Word of the Day - Abreaction (Catharsis)

Abreaction (Catharsis) - Abreaction or Catharsis is the release of repressed emotions.  They are both psychological terms.  Abreaction Relates to the releasing of emotions to reacting to a traumatic event. Whereas catharsis has a much wider range that encompasses the release of emotions or letting go of built-up emotions.

Updated March 28, 2025

Originally published: January 22, 2017

Medical and Mental Health Conditions that Causes Anxiety

 

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Word Of the Day - Persecutory Delusions

 Persecutory Delusions - Occurs when a patient/client perceives that someone or something wants to harm   them.  They truly perceive that things are happening regardless of lack of evidence.  This symptom sometimes occurs with some mental health conditions.  It is a type of paranoia (Gillette, 2024).  Persecutory Delusion is common with Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder,  and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) https://youtube.com/shorts/e8-d_w4GueE?si=Z5nvKDo2TvdetuO6.  Persecutory Delusions

Reference:

Gillette, H.  2024.  Types of.Delusions in Schizophrenia?  Healthline.  Retrieved from.  https://www.healthline.com/health/schizophrenia/types-of-delusions-in-schizophrenia#delusions-overview.

Types of Anxiety Disorders

 

 

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Word of the Day - Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) - is a Therapeutic technique that is based on behavior science and learning. ABA is a behavioral therapy that helps individuals with autism and other developmental disorders; it is a foundation based on the ideology that behaviors can  improved through positive reinforcement.