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What you need to know before choosing online therapy

Become an informed consumer of telepsychology services—learn factors to take into account when considering online therapy and explore additional resources. With the click of a mouse or the tap of an app, you can have instant and inexpensive access to a therapist, or so make the claims of many new tools and technologies that want […]

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Traumas in children and adolescents can be treated effectively

Psychotherapeutic treatment based on trauma-focused therapy is highly effective for children and adolescents who have experienced repeated traumatic events such as sexual, physical or emotional abuse. Around 25 percent of children and adolescents exposed to traumatic events develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Repeated physical, sexual and emotional traumatization in childhood in particular carries a high […]

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Meta cognition for children

Active monitoring and modifying of thought processes help us for self-regulation, involving self-awareness, critical analysis skills, and the ability to problem-solve. For students, having metacognitive skills means that they are able to recognise their own cognitive abilities, direct their own learning, evaluate their performance, understand what caused their successes or failures, and learn new strategies. […]

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Metacognition in practice

A metacognition checklist If you are new to meta-cognition, it will help to ask yourself the following questions about your teaching practice. 1. Have I included clear learning objectives? Students need to understand what their learning objectives are so that they can plan how to achieve them. The process of planning should involve learners identifying […]

Metacognitive Strategies

Having this skill is essential for improving your own productivity and effectiveness  Self-Questioning Self-questioning involves pausing throughout a task to consciously check your own actions. Without self-questioning, we may lack humility and awareness of our own faults. Most importantly, we would not be able to improve because we never took the time to ask ourselves […]

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Teaching for Effective Learning

Metacognition is the process of thinking about one’s own thinking and learning. It involves knowing when you know, knowing when you don’t know, and knowing what to do when you don’t know. In other words, it involves self-monitoring and correcting your own learning processes. For example, you engage in metacognition if you notice that you […]

Putting Metacognition into Practice

Apply basic research on clinical and educational setting In “Promoting Student Metacognition,” Tanner (2012) offers a handful of specific activities for biology classes, but they can be adapted to any discipline. She first describes four assignments for explicit instruction (p. 116): Preassessments—Encouraging Students to Examine Their Current Thinking: “What do I already know about this […]

Metacognition

Thinking about One’s Thinking Metacognition is, put simply, thinking about one’s thinking. More precisely, it refers to the processes used to plan, monitor, and assess one’s understanding and performance. Metacognition includes a critical awareness of a) one’s thinking and learning and b) oneself as a thinker and learner. Initially studied for its development in young […]

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How Metacognition, or Thinking About Thinking, Can Improve the Mental-Health Crisis

Researchers report metacognition therapies, or directing personal thoughts and emotions for the benefit of mental wellbeing, can have positive effects on the treatment of anxiety, depression, and addictions. In these times of virtual meet-ups, negative news overload and widespread uncertainty, it’s fair to say it has been a tough time for our brains. If you’ve […]

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The effect of psychotherapy on functional medical disorders

You may need medication, physical therapy, surgery, and so on. Psychotherapy can be a vital part of holistic treatment for all patients with medical conditions. Functional somatic disorders are common and costly, thereby driving the need for the development of effective brief treatment options. many studies showed that psychotherapy is a valid treatment option for diverse […]

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Geriatric Psychotherapy: A Growing Need

Therapists need to start focusing on elder mental health Thanks to active lifestyles, healthier diets, exercise, and advances in medicine and healthcare, Americans are living longer. That trend, coupled with historically low birth rates, is transforming the United States into an older population. In fact, by 2030, it’s expected that every baby boomer will be […]

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Depression: Goodbye Serotonin, Hello Stress and Inflammation

New research on depression focuses on the immune system. KEY POINTS Inflammation plays a key role in the pathology of stress-related diseases. Inflammation can contribute to the development and severity of depression. Conventional mechanisms linking stress and disease have focused on the HPA axis and the sympathetic nervous system. Accumulating evidence indicates that stress is […]

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6 Ways to Design for Social Connection and Community

How the built environment can help heal and prevent loneliness. KEY POINTS Where we live, work, play, and learn impacts our social health and how connected we are as a society. As cities invest in infrastructure, paying attention to how they impact loneliness and community well-being can benefit everyone. Design guidelines that can help you […]

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For parents, carers and adults looking to connect with their children in a way that is meaningful

It’s well known that our early years are important for good mental health in later life, but I’ve often been asked by parents why that is. Positive connections between caregivers and their children support a child’s biochemistry and neurobiology for a lifetime. It’s scientifically evidenced to be fundamental in laying the foundations for long-term psychological […]

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Adults with a history of childhood trauma can benefit from recommended depression treatments, contrary to current theory

emotional/physical/sexual abuse before the age of 18) is known to be a risk factor for the development of major depressive disorder in adulthood Adults with major depressive disorder who have a history of childhood trauma experience symptom improvement after pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, or combination treatment. The results of a new study, published in The Lancet Psychiatry, suggest […]

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Timely treatment of depression could reduce the risk of dementia

the course of ineffectively treated depression carries significant medical risk. Depression has long been associated with an increased risk of dementia, and now a new study provides evidence that timely treatment of depression could lower the risk of dementia in specific groups of patients. Over 55 million people worldwide live with dementia, a disabling neurocognitive […]

