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Art has been used as a means of communication, self-expression, group interaction, diagnosis, and conflict resolution throughout history. For thousands of years, cultures and religions around the world have incorporated the use of carved idols and charms, as well as sacred paintings and symbols, in the healing process. The establishment of art therapy as a unique and publicly accepted therapeutic approach only took place recently, in the mid-20th century.

Society has always been apprehensive about patients suffering with mental disorders. Many people don't understand the meaning of mental illness. There are several myths and misconceptions prevalent among people and these are detrimental to society. It is important to get these stigmas cleared from the minds of people to ensure better treatment and care for mentally ill individuals.

As defined in psychoanalysis & psychotherapy, gaslighting is the act of trying "to cause another individual to doubt his/her own judgments and perceptions". The name is inspired by a famous Ingrid Bergman movie in which she is slowly driven insane by her husband. A common method of gaslighting is known as the "double-whammy", in which the gaslighter puts down the victim, waits for the victim's response, and then attacks the victim's judgment, perspective or questioning of the original attack.

Everyone has something called "a comfort zone". It's only human for us to do whatever we can to stay in our comfort zone, whether that is cleaning up an office, checking email, or an innumerable number of other things. Your comfort zone will hold you back from achieving your true potential. Look at it another way - every moment you spend doing those things that you're comfortable with could be another moment you spend honing the skills that will drive you to success.

This book contains proven steps and strategies to help you tackle binge eating and bulimia nervosa. It will also help you to develop a healthier relationship with food. Just like binge eaters, sufferers of bulimia nervosa go to great lengths to make up for overeating. Prolonged fasting, excessive exercising, self-induced vomiting, and taking unnecessary laxatives are all symptoms of the illness. Bulimia, more specifically known as bulimia nervosa, is an eating disorder that can if not addressed cause serious damage to the body and mind.

Mеntаl diѕоrdеr iѕ аlѕо cаllеd а mеntаl illnеѕѕ оr pѕychiаtric diѕоrdеr. Yоur mеntаl hеаlth will hаvе аn impаct оn yоur phyѕicаl wеll-bеing аѕ wеll. Hеncе, yоu ѕhоuld bе аblе tо dеаl with ѕtrеѕѕ аnd еmоtiоn in thе right wаy ѕо thаt it will nоt аffеct yоur hеаlth. Thеrе аrе mеdicаtiоnѕ аnd tipѕ which cаn bе fоllоwеd аt hоmе that will help with rеductiоn in mеntаl illnеѕѕ. Ѕоmе mеntаl cоnditiоnѕ cаnnоt bе curеd. Hоwеvеr, thеy cаn bе mаnаgеd by undеrgоing trеаtmеnt.

In today’s society, it is no new occurrence to be diagnosed with a mental illness. It is, however, disheartening to note that so many people who have such mental health conditions struggle, with each passing day to find comfort in themselves, and achieve a state of emotional stability and acceptance. It is a frightening thought being diagnosed with a mental disorder - but it shouldn’t cause you to lose the essence of who you really are.

CBT is a behavior therapy that is based on the cognitive model, which is the way that people perceive a certain event or situation is more closely connected to their own reaction than to the situation that is occurring. CBT stresses on the fact that the client can change the way they think, and they can gain control of their mood. When behavior therapists use CBT for clients over time, improvements and alleviation of symptoms from mental disorders becomes near constant.

As hard as we work, and as busy as we are, it's important to take advantage of nature whenever possible to restore balance to our emotional, mental, and circulatory systems.   

As we go through life, we all hope we can maintain good physical and mental health as long as possible. There is not much pleasure in living a long life if our final years are spent in pain, and we lose our ability to think and remember. As much as we may dread suffering physical pain and illness in old age, many of us fear the possibility that we might lose our mental capacities even more, and end up completely helpless in a nursing home. Often the first hint that our memory is starting to lose its sharpness happens around the fifth decade of life. 

There are two types of people in this world: those who conquer their fears and those who get conquered by their fears. Fear is not anxiety. Fear is an emotional state that exists in the presence of danger and ends once that danger has passed. Anxiety exists when we anticipate a danger or threat, regardless if one is present or not. Fear is an emotion that overrides our intelligence. It stops us from moving toward our goals, and it plays havoc with our quality of life.

This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to handle social anxiety like a pro. Social anxiety is a feeling of extreme nervousness in social situations. Behind the anxiety is the fear of getting rejected or humiliated in front of other people. If you're suffering from social phobia, you probably constantly feel like you're being watched, scrutinized or criticized, and you're afraid of doing something that others won't approve. Luckily, social anxiety is treatable.

Do you feel like you often experience anxiety? Does your heart suddenly start to beat faster? Do you sometimes get dizzy? Then chances are, you are experiencing an anxiety attack. Anxiety is one of the most discussed disorders. Sometimes you hear about someone having anxiety or an anxiety disorder, but you might have a hard time imagining it. If you have not had it yourself, it is hard to imagine what anxiety means to someone with an anxiety disorder. Often, people with anxiety know that their anxiety is out-of-place, but they don't know how to deal with their anxiety. 

Attention management is the ability to control your distraction and maximize your focus, to be present in your moments, engage your flow, and unleash your genius. At its heart, attention management is about learning how to focus your attention, breaking free from all the things you're constantly distracted by or reacting to. Time management is a process by which one consciously keeps track of the amount of time they spend on each of their activities, in an effort to increase efficiency when it comes to usage of time.

This audiobook contains proven steps and strategies on how to practice mindfulness to reduce anxiety. Regardless of the possibility that you will need therapy or treatment (medication or not), practicing mindfulness for your anxiety can help tremendously. Approximately 100 million adults across the globe between ages 18-54 experience anxiety disorders. A number that just can't be disregarded, and we need to understand this to be a primary concern because this number only includes diagnosed cases.

Depression has a debilitating state, a loss of interest or pleasure, and a negative impact on a person's mood in their daily activities. A depressed person will describe their mood as sad or empty, and sometimes he or she can become irritable easily. Some other characteristics are weight loss, difficulty sleeping, sleeping too much, low energy level, feeling worthless, difficulty concentrating, and suicidal feelings. Don't ignore it, get help as soon as possible.

Most people know what anger is, and we've all felt it, whether as a fleeting annoyance or in full rage. Anger is a completely normal, usually healthy, and human emotion. But when it gets out of control and turns destructive, it can lead to problems - problems at work, in your personal relationships, and in the overall quality of your life. And it can makes you feel as though you're at the mercy of an unpredictable and powerful emotion.

This book contains proven steps and strategies on what you need to know if you love an alcoholic, and help you to assess how serious a drinking problem is. Many health professionals now consider alcoholism to be the largest single medical problem in the US. There may be few outward signs during the early stages of alcoholism. The person may be able to function fairly normally. Some personality changes may be apparent, for example, increasing conflict with family members, and an inability to handle stress.

One of the most highly publicized personality disorders is borderline personality disorder (BPD). Research shows that about 11% of people who seek outpatient treatment, and about 19% of those treated in inpatient settings have BPD. And about 74% of those diagnosed with BPD are women. According to the DSM-V, the American Psychological Association's diagnostic manual, in order to diagnose a person with BPD, they must manifest a pervasive pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affect, accompanied by marked impulsivity.

Relationships are always easy when they first start. Both individuals are on their best behavior. They wear their best clothes, are very polite, and put in a lot of love and effort. But sometimes, despite the initial excitement and all those promises made, things don't go the way they were planned.