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SHERVAN K SHAHHIAN
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Prompt professional or emergency evaluation may be appropriate for worsening Psychosis symptoms:
If someone is experiencing rapidly worsening psychosis, dangerous behavior, inability to care for themselves, or thoughts of harming themselves or someone else, prompt professional or emergency evaluation is appropriate. A mental health emergency is a situation in which a person's psychological or behavioral state has deteriorated to the point that there may be an immediate risk of harm, severe impairment, or inability to care for basic needs. The priority is safety, stabiliz
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5 hours ago3 min read
What to Do if Someone Has a Psychotic Episode: Family Support Options
https://neurishwellness.com/what-to-do-someone-having-psychotic-episode/
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6 hours ago1 min read
https://mentalhealthhotline.org/helping-someone/psychosis/
Helping someone with psychosis starts with staying calm, listening without judgment and letting them lead the pace. Don’t argue with hallucinations or delusions, but don’t pretend to share them either; focus on how the person feels and on keeping them safe. You can’t force treatment, but you can stay connected and help them find support. If you’re not sure where to start, call the Mental Health Hotline at 866-903-3787 to get connected with resources for your loved one or for
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6 hours ago1 min read
AI-Induced Psychosis is not yet a formally established diagnosis:
If someone is experiencing rapidly worsening psychosis, dangerous behavior, inability to care for themselves, or thoughts of harming themselves or someone else, prompt professional or emergency evaluation is appropriate. AI-induced psychosis is not yet a formally established diagnosis. The term is increasingly used to describe situations in which interaction with an AI system may contribute to, amplify, or reinforce psychotic like thinking or severe loss of reality testing, p
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6 hours ago3 min read
Parapsychology, the Informational Field Hypothesis:
In Parapsychology, the Informational Field Hypothesis is the idea that information may exist in a nonlocal field that extends beyond the individual mind and ordinary sensory channels. According to this concept, consciousness may be able to access information that is not limited by distance, time, or conventional physical communication. This hypothesis has been proposed to explain phenomena reported in parapsychological research, such as: Telepathy: the apparent transfer of th
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2 days ago1 min read
Free Floating Anxiety (FFA), refers to a persistent, generalized feeling of fear, apprehension, nervousness:
Free floating anxiety refers to a persistent, generalized feeling of fear, apprehension, nervousness, or uneasiness that does not seem to be tied to one specific situation or identifiable threat. Instead of thinking, “I am anxious because of this particular event,” a person may experience a more diffuse sense that something is wrong or something bad might happen, even when there is no obvious immediate danger. Common features A person experiencing free floating anxiety may ha
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2 days ago2 min read
Tobacco Use Disorder (TUD) is a pattern of tobacco use that leads to clinically significant impairment,...
"Please, Consult with a Medical Doctor" Tobacco Use Disorder (TUD) is a pattern of tobacco use that leads to clinically significant impairment or distress, despite the person experiencing negative consequences or wanting to cut down or quit. Tobacco Use Disorder (TUD) is a Substance Related and Addictive Disorder. The diagnosis may apply to dependence on nicotine from cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, or other tobacco products. Why tobacco is addictive "Please, Consult w
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2 days ago2 min read
Emotional Balance is the ability to experience, understand, and manage your emotions,...
Emotional Balance is the ability to experience, understand, and manage your emotions without allowing any single emotion to completely control your thoughts, behavior, or decisions. It may not mean being happy all the time or suppressing difficult emotions. Instead, it means being able to move through emotions while maintaining perspective and functioning. The key elements of emotional balance: Emotional awareness Recognizing what you are feeling and identifying the emotion a
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2 days ago2 min read
Transference and Countertransference are important concepts in the mental health professions:
Transference and Countertransference are important concepts in the mental health professions that describe how feelings, expectations, and relationship patterns may become activated between a client and mental health professional. Transference Transference may occur when a client unconsciously transfers feelings, expectations, or relationship patterns from important people or past experiences onto the therapist. For example, a client who had a highly critical parent may begin
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2 days ago2 min read
Maintaining Appropriate Boundaries, Confidentiality, and Professional Ethics is Fundamental to Safe and Effective Mental Health Practice:
Maintaining appropriate boundaries, confidentiality, and professional ethics is fundamental to safe and effective mental health practice. These principles protect clients, support therapeutic trust, and help clinicians maintain professional integrity. 1. Appropriate Professional Boundaries Professional boundaries define the limits of the therapeutic relationship. The clinician should maintain a relationship that is professional, respectful, and focused on the client's therape
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2 days ago3 min read
Effective Communication is the ability to express thoughts, feelings, and needs:
