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msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1563327572#8_3187306336 | Title: Holiday Depression: Definition, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Coping
Headings: What Are the Holiday Blues?
What Are the Holiday Blues?
What Are the Holiday Blues?
Signs & Symptoms
Holiday Depression vs. SAD
Diagnosis
Causes
Treatment
Coping
Drink Only in Moderation
Don’t Isolate Yourself
Exercise Regularly
Learn to Say 'No'
Find Time for Yourself
Set Realistic Expectations
How to Get Help
A Word From Verywell
Content: Financial stress: Overextending yourself financially or struggling to afford gifts for family and friends can create an added burden of financial stress. Isolation and loneliness: Not being able to spend the holidays with your family and friends can make the holiday season seem especially lonely. Unrealistic expectations: Sometimes even having high hopes for the season can lead to holiday stress and sadness. The over-commercialization of the holidays can create the expectation that people are supposed to feel nonstop joy and holiday cheer, which can create pressure to feel a very specific way, adding yet another stressor to an already hectic time of year. Because the holidays mark an impending new year, people may also begin to reflect on the past year and experience feelings of regret or failure. They might think about the goals they had and the things they wanted to accomplish and feel upset if they did not meet those expectations. It isn't just adults who are prone to seasonal sadness. | https://www.verywellmind.com/holiday-blues-4771716 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1563327572#9_3187307966 | Title: Holiday Depression: Definition, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Coping
Headings: What Are the Holiday Blues?
What Are the Holiday Blues?
What Are the Holiday Blues?
Signs & Symptoms
Holiday Depression vs. SAD
Diagnosis
Causes
Treatment
Coping
Drink Only in Moderation
Don’t Isolate Yourself
Exercise Regularly
Learn to Say 'No'
Find Time for Yourself
Set Realistic Expectations
How to Get Help
A Word From Verywell
Content: Sometimes even having high hopes for the season can lead to holiday stress and sadness. The over-commercialization of the holidays can create the expectation that people are supposed to feel nonstop joy and holiday cheer, which can create pressure to feel a very specific way, adding yet another stressor to an already hectic time of year. Because the holidays mark an impending new year, people may also begin to reflect on the past year and experience feelings of regret or failure. They might think about the goals they had and the things they wanted to accomplish and feel upset if they did not meet those expectations. It isn't just adults who are prone to seasonal sadness. Changes in routines, dealing with family problems, missing friends, and feeling stressed around the holidays can all contribute to feelings of sadness and depression in kids. Watch for the signs and talk to your child’s pediatrician if you are concerned. Treatment
Unless you are diagnosed with major depression, your doctor probably won’t prescribe medications to treat your holiday depression symptoms. In many cases, holiday depression can be managed with lifestyle changes and social support. Your doctor may refer you to a mental health professional for psychotherapy . | https://www.verywellmind.com/holiday-blues-4771716 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1563327572#13_3187315272 | Title: Holiday Depression: Definition, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Coping
Headings: What Are the Holiday Blues?
What Are the Holiday Blues?
What Are the Holiday Blues?
Signs & Symptoms
Holiday Depression vs. SAD
Diagnosis
Causes
Treatment
Coping
Drink Only in Moderation
Don’t Isolate Yourself
Exercise Regularly
Learn to Say 'No'
Find Time for Yourself
Set Realistic Expectations
How to Get Help
A Word From Verywell
Content: Don’t Isolate Yourself
Social isolation can be a major risk factor for depression. The problem is that sadness often makes you want to hide by yourself at home. And if you are on your own apart from family for the holidays, reaching out and finding social support can be all the more difficult. Look for ways that you can enjoy social connections, even if you aren’t able to go home for the holidays. If you’re feeling lonely, ask a friend to come over for a heart to heart. Join a local club, volunteer for something you believe in, or even see a counselor for support. Exercise Regularly
While it can be difficult to stick to a workout schedule when you are feeling down, research has shown that regular physical activity can play an important role in preventing and reducing symptoms of depression. 3
So while hitting the gym can be tough when you are stressed, busy, and feeling sad, try to remember that you don’t need to glue yourself to the treadmill or weight machine to feel the benefits. Even a casual activity like going for a short walk each day might be enough to help keep the holiday blues at bay. Learn to Say 'No'
The holidays often mean that there are more people asking for help and making demands on your time and resources. | https://www.verywellmind.com/holiday-blues-4771716 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1563327572#15_3187319058 | Title: Holiday Depression: Definition, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Coping
Headings: What Are the Holiday Blues?
What Are the Holiday Blues?
What Are the Holiday Blues?
Signs & Symptoms
Holiday Depression vs. SAD
Diagnosis
Causes
Treatment
Coping
Drink Only in Moderation
Don’t Isolate Yourself
Exercise Regularly
Learn to Say 'No'
Find Time for Yourself
Set Realistic Expectations
How to Get Help
A Word From Verywell
Content: Holiday party invites can turn into stressful social obligations. Small favors for friends can morph into huge projects that you didn't anticipate. Avoid overcommitting by knowing your limits and learning how to say "no." Find Time for Yourself
Make sure that you leave enough time for yourself to relax. Even 15 to 20 minutes a day to enjoy some quiet time, read a book, listen to music, take a bath, do yoga, or some other relaxing activity can do wonders for your stress levels. Set Realistic Expectations
It’s fine to be excited about the holidays and make plans for the things you want to do. But it is also important to keep your expectations realistic and reachable . Holidays change just as people change. Kids grow older, people move, and new people will become a part of your life. The key is to focus on those connections, create new traditions, and remember past holidays with fondness while still enjoying the one right in front of you. | https://www.verywellmind.com/holiday-blues-4771716 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1563327572#16_3187320644 | Title: Holiday Depression: Definition, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Coping
Headings: What Are the Holiday Blues?
What Are the Holiday Blues?
What Are the Holiday Blues?
Signs & Symptoms
Holiday Depression vs. SAD
Diagnosis
Causes
Treatment
Coping
Drink Only in Moderation
Don’t Isolate Yourself
Exercise Regularly
Learn to Say 'No'
Find Time for Yourself
Set Realistic Expectations
How to Get Help
A Word From Verywell
Content: Set Realistic Expectations
It’s fine to be excited about the holidays and make plans for the things you want to do. But it is also important to keep your expectations realistic and reachable . Holidays change just as people change. Kids grow older, people move, and new people will become a part of your life. The key is to focus on those connections, create new traditions, and remember past holidays with fondness while still enjoying the one right in front of you. Focus on enjoying the experience and the time you get to spend with your loved ones rather than on achieving a picture-perfect end result. The holidays don’t have to be perfect to be special. They don’t have to be exactly like the holidays of the past to be just as meaningful and memorable. 10 Signs You May Be a Perfectionist
How to Get Help
If the holiday blues turn into something more serious or if your sadness doesn’t ease after the holidays are over, your symptoms might be a sign of something else. You might have a condition such as major depre | https://www.verywellmind.com/holiday-blues-4771716 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1563383345#3_3187431496 | Title: How Agreeableness Affects Your Behavior
Headings: What Is Agreeableness?
What Is Agreeableness?
Common Characteristics of Agreeableness
Prevalence of Agreeableness
How Agreeableness Influences Behavior
Altruistic
Cooperative
Honest
Modest
Sympathetic
Trusting
A Word From Verywell
Content: Agreeable people are generally well-liked and a joy to be around. Most people consider them good friends. Although agreeableness has many positive aspects, there are some downsides. For instance, agreeable people may struggle to assert their wants, needs, and preferences. They also struggle in situations that require tough decisions or tough love. And when it comes to their careers, they may be so intent on helping others get ahead that they forget to plan their own advancement. Meanwhile, people who score low in agreeableness tend to be more hostile, antagonistic, and competitive. They also tend to have more difficult relationships that are riddled with disagreements and breakups. Here are some common characteristics of people who score high in agreeableness: Get along well with others
Are popular and well-liked
Care for others in need
Are helpful, kind, and considerate
Display sensitivity
Are socially and emotionally intelligent
De-escalate conflict
Refrain from judging people
Give others the benefit of the doubt
Like to collaborate
Form friendships easily
Tend to be altruistic and perceptive
Are emotionally supportive
Prevalence of Agreeableness
Like the other four factors of personality, agreeableness is usually measured using self-report inventories. | https://www.verywellmind.com/how-agreeableness-affects-your-behavior-4843762 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1563413952#0_3187505797 | Title: How Anxiety May Affect Your Relationships
Headings: How Anxiety May Affect Your Relationships
How Anxiety May Affect Your Relationships
Are You Overly Dependent or Avoidant?
Being Overly Dependent
Combating Problematic Dependency
Recognizing and Addressing Avoidance
Treating Anxiety and Relationship Problems
A Word From Verywell
Content: How Anxiety May Affect Your Relationships
GAD
Coping
How Anxiety May Affect Your Relationships
Are You Overly Dependent or Avoidant? By
William Meek
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Having generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) can negatively impact many aspects of your life, including your relationships. Here are two specific ways in which your anxiety can lead to problems maintaining connections with others, as well as strategies you can implement (under the guidance of a mental health professional) to help you navigate these unhealthy attachment patterns. Being Overly Dependent
Some people with GAD have an intense desire for closeness to their partners (or friend), depending on them constantly for support and reassurance. Along with being overly dependent, people with GAD may find themselves prone to overthinking, planning for all worst-case scenarios, being indecisive, fearing rejection, and seeking out constant communication (and getting anxious if a partner or friend does not respond quickly). 1
People with GAD and overly dependent relationships may also struggle with anger toward those they feel dependent on, acting out in ways that are destructive to their relationships. Combating Problematic Dependency
If you find yourself developing overly dependent attachments, developing ways to cope with your anxiety and relying more on yourself for feeling better can take the pressure off your partner or friend. For instance, if you find yourself becoming angry or suspicious in these relationships, first remind yourself that this may be fueled by your anxiety. Then, take a few moments to think about any hard data (facts) that support your worry to try and regain some perspective. | https://www.verywellmind.com/how-anxiety-can-cause-relationship-problems-1393090 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1563842937#10_3188643684 | Title: How to Deal With Negative Emotions and Stress
Headings: How to Deal With Negative Emotions and Stress
How to Deal With Negative Emotions and Stress
Choosing to Deal With Negative Emotions
Understand Your Emotions
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Change What You Can
Find an Outlet
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Quartana PJ, Burns JW. Painful consequences of anger suppression. Emotion. | https://www.verywellmind.com/how-should-i-deal-with-negative-emotions-3144603 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1563860946#2_3188682734 | Title: How Sleep Affects Mental Health
Headings: How Does Sleep Affect Mental Health?
How Does Sleep Affect Mental Health?
The Relationship Between Sleep and Mental Health
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
ADHD
Getting Help
Coping
A Word From Verywell
Content: Sleep deprivation can leave you feeling irritable and exhausted in the short-term, but it can also have serious long-term health consequences as well. Lack of sleep is linked to a number of unfavorable health consequences including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and depression. Some psychiatric conditions can cause sleep problems, and sleep disturbances can also exacerbate the symptoms of many mental conditions including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Research suggests that the relationship between sleep and mental health is complex. While sleep has long been known to be a consequence of many psychiatric conditions, more recent views suggest that sleep can also play a causal role in both the development and maintenance of different mental health problems. 1
In other words, sleep problems can lead to changes in mental health, but mental health conditions can also worsen problems with sleep. Lack of sleep may trigger the onset of certain psychological conditions, although researchers are not completely certain of the underlying reasons for this. Because of this circular relationship between your sleep patterns and your mental state, it is important to talk to your doctor if you are having problems falling or staying asleep. Stress
If you’ve ever struggled to get through the day after a night of tossing and turning, you are well-acquainted with the disruptive effects of sleep deprivation. Mood changes including increased irritability and anger can make it much harder to cope with even the minor stresses of daily life. | https://www.verywellmind.com/how-sleep-affects-mental-health-4783067 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1563860946#8_3188693924 | Title: How Sleep Affects Mental Health
Headings: How Does Sleep Affect Mental Health?
How Does Sleep Affect Mental Health?
The Relationship Between Sleep and Mental Health
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
ADHD
Getting Help
Coping
A Word From Verywell
Content: Coping with feelings of anxiety can be that much more difficult when you are tired from chronic sleep disturbances. Because of this, poor sleep can make the symptoms of anxiety disorders much worse. For example, sleep deprivation is not only a common symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affecting between 80% to 90% of people with the condition, it is also believed to play a role in both the development and maintenance of this disorder. However, even otherwise healthy people can experience negative mental health effects of poor sleep. For example, one study found that acute sleep deprivation led to an increase in anxiety and distress levels in healthy adults. 5 So while you might not even if you normally do not experience a great deal of anxiety, poor sleep may leave you feeling agitated and distraught. Bipolar Disorder
Sleep disturbances are very common among people with bipolar disorder. Such problems can include insomnia, irregular sleep-wake cycles, and nightmares. Bipolar disorder is characterized by alternating periods of depressed and elevated moods. Sleep changes can be a symptom of the condition, but sleep problems can also play a role in the course of the condition, treatment outcomes, and the individual's overall quality of life. | https://www.verywellmind.com/how-sleep-affects-mental-health-4783067 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1563961775#5_3188923375 | Title: How to Apologize Sincerely and Effectively
Headings: How to Apologize More Sincerely
How to Apologize More Sincerely
Understand Reasons to Apologize
Know When to Apologize
Take Responsibility
Express Regret
What to Say When You Want to Apologize
Make Amends
Reaffirm Boundaries
Own Up to Your Part...Not Theirs
Apologize for the Right Reasons
Let Go of Results...to an Extent
A Word From Verywell
Content: You can decide where you stand on the apology after that. While a sincere apology can go a long way toward mending a relationship, people are often unwilling or unable to take this step. Admitting you were wrong can be difficult and humbling. Researchers have found that people who believe that personality is changeable are more likely to apologize for harmful actions. 1 Because they feel that change is possible, they feel that accepting the blame for their mistakes is an opportunity for learning and growth. Take Responsibility
Taking responsibility means acknowledging mistakes you made that hurt the other person, and it's one of the most important and neglected ingredients of most apologies, especially those in the media. Saying something vague like, “I’m sorry if you were offended by something I said,” implies that the hurt feelings were a random reaction on the part of the other person. Saying, “When I said [the hurtful thing], I wasn’t thinking. I realize I hurt your feelings, and I’m sorry,” acknowledges that you know what it was you said that hurt the other person, and you take responsibility for it. Don't make assumptions and don't try to shift the blame. | https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-apologize-more-sincerely-3144467 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1563972008#15_3188968029 | Title: How to Become a Better Person
Headings: How to Become a Better Person
How to Become a Better Person
Let Go of Anger
Support Others
Leverage Your Strengths
Use the "Stages of Change" Model
The Stages of Change Model
Take Care of Yourself
Basics of Self-Care
Sleep
Nutrition
Social Connections
Downtime
Learn to Be User-Friendly
Content: Aware of the problem
Preparation: Getting ready to change
Action: Taking direct action toward the goal
Maintenance: Maintaining new behavior
One of the most important parts of this route to change is that you don't push yourself to make changes before you're ready, and you don't give up if you find yourself backsliding—it's a forgivable and even expected part of the process of change. Understanding this plan for making changes can help you to be a better person in whatever ways you choose. Take Care of Yourself
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You may not always have control of the circumstances you face. But you can control how well you take care of yourself, which can affect your stress levels and enable you to grow as a person when you face life's challenges. Self-care is vital for building resilience when facing unavoidable stressors for several reasons. 4 When you're tired, eating poorly, or generally run-down, you will likely be more reactive to the stress you face in your life. You can even end up creating more problems for yourself by reacting poorly rather than responding from a place of calm inner strength. | https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-be-a-better-person-4167628 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1564029198#7_3189092865 | Title: How to Learn More Effectively: Research-Backed Tips
Headings: How to Become a More Effective Learner
How to Become a More Effective Learner
Tips from Psychology to Improve Learning Effectiveness and Efficiency
Make Use of Memory Improvement Basics
Keep Learning (and Practicing) New Things
Learn in Multiple Ways
Teach What You've Learned to Another Person
Use Previous Learning to Promote New Learning
Gain Practical Experience
Look Up Answers Rather Than Struggle to Remember
Understand How You Learn Best
Use Testing to Boost Learning
Stop Multitasking
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Gain Practical Experience
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For many students, learning typically involves reading textbooks, attending lectures, or doing research in the library or online. While seeing information and then writing it down is important, actually putting new knowledge and skills into practice can be one of the best ways to improve learning. If you are trying to acquire a new skill or ability, focus on gaining practical experience. If it is a sport or athletic skill, perform the activity on a regular basis. If you are learning a new language, practice speaking with another person and surround yourself with language-immersion experiences. Watch foreign-language films and strike up conversations with native speakers to practice your budding skills. 7
Look Up Answers Rather Than Struggle to Remember
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Of course, learning isn’t a perfect process. Sometimes, we forget the details of things that we have already learned. If you find yourself struggling to recall some tidbit of information, research suggests that you are better offer simply looking up the correct answer. One study found that the longer you spend trying to remember the answer, the more likely you will be to forget the answer again in the future. | https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-become-a-more-effective-learner-2795162 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1564563485#3_3190469248 | Title: How to Navigate Your Own Privilege
Headings: How to Navigate Your Own Privilege
How to Navigate Your Own Privilege
Examples of Privilege in Society
Race
Class
Gender
What Does It Mean to Be Nonbinary or Enby?
