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SHERVAN K SHAHHIAN
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Anxiety could be common among college students, why:
Anxiety could be common among college students, and in many ways, the college environment may amplify it. What could be driving anxiety in college students? 1. Academic pressure Heavy workloads, exams, deadlines, and fear of failure may create chronic stress. Many students tie their self-worth to performance, which intensifies anxiety. 2. Transition and uncertainty Leaving home, adjusting to independence, and making major life decisions (career, identity, relationships) may t
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13h2 min read
“They are Schizophrenic” rather than “They have Schizophrenia”:
Saying “They are schizophrenic” may define the person by the diagnosis, while “They have schizophrenia” separates the person from the condition. In mental health, this may often be called person-first language. “They are schizophrenic”: identity-centered label “They have schizophrenia”: person-centered description Many clinicians, should advocate, and people with mental health conditions prefer person-first language because it may reduce stigma, stereotyping, and the tendency
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In Mental Health, Labeling refers to assigning a name, category, or identity to a person’s...
In mental health, labeling refers to assigning a name, category, or identity to a person’s behavior, emotions, symptoms, or psychological condition. Labeling maybe helpful in some contexts and harmful in others, depending on how it is used. There are several important forms of labeling: Diagnostic Labeling This involves formal mental health diagnoses such as: Depression Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Schizophrenia A diagnosis may: help guide treatment, improve communication am
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“Ghosting” usually means suddenly cutting off communication:
“Ghosting” usually means suddenly cutting off communication with someone, no replies, no explanation, disappearing from texts/calls/social media. It may be used in dating, but it can also happen in friendships, work, or family situations. Examples: Someone you’ve been talking to daily suddenly stops responding. A recruiter vanishes after interviews. A friend goes silent without explanation. People ghost for different reasons: Avoiding confrontation or uncomfortable conversati
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“Ghost Movement” can mean different things depending on the context:
Here are some possible uses: In Psychology or Perception A “ghost movement” may refer to the sensation that something moved when it actually did not. This could happen because of: Peripheral vision errors Hypervigilance or anxiety Fatigue or low lighting Pattern recognition in ambiguous environments Expectation and suggestion People sometimes describe seeing a “shadow” or fleeting motion out of the corner of their eye. In some cases, the mind is trying to quickly interpret in
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Kinesthetic imagery is a form of mental imagery,...
Kinesthetic imagery is a form of mental imagery where you feel a movement rather than just see it in your mind. Instead of picturing an action like a movie, you internally simulate the sensations, muscle tension, balance, timing, weight, and motion. Think of it as: “body-based imagination.” What it feels like If you imagine swinging a golf club using kinesthetic imagery, you don’t just see the swing, you feel: The rotation of your torso The grip pressure in your hands The shi
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23h2 min read
Perspective Control is the ability to deliberately shift,...
Perspective control is the ability to deliberately shift how you interpret, frame, and mentally position yourself in relation to a situation. It may not be about changing reality, it could be about changing the lens through which you experience it. What it actually means At a cognitive level, perspective control may sit inside Cognitive Psychology and overlaps with things like: Cognitive reframing: (changing meaning) Attentional control: (choosing what to focus on) Metacogni
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“The Helping Professions” is a broad term for careers centered on improving people’s well-being:
“The Helping Professions” is a broad term for careers centered on improving people’s well-being, psychologically, physically, socially, or spiritually. The focus may not just on solving problems, but on supporting growth, healing, and functioning. Core idea At the heart of helping professions is a relationship where one person uses specialized knowledge and skills to assist another person in coping, developing, or recovering. Main categories 1. Mental health & psychological s
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May 142 min read
Micro Habits are very small, repeatable actions,...
Micro habits are very small, repeatable actions that reduce overwhelm and may help stabilize mood, stress responses, and daily functioning. For people dealing with depression or trauma related symptoms, the goal could be usually not “instant motivation,” but restoring nervous system regulation: Consult with a Neurologist, predictability, and a sense of agency. Here are some possible evidence informed micro habits that may often used in trauma recovery, behavioral activation,
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May 143 min read
A Moral Compass is your internal sense of right and wrong:
A moral compass is your internal sense of right and wrong, it may guide your decisions, behavior, and judgments about what you should do in a given situation. It may not be a single thing you’re born with fully formed. It could develop over time, shaped by: Upbringing: (family values, culture, religion) Experiences: (what you’ve seen work or fail in real life) Reflection: (thinking about consequences, fairness, empathy) Society: (laws, norms, expectations) How it actually wor
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May 131 min read
Music can have powerful effects on the mind because it engages,...
