Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

The researchers noted associations between ACEs and physical health issues such as heart disease and cancer even years later. Risk Factors ACEs dont happen randomly. Racial disparities in the data are prevalent. Mixetto / Getty Images Click below to listen now. Takeaways Childhood traumascan live in our psyches and bodies for years. Feeling triggered at their mere mention is common. Talking, thinking, or even reading about ACEs can be painful....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 152 words · Shane Stephens

After Two Years of COVID, Are We Running Out of Empathy?

In February 2020, our lives were on the brink of immense change. Two years later, many of our lives are unrecognizable. Parents are experiencing psychological distress due to financial uncertainty, school closures, and distance learning. What Have The Past Two Years Cost Us? To date, COVID-19 has claimed 5.5 million lives,resulting in collective grief for each of us. It feels that pain is present no matter where we turn, and ourempathyis rapidly depleting....

April 26, 2025 · 4 min · 658 words · Terry Richard

Agape Love: The Art of Loving Unconditionally

An ancient concept for modern relationships Your dog means everything to you. Hes cute and cuddly and always there when you need him, and you love him. But its not the same way that you love your sister, or how you love your spouse. Stephen Zeigler/The Image Bank/Getty Images And its definitely not the way you love to watch football or read a good book. In fact, the Greek language has several different words that speak to different types of love....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 333 words · Michael Castro

Age Regression in Adults and Why It Happens

What Happens During Age Regression? Age regression is a psychological process that can occur at any age. Sigmund Freudbelieved that age regression is a way to protect yourself and is an unintentional practice. Westend61 / Getty Images Causes of Age Regression Let’s face it, our world today is anything but calm. What does this have to with age regression? Age regression can threaten the person with other problems and can be life-threatening at times…...

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 136 words · Pamela Mckee

Aggression Explained: What It Is and How to Recognize It

We’ve all been there. Aggression centers on hurting another personeither physically or mentally. Aggression can be both direct and indirect, impulsive or planned. Verywell / Zoe Hansen There’s also no single, simple cause. No matter the cause, it can have a serious impact on our well-being and relationships. Why We Experience Aggression While we all experience aggression sometimes. What’s the goal of aggression? The goal of aggression is to harm someone who doesn’t want to be harmed....

April 26, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Sarah Hall

Aggressive Communication: Examples and How to Handle It

You might hear aggressive communication from parents, friends, co-workers, or romantic partners. You might even have an aggressive communication style yourself. What Kind of Communicator Are You? Peter Dazeley / Getty Images When a person uses aggressive communication, the other people involved may feel victimized. A conversation that is dominated by aggression can be exhausting and frightening. A person who is an aggressive communicator will interrupt or trample anyone else who is speaking....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 338 words · Stephen Smith

Aggressiveness: Definition, Behaviors & Psychology​-Being Institute

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April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 3 words · Tanner Woods

Agreeableness as a Personality Trait

You also may be seen as trustworthy, altruistic, honest, modest, empathetic, and cooperative. Agreeableness is one of theBig Five personality traits, which theorizes that there are five major dimensions to personality. Overall, the Big Five is a useful tool for considering and learning more about personality traits. iStockphoto It’s also useful in identifying and predicting how people will respond in different situations. Agreeable people also are trusting and forgiving and would rather collaborate than compete with others....

April 26, 2025 · 3 min · 534 words · Raymond Bowman

Agreeableness: Definition, Examples, and Causes-Being Institute

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April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 12 words · Timothy James

AIP (Autoimmune Protocol) Diet: Plan, Foods, & Tips​-Being Institute

What Is the AIP Diet (Autoimmune Protocol)?

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 7 words · Ryan Cook

Air Hunger in Anxiety: Causes, Symptoms, and Strategies for Relief

You know youre about to experience shortness of breath. The more you attempt to avoid it, the more anxiety ensues. What Is Air Hunger? Liubomyr Vorona / Getty Heather Ann Voyer knows this all too well. In her mid-20s, she was diagnosed with anxiety. When I cant breathe, I panic, she says. “Sometimes I feel like I cant catch my breath. Sometimes its like pressure in my chest. My fingers go tingly because I hyperventilate to compensate....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · Antonio Hamilton

Al-Anon Topics for Beginners

Al-Anonmeeting topicsare topics chosen by a meeting leaderthe chairpersonfor discussion at an Al-Anon Family Groups meeting. Sometimes the chairperson will ask the group if anyone has a topic they would like the group to discuss. Meeting attendees discuss the topic and share their related experiences, strengths, and hope. moodboard / Getty Images Learn more about Al-Anon Family Groups and Al-Anon meeting topics. For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database....

April 26, 2025 · 4 min · 662 words · Nicholas Lee

Albert Bandura's Biography (1925-2021)

One 2002 survey ranked him as the fourth most eminent psychologist of the last century, behind onlyB.F. Skinner,Sigmund Freud, andJean Piaget. Bandura’s early experiences and observations contributed to his later emphasis on the importance of personal agency. Jon Brenneis / Getty Images He had started out as a biological sciences major and his interest in psychology formed by accident. Bandura explained, “One morning, I was wasting time in the library....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Joshua Perez