Ability
Sexual Orientation
Other Examples of Privilege
Gaining Awareness of Your Privileges
Intersectionality
What Is Intersectionality?
How Intersectionality Can Highlight Your Privilege
Using Your Privilege to Help Others
Self-Reflection to Address Your Privilege
Acknowledge Your Privilege in Conversations
Privilege Lessens the Severity of Your Oppression
A Word From Verywell
Content: However, in addition to recognizing privilege, if white folx also feel empowered by their ability to engage in social change, that allowed them to take the actions needed to address injustice. Doing so ultimately results in an impact on racial biases. 1
Class
Wealthy folx have unearned advantages over those who lack such financial resources because they have greater access to opportunities. In this way, while wealthier individuals may deal with difficulties in life, these hardships are not caused by their increased financial resources in the same way that folx who lack wealth are oppressed. Research shows that talking about class is often difficult because these discussions typically bring up the topic of race (an uncomfortable subject for many). Moreover, these conversations may also affirm the fact that those of a higher class are afforded privileges that others do not have the opportunity to access. 2
Research shows that middle-class students were less likely to talk about class than working-class students and had more punitive attitudes than those who were oppressed by class differentials. 2
If those with class privilege avoid talking about that and hold negative attitudes towards marginalized groups, this problematic way of thinking will continue. By this, it is crucial to get comfortable with acknowledging your privilege so you can utilize it for good. Gender
Cisgender individuals possess privilege over transgender and nonbinary folx. | https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-navigate-your-own-privilege-5076057 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1564563485#4_3190471557 | Title: How to Navigate Your Own Privilege
Headings: How to Navigate Your Own Privilege
How to Navigate Your Own Privilege
Examples of Privilege in Society
Race
Class
Gender
What Does It Mean to Be Nonbinary or Enby?
Ability
Sexual Orientation
Other Examples of Privilege
Gaining Awareness of Your Privileges
Intersectionality
What Is Intersectionality?
How Intersectionality Can Highlight Your Privilege
Using Your Privilege to Help Others
Self-Reflection to Address Your Privilege
Acknowledge Your Privilege in Conversations
Privilege Lessens the Severity of Your Oppression
A Word From Verywell
Content: Moreover, these conversations may also affirm the fact that those of a higher class are afforded privileges that others do not have the opportunity to access. 2
Research shows that middle-class students were less likely to talk about class than working-class students and had more punitive attitudes than those who were oppressed by class differentials. 2
If those with class privilege avoid talking about that and hold negative attitudes towards marginalized groups, this problematic way of thinking will continue. By this, it is crucial to get comfortable with acknowledging your privilege so you can utilize it for good. Gender
Cisgender individuals possess privilege over transgender and nonbinary folx. Also, men have unearned advantages over marginalized genders. While those who identify with the gender that they were assigned at birth may experience challenges, these difficulties are not tied to their identity as a cisgender individual. In contrast, cissexism greatly impacts the lives of trans and nonbinary folx. Similarly, the difficulties that men face are not a result of their gender. Due to this, gender privilege oppresses marginalized genders and negatively impacts their lives in various ways. | https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-navigate-your-own-privilege-5076057 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1565037098#0_3191599975 | Title: Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Headings: Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Brief Biography of Howard Gardner
Career and Theories
Howard Gardener's Awards
Selected Publications
Multiple Intelligences vs. Learning Styles
A Word From Verywell
Content: Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
History and Biographies
Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
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Howard Gardner is a developmental psychologist best-known for this theory of multiple intelligences. He believed that the conventional concept of intelligence was too narrow and restrictive and that measures of IQ often miss out on other "intelligences" that an individual may possess. His 1983 book Frames of Mind, outlined his theory and his eight major types of intelligence. Gardner's theory had a particular impact in the field of education where it inspired teachers and educators to explore new ways of teaching aimed at these different intelligences. 1
"We have this myth that the only way to learn something is to read it in a textbook or hear a lecture on it. And the only way to show that we've understood something is to take a short-answer test or maybe occasionally with an essay question thrown in. But that's nonsense. Everything can be taught in more than one way," Howard Gardner has suggested. | https://www.verywellmind.com/howard-gardner-biography-2795511 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1565037098#1_3191602053 | Title: Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Headings: Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Brief Biography of Howard Gardner
Career and Theories
Howard Gardener's Awards
Selected Publications
Multiple Intelligences vs. Learning Styles
A Word From Verywell
Content: Gardner's theory had a particular impact in the field of education where it inspired teachers and educators to explore new ways of teaching aimed at these different intelligences. 1
"We have this myth that the only way to learn something is to read it in a textbook or hear a lecture on it. And the only way to show that we've understood something is to take a short-answer test or maybe occasionally with an essay question thrown in. But that's nonsense. Everything can be taught in more than one way," Howard Gardner has suggested. 2
Brief Biography of Howard Gardner
Howard Gardner was born on July 11, 1943 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He described himself as "a studious child who gained much pleasure from playing the piano." He completed his post-secondary education at Harvard, earning his undergraduate degree in 1965 and his Ph.D. in 1971. 3
While he had originally planned to study law, he was inspired to study developmental psychology by the works of Jean Piaget. He also cited the mentoring he received from the famous psychoanalyst Erik Erikson as part of the reason why he set his sights on psychology. | https://www.verywellmind.com/howard-gardner-biography-2795511 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1565037098#2_3191603695 | Title: Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Headings: Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Brief Biography of Howard Gardner
Career and Theories
Howard Gardener's Awards
Selected Publications
Multiple Intelligences vs. Learning Styles
A Word From Verywell
Content: 2
Brief Biography of Howard Gardner
Howard Gardner was born on July 11, 1943 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He described himself as "a studious child who gained much pleasure from playing the piano." He completed his post-secondary education at Harvard, earning his undergraduate degree in 1965 and his Ph.D. in 1971. 3
While he had originally planned to study law, he was inspired to study developmental psychology by the works of Jean Piaget. He also cited the mentoring he received from the famous psychoanalyst Erik Erikson as part of the reason why he set his sights on psychology. "My mind was really opened when I went to Harvard College and had the opportunity to study under individuals—such as psychoanalyst Erik Erikson, sociologist David Riesman, and cognitive psychologist Jerome Bruner—who were creating knowledge about human beings. That helped set me on the course of investigating human nature, particularly how human beings think," he later explained. 4
Career and Theories
After spending time working with two very different groups, normal and gifted children, and brain-damaged adults, Gardner began developing a theory designed to synthesize his research and observations. In 1983, he published Frames of Mind which outlined his theory of multiple intelligences. According to this theory, people have many different ways of learning. | https://www.verywellmind.com/howard-gardner-biography-2795511 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1565037098#3_3191605582 | Title: Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Headings: Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Brief Biography of Howard Gardner
Career and Theories
Howard Gardener's Awards
Selected Publications
Multiple Intelligences vs. Learning Styles
A Word From Verywell
Content: "My mind was really opened when I went to Harvard College and had the opportunity to study under individuals—such as psychoanalyst Erik Erikson, sociologist David Riesman, and cognitive psychologist Jerome Bruner—who were creating knowledge about human beings. That helped set me on the course of investigating human nature, particularly how human beings think," he later explained. 4
Career and Theories
After spending time working with two very different groups, normal and gifted children, and brain-damaged adults, Gardner began developing a theory designed to synthesize his research and observations. In 1983, he published Frames of Mind which outlined his theory of multiple intelligences. According to this theory, people have many different ways of learning. Unlike traditional theories of intelligence that focus on one single general intelligence, Gardner believed that people instead have multiple different ways of thinking and learning. 5
He has since identified and described eight different kinds of intelligence: Interpersonal intelligence
Intrapersonal intelligence
Kinesthetic intelligence
Linguistic-verbal intelligence
Mathematical intelligence
Musical intelligence
Naturalistic intelligence
Visual-spatial intelligence
He has also proposed the possible addition of a ninth type which he refers to as "existential intelligence." 6
Gardner's theory has perhaps had the greatest impact within the field of education, where it has received considerable attention and use. His conceptualization of intelligence as more than a single, solitary quality has opened the doors for further research and different ways of thinking about human intelligence. | https://www.verywellmind.com/howard-gardner-biography-2795511 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1565037098#4_3191607792 | Title: Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Headings: Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Brief Biography of Howard Gardner
Career and Theories
Howard Gardener's Awards
Selected Publications
Multiple Intelligences vs. Learning Styles
A Word From Verywell
Content: Unlike traditional theories of intelligence that focus on one single general intelligence, Gardner believed that people instead have multiple different ways of thinking and learning. 5
He has since identified and described eight different kinds of intelligence: Interpersonal intelligence
Intrapersonal intelligence
Kinesthetic intelligence
Linguistic-verbal intelligence
Mathematical intelligence
Musical intelligence
Naturalistic intelligence
Visual-spatial intelligence
He has also proposed the possible addition of a ninth type which he refers to as "existential intelligence." 6
Gardner's theory has perhaps had the greatest impact within the field of education, where it has received considerable attention and use. His conceptualization of intelligence as more than a single, solitary quality has opened the doors for further research and different ways of thinking about human intelligence. Researcher Mindy L. Kornhaber has suggested that the theory of multiple intelligences is so popular within the field of education because it: "Validates educators' everyday experience: students think and learn in many different ways. It also provides educators with a conceptual framework for organizing and reflecting on curriculum assessment and pedagogical practices. In turn, this reflection has led many educators to develop new approaches that might better meet the needs of the range of learners in their classrooms." | https://www.verywellmind.com/howard-gardner-biography-2795511 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1565037098#5_3191609740 | Title: Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Headings: Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Brief Biography of Howard Gardner
Career and Theories
Howard Gardener's Awards
Selected Publications
Multiple Intelligences vs. Learning Styles
A Word From Verywell
Content: Researcher Mindy L. Kornhaber has suggested that the theory of multiple intelligences is so popular within the field of education because it: "Validates educators' everyday experience: students think and learn in many different ways. It also provides educators with a conceptual framework for organizing and reflecting on curriculum assessment and pedagogical practices. In turn, this reflection has led many educators to develop new approaches that might better meet the needs of the range of learners in their classrooms." 7
Gardner currently serves as the John H. and Elisabeth A. Hobbs Research Professor of Cognition and Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He is also an adjunct professor of psychology at Harvard University and senior director of Harvard Project Zero. Howard Gardener's Awards
1981, MacArthur Prize Fellowship
1987, William James Book Award, American Psychological Association
1990, University of Louisville Grawemeyer Award in Education
2000, John S. Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship
2011, Prince of Asturias Award in Social Sciences
Selected Publications
Gardner, H. (1983;2003). Frames of Mind. The Theory of Multiple Intelligences. | https://www.verywellmind.com/howard-gardner-biography-2795511 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1565037098#6_3191611440 | Title: Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Headings: Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Brief Biography of Howard Gardner
Career and Theories
Howard Gardener's Awards
Selected Publications
Multiple Intelligences vs. Learning Styles
A Word From Verywell
Content: 7
Gardner currently serves as the John H. and Elisabeth A. Hobbs Research Professor of Cognition and Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He is also an adjunct professor of psychology at Harvard University and senior director of Harvard Project Zero. Howard Gardener's Awards
1981, MacArthur Prize Fellowship
1987, William James Book Award, American Psychological Association
1990, University of Louisville Grawemeyer Award in Education
2000, John S. Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship
2011, Prince of Asturias Award in Social Sciences
Selected Publications
Gardner, H. (1983;2003). Frames of Mind. The Theory of Multiple Intelligences. New York: BasicBooks. Gardner, H. (1999). Intelligence Reframed. New York: | https://www.verywellmind.com/howard-gardner-biography-2795511 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1565037098#7_3191612688 | Title: Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Headings: Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Brief Biography of Howard Gardner
Career and Theories
Howard Gardener's Awards
Selected Publications
Multiple Intelligences vs. Learning Styles
A Word From Verywell
Content: New York: BasicBooks. Gardner, H. (1999). Intelligence Reframed. New York: Basic Books. Gardner, H. (2000). The Disciplined Mind: Beyond Facts And Standardized Tests, The K-12 Education That Every Child Deserves. New York: | https://www.verywellmind.com/howard-gardner-biography-2795511 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1565037098#10_3191616683 | Title: Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Headings: Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Brief Biography of Howard Gardner
Career and Theories
Howard Gardener's Awards
Selected Publications
Multiple Intelligences vs. Learning Styles
A Word From Verywell
Content: 8
Gardner's conception of multiple intelligences, on the other hand, proposes that the mind possesses a number of "computers" that act mostly independently of one another and contribute to different mental abilities. Gardner initially outlined eight multiple intelligences but is researching the inclusion of naturalist intelligence and existential intelligence. Learning styles, on the other hand, relate to an individual's personality and learning preferences. The problem with the concept of learning styles, Gardner explains, is that not only are they only vaguely defined, but research has also found little evidence that teaching to a student's preferred style has an effect on learning outcomes. Gardner distinguishes between his multiple intelligences and the idea of learning styles by defining intelligences as a mental computational power in a certain area such as verbal ability or spatial intelligence. He defines learning styles as to how an individual learner approaches different educational materials. A Word From Verywell
Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences has had an important impact on how we think about human intelligence. Rather than simply focusing on a single measure of human cognitive ability, it can be helpful to consider all of the different mental strengths that an individual may possess. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! | https://www.verywellmind.com/howard-gardner-biography-2795511 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1565037098#11_3191618569 | Title: Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Headings: Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Brief Biography of Howard Gardner
Career and Theories
Howard Gardener's Awards
Selected Publications
Multiple Intelligences vs. Learning Styles
A Word From Verywell