Music can have powerful effects on the mind because it engages emotion, memory, attention, movement, and even physiology all at once. Research in psychology, neuroscience: Consult with a Neurologist, and music therapy shows that music may influence mood, cognition, stress levels, and social connection in measurable ways. Here are some of the major ways music might affect the mind: Emotional Regulation Music may help people: calm anxiety process grief elevate mood reduce emoti
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May 112 min read
Recognizing a Mental Health Crisis, explained:
When to get help: If you (or someone you know) shows sudden changes in thinking, behavior, or perception, especially involving Self Harm, Suicide, confusion, hallucinations, seek urgent medical help immediately (emergency services or a doctor). Get Help Immediately: If you think your friend is in danger, stay with them if you can. Do not leave a suicidal person alone. Call 911, take the person to an emergency room, or the Suicide and Crisis hotline at 988. Get support from ot
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May 112 min read
Reinforcing That Secrecy Should NOT Override Safety:
Get Help Immediately: If you think your friend is in danger, stay with them if you can. Do not leave a suicidal person alone. Call 911, take the person to an emergency room, or the Suicide and Crisis hotline at 988. Get support from other friends and family members, even if your friend asks you not to. It's too serious to keep secret, and you can't keep your friend safe all on your own. If your friend has been seeing a mental health professional (therapist, counselor, psychol
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May 112 min read
Religious Infatuation usually refers to an intense emotional or psychological fixation on religion:
Religious infatuation usually refers to an intense emotional or psychological fixation on religion, a spiritual leader, or religious ideas. It goes beyond ordinary faith or devotion and may involve: Constant preoccupation with religious thoughts Idealizing a religious figure or group Feeling emotionally “consumed” by spiritual experiences Neglecting daily responsibilities because of religious focus Seeking certainty, identity, or emotional comfort primarily through religion I
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May 111 min read
Mental Reviewing is the process of repeatedly going over thoughts,...
Mental reviewing is the process of repeatedly going over thoughts, memories, conversations, mistakes, worries, or imagined scenarios in your mind. It maybe intentional and useful, or repetitive and distressing. There could be different forms of mental reviewing: Healthy reflection: thinking through an experience to learn from it, solve a problem, or prepare for the future. Rumination: repeatedly replaying upsetting thoughts or events without reaching resolution. Often linked
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May 111 min read
Psychological Symbolic Phenomena maybe experiences, behaviors, images, or narratives,...
Psychological symbolic phenomena maybe experiences, behaviors, images, or narratives in which the mind expresses meaning through symbols rather than direct, literal communication. These symbols may appear in dreams, myths, rituals, fantasies, art, religious experiences, altered states, or even everyday behaviors. The idea could be associated with Carl Jung and analytical psychology, though symbolic interpretation appears in psychoanalysis, anthropology, religious studies, and
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May 102 min read
Sleep Paralysis maybe a temporary condition where you’re awake but unable to move:
Sleep paralysis maybe a temporary condition where you’re awake but unable to move or speak as you’re either falling asleep or waking up. It may feel intense, but it may or not be harmless? What it feels like (CONSULT WITH A MEDICAL DOCTOR) You’re conscious but may not be able move your body You may feel pressure on your chest Breathing may seem harder (but it may or may not actually stopping) Some people may experience it as vivid hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that
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May 102 min read
Parapsychology: Psi phenomena (telepathy, precognition, remote viewing):
Psi phenomena may refer to reported experiences or abilities that appear to involve information transfer or influence that currently may not want or cannot be explained by conventional sensory processes or known physical mechanisms. The term “psi” comes from the Greek letter ψ and is commonly used in Parapsychology. Some categories may include: Telepathy Telepathy is the claimed ability to receive thoughts, emotions, or mental content directly from another person without usin
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May 102 min read
The concept of the Collective Unconscious comes primarily from Carl Gustav Jung:
The concept of the collective unconscious comes primarily from Carl Gustav Jung, the founder of analytical psychology. Jung proposed that beneath a person’s personal unconscious lies a deeper layer shared by all humanity. Here are the main concepts associated with the collective unconscious: The Collective Unconscious According to Jung, the collective unconscious is a universal psychological layer inherited rather than learned. It contains patterns, symbols, and predispositio
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May 103 min read
Parapsychology: “UAP and the paranormal” refers to the idea that some unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs):
“UAP and the Paranormal” refers to the idea that some unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs), formerly called UFOs, may overlap with experiences traditionally labeled as paranormal, such as telepathy, apparitions, altered states of consciousness, synchronicities, poltergeist-like events, or mystical experiences. There maybe several major ways people may interpret this connection: 1. The Extraterrestrial Hypothesis This maybe the classic view: UAPs are physical craft from other
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May 102 min read
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