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SHERVAN K SHAHHIAN
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Major Depression, more formally called Major Depressive Disorder:
If symptoms become overwhelming or include thoughts of self-harm or suicide, immediate support from a mental health professional or crisis service is important. In the U.S. and Canada, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7. Major depression, more formally called Major Depressive Disorder, is a mental health condition involving a persistent low mood and/or loss of interest or pleasure that lasts at least two weeks and significantly affects daily functioning. It i
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31 minutes ago2 min read
Cognitive Bias are predictable mental shortcuts or distortions in thinking,...
Cognitive Bias are predictable mental shortcuts or distortions in thinking that affect how people perceive information, make decisions, and judge situations. They help the mind process information quickly, but they may also lead to errors in reasoning. Common Cognitive Biases Confirmation Bias Favoring information that supports existing beliefs while ignoring contradictory evidence. Anchoring Bias Relying too heavily on the first piece of information encountered (“the anchor”
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18 hours ago1 min read
Thoughts are not facts because the mind constantly generates,...
Thoughts are not facts because the mind constantly generates interpretations, predictions, memories, assumptions, and mental commentary, many of which maybe incomplete, biased, emotionally driven, or simply inaccurate. A thought is an internal mental event. A fact is something objectively verifiable. For example: Thought: “Everyone thinks I’m incompetent.” Fact: You cannot directly know what everyone thinks unless there is clear evidence. Another example: Thought: “Something
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18 hours ago1 min read
Mindfulness-Based Therapies are psychological approaches that,...
Mindfulness-based therapies are psychological approaches that use mindfulness practices to help people become more aware of their thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, and behaviors without immediately reacting to them. Mindfulness may usually mean: Paying attention to the present moment intentionally and nonjudgmentally. These therapies combine mindfulness meditation with modern clinical psychology. Main Mindfulness-Based Therapies 1. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBS
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19 hours ago2 min read
Auditory Hallucination could be: hearing sounds, voices, music, or noises that are not actually present:
Auditory Hallucination are hearing sounds, voices, music, or noises that are not actually present in the environment. They may range from simple sounds (buzzing, clicking, ringing) to complex experiences like hearing voices speaking. They may occur in several situations, including: Mental health conditions such as Schizophrenia, severe depression, or bipolar disorder Sleep deprivation or extreme stress Substance use/abuse or withdrawal (alcohol, drugs: Thc, stimulants, etc. a
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19 hours ago1 min read
“Labeling Thoughts” is a psychological technique where a person identifies,...
“Labeling thoughts” is a psychological technique where a person identifies and names what kind of thought or mental event they are experiencing, instead of automatically treating the thought as fact. It maybe commonly used in approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Examples: “I’m having a catastrophic thought.” “This is self-criticism.” “That’s an anxious prediction.” “This is rumination.” “I’m noticing an intrusive thought.” The
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3 days ago1 min read
Improving Memorization is less about “having a good memory” and more about,...
Improving memorization is less about “having a good memory” and more about using methods that help the mind encode, store, and retrieve information efficiently. Research in cognitive psychology may show that memory improves when learning is active, organized, emotional, and repeated over time. Here are some of the effective strategies: 1. Use Spaced Repetition Review information at increasing intervals instead of cramming. Example: Review after 1 day Then 3 days Then 1 week T
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3 days ago3 min read
Metacognitive Regulation is the process of,...
Metacognitive regulation is the process of planning, monitoring, and controlling your own thinking and learning. It’s a core part of metacognition “thinking about thinking.” In simple terms, it means being aware of how you learn and actively managing your mental processes to improve understanding and performance. The Three Main Components Planning Before starting a task, you decide: What is the goal? What strategies should I use? How much time/resources do I need? Example: Be
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3 days ago1 min read
Metacognitive Awareness is your ability to think about your own thinking:
Metacognitive awareness is your ability to think about your own thinking. It maybe a key concept in cognitive psychology and plays a major role in how effectively you learn, solve problems, and make decisions. What it really means At its core, metacognitive awareness may involve two main abilities: Knowing about your thinking (metacognitive knowledge) Understanding your strengths and weaknesses Recognizing what strategies work best for you Being aware of when you do or don’t
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3 days ago1 min read
Cognitive Diffusion (more commonly called cognitive defusion):
Cognitive diffusion (more commonly called cognitive defusion) is a concept from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy that refers to changing how you relate to your thoughts, rather than trying to change the thoughts themselves. The core idea Normally, people may get fused with their thoughts, meaning: You think something, you believe it automatically It feels true, important, and urgent It influences your emotions and behavior Defusion breaks that automatic grip. Instead of: “I’
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3 days ago1 min read
Conscious mind vs the Unconscious mind:
The distinction between the “conscious” and “unconscious” mind is one of the foundational ideas in psychology, neuroscience: Consult with a Neurologist, and psychotherapy. Different schools define them differently, but broadly: Conscious Mind The conscious mind may include the thoughts, perceptions, and decisions you are aware of right now. It is associated with: Deliberate thinking Logic and reasoning Focused attention Voluntary decision-making Self-awareness Short-term work
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4 days ago2 min read
Hypnotic Language is a way of using words to guide,...
Hypnotic language is a way of using words to guide attention, influence internal experience, and increase suggestibility, may often be without the listener fully noticing how it’s happening. It’s less about “putting someone under” and more about shaping how their mind processes reality in the moment. Core Idea At its core, hypnotic language may work by: Narrowing attention Bypassing critical analysis Activating imagination and internal imagery This may align closely with prin
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4 days ago2 min read
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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5 days ago2 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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6 days ago1 min read
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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6 days ago2 min read
“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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6 days ago2 min read
“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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6 days ago1 min read
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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6 days ago2 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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May 152 min read
“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
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