The American Psychological Association defines displacement as the transfer of feelings or behavior from the originating source to another person or thing. It is considered a defense mechanism where the person releases tensions associated with fear and hostility and takes them out on a less threatening target. Evidence of this occurs in children who may…
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Opioid addiction research mostly focuses on the prevention, development, and consequences of this disorder, without concentrating on individuals who have recovered from their addiction and how they attained their recovery. A research study focusing on those who achieved long-term recovery found that those who succeeded utilized multiple resources to maintain sobriety. The researchers used data…
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Alcohol consumption by parents trying to conceive a child increases the risk of the offspring developing congenital heart disease. Research finds that aspiring mothers, as well as fathers, should both avoid consuming alcohol before conception to protect the baby from congenital heart defects. Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a problem with the heart’s function and…
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The debate about drinking alcohol during pregnancy has been raging since the 20th century. It was common for pregnant women to drink during pregnancy amid the 1950s and 1960s. However, with all of the medical and technological developments since that era, more evidence points to alcohol being detrimental to a developing fetus. The debate rages…
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Children who are bullied, by friends or siblings, are more likely to contemplate suicide in early adulthood. According to the American Psychological Association, “bullying is defined as a form of aggressive behavior in which someone intentionally and repeatedly causes another person injury or discomfort.” It can take on many forms, from physical contact to verbal…
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A study from the Queen’s University of Belfast published by The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) reported that people with narcissistic traits are more likely to be mentally resilient, feel less stressed out, and be less vulnerable to depression. Although society views narcissism mostly in a negative light, and as an undesirable personality trait,…
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According to The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), one-third of people in the United States experience crippling anxiety, which prevents them from leading a normal life. Women are more at risk of suffering from anxiety than men. Although extensive research provides this information, the origins of anxiety and related anxiety diseases, such as Obsessive-Compulsive…
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A new study published on The National Center for Biotechnology Information’s website indicates that binge drinking and depression are more common among female military spouses or partners. This trend is because military families experience unique stressors that impact well-being among partners of military personnel. These unique challenges include frequent moving, sometimes to different states or…
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People experiencing mental illness die earlier than the general population due to an inability to make healthy choices and seek health care. Notably, low-income individuals are at higher risks for mortality due to possible confinement to their homes, financial difficulties, or untreated mental illness. Furthermore, those who are in prison and not receiving psychiatric care…
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The American Psychological Association defines forgiveness as the process of recognizing and letting go of anger directed at someone who caused you pain. This anger can lead to emotional distress in the forms of guilt and resentment. Therefore, the ability to shake off the pain from your past is a central aspect of long-term treatment…
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