[email protected] Twitter Instagram Medium PSYCHOLOGY4U The Role Of Genes In Addiction Development Healthcare professionals define addiction as a complex chronic disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking. Addicted individuals continue taking substances despite harmful consequences that are caused by drugs. It’s important to note that addiction leads to long-lasting changes in the brain, so it is viewed both as a…
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Hidden Wounds: Emotional Immaturity, Family Trauma, and Healing from the Inside Out
[email protected] Twitter Instagram Medium PSYCHOLOGY4U The Hidden Wounds: Emotional Immaturity, Family Trauma, and Healing from the Inside Out Families shape how we love, cope, and understand ourselves. But what happens when emotional development in a household is stunted? Emotional immaturity and covert family dysfunction—like emotional incest or emotional abandonment—can leave deep marks that shape our…
Beyond Sadness: Exploring Depression Through Art, Culture, and Psychology
[email protected] Twitter Instagram Medium PSYCHOLOGY4U Beyond Sadness: Exploring Depression Through Art, Culture, and Psychology Depression is more than just feeling down. It’s a deeply personal, often invisible struggle that affects thoughts, energy, and emotional well-being. But depression isn’t just found in clinical settings—it also lives in music, movies, drawings, poems, and even in cultural symbols….
Dopamine vs Dobutamine: Secrets of Brain Chemistry & Emotional Balance
[email protected] Twitter Instagram Medium PSYCHOLOGY4U Dopamine vs Dobutamine: Boosting Brain Chemistry, Energy, and Emotional Balance What do motivation, movement, and your morning mood all have in common? They’re all influenced by dopamine—a powerful neurotransmitter that regulates pleasure, focus, and drive. But what about dobutamine? Despite sounding similar, it’s a very different compound used in critical…
Classical vs Operant Conditioning: Surprising Psychology of How We Learn
[email protected] Twitter Instagram Medium PSYCHOLOGY4U Classical vs Operant Conditioning: The Psychology of How We Learn (and Why It Matters) In the study of learning and behavior, two core concepts often arise: classical conditioning and operant conditioning. Both are forms of associative learning, but they differ in how behaviors are acquired, maintained, and modified. If you’re…
Is Codependency Bad? Types, Trauma Roots, and How to Heal
[email protected] Twitter Instagram Medium PSYCHOLOGY4U Understanding Codependency: Is It Bad, and How Can You Heal? Codependency is a term that often gets misunderstood. Some see it as just being overly caring, while others recognize it as a pattern that can quietly erode emotional health. But what is codependency, and is it always bad? More importantly,…
How to become a CBT therapist? A step-by-step guide
[email protected] Twitter Instagram Medium PSYCHOLOGY4U How to Become CBT Therapist? A Step-by-Step Guide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of therapy where you talk with a professional who helps you change negative thoughts to feel better. It can help you with your sadness and is a good way to improve your mental health. Let’s look…
Understanding Billing And Insurance Coverage for Mental Health Services: Tips for Patients and Providers
[email protected] Twitter Instagram Medium PSYCHOLOGY4U Understanding Billing And Insurance Coverage for Mental Health Services: Tips for Patients and Providers Mental health is just as essential as physical health, yet many people struggle to receive care owing to a lack of understanding of insurance and billing processes. This article will help patients and professionals understand mental…
DBT vs CBT: Which One Is Better for You?
[email protected] Twitter Instagram Medium PSYCHOLOGY4U DBT vs CBT: Which One Is Better? If you’re looking for help with managing mental health issues, then you may have come across two of the most popular therapies: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). DBT vs CBT — which one is better? Both approaches are effective…
Alcohol Use Disorder ICD-10
[email protected] Twitter Instagram Medium PSYCHOLOGY4U Alcohol Use Disorder ICD-10 – Psychological Overview While ICD-10-CM does not contain many more mental and behavioral illness codes than ICD-9-CM, the section on drug use disorders is significantly broader and more thorough in ICD-10-CM. When ICD-10-CM diagnostic coding becomes required on Oct. 1, 2015, psychologists who assess or treat…