Psychology & Mental Health Articles
Summary: These psychology and mental health articles cover an assorted variety of topics related to child abuse...depression, grief, defense mechanisms, etc. The goal is to provide you with information so you can make informed choices as you make your mental health a priority. -Practically, Adam
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Effects of Child Abuse - 8/24/2009...The effects of child abuse depend on many factors and abuse survivors can suffer from a variety of symptoms. This article describes those factors and the symptoms, and simple steps you can do at home to help alleviate them....Read More. What Is Child Abuse - 8/24/2009...What is child abuse? Where did we get the concept of child abuse? This article helps you understand your own child abuse so you can help yourself heal from it....Read More. Causes of Child Abuse - 9/2/2009...The causes of child abuse are multi-faceted and involve interaction between society, culture, parents, and children. Read this article to learn more about the factors that put children at risk for abuse....Read More. Child Abuse Statistics For The United States - 9/2/2009...Child abuse statistics for the United States...Statistics on the number of children killed each year by child abuse, family income levels, and more....Read More. How to Prevent Child Abuse - 9/21/2009...Learning how to prevent child abuse starts by educating yourself first. What are the signs to look for? How do you know if a child is being abused?...Read More. Courage in Patience - 12/19/2009...A book review of Courage in Patience by author Beth Fehlbaum. A must-read for anyone who is trying to heal from sexual abuse....Read More. How to Prevent Child Abuse If You're a Teacher - 1/18/2010...How to prevent child abuse if you're a teacher who suspect a child is being abused. Here are some signs and not-so-obvious signs to look for, as well as what you can do to get the child to open up about it....Read More. Stages of Grief - 8/28/2009...The stages of grief can be described in different ways. This article examines the different models of grief, including the five stage and seven stage model of grief, and how understanding the grieving process can help you heal....Read More. How To Deal With Grief - What Every Child Abuse Survivor Should Know - 9/2/2009...How to deal with grief...Dealing with an emotional loss takes time and energy. Here are some comforting things to know and do to heal....Read More. Overcoming Learned Helplessness - 8/28/2009...Overcoming learned helplessness starts with a shift in attitude. Here are a few tips and an inspiring story to help you on your way....Read More. Learned Helplessness - Implications For Your Success - 8/28/2009...The concept of learned helplessness gives important insights into you can change your life for the better. If you feel stuck, and are a little cynical about the effectiveness of self-help, then read this article…...Read More. Setting Healthy Boundaries - An Emotional Bill of Rights For Child Abuse Survivors - 9/2/2009...Setting healthy boundaries can be a challenge for abuse survivors. Here's an emotional bill of rights to help get you started....Read More. Setting Healthy Boundaries With Abusive Parents - 9/2/2009...Setting healthy boundaries with abusive parents requires commitment and patience. But you can do it. Here's how....Read More. Overcoming Perfectionism - 9/22/2009...Overcoming perfectionism helps you enjoy your life. It's counter-intuitive, but your high standards may actually be holding you back. Here's an article with tips to show you how to start having more joy (and excellence) starting now....Read More. All Or Nothing Thinking - Why Giving It Up Can Help Alleviate Depression - 9/26/2009...All or nothing thinking is a cognitive distortion that undermines your health and happiness. Learn why giving it up can help alleviate depression....Read More. Cognitive Distortions - 9/21/2009...Cognitive distortions are inaccurate thought patterns that make you feel bad. Here are ten cognitive distortions to watch out for....Read More. Positive Coping Skills - 11/16/2009...Learn positive coping skills...How your happy neighbor can help you find happiness if your'e a child abuse survivor....Read More. Human Memory - What Every Child Abuse Survivor Should Know - 9/5/2009...Human memory...What every child abuse survivor should know about how it works, the existence of repressed memories, and what the current issues in memory research are....Read More. Repressed Memory - Why Exploring It Now Can Help You Find Happiness Over the Long Run - 9/30/2009...Exploring a