Awareness is a process by which experiences enter consciousness. Mindful awareness, the ability to perceive inner sensations and experiences, can be unfamiliar and challenging for many individuals, but it may also be cultivated with practice.
Dissociative amnesia, a serious form of memory loss, is one of the three types of dissociative disorders classified by the American Psychiatric Association. A significant difference between dissociative amnesia and traditional amnesia is that a person’s memories still exist in dissociative episodes but are buried as a result of psychological trauma rather than a brain injury or illness.
Acute stress disorder (ASD) is a short-term condition characterized by anxiety that may develop after a person experiences a traumatic event. Although ASD may cause debilitating physical, emotional, and psychological symptoms, most people recover within 3 to 30 days.
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.
Recently, Zen has become a catchphrase to describe calm, peaceful feelings. But Zen is more than a general approach to mindfulness. This ancient tradition involves distinct meditation practices and a unique way of viewing reality.
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex and serious mental health condition often characterized by highly volatile and chaotic emotions.
Many mental health professionals believe that the differences between an isolated traumatic event and ongoing trauma are significant enough to warrant a separate diagnosis called complex posttraumatic stress disorder, or CPTSD.
Posttraumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a psychological condition that occurs after a person has experienced a frightening, stressful, or violent event. In people affected by PTSD, memories of the traumatic experience can cause debilitating emotional stress that interferes with normal activities and relationships with loved ones.
Self-report measures are assessments where people can directly report how they perceive their symptoms, behaviors, attitudes, beliefs, and feelings.
Although some research has shown that social media use among young adults can be beneficial and may positively affect mental health, other research has identified its potential downsides of social media among children and adolescents.