According to a 2016 study published in the Psychological Science Agenda, workaholism consists of several things: Feeling compelled to work due to external pressures Having persistent thoughts about work when not working Working beyond what is reasonably expected of the… Read More ›
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How Does Neurofeedback Work?
Neurofeedback is a biofeedback technique that focuses on helping a person train to directly affect brain function. In a sense, neurofeedback helps the brain to heal itself and is used to treat a variety of conditions such as eating disorders,… Read More ›
How Can I Make The Most of an Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program?
Before you embark on a specific treatment program, it’s important to make sure that the one you’ve selected fits your needs best. Intensive outpatient treatment programs are best for those who: Do not need medical detoxification Do not need 24-hour… Read More ›
Are There Benefits to Writing Lists?
When it comes to recovery and mental health, goal-setting is incredibly important. The right treatment center will have you work with a therapist and/or coach to help you establish goals for yourself in recovery, as well as ways to reach… Read More ›
What does Neurofeedback Therapy Help Treat?
Neurofeedback therapy has been shown to be very beneficial for treating things like anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, concussions, sleep problems, strokes, brain surgery, movement disorders, and more. Katherine Ellison, a journalist who won the Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting, tried neurofeedback… Read More ›
What is the Newest Technology to Help Calm People with Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a spectrum mental disorder involving a disconnection between thought, emotion, and behavior. A person with schizophrenia may exhibit faulty perception, inappropriate actions or feelings, disconnection from reality and personal relationships to fantasies and delusions, and a series of… Read More ›
With the Florida Shooting, Should Gun Laws Restrict Those With Mental Illness?
With the recent shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in South Florida, many are questioning whether mental illness is really to blame for the devastating shooting of 17 people. The 19-year-old responsible was shown to have displayed very aggressive,… Read More ›
Why Does My Loved One Say They Will Seek Help But Then Doesn’t?
It can be disappointing to hear a loved one say they will seek help, and then you witness no change. We want the best for our loved ones, and it becomes a stressful situation when we cannot control whether they… Read More ›
How Successful is Group Therapy?
A 2012 feature on the American Psychological Association’s (APA) states that group therapy has become more popular over the years due to the efficacy of it; more and more research is proving the benefits of group therapy. Group therapy has… Read More ›
What are Some Ways to Combat Neuroticism?
According to Medical News Today, neuroticism is the tendency to be in a negative or anxious emotional state. It is not a medical condition, but a personality trait. Individuals with this personality trait tend to experience more guilt, envy, anger,… Read More ›