painful, repressed memory can help you feel happier over the long run. Learn why with this article....Read More. What Causes Depression - Why You Must Examine The Past If You're a Child Abuse Survivor - 10/3/2009...If you want to learn what causes depression if you're a child abuse survivor, you have to look back at your past. This article shows you why doing it is important for your healing....Read More. Facts About Depression - 10/22/2009...Understanding 3 basic facts about depression can help you save money and be more effective in dealing with your own depression if you're a child abuse survivor. Here's why....Read More. Depression Warning Signs - 10/22/2009...Understanding traffic patterns can help you spot depression warning signs. Here's how....Read More. Natural Remedies For Depression - One of the Best Free Natural Remedies for Depression That You Can Do In 10 Minutes Or Less - 10/22/2009...One of the best natural remedies for depression is free to you. And you can do it in 10 minutes or less. Here's how....Read More. Cures for Depression - 11/6/2009...One of the best cures for depression in child abuse survivors is cognitive-behavioral therapy. Here's why....Read More. Beating Depression - Why Changing Your Social Environment Can Help You In Beating Depression If You're a Child Abuse Survivor - 10/24/2009...You can help yourself in beating depression by changing your social environment. Here's why....Read More. Signs of Clinical Depression - 11/7/2009...You can decide if you have the signs of clinical depression by using the 2-week factor. Here's how....Read More. Anger and Depression - 11/14/2009...Letting go of anger and depression can best be explained by helium-filled balloons if you're a child abuse survivor. Here's how to begin letting go....Read More. Fighting Depression - 11/28/2009...If you're fighting depression and are a child abuse survivor, waiting until you feel good is an ineffective approach. Here's why....Read More. Depression Questionnaire - 12/14/2009...A depression questionnaire you can take in the privacy of your own home using the Wakefield Self-Report Inventory....Read More. Shame - How Its Connection to Child Abuse Can Help You Feel Better About Yourself - 10/8/2009...Understanding the relationship between shame and child abuse can help you feel better about yourself. Here's why....Read More. Feelings of Shame - The Secret Connection Between Believing You Deserve Happiness and Feelings of Shame - 10/10/2009...There's a secret connection between your feelings of shame and your belief about your own happiness. This article teaches you how to make that connection and help you heal....Read More. Overcoming Shame - 10/17/2009...Overcoming shame is the secret to creating real intimacy in your life if you're a child abuse survivor. Here's why....Read More. Family Shame - 11/7/2009...Letting go of family shame involves finding the carpe diem factor for yourself. This article teaches you how to make that connection and help you begin moving on....Read More. Toxic Shame - 11/6/2009...Toxic shame can cause you to live a life of slavery if you're a child abuse survivor. You can give it up and begin to heal now. Here's how....Read More. Feelings of Emptiness - 11/14/2009...Your feelings of emptiness can hang around long after you're done being abused. Here's the number one reason why....Read More. Healing the Inner Child - 11/14/2009...Healing the inner child is like getting rid of a stressful, 100-hour a week job if you've been abused. Here's why....Read More. Effects of Low Self-Esteem - 12/5/2009...The effects of low-self esteem can cause you to drown in life. Here's why....Read More. Wounded Inner Child - 11/28/2009...Your wounded inner child can prevent you from being yourself if you're a child abuse survivor. Here's why....Read More. Overcoming Low Self-Esteem - 1/9/2010...Overcoming low self-esteem is a matter of learning how to handle the 'not good enough' factor. Here's how to begin today....Read More. Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale - 1/30/2010...The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale is a quick and easy way to gauge your level of self-esteem....Read More. How to Control Anger - 2/6/2010...Still angry? One of the keys to learning how to control anger if you're a child abuse survivor is understanding your past. Here's how to begin letting go......Read More. Letting Go of Anger - 2/13/2010...Not letting go of anger can hurt your career if you're a child abuse survivor is understanding your past. How do you prevent this from happening to you?...Read More.
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