In the 1980’s a German psychologist, Kuno Beller, noticed that many children in kindergarten got sick, as a result of the emotional stress caused by the sudden separation from parents. In a set of experiments inspired by John Bowlby’s Attachment theory and Mary Ainswroth’s Strange Situation, Beller devised a transition model that allowed children to […]
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Gambling disorder involves repeated, problem gambling behavior. The behavior leads to problems for the individual, families, and society. Adults and adolescents with gambling disorder have trouble controlling their gambling. They will continue even when it causes significant problems. Diagnosis A diagnosis of gambling disorder requires at least four of the following during the past year:
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Dr Joe Dispenza is a New York Times bestselling author, researcher and international lecturer. In this episode he explores the different types of stress and the impact they play on your health.
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a disorder in which a person has unwanted intrusive and repetitive thoughts that become obsessions. These obsessions then make them do things to relieve the thoughts, a behavior called compulsions. Because this learned ritual offers only temporary relief, the probability people will engage in compulsions again is increased and often becomes
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School can be rife with stress, anxiety, panic attacks and even burnout — but there’s often no formal policy for students who need to prioritize their well-being. Hailey Hardcastle explains why schools should offer mental health days and allow students time to practice emotional hygiene without stigma. Follow along to learn how she and a
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This video explains 5 forms of depression: Major Depressive Disorder, Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia), Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), and Postpartum Depression. Timestamps are below as depressive disorders are nuanced & somewhat complicated to diagnose. Each depressive disorder explained has unique symptoms and criteria. Mental health professionals (Therapists, psychiatrists, social workers,
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Discover ways to take care of your mental health that support a child and teen’s social emotional learning. In this video, we highlight 4 key habits for good mental health, including: 1) Pay attention to your thoughts, feelings, and actions 2) Build your self-esteem 3) Learn to cope with stress 4) Keep your body healthy.
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5 Ways to Help Someone Struggling with their Mental Health
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Parenting is stressful. In this 6-minute guided meditation, psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn helps you calm your mind and body so you can respond to your child more effectively. This is the last episode of “What Now? A Parent’s Guide to Tantrums and Meltdowns.” Listen to the rest of Season 1 for strategies to help you
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When children become teenagers, hormonal changes shift their circadian rhythm—they get tired later. Since schools typically don’t adapt to their new natural sleep cycle, they often get less sleep during weekdays, affecting their memory retention, emotional well-being, and health. If we want teenagers to learn and prosper, schools could do what sounds so simple, adjust
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Dig into the psychology of why rejection causes us pain, and explore strategies to cope with this common experience. — Rejection hurts. It’s incredibly painful to feel like you’re not wanted — and we do mean painful. Researchers found that we relate rejection to being “hurt,” using terms like “crushed” or “broken-hearted.” So, why does
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