Content: He defines learning styles as to how an individual learner approaches different educational materials. A Word From Verywell
Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences has had an important impact on how we think about human intelligence. Rather than simply focusing on a single measure of human cognitive ability, it can be helpful to consider all of the different mental strengths that an individual may possess. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Ever wonder what your personality type means? Sign up to find out more in our Healthy Mind newsletter. Sign Up
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Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
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Howard Gardener's Awards
Selected Publications
Multiple Intelligences vs. Learning Styles
A Word From Verywell
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Edutopia. Big thinkers: Howard Gardner on multiple intelligences. | https://www.verywellmind.com/howard-gardner-biography-2795511 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1565037098#14_3191621892 | Title: Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Headings: Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Brief Biography of Howard Gardner
Career and Theories
Howard Gardener's Awards
Selected Publications
Multiple Intelligences vs. Learning Styles
A Word From Verywell
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Edutopia. Big thinkers: Howard Gardner on multiple intelligences. Updated April 1, 2009. Martin DJ, Loomis KS. Building Teachers: A Constructivist Approach to Introducing Education. Cengage Learning; | https://www.verywellmind.com/howard-gardner-biography-2795511 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1565037098#15_3191622646 | Title: Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Headings: Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Brief Biography of Howard Gardner
Career and Theories
Howard Gardener's Awards
Selected Publications
Multiple Intelligences vs. Learning Styles
A Word From Verywell
Content: Updated April 1, 2009. Martin DJ, Loomis KS. Building Teachers: A Constructivist Approach to Introducing Education. Cengage Learning; 2013. Scherer M, Gardner H. The understanding pathway: a conversation with Howard Gardner. The Constructivist Classroom. 1999; | https://www.verywellmind.com/howard-gardner-biography-2795511 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1565037098#16_3191623404 | Title: Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Headings: Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Brief Biography of Howard Gardner
Career and Theories
Howard Gardener's Awards
Selected Publications
Multiple Intelligences vs. Learning Styles
A Word From Verywell
Content: 2013. Scherer M, Gardner H. The understanding pathway: a conversation with Howard Gardner. The Constructivist Classroom. 1999; 57 (3):12-16. Watson TS, Skinner CH. Encyclopedia of School Psychology. Springer Science & Business Media; 2012. | https://www.verywellmind.com/howard-gardner-biography-2795511 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1565037098#17_3191624141 | Title: Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Headings: Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Brief Biography of Howard Gardner
Career and Theories
Howard Gardener's Awards
Selected Publications
Multiple Intelligences vs. Learning Styles
A Word From Verywell
Content: 57 (3):12-16. Watson TS, Skinner CH. Encyclopedia of School Psychology. Springer Science & Business Media; 2012. Langworth RM, Gardner H. Multiple Intelligences. ReadHowYouWant.com; 2010. Kornhaber ML. In Palmer-Cooper, J. A., Cooper, D. E., & Bresler, L., Fifty modern thinkers on education: | https://www.verywellmind.com/howard-gardner-biography-2795511 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1565037098#18_3191624931 | Title: Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Headings: Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Brief Biography of Howard Gardner
Career and Theories
Howard Gardener's Awards
Selected Publications
Multiple Intelligences vs. Learning Styles
A Word From Verywell
Content: Langworth RM, Gardner H. Multiple Intelligences. ReadHowYouWant.com; 2010. Kornhaber ML. In Palmer-Cooper, J. A., Cooper, D. E., & Bresler, L., Fifty modern thinkers on education: From Piaget to the present day. London: Routledge; 2001. Gardner H, Davis K. The App Generation, How Today's Youth Navigate Identity, Intimacy, and Imagination in a Digital World. | https://www.verywellmind.com/howard-gardner-biography-2795511 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1565037098#19_3191625788 | Title: Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Headings: Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Howard Gardner Biography and Theories
Brief Biography of Howard Gardner
Career and Theories
Howard Gardener's Awards
Selected Publications
Multiple Intelligences vs. Learning Styles
A Word From Verywell
Content: From Piaget to the present day. London: Routledge; 2001. Gardner H, Davis K. The App Generation, How Today's Youth Navigate Identity, Intimacy, and Imagination in a Digital World. Yale University Press; 2013. | https://www.verywellmind.com/howard-gardner-biography-2795511 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1565219718#2_3192007875 | Title: How to Improve Your Psychological Well-Being
Headings: How to Improve Your Psychological Well-Being
How to Improve Your Psychological Well-Being
Your emotional health is key to a happy life
Why It Matters
Creating Purpose
Positive Thinking
Write About a Better Future
Recall Positive Life Events
Perform Acts of Kindness
Practice Mindfulness
Express Gratitude
Identify Your Strengths
Practice Forgiveness
Fostering Relationships
A Word From Verywell
Content: They are also more likely to enjoy a better quality of life. 2 Better psychological well-being also is associated with fewer social problems. For instance, research has found that people with high psychological well-being are less likely to engage in criminal activity or abuse drugs and alcohol. In addition, positive psychological well-being tends to predict higher earnings and more prosocial behavior, such as volunteering. People also are more likely to enjoy positive psychological well-being when they have their basic needs met. Living in a safe area, having enough food, and having adequate shelter are all important factors for emotional health. If you’re looking to improve your psychological well-being, there are several things you can do to feel and function better. Here's an overview of four things you an do to improve your overall sense of well-being. How to Find More Happiness in Your Life
Creating Purpose
Living a life with meaning and purpose is key to improving your psychological well-being. 2 Your purpose doesn’t necessarily have to involve changing the world or finding a career devoted to helping others though. | https://www.verywellmind.com/improve-psychological-well-being-4177330 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1565675136#5_3193134197 | Title: Is There a Mental Illness Test?
Headings: Is There a Mental Illness Test?
Is There a Mental Illness Test?
Reasons to Be Screened
Diagnosis
Physical Exam and Lab Tests
Personal History
Mental Health Screening
Next Steps
Psychological Tests
Screening Tests
How to Take a Screening Test at Home
Getting Help
Content: PCPs are qualified to diagnose mental illnesses, like major depression and generalized anxiety disorder. Sometimes, they prescribe medication to treat mental illness. Quite often, however, primary care physicians refer patients with a suspected mental illness to a mental health professional. A PCP may recommend a patient see a psychiatrist for medication management or a referral to a psychotherapist for talk therapy . Before starting treatment, the mental health professional who is making a diagnosis will interview the patient. Questions often focus on symptoms, history of symptoms, and difficulties with functioning. 2
Family members may be interviewed as well. This is especially true when a child is being diagnosed with a mental illness or when an individual has poor insight or is an unreliable reporter. The mental health professional will also observe the patient in the office. Some symptoms may be obvious in the interview, such as low energy or hyperactivity. | https://www.verywellmind.com/is-there-a-mental-illness-test-4587967 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1566200264#0_3194467483 | Title: Loneliness: How to Cope During the Holiday Season
Headings: Loneliness and the Holidays
Loneliness and the Holidays
Dealing With Loneliness During the Holiday Season
Be Good to Yourself
Understand That You’re Not Alone
Rethink Your Expectations
Get Connected
Cultivate Gratitude
Give to Others
Examine Your Feelings
Get Advice From The Verywell Mind Podcast
A Word From Verywell
Content: Loneliness: How to Cope During the Holiday Season
Stress Management
Situational Stress
Loneliness and the Holidays
Dealing With Loneliness During the Holiday Season
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Give to Others
Examine Your Feelings
The holiday season is generally thought of as a time of joy and love, but for many people, it’s a time of loneliness. Some people live far from family and miss seeing their loved ones this time of year; others dread going to holiday parties and New Year’s Eve celebrations and end up staying home. Even those with an abundance of friends and family nearby may feel more lonely this year with restrictions on travel and gatherings due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It’s also common for people to feel emotional distance from the people they’re with, which can result in feeling lonely even when in a room full of people. For those who feel a sense of loneliness, holidays can be a time of additional stress, even those like Valentine's Day or even Independence Day. 1 The following suggestions can help. | https://www.verywellmind.com/loneliness-and-the-holidays-3144645 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1566200264#1_3194469918 | Title: Loneliness: How to Cope During the Holiday Season
Headings: Loneliness and the Holidays
Loneliness and the Holidays
Dealing With Loneliness During the Holiday Season
Be Good to Yourself
Understand That You’re Not Alone
Rethink Your Expectations
Get Connected
Cultivate Gratitude
Give to Others
Examine Your Feelings
Get Advice From The Verywell Mind Podcast
A Word From Verywell
Content: others dread going to holiday parties and New Year’s Eve celebrations and end up staying home. Even those with an abundance of friends and family nearby may feel more lonely this year with restrictions on travel and gatherings due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It’s also common for people to feel emotional distance from the people they’re with, which can result in feeling lonely even when in a room full of people. For those who feel a sense of loneliness, holidays can be a time of additional stress, even those like Valentine's Day or even Independence Day. 1 The following suggestions can help. Be Good to Yourself
While it may not completely erase feelings of loneliness, taking special care of yourself can help you to feel better and enjoy your solitude more. Whether you take a relaxing bath and give yourself spa treatments, curl up with a good book, enjoy a hobby, or learn something new, doing something for yourself is a form of self-care that is especially important during difficult times. Taking time to do things that will enhance your self-esteem or at least give you a good dose of fun will not only take your focus off of feeling alone but can lift your spirits as well. Understand That You’re Not Alone
While you may be feeling alone in your life right now, know that you're not alone: The holidays can be a lonely time for many. | https://www.verywellmind.com/loneliness-and-the-holidays-3144645 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1566200264#3_3194473879 | Title: Loneliness: How to Cope During the Holiday Season
Headings: Loneliness and the Holidays
Loneliness and the Holidays
Dealing With Loneliness During the Holiday Season
Be Good to Yourself
Understand That You’re Not Alone
Rethink Your Expectations
Get Connected
Cultivate Gratitude
Give to Others
Examine Your Feelings
Get Advice From The Verywell Mind Podcast
A Word From Verywell
Content: 2 Some people wish they could be with family, but can’t; others mourn the relationships with family that they wish they had or long for closer connections with friends. Similarly, some may wish for a supportive romantic relationship and find themselves feeling especially isolated during the holidays. 1
While it may be uncomfortable to feel lonely, it’s also OK to feel this way. Talking to others who may share your feelings (either via the internet or in real life) can help you to feel less alone in your situation. Rethink Your Expectations
Part of why holidays feel more lonely for many people is that our society has high expectations for this time of year. The absence of a romantic partner or a close family seems magnified during this busy time when we’re all supposed to be going to parties, exchanging gifts, and enjoying jolly feelings with loved ones. One way to deal with the feelings of loneliness is to rethink your expectations. For example, realizing that it's just fine to take a good friend (instead of "the perfect date") to a holiday party, or that the imperfect love of a difficult family member still counts as love, has helped many people feel less lonely. It's also important to realize that few people’s lifestyles truly measure up to “movie standards” of perfect living, and in doing so, shift your focus to all the great things you do have in your life. | https://www.verywellmind.com/loneliness-and-the-holidays-3144645 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1566200264#4_3194475957 | Title: Loneliness: How to Cope During the Holiday Season
Headings: Loneliness and the Holidays
Loneliness and the Holidays
Dealing With Loneliness During the Holiday Season
Be Good to Yourself
Understand That You’re Not Alone
Rethink Your Expectations
Get Connected
Cultivate Gratitude
Give to Others
Examine Your Feelings
Get Advice From The Verywell Mind Podcast
A Word From Verywell
Content: Rethink Your Expectations
Part of why holidays feel more lonely for many people is that our society has high expectations for this time of year. The absence of a romantic partner or a close family seems magnified during this busy time when we’re all supposed to be going to parties, exchanging gifts, and enjoying jolly feelings with loved ones. One way to deal with the feelings of loneliness is to rethink your expectations. For example, realizing that it's just fine to take a good friend (instead of "the perfect date") to a holiday party, or that the imperfect love of a difficult family member still counts as love, has helped many people feel less lonely. It's also important to realize that few people’s lifestyles truly measure up to “movie standards” of perfect living, and in doing so, shift your focus to all the great things you do have in your life. Note: Social media can create significant amounts of stress in this area, so do your best to count your blessings instead of comparing yourself to others and the life they portray online. Get Connected
You may feel lonely when surrounded by people, but it’s harder to feel lonely when you’re reaching out to them. 3 Whether you’re saying hello to neighbors, exchanging friendly words with people at the office, writing holiday cards, or picking up the phone and calling an old friend you haven’t spoken to in a while, reaching out to people and strengthening bonds can help you feel more connected and less lonely. This may be a time to message people over social media whose statuses you usually simply "like," and catch up on old friendships. | https://www.verywellmind.com/loneliness-and-the-holidays-3144645 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1566200264#5_3194478235 | Title: Loneliness: How to Cope During the Holiday Season
Headings: Loneliness and the Holidays
Loneliness and the Holidays
Dealing With Loneliness During the Holiday Season
Be Good to Yourself
Understand That You’re Not Alone
Rethink Your Expectations
Get Connected
Cultivate Gratitude
Give to Others
Examine Your Feelings
Get Advice From The Verywell Mind Podcast
A Word From Verywell
Content: Note: Social media can create significant amounts of stress in this area, so do your best to count your blessings instead of comparing yourself to others and the life they portray online. Get Connected
You may feel lonely when surrounded by people, but it’s harder to feel lonely when you’re reaching out to them. 3 Whether you’re saying hello to neighbors, exchanging friendly words with people at the office, writing holiday cards, or picking up the phone and calling an old friend you haven’t spoken to in a while, reaching out to people and strengthening bonds can help you feel more connected and less lonely. This may be a time to message people over social media whose statuses you usually simply "like," and catch up on old friendships. 4
Virtual holiday celebrations will also likely be popular this year as people do their best to connect with friends and family who they're unable to see in person due to COVID-19 restrictions and precautions. How to Cultivate Social Support
Cultivate Gratitude
There are many far-reaching benefits to practicing gratitude. One easy antidote to feelings of lack is to cultivate feelings of gratitude for what you have; it's hard to focus on both at once. 5
If you're feeling a lack of love in your life, make a concerted effort to focus on the love that you do have—from friends, family, neighbors, and even pets. | https://www.verywellmind.com/loneliness-and-the-holidays-3144645 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1566200264#6_3194480293 | Title: Loneliness: How to Cope During the Holiday Season
Headings: Loneliness and the Holidays
Loneliness and the Holidays
Dealing With Loneliness During the Holiday Season
Be Good to Yourself
Understand That You’re Not Alone
Rethink Your Expectations
Get Connected
Cultivate Gratitude
Give to Others
Examine Your Feelings
Get Advice From The Verywell Mind Podcast
A Word From Verywell
Content: 4
