Erin L. George — Medical Reviewer

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Addiction’s Effect on the Brain

Addiction changes the brain’s reward system, dopamine response, and neuroplasticity. Learn how addiction affects brain function, tolerance, and recovery.

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The Long-Term Effects of Bullying

Learn how bullying causes lasting psychological and emotional harm, and why early support is key to long-term well-being.

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How Exercise Can Help Reduce Anger

Learn how regular exercise can help you manage anger more effectively, ease stress, and improve your overall emotional well-being.

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Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease

Learn how Alzheimer's disease is diagnosed using clinical evaluations, cognitive testing, and established diagnostic criteria.

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Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

Discover how the WAIS assesses adult cognitive abilities through five key indices, offering insight into overall intellectual functioning.

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Children of Alcoholic Parents

Explore how parental alcoholism affects children’s emotional and psychological health, and discover key strategies for support.

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Classification of Intellectual Disability by Severity

Discover how severity codes in intellectual disability help classify functional needs and guide appropriate interventions and support.

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The Link Between Bath Salts and Violent Behavior

Explore how bath salts affect the brain, altering mental states and triggering dangerous psychological reactions.

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Pregnancy and Mental Health

Discover pregnancy stages, due date calculations, milestones, and baby development in the womb.

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Improving Self-Esteem by Shifting Negative Thoughts

Learn how reframing negative thoughts with techniques like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), affirmations, and journaling boosts self-esteem through neuroplasticity.

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Reasons Why People Self-Injure

Discover the reasons behind self-harm, such as managing emotional pain, gaining control, and self-punishment.

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Cluster A Personality Disorders

Explore how the DSM-5 describes Cluster A personality disorders, including paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal personality disorders.

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The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) in Psychological Testing

Learn how the MBTI assesses personality through four dichotomies, supporting personal growth, career guidance, and relationship counseling.

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Age Regression

Learn what age regression is, its causes, types, examples, and how to manage it with therapy, coping strategies, and treatment.

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Mental Health Treatments

Learn about mental, medical, and holistic treatments, plus tips for interventions to support loved ones with health or substance issues.

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Mental Health Triggers

Learn how to identify and manage triggers for emotional distress. Gain self-awareness, develop coping strategies, and create an action plan.

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Being an Effective Self-Advocate

Learn how to effectively advocate for yourself by understanding and asserting your needs, rights, and interests.

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Athazagoraphobia

Athazagoraphobia is the specific phobia of being forgotten or forgetting someone or something. Symptoms can be treated with therapy and self-help techniques.

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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Testing for Attention, Executive Function, and Memory

Learn how Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects executive function, attention, and memory, and how comprehensive testing helps guide effective treatment.

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Causes of Alzheimer’s Disease

Discover the latest research on Alzheimer’s disease and the key factors that may contribute to its development.

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Long-Term Effects of Antipsychotics

Like any medication, long-term of use of antipsychotics can lead to lasting effects. Learn more about potential long-term effects of antipsychotics here.

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Pistanthrophobia

Pistanthrophobia is a specific fear of trusting others, which can impact an individual's ability to form meaningful relationships. Find out more here.

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How Antidepressants Can Affect Personality

While antidepressants can affect people's mood and behavior, and alleviate symptoms of depression, it's debatable whether they can change their personality.

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Chronophobia

Chronophobia is an irrational fear of time, or the passing of time. Symptoms of this specific phobia can be treated with therapy and self-help techniques.

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Erotophobia

Erotophobia is a specific phobia of sex and sexual intimacy. Symptoms of erotophobia can be treated with therapy, medication, and self-care techniques.

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Neurotransmitters and Depression

Discover the causes of depression, including biological, psychological, and social factors.

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Nicotine Addiction and Quitting

Discover the risks and addiction of smoking, along with quitting methods, medications, and support.

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Therapy for Adults With Autism

Discover adult autism spectrum disorder treatment options for improved functioning.

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Cancer Research, Articles & Resources

Learn about cancer types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and coping strategies. Understand its effects on individuals and families.

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Socialization and Altruistic Acts as Stress Relief

Discover how socialization and altruism relieve stress. Incorporate these strategies for improved mental wellness.

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Psychological Effects of Stress

Learn about the effects of stress on mental and physical health, including mood disorders, cognitive problems, and behavioral changes.

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Historical and Modern Views of Schizophrenia

Learn about the history, classification, and advancements in understanding schizophrenia.

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Causes and Models of Addiction

Explore addiction's impact on the brain, decision-making, and pleasure/reward system.

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Degrees and Jobs in Mental Health Care

Discover mental health professions and psychotherapy providers like therapists, counselors, psychologists, and clinical social workers.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression

Learn about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for depression. It challenges negative thoughts and behaviors, promoting positive change.

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Cardiovascular Health

Learn about heart disease, its symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options.

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Women's Health

Discover women's health, covering physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Topics include reproductive health, menopause, disorders, and autoimmune diseases.

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Sleep Disorders

Sleep disorders refer to a range of conditions including insomnia, hypersomnia, and sleep apnea. Find out more here, including symptoms, causes, and treatments.

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Epilepsy Articles Symptoms, Treatment & More

Learn about epilepsy, a condition causing seizures, with symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.

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Memory Issues and Mental Health

Discover memory problems, including forgetfulness, word confusion, repetition, getting lost, and neglecting tasks.

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Addiction’s Effect on the Brain

The Long-Term Effects of Bullying

How Exercise Can Help Reduce Anger

Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease

Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

Children of Alcoholic Parents

Classification of Intellectual Disability by Severity

The Link Between Bath Salts and Violent Behavior

Pregnancy and Mental Health

Improving Self-Esteem by Shifting Negative Thoughts

Reasons Why People Self-Injure

Cluster A Personality Disorders

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) in Psychological Testing

Age Regression

Mental Health Treatments

Mental Health Triggers

Being an Effective Self-Advocate

Athazagoraphobia

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Testing for Attention, Executive Function, and Memory

Causes of Alzheimer’s Disease

Long-Term Effects of Antipsychotics

Pistanthrophobia

How Antidepressants Can Affect Personality

Chronophobia

Erotophobia

Neurotransmitters and Depression

Nicotine Addiction and Quitting

Therapy for Adults With Autism

Cancer Research, Articles & Resources

Socialization and Altruistic Acts as Stress Relief

Psychological Effects of Stress

Historical and Modern Views of Schizophrenia

Causes and Models of Addiction

Degrees and Jobs in Mental Health Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression

Cardiovascular Health

Women's Health

Sleep Disorders

Epilepsy Articles Symptoms, Treatment & More

Memory Issues and Mental Health