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Have you ever heard about something related to psychology, but you weren't totally sure what it meant? Our "What Is" series gives you great information that is easy to understand and grounded in the most up-to-date information. Written by top mental health professionals, you'll find answers to your questions here!
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What Is… Insomnia? Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
For people who sleep well, sleep is effortless. If you ask anyone who is a great sleeper how it is that they developed this amazing habit, they will likely be challenged to...
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
Despite what many people think, trauma is quite common. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)—on the other hand— is not. Most people will experience a traumatic event in their lifetime but...
What is Anxiety? Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
What is Anxiety?
There are many different words used to describe the feeling of anxiety…worried, nervous, uneasy, on edge, apprehensive, fearful, scared, tense, panicked, and restless. But what exactly is anxiety?Anxiety is an emotional...
What Is… EMDR? | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Even fellow clinicians ask, “what is it that you’re doing in there?!” referring to the use of EMDR therapy. And then I might confuse them further when I tell them that EMDR stands for...
What Is… Alcohol Use Disorder? Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
Americans love to drink. There are more people in the United States who drink on a regular basis than there are people who do not drink at all, according to the National Survey on...