Psychology Update — If You’re Feeling Anxious, Try This 2,000-Year-Old, Neuroscience-Backed Hack

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TITLE If You’re Feeling Anxious, Try This 2,000-Year-Old, Neuroscience-Backed Hack DESCRIPTION This is truly a must read article for the understand of the concept of anxiety from historical, philosophical, and psychological perspectives. From the article:  “Some 2,000 years ago, in the throes of a targeted chase to his death, a Roman philosopher named Seneca had… Read more »

Psychology Update — Anxiety Signs and Symptoms

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TITLE Anxiety Signs and Symptoms   DESCRIPTION Nervous, worried, sleepless, shy, inhibited, butterflies, tense, moody, irritable, catastrophizing — these are often different expressions of anxiety.  This is quite an excellent comprehensive article on anxiety!  “Anxiety can be a normal response to a stressful situation or decision, lasting long enough to help you push past the… Read more »

Psychology Update — Why Do I Feel More Anxious at Night?

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TITLE Why Do I Feel More Anxious at Night?   DESCRIPTION According to various surveys, people frequently report that their anxiety symptoms that include worry (obsessing) are worse when trying to fall asleep at night than during the working/waking day.   “Anxiety can surface at any time, but there are a few reasons it may… Read more »

Psychology Update — ANXIETY

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TITLE ANXIETY   DESCRIPTION WOW!  This is quite a comprehensive article about the topic of ANXIETY!!!  The article covers the entire spectrum of the disorder, symptoms, types, causes, and treatments.  “Anxiety is both a mental and physical state of negative expectation. Mentally it is characterized by increased arousal and apprehension tortured into distressing worry, and… Read more »

Psychology Update — How Does Hypnosis Work? Here’s What the Science Says

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TITLE How Does Hypnosis Work? Here’s What the Science Says   DESCRIPTION Many think of hypnosis as a form of entertainment seen on stage or in the movies.  Also, hypnosis has gotten a bad reputation from early charlatans who tried to employ the process of nefarious purposes.  “But hypnosis has a surprisingly robust scientific framework…. Read more »

Psychology Update — 3 Recent Articles Related To the topic of ANXIETY

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3 Recent Articles Related To the topic of ANXIETY ARTICLE #1 TITLE 4 Types of Anxiety On situational, biological, psychological, and existential anxiety.   DESCRIPTION Students of Psychology should consider this a very important article from Psychology Today postings.  The author discusses anxiety and categorizes the various causal agents as well as corresponding therapies.  Many… Read more »

Psychology Update — Anxiety Feels Terrible, But It Has an Upside. Here’s How to Make It Work in Your Favor

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TITLE Anxiety Feels Terrible, But It Has an Upside. Here’s How to Make It Work in Your Favor   DESCRIPTION This is a very fascinating article about the experience of anxiety in our daily lives.  “Anyone who’s experienced anxiety knows the distress it can bring. Often, this spiky emotion causes a racing heart, headache and… Read more »

Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES HIGHLIGHTING THE PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND THE MIND-BODY CONNECTION

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3 ARTICLES HIGHLIGHTING THE PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND THE MIND-BODY CONNECTION: Mind and Body form a two way street.   ARTICLE #1 TITLE The Devastating Ways Depression and Anxiety Impact the Body:    Mind and body form a two-way street.   DESCRIPTION This is a magnificent important article from New York Times science writer Jane E. Brody! … Read more »

Psychology Update — How to Deal With Quarantine-Induced Social Anxiety

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TITLE How to Deal With Quarantine-Induced Social Anxiety   DESCRIPTION The pandemic has caused most of us to feel isolated in social and physical distance.  Many are not seeing friends, family, attending classes in person, and feel anxious, alone and even depressed during these terrible times.  “Whether you’ve long struggled with social worries or find… Read more »

Psychology Update — How to Meditate

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  Putting Psychology To Work   TITLE How to Meditate   DESCRIPTION We have all been experiencing so much stress and anxiety during the pandemic that has taken a toll on our well being.  Now with the holidays upon us and worry about covid surges and what it means to our health (as well as… Read more »