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Twelve Things that Sigmund Freud Got Right

AllPsych Staff — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 23:39:17 +0000

Sigmund Freud continues to be an influential figure in the field of psychology for his development of psychoanalysis, a theory and treatment approach focusing on the psychological development of mental illness. His work involved exploring the unconscious mind and the impact of early experiences, particularly those related to sexual development and parental relationships, on human…

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American Psychological Association Publishes Guidelines on Social Media Use for Children and Adolescents

AllPsych Staff — Wed, 10 May 2023 00:07:48 +0000

Social media, like any technology, is neither inherently good nor bad. Its value lies in how we choose to use it. To encourage the positive use of social media and discourage harmful practices among children and adolescents, the American Psychological Association (APA), an organization with 146,000 members, has published a series of recommendations and advisories…

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder

AllPsych Staff — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 08:37:03 +0000

Generalized Anxiety Disorder, or GAD, involves excessive anxiety and worry about a number of events or activities that is out of proportion to the situation. The worry and worrisome thoughts are difficult to control. Adults with GAD often focuses on everyday activities such as job responsibilities, health and finances, health of family members, and misfortune…

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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

AllPsych Staff — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:57:00 +0000

The diagnosis of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, has changed over the years as we learn more about how individuals respond to traumatic events. Prior to our current diagnostic system, the disorder was referred to by various names including Shell Shock in the early 1900s and through WWI and Battle Fatigue after WWII, according to…

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Narcissistic Personality Disorder

AllPsych Staff — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 02:11:24 +0000

Narcissism gets its name from Greek Mythology and the story of Narcissus. According to the myth, Narcissus was a handsome and prideful young man. One day as he lay next to a pond he reached toward the water and saw his reflection. He became enamored by his image and struggled to turn away. As he…

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