredible journey of overcoming schizophrenia and building a healthy, rewarding, and happy marriage.
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Source: World of Psychology - September 17, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Gabe Howard Tags: Inside Schizophrenia Marriage and Divorce Motivation and Inspiration Podcast Relationships Sexuality Source Type: blogs
Imposter Syndrome: Why You Have It & How to Stop It
“I have written eleven books, but each time I think, ‘Uh oh, they’re going to find out now. I’ve run a game on everybody and they’re going to find me out.” – Maya Angelou
Any minute now they would find out.
I scanned the large conference room. The twenty-six project team members around the table discussed data analysis. Their voices were muffled by the thick fog of my anxiety.
My own throat tried to choke me, and my chest refused to expand. Sweat trickled down my side.
Breathe, just breathe. It’s going to be okay.
My eyes met my boss’s and he smiled at me across the room. I quickly looked down...
Source: World of Psychology - August 31, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Psych Central Guest Author Tags: Publishers Tiny Buddha Fraud imposter syndrome self-worth Source Type: blogs
Impact of the Immune System on the Brain and Mental Health
Most are aware that neurons send neurotransmitter signals to each other in circuits within the brain. My new book, The Secret Language of Cells, shows that similar conversations occur among all the cells in the body and these wide ranging conversations determine all physiological functions. While there are numerous examples of this cellular communication in the book — such as capillary cells sending directional signals for white blood cells to find an infection and capillaries instructing stem cells how to produce particular cells for the brain, this article will focus on a few ways that cellular conversations among ...
Source: World of Psychology - August 31, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jon Lieff, MD Tags: Books Brain and Behavior Cognitive Neuroscience Source Type: blogs
How to Grieve the Death of Someone You Don ’ t Know
Grief is healthy.
The death of a loved one is an inevitable, certain, unavoidable, and inexorable part of life. Surviving family and friends experience an emotional cascade of grief, regardless of how their loved one passed.
Bereavement has no formula, no time limit, or right or wrong. Grieving is an important part of the process of healing.
Each of us grieves in our own time and way. Neither wisdom nor understanding makes it easier, because those are rational thoughts.
Grief is not rational or linear.
In grief, the rationale is useless. Emotions are dictated by the limbic system in your brain, which is the seat of your e...
Source: World of Psychology - August 30, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Psych Central Guest Author Tags: Grief and Loss Publishers YourTango grieving Mourning Source Type: blogs
Working Hard or Hardly Working? Working from Home and Boundaries in 2020
Unprecedented does not begin to describe the times we are currently living in. Working from home has become the norm for many Americans across the U.S. Though there are many benefits, including staying safe from COVID-19, working from home also presents its challenges and may be more complex than we once thought.
You may find yourself either working nonstop or not being as productive as you were in the office. Skipping lunch or having a hard time finding the motivation to work and not lounge around. It’s okay to feel this way. No one could have predicted this abrupt shift in our lives. But, there is a way to work from ho...
Source: World of Psychology - August 30, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Ingrid Gonzalez, LMHC Tags: Industrial and Workplace Self-Help Source Type: blogs
Is It Possible to Be Too Empathetic? (And How to Cope if You Are)
Ever since I can remember, other people’s pain — both physical and emotional — seemed to infiltrate straight into my own body and mind. As a kid, whenever someone fell on the playground, my stomach lurched up and down like an erratic elevator. Even if someone just talked about getting hurt, my belly reeled in empathy. To this day, my body still reacts the same way whenever I see or hear someone in distress (watching the news can oftentimes bring on a feeling of physical pain and panic).
The emotional absorption, though, hasn’t always been so clear-cut, as feelings like depression, fear, and anger are ofte...
Source: World of Psychology - August 30, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tracy Shawn, MA Tags: Personal Relationships Codependence Codependency Source Type: blogs
Art Therapy of the Past: Finding Comfort & Consolation in Art
Art therapists today help their patients cope with anxiety, addiction, illness, or pain. Therapists might encourage clients to explore their emotions by drawing, for example, or to reflect on a difficult experience through painting. Art is used to help people express themselves and explore their emotions.
In past centuries, however, art therapy took a substantially different form. Maybe it’s time to bring this practice of the past into the present—as a way to move into the future.
The Isenheim Altarpiece is a 16th century sculpted and painted work housed in an old convent-turned-museum in the medieval city of Colmar, ...
Source: World of Psychology - August 29, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Psych Central Guest Author Tags: Publishers Spirituality & Health art Art Therapy Isenheim Altarpiece Source Type: blogs
The Parent ’s Balancing Act: Using the Word ‘ No ’
Among many other things, parenthood inherently carries a significant responsibility for guiding the child’s unruly behavior into positive outlets. This is important not only for the child to become a functional and productive adult in society, but also to engage the child’s potential to find success and fulfillment. It is no small order for parents to find a way to allow their child to develop freely and independently, while also helping them adhere to societal expectations and develop a sense of morals and ethics that will ensure fewer barriers of resistance in life.
One way parents must accomplish this is to strike t...
Source: World of Psychology - August 29, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Bonnie McClure Tags: Children and Teens Parenting Boundaries Child Development Positive Psychology Source Type: blogs
Psychology Around the Net: August 29, 2020
Before we get on with this week’s Psychology Around the Net, I need to let you know that this will be the last one.
Healthline has purchased Psych Central and content production stops August 31, 2020. Dr. John Grohol, Psych Central’s founder and our fearless leader, recently shared his reflections and gratitude.
Additionally, many of our talented and knowledgeable contributers have shared goodbye posts, and invitations to follow their new blogs.
Now, let’s see what’s new in the world of mental health this week!
The Psychology Behind Why Some College Students Break COVID-19 Rules: According to deve...
Source: World of Psychology - August 29, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Alicia Sparks Tags: Psychology Around the Net Burnout College Students coronavirus COVID-19 Fatigue Happiness Life Satisfaction Mood pandemic Source Type: blogs
How Imposter Syndrome Sinks Its Claws into Multiracial People
At MHAScreening.org, we know that among Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) that take a mental health screen, people who identified themselves as multiracial were the most likely to screen positive or at-risk for alcohol/substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and psychosis.
There’s research that shows that multiracial people have more behavioral health problems than their monoracial counterparts. They face unique stressors, and often find that it is difficult to connect with others – even with other multiracial people. More often than not, the parents of multiracial people will n...
Source: World of Psychology - August 28, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Psych Central Guest Author Tags: Mental Health America Publishers Racism imposter syndrome multiracial Source Type: blogs
3 Tips to Regain Work-Life Balance After Working from Home for 6 Months
With many of us working from home due to the pandemic, we’ve had to adjust our work routines to fit the new normal and carry on in our professional responsibilities. Working from home has come with its own set of benefits and drawbacks; maybe you’re seeing a noticeable increase in workload, or finding it difficult to adjust your working practices to manage what you need to get done. Whatever your situation, if you find the “new working normal” is starting to negatively affect your emotions outside of working hours, you’re not alone.
The good news is that there are measures to put in place which will re...
Source: World of Psychology - August 28, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Seth Chisholm, MSW, RSW Tags: Industrial and Workplace Self-Help coronavirus COVID-19 work from home Source Type: blogs
