Thought-blocking occurs when you abruptly stop talking in the middle of a sentence or when your train of thought comes to a complete stop in the middle of a thought. While it may be common to suddenly forget what you were about to say or what you were thinking, it is another matter when mental […]
Author Archives: Alta Loma
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Many adults avoid exercising altogether because they are afraid of injuring themselves or feel “too old” to try. Walking is the best way to ease individuals back into a healthy lifestyle. No matter what age you are, increasing the amount of walking you do each week can provide you with a more positive mental health […]
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We all have moments when we enter a room with a goal in mind, only to open the door and forget why we were there in the first place. If you have too many moments of memory loss, it could mean that you need to check in with a mental health professional. By taking good […]
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The World Health Organization states that more than 264 million people are struggling with depression worldwide. With such a prevalence, that means there is a good chance you may know someone struggling with this mental health disorder. If you are trying to comfort someone with depression, it is important to know what not to say […]
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The recency effect is the psychological tendency to change your behavior due to memory of an event that has just occurred. Whether or not the event justifies a change in behavior, you give additional merit to a recent event over one that occurred further in the past. Knowing how the recency effect works, you can […]
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Schizophrenia is a mental health disorder that can alter your perception of sight and sound. Early diagnosis of schizophrenia leads to more favorable treatment outcomes. By knowing what to expect during the early stages of schizophrenia, you can learn the signs for when it is time to see a doctor for treatment. Early Warning Signs […]
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When a friend confides in you that they are feeling down and are having trouble coping with depression, it’s natural to want to help. It can be challenging, however, if you are experiencing depression as well. If both of you are dealing with symptoms of depression, the two of you can rely on each other […]
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It is normal to be impatient once in a while, but if you find that high-stress situations frequently leave you feeling impatient, you might want to consider some strategies to ease your anxiety. If impatience occurs every time you get stuck in heavy traffic or when your spouse takes too long to get ready, annoyance […]
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You should never ignore warnings on medication that caution against using alcohol while taking them as prescribed. In the short term, mixing even small amounts of alcohol with medications can lead to impaired coordination and drowsiness. There are also significant physical and mental side effects from combining substances that can lead to dangerous long-term problems […]