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Despite this, very little research has been done to better understand eating disorders in midlife (commonly defined as the period between 35 and 55 years). While the symptoms of each eating disorder may not differ much by age, the context in which people in midlife experience them is quite unique. Prevalence There are more midlife adults with symptoms of eating disorders than those with an official eating disorder diagnosis, as is the case for other age groups....

Anxiety and depression in children and teenagers are on the rise and early preventative care is essential to helping their mental well-being. Previous research has shown that mindfulness taught in schools can benefit the mental well-being of children, but a contradictory study conducted in the UK that involved about 8,400 students found that while mindfulness does have certain benefits, it may not actually improve kids’ mental well-being. Children’s mental well-being in the study focuses on the risk of depression and levels of emotional functioning....

Men and women, however, have varying views on infidelity, whether they are the cheater or the one being cheated on. As research shows, the type of cheating may determine you or your partner’s response. The Infidelity Gender Gap A YouGov study reveals that 19% of individuals reported having sex outside of their relationship without their partner’s knowledge. By gender, that is 25% of men, and 13% of women. Psychotherapist Lindsay Brancato, PhD explains that cheating looks different now than it did years ago, since women are now working right alongside men and no longer staying home as caretakers....

According to a recent meta-analysis in EClinicalMedicine that looked at 17 studies, electronically delivered CBT was more effective than face-to-face therapy at reducing depression symptom severity, and one study also reported it was less costly to patients as well. Sometimes called “talk therapy,” CBT involves meeting with a mental health counselor like a psychotherapist in a structured way, with the goal of helping you become more aware of negative thought patterns....

The herbal supplement is composed of the flowers, leaves, and stems of the plant. When used in complementary medicine, passion flower is available as infusions, teas, liquid extracts, and tinctures. Passion Flower Health Benefits The safety and effectiveness of passion flower have not been adequately studied. However, there are reports that this herbal supplement may have a few health benefits. It May Help Reduce Anxiety Evidence from limited animal and human research suggests that the supplement may be useful in treating anxiety, insomnia, and nervous disorders....

Pipe smoking has been dwindling since the 1960s, but is still favored by a small percentage (approximately 1.5%) of smokers in the United States today, especially older men. Pipe smoking is still common in Sweden, where as many as one-quarter of adult males smoke a pipe. It is important to be aware of the health risks of pipe tobacco. Let’s explore these risks and learn more about how smoking pipe tobacco compares to smoking cigarettes....

According to the study published in the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, boys who play sports during their early childhood are less likely to experience emotional stress, including symptoms of depression and anxiety, later in life compared to boys who did not participate in sports. “Also, boys who had lower levels of depressive and anxiety symptoms were the ones who werethe most physically active in the long term,” says Marie-Josée Harbec, MSc....

Scale Development The Social Avoidance and Distress Scale was developed by David Watson and Ronald Friend in 1969 and is closely linked to the Fear of Negative Evaluation Scale (FNE) by the same authors. Scales such as the SADS are most typically used by clinicians to screen for problems or by researchers to track symptoms over time, usually before and after some sort of intervention. Scale Administration Each item on the SADS is a statement about some aspect of social anxiety....

One such treatment, championed by companies such as the Canada-based startup Field Trip Health, is psychedelic-based therapy. Utilizing ketamine, a legal psychedelic, providers like Field Trip Health combine alternative treatments with a traditional therapeutic setting, with doctors and specialists available during all sessions. What to Know About Psychedelic-Based Therapies Legality and Safety There are several factors to consider when it comes to psychedelic therapy. Two of the first issues that may give pause are safety and legality....

Consider Your Reasons for Wanting to Quit BPD Therapy Before dropping out of therapy, think about your reasons for wanting to leave; you may find it helpful to write a list. Common causes include: You don’t feel like the therapy is working You don’t like your therapist You don’t have time to attend sessions You think you’ve gotten better and are ready to go it alone The things you talk about in session are too ​emotional/intense You don’t think your therapist likes you You will never get better no matter what you do You believe your therapist is incompetent You don’t have enough money to pay for sessions...

Defining Emotional Intelligence David Caruso: “It is very important to understand that emotional intelligence is not the opposite of intelligence, it is not the triumph of heart over head—it is the unique intersection of both.” From “Emotional WHAT? Definitions and History of EQ" in EQ Today, 2002 Joshua Freedman, Anabel Jensen, Patricia Freedman, & Marsha Rideout: “Emotional Intelligence is a way of recognizing, understanding, and choosing how we think, feel, and act....

Death of a loved one Divorce Financial issues Illness Job loss Medical emergencies Natural disasters Instead of falling into despair or hiding from issues by using unhealthy coping strategies, resilient people face life’s difficulties head-on. This article discusses the signs, types, and causes of resilience. It also covers some of the strategies that people can use to become more resilient. Signs of Resilience Resilient people often have a number of different characteristics that help them weather life’s challenges....

Andrew Johnson is a clinical hypnotherapist based in Scotland and director of Training Toolbox, a company that teaches coping skills and life skills. Johnson has been offering MP3 downloads, apps, and workshops for over 20 years. On his website, Johnson reports that his recordings have been the best-selling “self-help” recordings on the Apple and Android App stores. Johnson has received training in areas such as clinical hypnotherapy, stress management techniques, meditation and mindfulness, and the alternative medical approach—emotional freedom techniques....

The president had contracted the very illness he’d been publicly downplaying—a perfect example of a schadenfreude motivator. And while, for many, this may have served as the psychological phenomenon’s gateway introduction, the concept of feeling joy in another’s misfortune is much more common than we might care to admit—or even be aware of. And it turns out, it’s not necessarily the worst thing in the world. Schadenfreude is more than just an emotion, it’s a coping mechanism....

In one recent study, published in Health Psychology, University of Pittsburgh researchers found that middle-aged women who practiced self-compassion had lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease than those who didn’t. What’s more, this was irrespective of other traditional risk factors, like cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, and insulin resistance. “A lot of research has been focused on studying how stress and other negative factors may impact cardiovascular health, but the impact of positive psychological factors, such as self-compassion, is far less known,” said Rebecca Thurston, PhD, professor of psychiatry, clinical and translational science, epidemiology, and psychology at Pitt, in an emailed statement....

A recent study focused on feelings of regret regarding instances of casual sex and found that, while men and women both share this emotional experience, they regret very different things. The Research A group of researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology’s department of psychology set out to determine whether feelings of regret can lead to behavioral changes. The study, published in Evolutionary Psychology, focused on feelings of regret surrounding casual sex encounters....