Virtual holiday celebrations will also likely be popular this year as people do their best to connect with friends and family who they're unable to see in person due to COVID-19 restrictions and precautions. How to Cultivate Social Support
Cultivate Gratitude
There are many far-reaching benefits to practicing gratitude. One easy antidote to feelings of lack is to cultivate feelings of gratitude for what you have; it's hard to focus on both at once. 5
If you're feeling a lack of love in your life, make a concerted effort to focus on the love that you do have—from friends, family, neighbors, and even pets. You can also focus on things you really value in your life like your work, hobbies, or even your potential. Maintaining a gratitude journal can be a wonderful exercise in cultivating an attitude of gratitude. Better still, it can leave you with a written record of everything you have to value in your life to read through when you're feeling down. Give to Others
One particularly meaningful way to feel less lonely during the holidays is to donate your time to a cause you believe in. 3 Helping others who are less fortunate can fill you with feelings of love and pride. | https://www.verywellmind.com/loneliness-and-the-holidays-3144645 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1566200264#7_3194482156 | Title: Loneliness: How to Cope During the Holiday Season
Headings: Loneliness and the Holidays
Loneliness and the Holidays
Dealing With Loneliness During the Holiday Season
Be Good to Yourself
Understand That You’re Not Alone
Rethink Your Expectations
Get Connected
Cultivate Gratitude
Give to Others
Examine Your Feelings
Get Advice From The Verywell Mind Podcast
A Word From Verywell
Content: You can also focus on things you really value in your life like your work, hobbies, or even your potential. Maintaining a gratitude journal can be a wonderful exercise in cultivating an attitude of gratitude. Better still, it can leave you with a written record of everything you have to value in your life to read through when you're feeling down. Give to Others
One particularly meaningful way to feel less lonely during the holidays is to donate your time to a cause you believe in. 3 Helping others who are less fortunate can fill you with feelings of love and pride. It also can remind you of all you have to be grateful for, and even connect you with others who share your passion. You’ll be part of something larger than yourself, and you’ll be immersing yourself in the true spirit of the holiday season. Perhaps someone in your community lost their job amidst the coronavirus pandemic and can use a little extra goodwill this year. Drop off an unexpected gift on their doorstep, or reach out to find out if they're having trouble affording a specific present for a little one on their list. How Helping Others Can Reduce Stress
Examine Your Feelings
Though this particular exercise probably won’t make you feel better immediately, if you feel lonely much of the time, this may be a sign that some changes are in order for the coming year. | https://www.verywellmind.com/loneliness-and-the-holidays-3144645 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1566200264#8_3194484145 | Title: Loneliness: How to Cope During the Holiday Season
Headings: Loneliness and the Holidays
Loneliness and the Holidays
Dealing With Loneliness During the Holiday Season
Be Good to Yourself
Understand That You’re Not Alone
Rethink Your Expectations
Get Connected
Cultivate Gratitude
Give to Others
Examine Your Feelings
Get Advice From The Verywell Mind Podcast
A Word From Verywell
Content: It also can remind you of all you have to be grateful for, and even connect you with others who share your passion. You’ll be part of something larger than yourself, and you’ll be immersing yourself in the true spirit of the holiday season. Perhaps someone in your community lost their job amidst the coronavirus pandemic and can use a little extra goodwill this year. Drop off an unexpected gift on their doorstep, or reach out to find out if they're having trouble affording a specific present for a little one on their list. How Helping Others Can Reduce Stress
Examine Your Feelings
Though this particular exercise probably won’t make you feel better immediately, if you feel lonely much of the time, this may be a sign that some changes are in order for the coming year. You may want to examine what’s behind your feelings of loneliness, either on your own or with the help of a therapist. There are many ways to connect with a therapist online right now, so you don’t even have to leave your home. Would you benefit from putting more time into your social life so that you have stronger relationships? Is something inside of you causing you to keep people at a distance? If you’d like to deepen your friendships, it can cost a little extra time and energy, but the payoff is having increased support and feelings of being heard and understood. | https://www.verywellmind.com/loneliness-and-the-holidays-3144645 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1569303976#7_3202100399 | Title: An Overview of Social Psychology
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An Overview of Social Psychology
What Is Social Psychology?
History of Social Psychology
How Social Psychology Differs From Other Disciplines
A Word From Verywell
Content: In reality, the shocks were not real and the other individual was only pretending to be hurt by the electrical pulses. But 65% of those who took part in the study delivered the maximum level of shock simply because an authority figure told them to do so. 4
Social psychology has continued to grow throughout the twentieth century, inspiring research that has contributed to our understanding of social experience and behavior. Our social world makes up such a tremendous part of our lives, so it is no wonder that this topic is so fascinating to many. How Social Psychology Differs From Other Disciplines
Social psychology is often confused with folk wisdom, personality psychology, and sociology. Unlike folk wisdom, which relies on anecdotal observations and subjective interpretation, social psychology employs scientific methods and empirical study. Researchers do not make assumptions about how people behave; they devise and carry out experiments that help point out relationships between different variables. Personality psychology focuses on individual traits, characteristics, and thoughts. Social psychology is focused on situations. | https://www.verywellmind.com/social-psychology-4157177 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1569303976#8_3202101989 | Title: An Overview of Social Psychology
Headings: An Overview of Social Psychology
An Overview of Social Psychology
What Is Social Psychology?
History of Social Psychology
How Social Psychology Differs From Other Disciplines
A Word From Verywell
Content: Unlike folk wisdom, which relies on anecdotal observations and subjective interpretation, social psychology employs scientific methods and empirical study. Researchers do not make assumptions about how people behave; they devise and carry out experiments that help point out relationships between different variables. Personality psychology focuses on individual traits, characteristics, and thoughts. Social psychology is focused on situations. Social psychologists are interested in the impact that the social environment and group interactions have on attitudes and behaviors. Finally, it is important to distinguish between social psychology and sociology. While there are many similarities between the two, sociology tends to look at social behavior and influences at a very broad-based level. Sociologists are interested in the institutions and cultures that influence how people behave. Psychologists instead focus on situational variables that affect social behavior. | https://www.verywellmind.com/social-psychology-4157177 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1569450121#8_3202499322 | Title: How to Stay Mentally Healthy During Coronavirus
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How to Stay Mentally Healthy During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Key Takeaways
Why Coronavirus Might Impact Your Mental Health
Stress
Disrupted Routines
Cabin Fever
Lack of Social Contact
Reduced Physical Activity
Warning Signs
Changes in Mood
Changes in Sleep Habits
Changes in Appetite or Weight
Difficulty Functioning
Steps You Can Take to Manage Your Mental Health
Get Physically Active
Schedule Time to Worry
Maintain Social Connections
Keep the Big Picture in Mind
Be Selective About Your Media Consumption
Focus on the Things You Can Control
Practice Healthy Coping Skills
How to Find Support
What This Means For You
Content: Changes in Mood
You might feel like you’re on a bit of an emotional rollercoaster right now. Whether you’re more irritable, sad, or anxious than usual, these emotions should be expected. However, bigger shifts in your mood might be the sign of something more serious. If you’re struggling to manage your emotions, or if your emotions are making it difficult to function, it can be a sign that you may need to address your mental health. Changes in Sleep Habits
Stress can also interfere with sleep. You might find you’re not able to fall asleep or that you wake up repeatedly throughout the night. On the flip side, you might find you’re sleeping too much. Maybe you nap throughout the day and have trouble waking in the morning despite a full night’s rest. Getting too much or too little sleep are both signs of mental illness. But these issues can also be the cause of a negative impact on your psychological well-being. | https://www.verywellmind.com/stay-mentally-strong-during-coronavirus-4800190 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1569600860#0_3202832331 | Title: How Stress Works With and Against Your Memory
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A little stress can be a great motivator, as any student can tell you. A lot of stress, however, can often create more of an obstacle than a benefit. This is true when it comes to many things, including health-promoting behaviors, relationships, and even our memories. Stress can inhibit the way we form and retrieve memories and can affect how our memory works. Fortunately, there is good news here to balance out the bad. Here is what research tells us about the effects of stress on memory. Stress and Memory
Stress can affect how memories are formed. When stressed, people have a more difficult time creating short-term memories and turning those short-term memories into long-term memories, meaning that it is more difficult to learn when stressed. | https://www.verywellmind.com/stress-and-your-memory-4158323 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1569600860#1_3202834166 | Title: How Stress Works With and Against Your Memory
Headings: How Stress Works With and Against Your Memory
How Stress Works With and Against Your Memory
Stress and Memory
Improve Your Memory Under Stress
Content: Stress can inhibit the way we form and retrieve memories and can affect how our memory works. Fortunately, there is good news here to balance out the bad. Here is what research tells us about the effects of stress on memory. Stress and Memory
Stress can affect how memories are formed. When stressed, people have a more difficult time creating short-term memories and turning those short-term memories into long-term memories, meaning that it is more difficult to learn when stressed. Stress can affect the type of memories we form as well. If we are stressed during an event, we may have more difficulty accurately remembering the details of the event later, as the stress we felt colors our perceptions as well as our ability to recall what we perceived at the time. This is part of why eye-witness testimony is so unreliable—people can be absolutely sure they saw something a certain way, but this doesn't mean that they are correct. Memories can also change after they are formed. In fact, every time we retrieve a memory, we color it with our present experience of it, like when we take something off a shelf and then put it back, leaving fingerprints from having handled it again. | https://www.verywellmind.com/stress-and-your-memory-4158323 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1569600860#2_3202835758 | Title: How Stress Works With and Against Your Memory
Headings: How Stress Works With and Against Your Memory
How Stress Works With and Against Your Memory
Stress and Memory
Improve Your Memory Under Stress
Content: Stress can affect the type of memories we form as well. If we are stressed during an event, we may have more difficulty accurately remembering the details of the event later, as the stress we felt colors our perceptions as well as our ability to recall what we perceived at the time. This is part of why eye-witness testimony is so unreliable—people can be absolutely sure they saw something a certain way, but this doesn't mean that they are correct. Memories can also change after they are formed. In fact, every time we retrieve a memory, we color it with our present experience of it, like when we take something off a shelf and then put it back, leaving fingerprints from having handled it again. Research shows that if people are questioned and given misleading information about something they experienced, that information will color their memory and influence what they thought they experienced and that this information (because it is more recent than the event itself) is easier to recall. This is why false memories can be created with well-intentioned lines of questioning. 1
A recent meta-analysis was conducted on 113 stress studies, meaning that researchers examined that many independent studies on stress and memory to determine what the major findings were. There is ample evidence that stress affects memory, and these studies just lent more support for that research: 2
One of the most interesting findings was that stress could impede the formation of memories if it occurred prior to or during encoding, the time during which the memory is formed. | https://www.verywellmind.com/stress-and-your-memory-4158323 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1569600860#3_3202837750 | Title: How Stress Works With and Against Your Memory
Headings: How Stress Works With and Against Your Memory
How Stress Works With and Against Your Memory
Stress and Memory
Improve Your Memory Under Stress
Content: Research shows that if people are questioned and given misleading information about something they experienced, that information will color their memory and influence what they thought they experienced and that this information (because it is more recent than the event itself) is easier to recall. This is why false memories can be created with well-intentioned lines of questioning. 1
A recent meta-analysis was conducted on 113 stress studies, meaning that researchers examined that many independent studies on stress and memory to determine what the major findings were. There is ample evidence that stress affects memory, and these studies just lent more support for that research: 2
One of the most interesting findings was that stress could impede the formation of memories if it occurred prior to or during encoding, the time during which the memory is formed. The good news is that there was a short delay between encoding and the formation of memory. Also, if the material being learned was directly related to the stressor, memory actually improved. Even better, post-encoding stress actually improved memory formation and retrieval as well, meaning stress that occurred after the memory was formed actually led to better memory-making. 2
Stress increased cortisol, but the amount of cortisol was not directly related to the effects of stress on memory. This means that if you create more cortisol during your stress response, this won't necessarily mean that your memory will be more impaired than someone who is less hormonally-responsive. | https://www.verywellmind.com/stress-and-your-memory-4158323 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1569600860#4_3202839727 | Title: How Stress Works With and Against Your Memory
Headings: How Stress Works With and Against Your Memory
How Stress Works With and Against Your Memory
Stress and Memory
Improve Your Memory Under Stress
Content: The good news is that there was a short delay between encoding and the formation of memory. Also, if the material being learned was directly related to the stressor, memory actually improved. Even better, post-encoding stress actually improved memory formation and retrieval as well, meaning stress that occurred after the memory was formed actually led to better memory-making. 2
Stress increased cortisol, but the amount of cortisol was not directly related to the effects of stress on memory. This means that if you create more cortisol during your stress response, this won't necessarily mean that your memory will be more impaired than someone who is less hormonally-responsive. Interestingly, women who were on oral contraceptives experienced less of a negative effect. 2
Stress can also lead to exhaustion, and this can lead to cognitive impairment that includes issues with attention and working memory. Unfortunately, memory impairment can still be detected three years later, even after the exhaustion has been addressed. 3 This underscores the importance of managing stress before it gets to this point.
Improve Your Memory Under Stress
There are several things you can do to improve your memory when stressed. Fortunately, these techniques also help manage stress. | https://www.verywellmind.com/stress-and-your-memory-4158323 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1569600860#5_3202841435 | Title: How Stress Works With and Against Your Memory
Headings: How Stress Works With and Against Your Memory
How Stress Works With and Against Your Memory
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Improve Your Memory Under Stress
Content: Interestingly, women who were on oral contraceptives experienced less of a negative effect. 2
Stress can also lead to exhaustion, and this can lead to cognitive impairment that includes issues with attention and working memory. Unfortunately, memory impairment can still be detected three years later, even after the exhaustion has been addressed. 3 This underscores the importance of managing stress before it gets to this point.
