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SHERVAN K SHAHHIAN
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The personal fulfillment of helping others is the sense of meaning, satisfaction,...
“For me and for some others, that sense of meaningful contribution is one of the deepest sources of personal fulfillment.” The Personal Fulfillment of Helping Others The personal fulfillment of helping others is the sense of meaning, satisfaction, and emotional reward a person experiences when they contribute to another person's well-being. It could be connected to the human need for purpose, connection, compassion, and meaningful contribution. Why helping others may feel ful
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Complementary Mental Health Services are non-primary, supportive approaches:
Complementary Mental Health Services are non-primary, supportive approaches that are used alongside conventional mental health treatment, not as replacements. Their goal is to enhance emotional well-being, reduce stress, improve coping skills, and support recovery. These services may be combined with psychotherapy, psychiatric care, medication (when appropriate), and lifestyle interventions: "Please, Consult with a Medical Doctor, Psychiatrist and a Neurologist." Some Common
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1 day ago3 min read
Catfishing is a form of deception:
Catfishing is a form of deception in which someone creates a false online identity to manipulate, deceive, or exploit another person. The fake identity may involve stolen photos, a fabricated biography, or lies about age, occupation, relationship status, location, or intentions. Possible Reasons People Catfish People catfish for different reasons, that may include: Seeking emotional attention or validation. Escaping loneliness or low self-esteem. Financial scams ("romance sca
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2 days ago2 min read
Train of Thought (TOT), may refers to the continuous flow and progression of a person's thoughts:
Train of thought refers to the continuous flow and progression of a person's thoughts as one idea leads to another. In mental health and the Mental Status Examination (MSE), clinicians may examine the organization, coherence, and logical progression of a person's thinking. Simple Example “I need to go to the store. I need milk. Milk comes from cows. Cows live on farms. My uncle had a farm.” This is a train of thought, a sequence of connected ideas. How a Typical Train of Thou
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2 days ago2 min read
Disorganized Thinking it may be a disturbance in the way,...
Disorganized Thinking it may be a disturbance in the way a person organizes and expresses their thoughts. It could be recognized through speech because we may not directly observe thoughts themselves. Common features include: Loose associations (derailment): Ideas shift from one topic to another with little or no logical connection. Tangentiality: Answers may be related to the question but never actually reach the point. Circumstantiality: Speech may include excessive unneces
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2 days ago1 min read
Word Salad is a term used in mental health to describe speech,... that lacks logical meaning:
Word Salad is a term used in mental health to describe speech or writing in which individual words may be real words, but they are arranged in a way that lacks logical meaning or coherent connections. For example: "The blue happiness jumped because television sleeps under the sandwich." The sentence contains recognizable words, but they don't fit together in a meaningful way. Word salad may occur in conditions that affect thinking and language, including: Schizophrenia (possi
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2 days ago1 min read
Flight of Ideas could be a disturbance in the organization of thinking:
Flight of Ideas could be a disturbance in the organization of thinking in which a person's thoughts move very rapidly from one idea to another. The connections between ideas may be understandable, but the person shifts topics so quickly that it becomes difficult for others to follow the conversation. Example “I need to go to the store because I need milk. Milk comes from cows, and cows are on farms. Farms are beautiful in the spring. Spring is my favorite season. I used to pl
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6 days ago1 min read
A Disturbance in the Organization of Thinking refers to,...
“A disturbance in the organization of thinking” may refer to a disruption in the way a person’s thoughts are structured, connected, and logically organized. In mental health, this could be called disorganized thinking or a formal thought disorder. What it may look like A person may have difficulty: Keeping thoughts organized and connected Following a logical sequence Staying on topic Expressing ideas clearly Connecting conclusions to evidence or reality Communicating thoughts
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Jul 191 min read
Tangential Speech (TS) maybe a pattern of speaking in which a person wanders off the topic and never returns:
Tangential speech maybe a pattern of speaking in which a person wanders off the topic and never returns to answer the original question. Their thoughts are loosely related to the question but become increasingly irrelevant. It could be considered a thought process disorder (a disturbance in the organization of thinking) and may be observed during a mental status examination. Example Question: "Have you been sleeping well?" Tangential response: "Sleep is interesting because p
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Jul 182 min read
Circumstantial Speech could be a pattern of communication in which,...
Circumstantial Speech could be a pattern of communication in which a person gives excessive, unnecessary, or irrelevant details before eventually reaching the main point. The person may not eventually answer the question or reach the intended point, but the response takes a long, indirect route. Example Question: “Why were you late to work?” Circumstantial response: “Well, I woke up at 7:00, which is earlier than I usually do. My alarm clock is an older one, and I've been thi
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Jul 181 min read
Loose Associations; could be disturbance in the organization of thought:
Loose Associations (it could be called derailment) is a disturbance in the organization of thought and speech in which a person’s ideas shift from one topic to another with weak, unclear, or only loosely understandable connections. Example Question: “What did you do today?” Response: “I went to the store to buy some milk. Milk comes from cows. Cows are sacred in some cultures. Culture is changing because of technology. My phone needs to be charged.” The person may move from o
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Jul 182 min read
Illogical Speech maybe a disturbance in the organization of thought,...
