Koumpounophobia: Understanding the Fear of Buttons

Catherine MacBride / Getty Images Koumpounophobia is the fear of buttons, a relatively rare condition. Some people are afraid of the texture of certain buttons. Others feel that buttons are somehow dirty. Catherine MacBride / Getty Images An estimated 12.5% of US adults experience a specific phobia at some point in their lives. Prevalence data for button phobia and other specific phobias is not readily available, however. Here are some of the ways that koumpounophobia may manifest in different individuals....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Steven Bradley

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April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 54 words · James Payne

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April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 14 words · Ruth Alexander

Kurt Lewin and Field Theory

He is also recognized for his essential contributions to applied psychology and organizational psychology. He is also known for his famous study that identified major types of leadership styles. Let’s take a closer look at his life, theories, and contributions to psychology. Kurt Lewin studied group dynamics.Jack Berman / Moment / Getty Images He eventually completed a doctoral degree at the University of Berlin. He originally began his studies with an interest inbehaviorism, but he later developed an interest inGestalt psychology....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 253 words · Mr. Jeffrey Cisneros

Languishing Is the Mood of 2021. How to Identify It and How to Cope

Life is at once too overwhelming and not engaging enough. Each task I do requires a search for motivation beyond anything Ive ever known. This needs to be acknowledged. What Is Languishing? The next year must show improvement, right? One person who understands languishing acutely is Maia. When the pandemic began, Maia slowed down, giving herself time to relax. I feel as if Im going through the motions, says Maia....

April 26, 2025 · 3 min · 611 words · Destiny Acosta

Latent Content as the Hidden Meaning of Your Dreams

The hidden meaning of dreams played an important role inSigmund Freud’s psychoanalytic theory. He also believed that bringing the hidden meaning of a dream into conscious awareness could relieve psychological distress. At a Glance The latent content of a dream is the underlying hidden meaning. Tara Moore / Taxi / Getty Images Dream interpretation seeks to understand the latent content of dreams and to bring these unconscious feelings into awareness....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Dawn Green

Latuda (Generic Lurasidone) Drug Information

What is the most important information I should know about Latuda? Latuda was first approved for the treatment ofschizophreniain 2010. The Food and Drug Administration then approved its use to help in the treatment of bipolar depression in 2013. Paul Bradbury/Getty Images There is the potential for developing neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) when taking all antipsychotics, including Latuda. Symptoms can include abnormally high fever, rigid muscles, profuse sweating, irregular heartbeat, and other symptoms....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 250 words · Christina Wilson

Laughter as a Coping Mechanism

Many people find themselves feeling embarrassed when they look back on mistakes they’ve made, even in childhood. People withsocial anxietyare concerned with how others view them or judge them. They are particularly self-conscious and are easily embarrassed. LM Photo/ Getty Images This can de-stress the experience and the memory of it. Look for the Absurdity What are the chances? Is there irony in your situation? Is this part of a series of unfortunate events?...

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 220 words · Joel Ramirez

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April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 33 words · Kathleen Byrd

Lauren DiMaria

Highlights Experience Lauren DiMaria is a former writer for Verywell Mind covering child psychology. She is currently a member of theSociety of Clinical Research Associatesand a Certified Clinical Research Professional. Education Lauren holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the Univeristy at Buffalo in New York. We take a human approach to health and wellness, and reach more than 150 million readers annually. Verywell Mind content is fact checked and reviewed by ourReview Boardfor accuracy and integrity....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 82 words · Heather Patterson

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April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 22 words · Vincent Medina

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April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 12 words · Kevin Bradford

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April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 13 words · John Martinez