Improve Your Memory Under Stress
There are several things you can do to improve your memory when stressed. Fortunately, these techniques also help manage stress. One of the most important things you can do is to practice personal self-care: get enough sleep, eat a healthy diet, and manage stress. Poor sleep, high stress, and other physical problems can affect memory as well as contribute to the stress that impedes memory formation and retrieval. There are other important strategies you can use as well. Here are some research-backed strategies you can use: | https://www.verywellmind.com/stress-and-your-memory-4158323 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1569600860#6_3202842851 | Title: How Stress Works With and Against Your Memory
Headings: How Stress Works With and Against Your Memory
How Stress Works With and Against Your Memory
Stress and Memory
Improve Your Memory Under Stress
Content: One of the most important things you can do is to practice personal self-care: get enough sleep, eat a healthy diet, and manage stress. Poor sleep, high stress, and other physical problems can affect memory as well as contribute to the stress that impedes memory formation and retrieval. There are other important strategies you can use as well. Here are some research-backed strategies you can use: Train yourself in breathing exercises and other techniques. One study of police cadets in training has found that psychological performance training can improve the recall of cadets who experienced stress compared to those who didn't learn and practice these techniques. 4 The techniques that were used included breathing exercises, a popular stress management technique; mental performance imagery, which involves vividly imagining practice and success; and attentional focus. | https://www.verywellmind.com/stress-and-your-memory-4158323 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1569600860#7_3202844136 | Title: How Stress Works With and Against Your Memory
Headings: How Stress Works With and Against Your Memory
How Stress Works With and Against Your Memory
Stress and Memory
Improve Your Memory Under Stress
Content: Train yourself in breathing exercises and other techniques. One study of police cadets in training has found that psychological performance training can improve the recall of cadets who experienced stress compared to those who didn't learn and practice these techniques. 4 The techniques that were used included breathing exercises, a popular stress management technique; mental performance imagery, which involves vividly imagining practice and success; and attentional focus. This means that, when stressed, you can focus on breathing and focusing your attention, as well as vividly imagining yourself reaching your goals; this has proven benefits. Get moving. A study that examined the effects of an aerobic exercise program on memory-impaired people found that a 12-week exercise program indeed improved their memory over those who didn't enroll in the program. 5 The subjects involved in the study were experiencing mild cognitive impairment from the effects of stress-related exhaustion, so these results are especially relevant for those who are stressed. | https://www.verywellmind.com/stress-and-your-memory-4158323 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1569600860#8_3202845613 | Title: How Stress Works With and Against Your Memory
Headings: How Stress Works With and Against Your Memory
How Stress Works With and Against Your Memory
Stress and Memory
Improve Your Memory Under Stress
Content: This means that, when stressed, you can focus on breathing and focusing your attention, as well as vividly imagining yourself reaching your goals; this has proven benefits. Get moving. A study that examined the effects of an aerobic exercise program on memory-impaired people found that a 12-week exercise program indeed improved their memory over those who didn't enroll in the program. 5 The subjects involved in the study were experiencing mild cognitive impairment from the effects of stress-related exhaustion, so these results are especially relevant for those who are stressed. Practice mindfulness. Researchers found that practicing mindfulness can help with your memory not only by minimizing the stress that can be impairing it but also by enabling better quality sleep. One study, which showed that those who experience stress and memory issues often experience sleep problems, found that practicing mindfulness resulted in less stress as well as fewer memory issues and sleep problems. 6
Learn some tricks. There are some simple tricks like clenching your fists or moving your eyes from side to side which can help with memory creation as well. | https://www.verywellmind.com/stress-and-your-memory-4158323 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1569600860#9_3202847185 | Title: How Stress Works With and Against Your Memory
Headings: How Stress Works With and Against Your Memory
How Stress Works With and Against Your Memory
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Improve Your Memory Under Stress
Content: Practice mindfulness. Researchers found that practicing mindfulness can help with your memory not only by minimizing the stress that can be impairing it but also by enabling better quality sleep. One study, which showed that those who experience stress and memory issues often experience sleep problems, found that practicing mindfulness resulted in less stress as well as fewer memory issues and sleep problems. 6
Learn some tricks. There are some simple tricks like clenching your fists or moving your eyes from side to side which can help with memory creation as well. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Struggling with stress? Our guide offers expert advice on how to better manage stress levels. Get it FREE when you sign up for our newsletter. | https://www.verywellmind.com/stress-and-your-memory-4158323 |
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1569743323#2_3203197493 | Title: Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior in People With BPD
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Suicidality in Borderline Personality Disorder
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How to Get Help If You're Having Suicidal Thoughts
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Self-Harm and Suicide in BPD
There are several factors related to BPD that may explain why suicide, self-harm, and suicide attempts are so common. Severe Emotional Pain
BPD is associated with very intense negative emotional experiences. 3 These experiences are so painful that many people with BPD report that they want to find a way to escape. They may use a number of different strategies to try to reduce their emotional pain, such as deliberate self-harm, substance use, and even suicide. Duration
BPD is a chronic condition and usually lasts for years. One of the most unique aspects of BPD is suicidal ideation. People with this condition may consider suicide on a daily basis for months, even years. 4 This may leave people with BPD feeling that there is no other way out, despite the fact that there are effective treatments available for BPD. Comorbidity
BPD tends to co-occur with other mental disorders, such as bipolar disorder, major depression, and schizoaffective disorder. When there are other mental disorders present, the risk of suicide increases. | https://www.verywellmind.com/suicidality-in-borderline-personality-disorder-425485 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1569743323#3_3203199184 | Title: Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior in People With BPD
Headings: Suicidality in Borderline Personality Disorder
Suicidality in Borderline Personality Disorder
Self-Harm and Suicide in BPD
Severe Emotional Pain
Duration
Comorbidity
Impulsivity
Substance Use
Brain Abnormalities
How to Get Help If You're Having Suicidal Thoughts
Help a Loved One With BPD Who Is Suicidal
Content: One of the most unique aspects of BPD is suicidal ideation. People with this condition may consider suicide on a daily basis for months, even years. 4 This may leave people with BPD feeling that there is no other way out, despite the fact that there are effective treatments available for BPD. Comorbidity
BPD tends to co-occur with other mental disorders, such as bipolar disorder, major depression, and schizoaffective disorder. When there are other mental disorders present, the risk of suicide increases. 5
Impulsivity
BPD is associated with impulsivity, or a tendency to act quickly without thinking about consequences. Individuals with BPD may engage in suicidal behaviors in a moment of intense emotional pain without fully considering the consequences. Substance Use
BPD often co-occurs with substance use, and the use of drugs or alcohol is a risk factor for suicide all by itself. When substance use issues are combined with BPD, this may be a particularly lethal combination. Substance use can lead to even greater impulsivity, and people who are using substances have access to a means for overdose. | https://www.verywellmind.com/suicidality-in-borderline-personality-disorder-425485 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1569839230#10_3203459030 | Title: 5 Surprising Ways That Stress Affects Your Brain
Headings: 5 Surprising Ways That Stress Affects Your Brain
5 Surprising Ways That Stress Affects Your Brain
Chronic Stress Increases Mental Illness
Stress Changes the Brain's Structure
Stress Kills Brain Cells
Stress Shrinks the Brain
Stress Hurts Your Memory
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Chronic, everyday stress appeared to have little impact on brain volume on its own but may make people more vulnerable to brain shrinkage when they are faced with intense, traumatic stressors. “The accumulation of stressful life events may make it more challenging for these individuals to deal with future stress, particularly if the next demanding event requires effortful control, emotion regulation, or integrated social processing to overcome it,” explained the study’s lead author, Emily Ansell. 10
Different kinds of stress affect the brain in different ways. Recent stressful events (job loss, car accident) affect emotional awareness. Traumatic events (death of a loved one, serious illness) have a greater impact on mood centers. 5
Stress Hurts Your Memory
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If you've ever tried to remember the details of a stressful event, you are probably aware that sometimes stress can make events can be difficult to remember. Even relatively minor stress can have an immediate impact on your memory, such as struggling to remember where your car keys are or where you left your briefcase when you are late for work. One study found that chronic stress has a negative impact on what is known as spatial memory, or the ability to recall information the location of objects in the environment as well as spatial orientation. 11 A 2014 study revealed that high levels of the stress hormone cortisol were connected to short-term memory declines in older rats. 12
The overall impact of stress on memory hinges on a number of variables, one of which is timing. | https://www.verywellmind.com/surprising-ways-that-stress-affects-your-brain-2795040 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1569839230#11_3203461201 | Title: 5 Surprising Ways That Stress Affects Your Brain
Headings: 5 Surprising Ways That Stress Affects Your Brain
5 Surprising Ways That Stress Affects Your Brain
Chronic Stress Increases Mental Illness
Stress Changes the Brain's Structure
Stress Kills Brain Cells
Stress Shrinks the Brain
Stress Hurts Your Memory
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Stress Hurts Your Memory
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If you've ever tried to remember the details of a stressful event, you are probably aware that sometimes stress can make events can be difficult to remember. Even relatively minor stress can have an immediate impact on your memory, such as struggling to remember where your car keys are or where you left your briefcase when you are late for work. One study found that chronic stress has a negative impact on what is known as spatial memory, or the ability to recall information the location of objects in the environment as well as spatial orientation. 11 A 2014 study revealed that high levels of the stress hormone cortisol were connected to short-term memory declines in older rats. 12
The overall impact of stress on memory hinges on a number of variables, one of which is timing. Research suggests that when stress occurs immediately before learning, memory can actually be enhanced by aiding in memory consolidation. 13
On the other hand, stress has been shown to impede memory retrieval. For example, studies have shown that exposure to stress impairs memory retrieval in children. 14
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While stress is certainly a part of life that cannot be avoided in many cases, researchers do believe that by understanding exactly how and why stress impacts the brain, they can gain insight into preventing or even undoing so | https://www.verywellmind.com/surprising-ways-that-stress-affects-your-brain-2795040 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1570045521#5_3203976383 | Title: The Tension Between Inner Self and Outer Self
Headings: The Tension Between Inner and Outer Self
The Tension Between Inner and Outer Self
The Outer Self
The Inner Self
Conflict Between Inner and Outer Self
Balancing the Inner and Outer Self
A Word From Verywell
Content: How much of the time are you "running on empty," just struggling to get through the demands of the day, without considering whether your actions and behaviors are in line with your inner self? The conflict between the two selves can result in stress, which makes you more vulnerable to illness. Your daily functioning may also be affected. You may feel successful on the outside but empty on the inside. When this happens, you may also be at risk for quick fixes to heal your pain, such as turning to drugs or alcohol. One way to identify if you are experiencing a conflict between your inner and outer selves is to identify gaps between your true values and outer actions. Take a moment and list your core values. These might be things like believing in the value of honesty, integrity, friendship, helpfulness, etc. Make a list of activities that you do each day that is in alignment with each value. Examples might include calling friends to see how they are doing or telling the truth even when it is difficult. | https://www.verywellmind.com/tension-between-inner-self-and-outer-self-4171297 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1570439330#0_3204990870 | Title: The Incentive Theory of Motivation
Headings: The Incentive Theory of Motivation
The Incentive Theory of Motivation
History of the Incentive Theory
How Does Incentive Theory Work?
Why Some Incentives Are More Motivating Than Others
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Content: The Incentive Theory of Motivation
Theories
The Incentive Theory of Motivation
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What forces are behind your actions? Do you get up and head to the gym each day because you know it's good for you, or is it because of some type of external reward? There are many different reasons why people do things. Sometimes people are motivated to act because of internal desires and wishes, but at other times, behaviors are driven by a desire for external rewards. According to one theory of human motivation, actions are often inspired by a desire to gain outside reinforcement. The incentive theory is one of the major theories of motivation and suggests that behavior is motivated by a desire for reinforcement or incentives. Illustration by JR Bee, Verywell
History of the Incentive Theory
Incentive theory began to emerge during the 1940s and 1950s, building on the earlier drive theories established by psychologists such as Clark Hull. | https://www.verywellmind.com/the-incentive-theory-of-motivation-2795382 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1570439330#1_3204992869 | Title: The Incentive Theory of Motivation
Headings: The Incentive Theory of Motivation
The Incentive Theory of Motivation
History of the Incentive Theory
How Does Incentive Theory Work?
Why Some Incentives Are More Motivating Than Others
A Word From Verywell
Content: There are many different reasons why people do things. Sometimes people are motivated to act because of internal desires and wishes, but at other times, behaviors are driven by a desire for external rewards. According to one theory of human motivation, actions are often inspired by a desire to gain outside reinforcement. The incentive theory is one of the major theories of motivation and suggests that behavior is motivated by a desire for reinforcement or incentives. Illustration by JR Bee, Verywell
History of the Incentive Theory
Incentive theory began to emerge during the 1940s and 1950s, building on the earlier drive theories established by psychologists such as Clark Hull. Rather than focusing on more intrinsic forces behind motivation, the incentive theory proposes that people are pulled toward behaviors that lead to rewards and pushed away from actions that might lead to negative consequences. Two people may act in different ways in the same situation based entirely on the types of incentives that are available to them at that time. You can probably think of many different situations where your behavior was directly influenced by the promise of a reward or punishment. Perhaps you studied for an exam in order to get a good grade, ran a marathon in order to receive recognition, or took a new position at work in order to get a raise. All of these actions were influenced by an incentive to gain something in return for your efforts. | https://www.verywellmind.com/the-incentive-theory-of-motivation-2795382 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1570551993#18_3205315513 | Title: The Psychology of Cyberbullying
Headings: The Psychology of Cyberbullying
The Psychology of Cyberbullying
What Is Cyberbullying?
Intention
Repetition
Power Imbalance
Anonymity
Publicity
Forms of Cyberbullying
Why Do People Cyberbully?
Mental Health Issues
Victims of Bullying
Result of Conflicts or Breakups
Boredom or Trying Out a New Persona
Loneliness or Isolation
Why People Become Cyberbullies
Non-Confrontational & Anonymous
No Need for Popularity or Physical Dominance
No Barrier to Entry
No Feedback From Victim
How Cyberbullying Differs From In-Person Bullying
Effects of Cyberbullying
Characteristics of Victims
How to Deal with a Cyber Bully
As a Parent
As an Adult
As a Community
What If You Are the Cyberbully?
