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SHERVAN K SHAHHIAN
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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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1 day ago2 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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1 day ago2 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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1 day ago2 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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1 day ago1 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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1 day ago1 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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2 days ago2 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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2 days ago2 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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2 days ago2 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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2 days ago3 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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2 days ago2 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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5 days ago1 min read
Avoidance Behaviors are actions people use to escape or prevent uncomfortable thoughts, feelings, or situations:
Avoidance behaviors are actions people use to escape or prevent uncomfortable thoughts, feelings, or situations. They may provide short-term relief but tend to make anxiety, stress, or underlying issues worse over time. Common types of avoidance behaviors Situational avoidance: Staying away from places or events (skipping social gatherings, avoiding work tasks) Cognitive avoidance: Pushing away thoughts or distracting yourself constantly (overusing your phone, binge watching
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5 days ago1 min read
Ego-dystonic refers to thoughts, feelings, or behaviors,...
Ego-dystonic refers to thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that may feel inconsistent with a person’s self-image, values, or identity. In simple terms: “This doesn’t feel like me.” Examples: Someone with OCD having intrusive thoughts they find disturbing or unacceptable A person feeling urges or impulses that clash with their moral beliefs Anxiety-driven thoughts that the person knows are irrational but still distressing Opposite: Ego-syntonic: feels consistent with who you are
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5 days ago1 min read
Obsessive Intrusive thoughts are unwanted, repetitive thoughts, images, urges,...
Obsessive intrusive thoughts are unwanted, repetitive thoughts, images, urges, or mental “what if” scenarios that enter a person’s mind and feel difficult to dismiss. They maybe distressing, disturbing, or inconsistent with the person’s values and intentions. Examples may include: Fear of harming someone accidentally or intentionally Repeated doubts (“Did I lock the door?”) Intrusive sexual or violent images Fear of contamination or illness Religious or moral fears (“What if
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5 days ago2 min read
Ego-dystonic refers to thoughts, feelings, or behaviors,...
Ego-dystonic refers to thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that feel inconsistent with a person’s self-image, values, or identity. In simple terms: “This doesn’t feel like me.” Examples: Someone with OCD having intrusive thoughts they find disturbing or unacceptable A person feeling urges or impulses that clash with their moral beliefs Anxiety driven thoughts that the person knows are irrational but still distressing Opposite: Ego-syntonic: May feel consistent with who you are
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5 days ago1 min read
Obsessive Intrusive thoughts are unwanted, repetitive thoughts, images, urges,...
Obsessive intrusive thoughts are unwanted, repetitive thoughts, images, urges, or mental “what if” scenarios that enter a person’s mind and feel difficult to dismiss. They are often distressing, disturbing, or inconsistent with the person’s values and intentions. Examples may include: Fear of harming someone accidentally or intentionally Repeated doubts (“Did I lock the door?”) Intrusive sexual or violent images Fear of contamination or illness Religious or moral fears (“What
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5 days ago2 min read
Compulsive behaviors are actions you feel driven to do, often repeatedly,...
Compulsive behaviors are actions you feel driven to do, often repeatedly, even when you know they don’t really make sense or aren’t helpful. The key feature is that it feels hard, or almost impossible, to resist the urge. They might usually show up in a few common ways: Repetitive actions: like checking, cleaning, counting, or arranging things over and over Relief-seeking: you do the behavior to reduce anxiety, tension, or intrusive thoughts Loss of control: you want to stop
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5 days ago1 min read
“Flashbacks” are moments when someone suddenly and vividly re-experiences a past event:
Fashbacks are moments when someone suddenly and vividly re-experiences a past event, almost as if it’s happening again in the present. They’re not just memories, you may feel immersed in them, with sights, sounds, emotions, or even physical sensations coming back strongly. They’re could be commonly associated with trauma-related conditions, especially Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, but they may happen in other contexts too. What they feel like A flashback may vary in intensi
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5 days ago1 min read
Postpartum Psychosis is a rare but serious mental health emergency that can occur after giving birth:
When to get help: If you (or someone you know) has recently given birth and shows sudden changes in thinking, behavior, or perception, especially involving confusion, hallucinations, or fear about the baby, seek urgent medical help immediately (emergency services or a doctor). "Get Help Immediately" If you think your friend may be in danger, stay with them if possible. Do not leave a suicidal person alone. Reach out to trusted friends, family members, or other supportive adul
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6 days ago2 min read
Postpartum Mental Health refers to the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of a woman after childbirth:
"Get Help Immediately" If you think your friend may be in danger, stay with them if possible. Do not leave a suicidal person alone. Reach out to trusted friends, family members, or other supportive adults even if your friend asks you not to tell anyone. The situation is too serious to handle alone, and keeping them safe is the priority. If your friend is already seeing a mental health professional (such as a therapist, counselor, psychologist, social worker, or psychiatrist a
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7 days ago3 min read
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