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Digital interventions can help relieve depressive symptoms

data from smartphones and wearable devices might be used to identify people with symptoms of depression and anxiety. With a shortage of therapists, help with mental health problems is being sought from digital interventions, where elements of psychological treatment are offered via computer programs or mobile applications. According to a study, smart devices can help […]

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Performing acts of kindness may help people suffering from depression or anxiety

Social connection is one of the ingredients of life most strongly associated with well-being. Performing acts of kindness seems to be one of the best ways to promote those connections.” People suffering from symptoms of depression or anxiety may help heal themselves by doing good deeds for others, new research shows. The study found that […]

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6 Characteristics of a Healthy Family

To understand what is unhealthy, we first have to define what is healthy. KEY POINTS While each family is different, there are some common elements that can contribute to a healthy family environment. Respecting opinions and personal needs, as well as showing respect, are all part of healthy family systems. In isolation, one or more […]

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Alcohol Is Not Good for Your Health, Even in Moderation

New research confirms that even small amounts of alcohol have real health risks. KEY POINTS It turns out that drinking moderate amounts of alcohol daily does not—as previously thought—protect health or contribute to a longer life. New research confirms increases in the risks of numerous health problems and dying prematurely, even with modest drinking. A […]

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I Can’t Live Without Her: When Grieving Men Die

A new study finds differences between men and women in the “widowhood effect.” KEY POINTS The death of a spouse affects people differently, but many experience negative health effects. Men and women are affected differently by the death of a spouse. Man have a higher likelihood of dying themselves after the death of their spouse […]

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Virtual reality app trial offers new hope for people suffering from phobias

There’s great potential for the use of VR and mobile phone apps as a means of self-guided treatment for people struggling with often-crippling phobias. Results from a University of Otago, Christchurch trial suggest fresh hope for the estimated one-in-twelve people worldwide suffering from a fear of flying, needles, heights, spiders and dogs. The trial, led […]

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Integrating mental health support with routine care is essential for people with congenital heart defects

Increase the prevalence of care for psychological well-being to help people with CHD experience a full and healthy life. Although many individuals born with congenital heart defects develop resilience and have a high quality of life, they may face a variety of health-related psychological and social challenges throughout their lives. More mental health support that […]

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Lifestyle interventions can help pediatricians meet the growing need for youth depression management

Psychological Intervention for Adolescent’s Depression With rising prevalence of depression in adolescents, screening requirements are increasingly falling on pediatric primary care providers, who are encountering more at-risk patients. A new literature review in Harvard Review of Psychiatry underscores the evidence that non-traditional, so-called lifestyle interventions can help providers meet the growing need for youth depression […]

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Timely treatment of depression could reduce the risk of dementia

Importance of Continuous Psychotherapy: Once again, the course of ineffectively treated depression carries significant medical risk.” Depression has long been associated with an increased risk of dementia, and now a new study provides evidence that timely treatment of depression could lower the risk of dementia in specific groups of patients. Over 55 million people worldwide […]

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Digital interventions can help relieve depressive symptoms

Psychotherapy with Electronic , Online Intervention With a shortage of therapists, help with mental health problems is being sought from digital interventions, where elements of psychological treatment are offered via computer programs or mobile applications. According to a study, smart devices can help identify people with symptoms of depression and anxiety. Every year, 400 million […]

Certificate of Appreciation

Dr. Saied Malihialzackerini’s Certificate of Appreciation from President of Psychology and Counseling Organization of I.R.Iran Dear Dr.Saied MAlihialzackerini We hereby express our appreciation and thanks to your Excellencies for proposing, designing, implementing, and operating the new website , web based platforms of membership, licensing, and web-based administrative automation for Psychology and Counseling Organization of I.R.Iran […]

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Cognitive Fitness

Develop a Clearer, Sharper, Healthier Brain in 6 Simple Steps STEP #1: Enjoy a Brain-Healthy Diet Discover plant-based foods that can help prevent cognitive decline. The flexible, unrestrictive diet shown to reduce Alzheimer’s risk by up to 53% in a study. The best vitamins and nutrients for brain health and their food sources. Brain-damaging foods […]

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Anti_Inflammatory Diet

Foods you should eat to help fight inflammation You might be surprised to learn that diet plays an important role in chronic inflammation– digestive bacteria release chemicals that may spur or suppress inflammation. The types of bacteria that populate our gut and their chemical byproducts vary according to the foods we eat. Some foods encourage […]

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Cause of Shoulder Pain

Worsening shoulder pain can keep you from enjoying daily activities. Understanding what’s wrong is the first step to finding relief. Dear Reader, Shoulder pain can seem like a mild annoyance at first…but it can quickly escalate and restrict your movement, making routine activities difficult and painful. It’s time to seek relief. In Healing Shoulder Pain, […]

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Get off Your Diet and Loose Weight for GOOD

Say goodbye to the yo-yo dieting treadmill and lose weight with NO calorie-counting… NO starvation… and NO deprivation Dear Reader, Most of us have been on a weight-loss diet at one time or another. And we’ve all likely enjoyed the sweet taste of success. But then life happens and, slowly but surely, the pounds creep […]

How to confidently make the most informed, intelligent, and beneficial decisions for large and small health decisions

from the experts at the prestigious Harvard Medical School. Man-to-man: Straight talk about sex, back pain, heart health, prostate health, memory concerns, and more. New treatments: Updates about new drugs, surgical procedures, and at-home remedies. Practical: Pros and cons help you make the best, most informed decisions about your health. Unlimited digital access to the latest […]