You Are Struggling With a Mental Health Issue
You Were a Victim Yourself
You Had a Conflict or Breakup
You Are Lonely or Isolated
You Are Bored
A Word From Verywell
Content: This can make victims feel as though they have no escape, particularly if the bullying involves sharing of their personal information or when something posted about them goes viral. This type of bullying can go on for an extended period of time. Effects of Cyberbullying
There are numerous effects that may be seen in those who are dealing with cyberbullying. It can be helpful to know what to expect to see in a victim, as this can be one way to identify when someone is being bullied online. Some of these effects are even stronger than what is seen with traditional bullying, as the victim often cannot escape the abusive situation. They may include: 11
Feelings o | https://www.verywellmind.com/the-psychology-of-cyberbullying-5086615 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1572024998#3_3208913683 | Title: 10 Ways to Enhance Your Resilience
Headings: 10 Ways to Build Your Resilience
10 Ways to Build Your Resilience
Find a Sense of Purpose
Believe in Your Abilities
Develop a Strong Social Network
Embrace Change
Be Optimistic
Nurture Yourself
Develop Problem-Solving Skills
Establish Goals
Take Action
Keep Working on Your Skills
Content: Listen for negative comments in your head. When you hear them, practice immediately replacing them with positive ones, such as, "I can do this," "I'm a great friend/mother/partner," or "I'm good at my job." Research has demonstrated that your self-esteem plays an important role in coping with stress and recovering from difficult events. Remind yourself of your strengths and accomplishments. 3
Develop a Strong Social Network
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It's important to have people you can confide in. Having caring, supportive people around you acts as a protective factor during times of crisis. While simply talking about a situation with a friend or loved one won't make your troubles go away, it allows you to share your feelings, get support, receive positive feedback, and come up with possible solutions to your problems. Social Support Is Imperative for Health and Well-Being
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Embrace Change
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Flexibility is an essential part of resilience. By learning how to be more adaptable, you'll be better equipped to respond when faced with a life crisis. Resilient people often utilize these events as an opportunity to branch out in new directions. | https://www.verywellmind.com/ways-to-become-more-resilient-2795063 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1572024998#4_3208915425 | Title: 10 Ways to Enhance Your Resilience
Headings: 10 Ways to Build Your Resilience
10 Ways to Build Your Resilience
Find a Sense of Purpose
Believe in Your Abilities
Develop a Strong Social Network
Embrace Change
Be Optimistic
Nurture Yourself
Develop Problem-Solving Skills
Establish Goals
Take Action
Keep Working on Your Skills
Content: Having caring, supportive people around you acts as a protective factor during times of crisis. While simply talking about a situation with a friend or loved one won't make your troubles go away, it allows you to share your feelings, get support, receive positive feedback, and come up with possible solutions to your problems. Social Support Is Imperative for Health and Well-Being
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Embrace Change
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Flexibility is an essential part of resilience. By learning how to be more adaptable, you'll be better equipped to respond when faced with a life crisis. Resilient people often utilize these events as an opportunity to branch out in new directions. While some people may be crushed by abrupt changes, highly resilient individuals are able to adapt and thrive. How to Adapt to a Stressful Situation
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Be Optimistic
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Staying optimistic during dark periods can be difficult, but maintaining a hopeful outlook is an important part of resiliency. What you are dealing with may be difficult, but it's important to remain hopeful and positive about a brighter future. Positive thinking does not mean ignoring the problem in order to focus on positive outcomes. It means understanding that setbacks are temporary and that you have the skills and abilities to combat the challenges you face. | https://www.verywellmind.com/ways-to-become-more-resilient-2795063 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1572024998#5_3208917316 | Title: 10 Ways to Enhance Your Resilience
Headings: 10 Ways to Build Your Resilience
10 Ways to Build Your Resilience
Find a Sense of Purpose
Believe in Your Abilities
Develop a Strong Social Network
Embrace Change
Be Optimistic
Nurture Yourself
Develop Problem-Solving Skills
Establish Goals
Take Action
Keep Working on Your Skills
Content: While some people may be crushed by abrupt changes, highly resilient individuals are able to adapt and thrive. How to Adapt to a Stressful Situation
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Be Optimistic
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Staying optimistic during dark periods can be difficult, but maintaining a hopeful outlook is an important part of resiliency. What you are dealing with may be difficult, but it's important to remain hopeful and positive about a brighter future. Positive thinking does not mean ignoring the problem in order to focus on positive outcomes. It means understanding that setbacks are temporary and that you have the skills and abilities to combat the challenges you face. The Many Benefits of Optimism
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Nurture Yourself
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When you're stressed, it can be all too easy to neglect your own needs. Losing your appetite, ignoring exercise, and not getting enough sleep are all common reactions to a crisis situation. Instead, focus on building your self-nurturance skills, even when you're troubled. Make time for activities that you enjoy. By taking care of your own needs, you can boost your overall health and resilience and be fully ready to face life's challenges. | https://www.verywellmind.com/ways-to-become-more-resilient-2795063 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1572307404#2_3209618190 | Title: Explore the Major Perspectives in Social Psychology
Headings: The Major Perspectives in Social Psychology
The Major Perspectives in Social Psychology
4 Major Perspectives Used by Social Psychologists
Sociocultural Perspective
Evolutionary Perspective
Social Learning Perspective
Social-Cognitive Perspective
Use of Perspectives
Content: Social psychologists using this perspective might look at how cultural norms and social influence impact social behavior. When considering something like aggression, for example, a person taking this perspective would look at how people are socialized to behave aggressively in certain situations. Sociocultural Theory: Examples and Applications
Evolutionary Perspective
Argues that social behaviors developed through genetics and inheritance. Emphasizes the role of biology and gene transmission across generations to explain current behavior. When looking at a social problem such as aggression, a psychologist taking this perspective would consider how genetics and evolutionary influences contributed to the development of the behavior. Social Learning Perspective
Stresses the importance of unique experiences in family, school, community, etc. According to this viewpoint, we learn behaviors by observing and mimicking the behavior of others. In our earlier example of aggression, someone taking the social learning perspective would be interested in how people learn aggressive behaviors from parents, peers, and even media influences. Social-Cognitive Perspective
Supports an information processing model of social behavior, where we notice, interpret, and judge the behavior of others. | https://www.verywellmind.com/what-are-the-major-perspectives-in-social-psychology-2795909 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1573251398#0_3211844910 | Title: What Does BIPOC Mean?
Headings: What Does the Acronym BIPOC Mean?
What Does the Acronym BIPOC Mean?
What Does BIPOC Mean?
What Does Each Letter Mean?
Indigenous
People of Color
How Does BIPOC Relate to POC?
Why It Matters
Uses
Which Term to Use
When Not to Use It
Impact
Effects of Mislabeling
What to Do If You Get It Wrong
Resources
Books
Organizations
Content: What Does BIPOC Mean? Race and Identity
What Does the Acronym BIPOC Mean? By
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What Does BIPOC Mean? Why It Matters
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What Does BIPOC Mean? As people work to educate themselves about racism and racial justice, there are new terms and acronyms that some people may not be familiar with. BIPOC is one acronym that has become more prevalent due to the 2020 George Floyd protests against police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement. The acronym BIPOC stands for "Black, Indigenous, and People Of Color" and is pronounced "buy-pock" as opposed to saying each letter individually. The BIPOC acronym originated from the term "people of color," which itself emerged as a “person-first” way to take back the phrase "colored people" from its racist history. | https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-bipoc-5025158 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1573251398#1_3211846788 | Title: What Does BIPOC Mean?
Headings: What Does the Acronym BIPOC Mean?
What Does the Acronym BIPOC Mean?
What Does BIPOC Mean?
What Does Each Letter Mean?
Indigenous
People of Color
How Does BIPOC Relate to POC?
Why It Matters
Uses
Which Term to Use
When Not to Use It
Impact
Effects of Mislabeling
What to Do If You Get It Wrong
Resources
Books
Organizations
Content: Why It Matters
Uses
Impact
Effects of Mislabeling
Resources
What Does BIPOC Mean? As people work to educate themselves about racism and racial justice, there are new terms and acronyms that some people may not be familiar with. BIPOC is one acronym that has become more prevalent due to the 2020 George Floyd protests against police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement. The acronym BIPOC stands for "Black, Indigenous, and People Of Color" and is pronounced "buy-pock" as opposed to saying each letter individually. The BIPOC acronym originated from the term "people of color," which itself emerged as a “person-first” way to take back the phrase "colored people" from its racist history. The BIPOC acronym builds on that, while also acknowledging that not all people of color have the same experiences or deal with the same types of injustice. What Does Each Letter Mean? Black refers to people who often have African or Caribbean ancestry. In history, the classification of people based on their skin-color has existed for centuries. However, in reality, people who are racially classified as Black can have a number of ranging skin tones. | https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-bipoc-5025158 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1573251398#5_3211853951 | Title: What Does BIPOC Mean?
Headings: What Does the Acronym BIPOC Mean?
What Does the Acronym BIPOC Mean?
What Does BIPOC Mean?
What Does Each Letter Mean?
Indigenous
People of Color
How Does BIPOC Relate to POC?
Why It Matters
Uses
Which Term to Use
When Not to Use It
Impact
Effects of Mislabeling
What to Do If You Get It Wrong
Resources
Books
Organizations
Content: POC on its own can often be seen as a way of erasing or minimizing the unique experiences of Black and Indigenous people. BIPOC, on the other hand, helps foster greater inclusion of people who have faced racism and mistreatment because of the color of their skin and their culture. The acronym POC can be used to imply that all people of color (Asian, Latinx, Black, Pacific Islander, and Middle Eastern, for example) have the same or similar experiences. It can also appear to insinuate that people from non-white ethnic groups are interchangeable. BIPOC aims to unite all people of color while also acknowledging the unique history of oppression, systemic racism, and cultural erasure that Black and Indigenous people face. BIPOC is a way of creating greater recognition and inclusion of these marginalized groups. Why It Matters
Acronyms such as BIPOC can play an important role in serving different identities in our society. The labeling of non-white people has a long, often discriminatory history. More recently in history, people have adopted terms intended to foster greater inclusivity and sensitivity, such as the phrase 'person of color' or 'people of color.' While POC has become a useful way to describe people of non-white backgrounds from all over the world, there is an emerging awareness that there is a need to include more people and acknowledge that some groups are often left out of the conversation. | https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-bipoc-5025158 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1573251398#6_3211855935 | Title: What Does BIPOC Mean?
Headings: What Does the Acronym BIPOC Mean?
What Does the Acronym BIPOC Mean?
What Does BIPOC Mean?
What Does Each Letter Mean?
Indigenous
People of Color
How Does BIPOC Relate to POC?
Why It Matters
Uses
Which Term to Use
When Not to Use It
Impact
Effects of Mislabeling
What to Do If You Get It Wrong
Resources
Books
Organizations
Content: BIPOC is a way of creating greater recognition and inclusion of these marginalized groups. Why It Matters
Acronyms such as BIPOC can play an important role in serving different identities in our society. The labeling of non-white people has a long, often discriminatory history. More recently in history, people have adopted terms intended to foster greater inclusivity and sensitivity, such as the phrase 'person of color' or 'people of color.' While POC has become a useful way to describe people of non-white backgrounds from all over the world, there is an emerging awareness that there is a need to include more people and acknowledge that some groups are often left out of the conversation. Indigenous people, for example, are often excluded from discussions of race issues. By including Black and Indigenous, the BIPOC acronym specifically addresses two groups that have faced and continue to face prevalent discrimination, racism, and oppression. Research has shown that racism and implicit bias can have a wide range of damaging consequences: Black children, especially Black boys, are more likely to be singled out due to behavioral issues, making them more likely to face expulsion from school. 1
There is significant racial disparity in the treatment of Black defendants in legal proceedings. | https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-bipoc-5025158 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1573251398#7_3211857809 | Title: What Does BIPOC Mean?
Headings: What Does the Acronym BIPOC Mean?
What Does the Acronym BIPOC Mean?
What Does BIPOC Mean?
What Does Each Letter Mean?
Indigenous
People of Color
How Does BIPOC Relate to POC?
Why It Matters
Uses
Which Term to Use
When Not to Use It
Impact
Effects of Mislabeling
What to Do If You Get It Wrong
Resources
Books
Organizations
Content: Indigenous people, for example, are often excluded from discussions of race issues. By including Black and Indigenous, the BIPOC acronym specifically addresses two groups that have faced and continue to face prevalent discrimination, racism, and oppression. Research has shown that racism and implicit bias can have a wide range of damaging consequences: Black children, especially Black boys, are more likely to be singled out due to behavioral issues, making them more likely to face expulsion from school. 1
There is significant racial disparity in the treatment of Black defendants in legal proceedings. Black defendants are more likely to receive harsher and longer sentences than white defendants for the same or similar crimes. A report by the United States Sentencing Commission found that Black men receive sentences that are an average of 19.1% longer than those of white men. 2
Research has found that Indigenous people face discrimination and inequality in health care including stereotyping, abusive treatment, lack of access, and lower-quality care. Such disparities can have a significant detrimental impact on health and well-being. 3
Research has found that exposure to racial discrimination has a negative impact on the mental health of ethnic minorities. | https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-bipoc-5025158 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1573345564#6_3212074409 | Title: What Is Cognitive Dissonance?
Headings: What Is Cognitive Dissonance?
What Is Cognitive Dissonance?
What Is Cognitive Dissonance?
How Do You Know?
Causes
Forced Compliance
New Information
Decisions
Influences
Impact
Dealing With Dissonance
Potential Pitfalls
History of Cognitive Dissonance
A Word From Verywell
Content: Cognitive dissonance can often have a powerful influence on our behaviors and actions. It doesn't just influence how you feel—it also motivates you to take action to reduce feelings of discomfort. Impact
Cognitive dissonance can make people feel uneasy and uncomfortable, particularly if the disparity between their beliefs and behaviors involves something that is central to their sense of self. For example, behaving in ways that are not aligned with your personal values may result in intense feelings of discomfort. Your behavior contradicts not just the beliefs you have about the world, but also the beliefs that you have about yourself. This discomfort can manifest itself in a variety of ways. People may feel: Anxiety
Embarrassment
Regret
Sadness
Shame
Stress
Cognitive dissonance can even influence how people feel about and view themselves, leading to negative feelings of self-esteem and self-worth. Because people want to avoid this discomfort, cognitive dissonance can have a wide range of effects. Dissonance can play a role in how people act, think, and make decisions. | https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-cognitive-dissonance-2795012 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1573734411#13_3213051817 | Title: What Is Happiness?
Headings: What Is Happiness?
What Is Happiness?
What Is Happiness?
How to Know If You're Happy
Types of Happiness
How to Practice
Pursue Intrinsic Goals
Enjoy the Moment
Reframe Negative Thoughts
Impact of Happiness
Improving Your Happiness
Get Regular Exercise
Show Gratitude
Find a Sense of Purpose
Challenges
Valuing the Wrong Things
Not Seeking Social Support
Thinking of Happiness as an Endpoint
History of Happiness
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Positive Psychology
Article Sources
Content: 5
Positive feelings increase resilience. Resilience helps people better manage stress and bounce back better when faced with setbacks. For example, one study found that happier people tend to have lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol and that these benefits tend to persist over time. 6
People who report having a positive state of well-being are more likely to engage in healthy behaviors such as eating fruits and vegetables and engaging in regular physical exercise. 7
Being happy may make help you get sick less often. Happier mental states are linked to increased immunity. 8
Improving Your Happiness
Some people seem to have a naturally higher baseline for happiness—one large-scale study of more than 2,000 twins suggested that around 50% of overall life satisfaction was due to genetics, 10% to external events, and 40% to individual activities. 9
So while you might not be able to control what your “base level” of happiness is, there are things that you can do to make your life happier and more fulfilling. Even the happiest of individuals can feel down from time to time and happiness is something that all people need to consciously pursue. Get Regular Exercise
Exercise is good for both your body and mind. | https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-happiness-4869755 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1573734411#15_3213056064 | Title: What Is Happiness?
Headings: What Is Happiness?
What Is Happiness?
What Is Happiness?
