Behavioral health vs. mental health
Common mental health illnesses: Depression Generalized anxiety disorder Bipolar disorder Schizophrenia Common behavioral disorders: Substance abuse Gambling addiction Self-injury Eating disorders
Tag: #narcissisticabuse
Narcissistic abuse refers to a pattern of harmful behaviors exhibited by individuals with narcissistic personality traits or narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). It involves the use of manipulation, control, and emotional or psychological tactics to exploit and harm others for the narcissist’s own gain. Narcissistic abuse can occur in various relationships, including romantic partnerships, familial relationships, friendships, or within a workplace.
If you treat others badly, they have every right to disconnect themselves from you.
How you treat yourself is one thing, but how you treat others is a choice. You don’t get to treat people like trash and then claim no responsibility and blame it on mental illness. Seek help. If someone is is abusive to those around them, mental illness is not an excuse and, if that person is… Read More If you treat others badly, they have every right to disconnect themselves from you.
Psychotic disorders
Psychotic disorders can be triggered by stress, drug or alcohol use, injury, or illness. They can also appear on their own. The following types of disorders may have psychotic symptoms: Bipolar disorder When someone has bipolar disorder, their moods swing from very high to very low. When their mood is high and positive, they may have symptoms… Read More Psychotic disorders
Drug- or alcohol-related psychosis
Psychosis can be triggered by the use of alcohol or drugs, including stimulants such as methamphetamine and cocaine. Hallucinogenic drugs like LSD often cause users to see things that aren’t really there, but this effect is temporary. Some prescription drugs like steroids and stimulants can also cause symptoms of psychosis. People who have an addition to… Read More Drug- or alcohol-related psychosis
What is maladaptive behavior?
Maladaptive behaviors are those that stop you from adapting to new or difficult circumstances. They can start after a major life change, illness, or traumatic event. It could also be a habit you picked up at an early age.
A New View of How the Brain Decides to Make an Effort – Neuroscience News
Neuroscientists have provided clear visual evidence that a region of the human brain known as the ventral striatum kicks in during decision-making to weigh the costs versus the benefits of making a physical effort. Nature Human Behavior published the research by scientists at Emory University. It gives the first detailed view of ventral striatum activity during… Read More A New View of How the Brain Decides to Make an Effort – Neuroscience News