Illogical speech maybe a disturbance in the organization of thought in which a person's conclusions or statements do not follow logically from the information they provide. It maybe considered a type of formal thought disorder and it could be commonly associated with psychotic disorders, particularly schizophrenia, though it may also occur in mania, severe neurological conditions: Consult with a Neurologist, and substance induced psychosis. Unlike simply making a mistake or e
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Jul 183 min read
Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium (AWD), maybe more commonly known as Delirium Tremens (DTs), could be the most severe and potentially life threatening form of alcohol withdrawal:
DTs is a Medical Emergency that Requires Immediate Evaluation,and Treatment, typically in a Hospital. Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium (AWD), maybe more commonly known as Delirium Tremens (DTs), could be the most severe and potentially life threatening form of alcohol withdrawal. It occurs in some people who have been drinking heavily and regularly for a prolonged period and then suddenly stop or significantly reduce their alcohol consumption. Why Does It Occur? Alcohol is a centr
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Jul 183 min read
Severe Paranoia is an intense and persistent false belief that,...
"CONSULT WITH A PSYCHIATRIST, PLEASE." Encourage evaluation by a mental health professional or physician. If they appear unable to care for themselves or are at immediate risk of harming themselves or others, seek emergency assistance. Severe paranoia is an intense and persistent false belief that other people, groups, or organizations intend to harm, deceive, monitor, or persecute them, even when there is little or no objective evidence to support those beliefs. The person m
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Jul 183 min read
Alcohol-Induced Psychosis (AIP) is a mental health condition in which a person experiences a loss of contact with reality due to,...
"Immediate Medical Evaluation is Warranted if Someone is Experiencing Possible Alcohol Induced Psychosis." substance itself or by withdrawal from the substance. The condition maybe frightening for both the individual and those around them, but with Prompt Medical Attention, many people recover completely once the substance is removed and appropriate treatment is provided. What Is Psychosis? Psychosis is a syndrome characterized by significant impairment in reality testing. Du
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Jul 164 min read
Drug Induced Psychosis (DIP) is a mental health condition in which a person experiences a loss of contact with reality due to,...
"Immediate Medical Evaluation is Warranted if Someone is Experiencing Possible Drug Induced Psychosis." Substance-Induced Psychosis (SIP) is a mental health condition in which a person may experience a loss of contact with reality due to the effects of alcohol, drugs, medications, or toxins. Unlike primary psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, the psychotic symptoms are directly caused by the substance itself or by withdrawal from the substance. The condition maybe frigh
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Jul 165 min read
Substance-Induced Psychosis (SIP) is a mental health condition in which a person experiences a loss of contact with reality due to,...
"Immediate Medical Evaluation is Warranted if Someone is Experiencing Possible Substance Induced Psychosis." Substance-Induced Psychosis (SIP) is a mental health condition in which a person may experience a loss of contact with reality due to the effects of alcohol, drugs, medications, or toxins. Unlike primary psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, the psychotic symptoms are directly caused by the substance itself or by withdrawal from the substance. The condition can b
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Jul 165 min read
Substance Induced Paranoia:
"Immediate medical evaluation is warranted if a person with suspected drug induced paranoia" Drug induced paranoia is a state of intense, irrational distrust or suspicion that develops as a direct result of using, withdrawing from, or becoming intoxicated by a psychoactive substance. It may range from mild suspiciousness to severe persecutory delusions and may be temporary or, in some cases, persist long after drug use has stopped. Unlike ordinary caution or anxiety, paranoia
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Jul 165 min read
Drug Induced Paranoia is a state of intense, irrational distrust or suspicion:
"Immediate medical evaluation is warranted if a person with suspected drug induced paranoia" Drug induced paranoia is a state of intense, irrational distrust or suspicion that develops as a direct result of using, withdrawing from, or becoming intoxicated by a psychoactive substance. It may range from mild suspiciousness to severe persecutory delusions and may be temporary or, in some cases, persist long after drug use has stopped. Unlike ordinary caution or anxiety, paranoia
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Jul 165 min read
Catfishing maybe a form of deception in which someone creates a false online identity to manipulate,...
Catfishing maybe a form of deception in which someone creates a false online identity to manipulate, deceive, or exploit another person. The fake identity may involve stolen photos, a fabricated biography, or lies about age, occupation, relationship status, location, or intentions. Common Reasons People Catfish People may catfish for different reasons, including: Seeking emotional attention or validation. Escaping loneliness or low self-esteem. Financial scams ("romance scams
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Jul 152 min read
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