How to Know If You're Happy
Types of Happiness
How to Practice
Pursue Intrinsic Goals
Enjoy the Moment
Reframe Negative Thoughts
Impact of Happiness
Improving Your Happiness
Get Regular Exercise
Show Gratitude
Find a Sense of Purpose
Challenges
Valuing the Wrong Things
Not Seeking Social Support
Thinking of Happiness as an Endpoint
History of Happiness
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Positive Psychology
Article Sources
Content: Physical activity is linked to a range of physical and psychological benefits including improved mood. Numerous studies have shown that regular exercise may play a role in warding off symptoms of depression, but evidence also suggests that it may also help make people happier, too. In one analysis of past research on the connection between physical activity and happiness, researchers found a consistent positive link. 10
Even a little bit of exercise produces a happiness boost—people who were physically active for as little as 10 minutes a day or who worked out only once a week had higher levels of happiness than people who never exercised. Show Gratitude
In one study, participants were asked to engage in a writing exercise for 10 to 20 minutes each night before bed. 11 Some were instructed to write about daily hassles, some about neutral events, and some about things they were grateful for. The results found that people who had written about gratitude had increase positive emotions, increased subjective happiness, and improve life satisfaction. As the authors of the study suggest, keeping a gratitude list is a relatively easy, affordable, simple, and pleasant way to boost your mood. Try setting aside a few minutes each night to write down or think about things in your life that you are grateful for. Why You Should Write Down the Things You're Grateful for Each Day
Find a Sense of Purpose
Research has found that people who feel like they have a purpose have better well-being and feel more fulfilled. | https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-happiness-4869755 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1573753267#1_3213062074 | Title: Holism: Definition and Examples
Headings: What Is Holism?
What Is Holism?
How psychologists use holism to understand behavior
Overview
Holism in Psychology
How It’s Used
Benefits
It Incorporates Many Factors
It Looks at the Big Picture
Drawbacks
It Tends to Be Non-Specific
It Can Be Overly Complex
Examples
Gestalt Psychology
Humanistic Psychology
Social Psychology
Holism vs. Reductionism
A Word From Verywell
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In psychology, holism is an approach to understanding the human mind and behavior that focuses on looking at things as a whole. It is often contrasted with reductionism, which instead tries to break things down into their smallest parts. This approach suggests that we can only understand the parts when we view them in relation to the whole. Overview
In terms of psychology, the holistic view suggests that it is important to view the mind as a unit, rather than trying to break it down into its individual parts. Each individual part plays its own important role, but it also works within an integrated system. Essentially, holism suggests that people are more than simply the sum of their parts. In order to understand how people think, the holistic perspective stresses that you need to do more than simply focus on how each individual component functions in isolation. Instead, psychologists who take this approach believe that it is more important to look at how all the parts work together. 1
Holism in Psychology
As an approach to understanding systems, holism is used in psychology as well as in other areas including medicine, philosophy, ecology, and economics. One key phrase that summarizes the key idea behind the holistic approach is that “the whole is more than the sum of its parts.” | https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-holism-4685432 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1573753267#2_3213064117 | Title: Holism: Definition and Examples
Headings: What Is Holism?
What Is Holism?
How psychologists use holism to understand behavior
Overview
Holism in Psychology
How It’s Used
Benefits
It Incorporates Many Factors
It Looks at the Big Picture
Drawbacks
It Tends to Be Non-Specific
It Can Be Overly Complex
Examples
Gestalt Psychology
Humanistic Psychology
Social Psychology
Holism vs. Reductionism
A Word From Verywell
Content: Essentially, holism suggests that people are more than simply the sum of their parts. In order to understand how people think, the holistic perspective stresses that you need to do more than simply focus on how each individual component functions in isolation. Instead, psychologists who take this approach believe that it is more important to look at how all the parts work together. 1
Holism in Psychology
As an approach to understanding systems, holism is used in psychology as well as in other areas including medicine, philosophy, ecology, and economics. One key phrase that summarizes the key idea behind the holistic approach is that “the whole is more than the sum of its parts.” The field of holistic medicine, for example, focuses on treating all aspects of a person's health including physical symptoms, psychological factors, and societal influences. 2
In order to understand why people do the things they do and think the way they think, holism proposes that it is necessary to look at the entire person. Rather than focus on just one aspect of the problem, it is necessary to recognize that various factors interact and influence each other. One reason why it is so important to consider the entire being is that the whole may possess emergent properties. These are qualities or characteristics that are present in the whole but cannot be observed by looking at the individual pieces. | https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-holism-4685432 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1574026152#1_3213720852 | Title: What Is Othering?
Headings: What Is Othering?
What Is Othering?
What Is Othering?
Signs
Types
Examples
Causes
Evolution
In-Group Bias
Out-Group Bias
Social Identification
Lack of Knowledge
Robbers Cave Experiment
Justifying Past Mistreatment of Others
How to Resolve Cognitive Dissonance
Impact
Exclusion and Discrimination
Systemic Discrimination
How to Minimize Othering
Focus on People as Individuals
Become Aware of Your Own Unconscious Biases
Remember that Diversity Has Important Benefits
Be Aware of Language
Remember That Identities are Multidimensional and Intersectional
Broaden Your Social Circle
Speak Up
A Word From Verywell
Content: Signs
Types
Causes
Impact
Impact of Othering
How to Minimize Othering
What Is Othering? Othering is a phenomenon in which some individuals or groups are defined and labeled as not fitting in within the norms of a social group. It is an effect that influences how people perceive and treat those who are viewed as being part of the in-group versus those who are seen as being part of the out-group. Othering also involves attributing negative characteristics to people or groups that differentiate them from the perceived normative social group. It is an “us vs. them” way of thinking about human connections and relationships. This process essentially involves looking at others and saying "they are not like me" or "they are not one of us." Othering is a way of negating another person's individual humanity and, consequently, those that are have been othered are seen as less worthy of dignity and respect. On an individual level, othering plays a role in the formation of prejudices against people and groups. On a larger scale, it can also play a role in the dehumanization of entire groups of people which can then be exploited to drive changes in institutions, governments, and societies. It can lead to the persecution of marginalized groups, the denial of rights based on group identities, or even acts of violence against others. | https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-othering-5084425 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1574026152#2_3213723066 | Title: What Is Othering?
Headings: What Is Othering?
What Is Othering?
What Is Othering?
Signs
Types
Examples
Causes
Evolution
In-Group Bias
Out-Group Bias
Social Identification
Lack of Knowledge
Robbers Cave Experiment
Justifying Past Mistreatment of Others
How to Resolve Cognitive Dissonance
Impact
Exclusion and Discrimination
Systemic Discrimination
How to Minimize Othering
Focus on People as Individuals
Become Aware of Your Own Unconscious Biases
Remember that Diversity Has Important Benefits
Be Aware of Language
Remember That Identities are Multidimensional and Intersectional
Broaden Your Social Circle
Speak Up
A Word From Verywell
Content: This process essentially involves looking at others and saying "they are not like me" or "they are not one of us." Othering is a way of negating another person's individual humanity and, consequently, those that are have been othered are seen as less worthy of dignity and respect. On an individual level, othering plays a role in the formation of prejudices against people and groups. On a larger scale, it can also play a role in the dehumanization of entire groups of people which can then be exploited to drive changes in institutions, governments, and societies. It can lead to the persecution of marginalized groups, the denial of rights based on group identities, or even acts of violence against others. Othering can be thought of as an antonym of belonging. Where belonging implies acceptance and inclusion of all people, othering suggests intolerance and exclusion. Signs
Othering is often subtle and may involve unconscious assumptions about others. Here are some signs of this phenomenon: Attributing positive qualities to people who are like you and negative qualities to people who are different from you
Believing that people who are different from you or your social group pose a threat to you or your way of life
Feeling distrustful or upset with people of a social group even though you don’t know anyone from that group
Refusing to interact with people because they are different from you or your social group
Thinking that people outside your social group are not as intelligent, skilled, or as special as you and your group
Thinking of people only in terms of their relationship with specific social groups without giving any thought to them as individuals
This phenomenon often happens without conscious effort or even awareness. | https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-othering-5084425 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1574026152#13_3213747929 | Title: What Is Othering?
Headings: What Is Othering?
What Is Othering?
What Is Othering?
Signs
Types
Examples
Causes
Evolution
In-Group Bias
Out-Group Bias
Social Identification
Lack of Knowledge
Robbers Cave Experiment
Justifying Past Mistreatment of Others
How to Resolve Cognitive Dissonance
Impact
Exclusion and Discrimination
Systemic Discrimination
How to Minimize Othering
Focus on People as Individuals
Become Aware of Your Own Unconscious Biases
Remember that Diversity Has Important Benefits
Be Aware of Language
Remember That Identities are Multidimensional and Intersectional
Broaden Your Social Circle
Speak Up
A Word From Verywell
Content: How to Resolve Cognitive Dissonance
Impact
Belonging to a social group often brings about a number of benefits, but it can also come with costs. On the positive side, being part of a group can provide friendships, support, care, connection, protection, and identity. On the negative side, it can contribute to things like othering, prejudice, and conflict with those who are outside of the group. Othering can have a dramatic impact on both individuals, social groups, and societies. Exclusion and Discrimination
It can result in the marginalization of people who are not part of the dominant social group. People who are part of minority groups may face economic, housing, career, criminal justice, educational, and healthcare disparities. It can lead to discrimination and prejudice against other people. Prejudice is often fueled by the belief that all members of that group are fundamentally different in some way. Racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and other forms of intolerance are often rooted in othering. Othering can harm relationships by | https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-othering-5084425 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1575461361#2_3217234636 | Title: Why Do People Commit Suicide?
Headings: Why Do People Commit Suicide?
Why Do People Commit Suicide?
Mental Illness
Traumatic Stress
Substance Use and Impulsivity
Loss or Fear of Loss
Hopelessness
Chronic Pain and Illness
Feeling Like a Burden to Others
Social Isolation
Cry for Help
Accidental Suicide
A Word From Verywell
Content: According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, depression is present in about half of all suicides. Can You Die From Depression? Other mental illnesses that can increase the risk of suicide include: Bipolar disorder 2
Borderline personality disorder (BPD)
Eating disorders 3
Schizophrenia
Traumatic Stress
A person who has had a traumatic experience, including childhood sexual abuse, rape, physical abuse, or war trauma, is at a greater risk for suicide, even many years after the trauma. 4
In a survey of nearly 6,000 U.S. adults, nearly 22% of people who have been raped had attempted suicide at some point while 23% who experienced physical assault tried to take their own life at some point. Being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PSTD) or multiple incidents of trauma raises the risk even further. This is partly because depression is common after trauma and among those with PTSD, causing feelings of helplessness and hopelessness that can lead to suicide. The Connection Between Suicide and PTSD
Substance Use and Impulsivity
Drugs and alcohol can also influence a person who is feeling suicidal, making them more impulsive and likely to act upon their urges than they would be while sober. Substance and alcohol use can contribute to other reasons people commit suicide, such as the loss of jobs and relationships. 5
The rates of substance use and alcohol use disorder are also higher among people with depression and other psychological disorders. | https://www.verywellmind.com/why-do-people-commit-suicide-1067515 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1575461361#3_3217236698 | Title: Why Do People Commit Suicide?
Headings: Why Do People Commit Suicide?
Why Do People Commit Suicide?
Mental Illness
Traumatic Stress
Substance Use and Impulsivity
Loss or Fear of Loss
Hopelessness
Chronic Pain and Illness
Feeling Like a Burden to Others
Social Isolation
Cry for Help
Accidental Suicide
A Word From Verywell
Content: Being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PSTD) or multiple incidents of trauma raises the risk even further. This is partly because depression is common after trauma and among those with PTSD, causing feelings of helplessness and hopelessness that can lead to suicide. The Connection Between Suicide and PTSD
Substance Use and Impulsivity
Drugs and alcohol can also influence a person who is feeling suicidal, making them more impulsive and likely to act upon their urges than they would be while sober. Substance and alcohol use can contribute to other reasons people commit suicide, such as the loss of jobs and relationships. 5
The rates of substance use and alcohol use disorder are also higher among people with depression and other psychological disorders. Put these together and the risks increase. Loss or Fear of Loss
A person may decide to take their own life when facing a loss or the fear of a loss. These situations can include: Academic failure
Being arrested or imprisoned
Bullying, shaming, or humiliation, including cyberbullying
Financial problems
End of a close friendship or romantic relationship
Job loss
Loss of friends or family acceptance due to revealing your sexual orientation
Loss of social status
Hopelessness
Hopelessness, either in the short-term or as a longer-lasting trait, has been found in many studies to contribute to the decision to commit suicide. The person may be facing a social or physical challenge and may see no way the situation can improve. | https://www.verywellmind.com/why-do-people-commit-suicide-1067515 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1575461361#7_3217245290 | Title: Why Do People Commit Suicide?
Headings: Why Do People Commit Suicide?
Why Do People Commit Suicide?
Mental Illness
Traumatic Stress
Substance Use and Impulsivity
Loss or Fear of Loss
Hopelessness
Chronic Pain and Illness
Feeling Like a Burden to Others
Social Isolation
Cry for Help
Accidental Suicide
A Word From Verywell
Content: People often see themselves as a burden to others or feel worthless due to the overwhelming emotional burden they are carrying within. Social Isolation
A person can become socially isolated for many reasons, including losing friends or a spouse, undergoing a separation or divorce, physical or mental illness, social anxiety, retirement, or due to a move to a new location. Social isolation can also be caused by internal factors such as low self-esteem . This can lead to loneliness and other risk factors of suicide such as depression and alcohol or drug misuse. The Health Consequences of Loneliness
Cry for Help
Sometimes people attempt suicide not so much because they really want to die, but because they simply don't know how to get help. Suicide attempts are not a cry for attention but a cry for help. It becomes a way to demonstrate to the world just how much they are hurting. Unfortunately, these cries for help may sometimes prove to be fatal if the person misjudges the lethality of their chosen method. People who make a failed attempt are also at a much higher risk of trying again, and their second attempts are much more likely to be lethal. Accidental Suicide
Some situations that appear to be suicide may actually be an accidental death. | https://www.verywellmind.com/why-do-people-commit-suicide-1067515 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1575506216#7_3217374481 | Title: Why It's Important to Have High Self-Esteem
Headings: Why It's Important to Have High Self-Esteem
Why It's Important to Have High Self-Esteem
What Is Self-Esteem?
Self-Esteem
Self-Esteem vs. Depression
High-Self Esteem
Why High Self-Esteem Matters
Self-Esteem and Prosocial Behavior
Self-Esteem and Stress
High Self-Esteem Boosts Overall Well-Being
The Risks of Low Self-Esteem
Reactivity
Feeling Down vs. Poor Self-Esteem
Susceptibility to Depression
Risky Behaviors
Low Self-Confidence
Can You Have Too Much Self-Esteem?
