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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
"Cognitive Behavioral Therapy" is the major school of thought for assisting with Mental Health and Fitness in the world today. It arose out of the work of Aaron T Beck and, in terms of ancient philosophy it has some connection to the Stoics. The block-buster mega hit New York T…
d-i-d
**Dissociative identity disorder.** terminology DO NOT RELY ON THESE DEFINITIONS This is a snapshot of terminology which is evolving quickly -- meanings of these terms will change, certainly some of these may become harmful and can be put behind a content shield, many new word…
Protective Factors for Mental Health
I am not a professional at this, but I just wanted to list and discuss some well known protective factors for mental health. Answer this quick questionnaire: - Did you get a good night's sleep last night? - Do you see your friends often enough? - Do you have any enjoyable hobbi…
Test Yourself
A series of tests, quizzes, or self-assessments you can take. - Anxiety and Depression Checklist - Burns Depression Checklist - ADHD Psychcentral, ADHD: 3 minute test - Totally ADD test - ADHD Self Test for Women and Girls — "This self-test is not intended to diagnose or to repla…
Tolerance for Boredom and Pain
we zigzag our way through the boredom and pain —pink floyd: pigs on the wing, Animals To live a successful life you may need to specifically train yourself to tolerate boredom and pain. Note that *tolerance* is different to *sensitivity* . People who have great endurance are n…
Yerkes-Dodson Stress Curve
The "Yerkes-Dodson Law of Arousal" is an extremely useful concept -- provided a few modifications are made to it. - Firstly, it's not a law. It's a theory. - Second, it's not a symmetrical curve. Breakdown happens. - Third, there is no zone which is "optimal." Life is trickier th…