Effective communication is the ability to express thoughts, feelings, needs, and information clearly and respectfully while also listening carefully to understand others. It may be more than simply talking, it involves clarity, listening, empathy, emotional awareness, and mutual understanding. Key elements of effective communication could be: 1-Active listening Give the other person your full attention. Listen to understand rather than simply preparing your response. 2-Clarit
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2 days ago1 min read
Gratitude Journaling is the practice of regularly writing down things you appreciate:
Gratitude journaling is the practice of regularly writing down things you appreciate, value, or feel thankful for. It is a simple form of reflective journaling that may help shift attention toward positive experiences and meaningful aspects of life. How it works The basic idea is to pause and deliberately notice what is going well, or what has meaning to you, even when life is difficult. For example: Today I am grateful for: A meaningful conversation I had today. Having a qu
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2 days ago2 min read
Journaling is a simple yet powerful habit that offers many benefits:
Journaling is a simple yet powerful habit that offers many benefits for both mental and emotional well being. It involves writing down thoughts, feelings, experiences, and ideas on a regular basis. Whether done daily or occasionally, journaling helps people better understand themselves and improve their overall quality of life. One of the greatest benefits of journaling is that it may help reduce stress. Writing about worries and emotions allows people to express their feelin
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2 days ago1 min read
Parapsychology; Xenoglossy and Reincarnation:
Xenoglossy and reincarnation are closely related concepts in parapsychology, especially in research involving alleged past life memories. The key is to distinguish what is reported from what has been scientifically established. Xenoglossy Xenoglossy refers to the reported ability of a person to speak, write, or understand a language that they apparently have not learned through ordinary means. The term comes from Greek: Xenos = foreign Glōssa = tongue/language For example, a
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3 days ago4 min read
Avoiding a Victim Mentality, doesn't mean denying that you've been hurt:
Avoiding a victim mentality doesn't mean denying that you've been hurt, treated unfairly, or victimized. It means learning to separate what happened to you from what you may do about what happens next. A healthier mindset Instead of: “This always happens to me. There's nothing I can do.” Try: “This happened to me, and I don't control everything about it, but I can control some of my response.” 8 practical ways to move away from victim thinking: Separate responsibility from bl
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3 days ago1 min read
Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) is a mental health disorder:
Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) is a mental health disorder can be characterized by recurrent, sudden episodes of intense anger, aggression, or violent outbursts that are disproportionate to the situation. Key features Sudden explosive anger: yelling, screaming, threats, arguments, or physical aggression. Rapid onset: the reaction may seem to come “out of nowhere.” Disproportionate response: the intensity of the outburst is much greater than what the trigger would norma
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Sep 32 min read
Neurosyphilis could be an infection of the central nervous system:
PLEASE, CONSULT WITH A MEDICAL DOCTOR Neurosyphilis is an infection of the central nervous system. It may occur at any stage of syphilis, including years after the initial infection. How it may affect the mind and nervous system PLEASE, CONSULT WITH A MEDICAL DOCTOR Neurosyphilis may produce a wide range of neurological and psychiatric symptoms, including: Memory and concentration problems Personality or behavioral changes Confusion or cognitive decline Depression, irritabil
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Sep 31 min read
Chest Breathing itself may not be inherently bad, but...
PLEASE, CONSULT WITH A MEDICAL DOCTOR Chest breathing itself may not be inherently bad. The issue could be how and when you breathe that way? Chest breathing vs. diaphragmatic breathing PLEASE, CONSULT WITH A MEDICAL DOCTOR Chest dominant breathing: PLEASE, CONSULT WITH A MEDICAL DOCTOR Relies more on the upper chest and accessory breathing muscles. May involves quicker, shallower breaths. May occur naturally during exercise, fear, anxiety, or acute stress. If it becomes you
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Sep 21 min read
Mental Health Checkups could be a good form of preventive care:
Mental health checkups could be a good form of preventive care, similar to routine physical checkups. A mental health checkup can look at: Mood: depression, irritability, emotional stability Anxiety and stress: excessive worry, panic, chronic stress Sleep: insomnia, irregular sleep, nightmares Cognition: concentration, memory, mental sharpness Substance use: alcohol, medications, or other substances:Please, consult with a medical doctor. Relationships: isolation, conflict, bo
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Sep 21 min read
Letting Go is the ability to release your attachment,...
Letting go is the ability to release your attachment to something you may not control, change, or keep without denying that it mattered. It may not mean giving up, forgetting, or pretending you don't care. It could mean accepting reality and choosing where to place your energy. What letting go involves Acceptance: “This is what happened; I cannot change the past.” Releasing control: Stop trying to control another person's thoughts, choices, or behavior. Allowing emotions: Fee
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Sep 21 min read
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