High Self-Esteem vs. Arrogance and Narcissism
Contributing Factors of Low Self-Esteem
Cultivating High Self-Esteem
When to Get Help
Get Advice From The Verywell Mind Podcast
Ways to Improve Self-Esteem
Accept Compliments
Give Yourself a Break
Love Yourself—Flaws And All
Value the Person You Are
Recognize the Importance of High Self-Esteem
Seek Support
Start a Gratitude Journal
Take Note of Your Thoughts
Think of Yourself as a Friend
Work on Yourself
A Word From Verywell
Article Sources
Content: On the contrary, even for those with high self-esteem, it's common to be self-critical and have some parts of yourself that you are less proud of or happy with than other elements. High self-esteem can fluctuate depending on the circumstance. However, if you have high self-esteem the positive thoughts about yourself outweigh the negative—and the negative doesn't make you discount your worth as a person. Essentially, high self-esteem is a frame of mind that lets you celebrate your strengths, challenge your weaknesses, and feel good about yourself and your life. It allows you to put daily ups and downs in perspective because, at your core, you value, trust, and respect yourself. High self-esteem also helps you understand that everything isn't about you, enabling you to not take everything personally and not be overly reactive. Strong self-respect lets you see beyond yourself and feel confident of your place in the world. Interestingly, having high self-esteem does not always align with the circumstances or qualities that you might objectively assume should correlate with feeling good about yourself. For example, some research shows that physical attractiveness does not predict high self-esteem. In fact, one study showed that teens with "facial attractiveness" scored lower on self-esteem ratings than their peers. | https://www.verywellmind.com/why-it-s-important-to-have-high-self-esteem-5094127 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1575506216#8_3217377092 | Title: Why It's Important to Have High Self-Esteem
Headings: Why It's Important to Have High Self-Esteem
Why It's Important to Have High Self-Esteem
What Is Self-Esteem?
Self-Esteem
Self-Esteem vs. Depression
High-Self Esteem
Why High Self-Esteem Matters
Self-Esteem and Prosocial Behavior
Self-Esteem and Stress
High Self-Esteem Boosts Overall Well-Being
The Risks of Low Self-Esteem
Reactivity
Feeling Down vs. Poor Self-Esteem
Susceptibility to Depression
Risky Behaviors
Low Self-Confidence
Can You Have Too Much Self-Esteem?
High Self-Esteem vs. Arrogance and Narcissism
Contributing Factors of Low Self-Esteem
Cultivating High Self-Esteem
When to Get Help
Get Advice From The Verywell Mind Podcast
Ways to Improve Self-Esteem
Accept Compliments
Give Yourself a Break
Love Yourself—Flaws And All
Value the Person You Are
Recognize the Importance of High Self-Esteem
Seek Support
Start a Gratitude Journal
Take Note of Your Thoughts
Think of Yourself as a Friend
Work on Yourself
A Word From Verywell
Article Sources
Content: High self-esteem also helps you understand that everything isn't about you, enabling you to not take everything personally and not be overly reactive. Strong self-respect lets you see beyond yourself and feel confident of your place in the world. Interestingly, having high self-esteem does not always align with the circumstances or qualities that you might objectively assume should correlate with feeling good about yourself. For example, some research shows that physical attractiveness does not predict high self-esteem. In fact, one study showed that teens with "facial attractiveness" scored lower on self-esteem ratings than their peers. 5 In other words, the person who seems to have it all—great job, romantic partner, beauty, fit body—may not see it that way. What Is Self-Efficacy? Why High Self-Esteem Matters
According to the American Psychological Association, having high self-esteem is key to positive mental health and well-being. High self-esteem matters because it helps you develop coping skills, handle adversity, and put the negative into perspective. If you have a higher self-concept you also don't tend to put undue focus, blame, self-doubt, hopelessness, or weight on the parts you aren't happy about. | https://www.verywellmind.com/why-it-s-important-to-have-high-self-esteem-5094127 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1575506216#9_3217379613 | Title: Why It's Important to Have High Self-Esteem
Headings: Why It's Important to Have High Self-Esteem
Why It's Important to Have High Self-Esteem
What Is Self-Esteem?
Self-Esteem
Self-Esteem vs. Depression
High-Self Esteem
Why High Self-Esteem Matters
Self-Esteem and Prosocial Behavior
Self-Esteem and Stress
High Self-Esteem Boosts Overall Well-Being
The Risks of Low Self-Esteem
Reactivity
Feeling Down vs. Poor Self-Esteem
Susceptibility to Depression
Risky Behaviors
Low Self-Confidence
Can You Have Too Much Self-Esteem?
High Self-Esteem vs. Arrogance and Narcissism
Contributing Factors of Low Self-Esteem
Cultivating High Self-Esteem
When to Get Help
Get Advice From The Verywell Mind Podcast
Ways to Improve Self-Esteem
Accept Compliments
Give Yourself a Break
Love Yourself—Flaws And All
Value the Person You Are
Recognize the Importance of High Self-Esteem
Seek Support
Start a Gratitude Journal
Take Note of Your Thoughts
Think of Yourself as a Friend
Work on Yourself
A Word From Verywell
Article Sources
Content: 5 In other words, the person who seems to have it all—great job, romantic partner, beauty, fit body—may not see it that way. What Is Self-Efficacy? Why High Self-Esteem Matters
According to the American Psychological Association, having high self-esteem is key to positive mental health and well-being. High self-esteem matters because it helps you develop coping skills, handle adversity, and put the negative into perspective. If you have a higher self-concept you also don't tend to put undue focus, blame, self-doubt, hopelessness, or weight on the parts you aren't happy about. You're also better able to cope with stress, anxiety, and pressure, whether from school, work, home, or peers. 6
Instead, rather than feeling hopeless, stuck, or unworthy due to any perceived "failings," a person with high self-esteem is more likely to look for what they can change or improve upon than to feel like a "failure" or hopeless. Conversely, someone with low self-esteem is more likely to become entrenched in negative feelings about themself. In fact, research shows that feeling positive and respectful about yourself, particularly as a child, goes a long way in helping you adapt and adjust to the challenges of life. 7
A healthy self-concept and self-respect can enable you to realize that it's not the end of the world if something goes wrong, someone rejects you, you make a mistake, or you have some faults. | https://www.verywellmind.com/why-it-s-important-to-have-high-self-esteem-5094127 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1575506216#10_3217382333 | Title: Why It's Important to Have High Self-Esteem
Headings: Why It's Important to Have High Self-Esteem
Why It's Important to Have High Self-Esteem
What Is Self-Esteem?
Self-Esteem
Self-Esteem vs. Depression
High-Self Esteem
Why High Self-Esteem Matters
Self-Esteem and Prosocial Behavior
Self-Esteem and Stress
High Self-Esteem Boosts Overall Well-Being
The Risks of Low Self-Esteem
Reactivity
Feeling Down vs. Poor Self-Esteem
Susceptibility to Depression
Risky Behaviors
Low Self-Confidence
Can You Have Too Much Self-Esteem?
High Self-Esteem vs. Arrogance and Narcissism
Contributing Factors of Low Self-Esteem
Cultivating High Self-Esteem
When to Get Help
Get Advice From The Verywell Mind Podcast
Ways to Improve Self-Esteem
Accept Compliments
Give Yourself a Break
Love Yourself—Flaws And All
Value the Person You Are
Recognize the Importance of High Self-Esteem
Seek Support
Start a Gratitude Journal
Take Note of Your Thoughts
Think of Yourself as a Friend
Work on Yourself
A Word From Verywell
Article Sources
Content: You're also better able to cope with stress, anxiety, and pressure, whether from school, work, home, or peers. 6
Instead, rather than feeling hopeless, stuck, or unworthy due to any perceived "failings," a person with high self-esteem is more likely to look for what they can change or improve upon than to feel like a "failure" or hopeless. Conversely, someone with low self-esteem is more likely to become entrenched in negative feelings about themself. In fact, research shows that feeling positive and respectful about yourself, particularly as a child, goes a long way in helping you adapt and adjust to the challenges of life. 7
A healthy self-concept and self-respect can enable you to realize that it's not the end of the world if something goes wrong, someone rejects you, you make a mistake, or you have some faults. Self-Esteem and Prosocial Behavior
High self-esteem is also linked to prosocial behavior (actions with the intent to benefit others, such as generosity and qualities like empathy), flexibility, and positive familial relationships. In fact, a 2014 study found that college students with higher self-esteem and more loving and supportive relationships with their families were more successful at school and adapted better to the social adjustment of living in a new environment. 8
Self-Esteem and Stress
How you experience stress is also strongly related to your level of self-esteem. Prosocial behavior (which, as noted above, is more likely with higher self-esteem) is known to reduce the negative impact of stressors on daily life, helping you to manage stress more effectively. 9 Studies have also found a positive relationship between positive self-esteem and motivation to accomplish goals, self-efficacy, and self-control. | https://www.verywellmind.com/why-it-s-important-to-have-high-self-esteem-5094127 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1578990808#27_3224899053 | Title: Albon for Dogs and Cats - Antibiotics Pet Medications | VetDepot.com
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Albon Tabs 250 mg, Single Tablet
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Albon (sulfadimethoxine) is an antibiotic for dogs and cats that is used to treat a wide variety of infections. Albon can be used to treat respiratory and urinary tract infections. Albon, available in oral tablets and liquid suspension, treats an array of bacterial infections. This antibiotic combats a number of respiratory tract, urinary tract, genital, intestinal, and soft tissue infections. It also treats coccidiosis, an infection caused by microscopic parasites that infest the intestinal tract. Benefits of Albon: Treats many types of bacterial infections in cats and dogs
Works on wound infections and abscesses, pneumonia, bronchitis, tonsillitis, cystitis, pharyngitis, nephritis, metritis, pyometra, pustular dermatitis, anal gland infections, bacterial enteritis, salmonellosis, and other infections
Treats protozoal coccidial infections
Works by directly attacking bacterial cells, not your pet's host cells
Easily administered liquid suspension and oral tablets
Rapidly absorbed, long-lasting active ingredient
Prescription-strength treatment
Albon is indicated for use in cats and dog. | https://www.vetdepot.com/albon.html |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1580607531#0_3230558455 | Title: SMZ-TMP Pet Medications | VetDepot.com
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SMZ Sulfa Trimethoprim 480 mg, 100 Tablets
SMZ Sulfa Trimethoprim 480 mg, 30 Tablets
SMZ Sulfa Trimethoprim 480 mg, 500 Tablets
SMZ Sulfa Trimethoprim 480 mg, 60 Tablets
SMZ Sulfa Trimethoprim DS 960 mg, 100 Tablets
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SMZ-TMP (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) is a broad-spectrum antibiotic for cats and dogs. SMZ-TMP is used to treat a variety of bacterial and protozoal infections, including diarrhea, many urinary and respiratory tract, gastrointestinal, skin, and ear infections. Although SMZ-TMP is not FDA-approved for use in animals, it is common practice for veterinarians to prescribe it in cats and dogs. SMZ-TMP is an antibiotic that treats a variety of urinary tract, respiratory, gastrointestinal, ear, and skin infections. It works on an array of bacterial and protozoal infections. This effective broad-spectrum anti-infective agent is easily administered to cats and dogs once or sometimes twice per day. Benefits of SMZ-TMP: Effective against a number of bacteria and protozoa
Works on many skin, GI, respiratory, ear, and urinary tract infections
Remedies certain types of diarrhea
Synergistic action provided by two active ingredients, sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim
Easy administration, usually only once daily
Scored tablets available in regular and double strength
Low-cost generic medication
SMZ-TMP is for use in cats and dogs. Do not administer to other animals. Do not use in humans. | https://www.vetdepot.com/smz-tmp.html |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1580607531#1_3230560537 | Title: SMZ-TMP Pet Medications | VetDepot.com
Headings: SMZ-TMP
SMZ-TMP
Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics for Pets
Benefits of SMZ-TMP:
Directions:
Frequency of Use:
Storage:
Warnings:
SMZ Sulfa Trimethoprim 480 mg, 100 Tablets
SMZ Sulfa Trimethoprim 480 mg, 30 Tablets
SMZ Sulfa Trimethoprim 480 mg, 500 Tablets
SMZ Sulfa Trimethoprim 480 mg, 60 Tablets
SMZ Sulfa Trimethoprim DS 960 mg, 100 Tablets
SMZ Sulfa Trimethoprim DS 960 mg, 30 Tablets
SMZ Sulfa Trimethoprim DS 960 mg, 60 Tablets
SMZ Sulfa Trimethoprim Liquid, 16 oz
Content: This effective broad-spectrum anti-infective agent is easily administered to cats and dogs once or sometimes twice per day. Benefits of SMZ-TMP: Effective against a number of bacteria and protozoa
Works on many skin, GI, respiratory, ear, and urinary tract infections
Remedies certain types of diarrhea
Synergistic action provided by two active ingredients, sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim
Easy administration, usually only once daily
Scored tablets available in regular and double strength
Low-cost generic medication
SMZ-TMP is for use in cats and dogs. Do not administer to other animals. Do not use in humans. Children should not be permitted to give this medication to a pet. Read all manufacturer instructions and precautionary statements for safe and effective use. Do not cease administration early because symptoms have cleared up; this may occur before the infection is fully treated. The directions below represent a standard regimen. | https://www.vetdepot.com/smz-tmp.html |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1593178776#0_3251260791 | Title: Deciduous Teeth in Dogs
Headings: Deciduous Teeth in Dogs
Deciduous Teeth in Dogs
Basic Facts About Deciduous Teeth in Puppies
Problems with Deciduous Teeth in Puppies
Treating Retained Deciduous Teeth
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Deciduous teeth, or baby teeth, are normal in dogs. Normally, deciduous teeth appear in puppies at three to four weeks of age, and they should fall out before adult teeth grow in. Here are some basic facts about baby teeth in puppies, and what you should know if something goes wrong with your dog's baby teeth. Basic Facts About Deciduous Teeth in Puppies
Normal puppies have 28 deciduous teeth, also known as baby teeth or milk teeth. These teeth appear at three to four weeks of age. There should be 14 teeth in the upper jaw, and 14 teeth in the lower jaw. Permanent adult teeth begin to emerge around the age of four months. Ideally, your puppy should lose his baby teeth before his adult teeth erupt from his gums. He will most likely lose his baby teeth one at a time, as the corresponding permanent tooth grows in. | https://www.vetinfo.com/deciduous-teeth-in-dogs.html |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_56_1597959944#0_3261215618 | Title: Sulfamethoxazole for Dogs
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Sulfamethoxazole for Dogs
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One of the most common and potent antibiotics that is used in canine medicine is sulfamethoxazole. Routinely combined with the drug called trimethoprim, this antibiotic is able to stop bacteria that are the cause of a number of different types of infections. Together, these two drugs are quite a bit more potent than either one is by itself. Read on for a brief overview of sulfamethoxazole, which is commonly known by the brand name formulations Tribrissen and Uniprim. Sulfamethoxazole Overview
Sulfamethoxazole works to limit the ability of bacteria cells to synthesize dihydrofolic acid, an important acid in the life cycle of the bacteria. While this measure itself is helpful in eliminating the ability of the bacteria to survive, it is aided by the function of trimethoprim, which inhibits an adjoining compound from being produced as well. Together, these two drugs can be used to address bacterial infections of the skin, urinary tract, respiratory system and more. Using Sulfamethoxazole for Your Pet
It's important to recognize that sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim are combined into a wide variety of different formulations of drugs. These are available for use in humans as well as many animals, including cats, dogs, horses and pigs. | https://www.vetinfo.com/sulfamethoxazole-for-dogs.html |
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