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  • Study of a King Rodolphe Bresdin French, Met Museum, Public domain (article on Guilt)
    Emotions

    On Guilt

    The American Psychological Association (APA) defines guilt as a “self-conscious emotion” denoted by a “painful appraisal of having done (or thought) something that is wrong.” It also notes that such emotion can inspire people to reverse or compensate for perceived wrongdoing.

  • Artwork of woman in thought
    Emotions

    On Sadness

    Sadness, according to the American Psychological Association, is “an emotional state of unhappiness, ranging in intensity.” Although sadness often has negative connotations, it can have positive effects in moments of need.

  • Flower Clouds, 1903, Odilon Redon (article on emotions)
    Humanness and Emotions

    Emotions: The What, Where, and How

    Emotions play a central role in human lives and relationships and, for many people, form a pillar of human experience. Much can be gained by cultivating a better understanding of what emotions are in general and how they shape individual lives in particular.

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    Mental Health and Conditions

    Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD): Causes, Risk Factors, and Treatments

    Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) is a mental condition that can affect children and adolescents and is characterized by excessive displays of irritability or anger or by temper outbursts.

  • Image of a child - for selective mutism category
    Anxiety

    Selective Mutism

    A psychological condition that typically begins during early childhood, selective mutism is considered to be a complex type of anxiety disorder.

  • Image of gamily upset over broken item
    Therapy

    Family Therapy

    Family therapy is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy that works to help people overcome individual and group issues in the context of a family.

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