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Walking the Line: Navigating Student Mistreatment by Patients

Psychiatric Times

Effective communication strategies, such as using "I" statements and fostering patient self-reflection, can help address microaggressions without escalating tensions. You have been seeing Max for a few months for medication management of his generalized anxiety disorder, and he is nearly in remission.

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Psychology, Personhood, and the Crisis of Neoliberalism: Jeff Sugarman on Theoretical and Critical Psychology

Mad in America

You have a self-esteem scaleif I score a 10 and you score an 8, does that mean I have more self-esteem than you? One of the books we read together was Charles Taylors Sources of the Self , which is a landmark in hermeneutic thought. Over time, what it means to be a self has shifted dramatically. Can you quantify justice?

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Why Women Are More Prone to Anxiety Disorders (and How to Cope)

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Introduction Research consistently shows that women experience anxiety disorders at nearly twice the rate of men. Women face unique challenges that can trigger or intensify anxiety symptoms, from hormonal fluctuations to societal pressures and relationship dynamics.

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Intellectual Developmental Disorder and Mental Health

Child Mind Intitute

These experiences can lead to loneliness, isolation, and low self-esteem. developed by the University of Technology in Sydney, Australia) is designed for kids with intellectual disability who have mood and anxiety disorders. The post Intellectual Developmental Disorder and Mental Health appeared first on Child Mind Institute.

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Alternatives to Xanax: Effective Non-Addictive Options for Anxiety Relief

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However, when anxiety becomes chronic or excessive, it can significantly impact our daily lives. There are various types of anxiety disorders, each with its unique set of symptoms. Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD): Characterized by an intense fear of social situations and being scrutinized or judged by others.

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Women’s Mental Health Care: A Historical Perspective & Progress

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The Suffrage Movement and Its Impact on Mental Health Awareness The women’s suffrage movement was a significant period in American history, but the mental health impact on its participants went largely unnoticed.

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ADHD in Women: The Silent Struggle and Misdiagnosis

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Women with undiagnosed ADHD frequently struggle with: Maintaining relationships Career advancement Self-esteem issues Daily task management Emotional regulation This gender disparity in ADHD diagnosis can lead to years of silent suffering, with many women receiving incorrect diagnoses or no support at all.