Psychology and Mental Health Resources

  Trauma and memory Physical effects [ edit ] Psychological trauma  has great effects on physical aspects of patients' brains, to the point that it can have detrimental effects akin to actual physical  brain damage . The hippocampus is involved in the transference of short-term memories to long-term memories and is especially sensitive to stress. Stress causes  glucocorticoids  (GCs), adrenal hormones, to be secreted and sustained exposure to these hormones can cause neural degeneration. The hippocampus is a principal target site for GCs and therefore experiences a severity of neuronal damage that other areas of the brain do not. [30]  In severe trauma patients, especially those with post-traumatic stress disorder, the medial  prefrontal cortex  is volumetrically smaller in size than normal and is hyporesponsive when performing cognitive tasks, which could be a cause of involuntary recollection (intrusive thoughts). [31]  The medial prefronta...

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  Self-efficacy is a person's belief in their ability to complete a task or achieve a goal. It encompasses a person's confidence in themselves to control their behavior, exert an influence over their environment, and stay motivated in the pursuit of their goal. People can have self-efficacy in different situations and domains, such as school, work, relationships, and other important areas. When facing a challenge, do you feel like you can rise up and accomplish your goal, or do you give up in defeat? Are you like the little train engine from the classic children's book ("I think I can, I think I can!"), or do you doubt your own abilities to rise up and overcome the difficulties that life throws your way? If you tend to keep going in the face of obstacles, you probably have a high degree of self-efficacy. Self-efficacy is important because it plays a role in how you feel about yourself and whether or not you successfully achieve your goals in life. The concept...

  I t’s normal to have an occasional  sluggish  day, but if you’re staggering through life longing for a nap or looking for a bottomless coffee pot, it’s time to evaluate your habits and change those that are making you more tired during the day. If your fatigue is new, accompanied by other symptoms, or so severe you can’t function normally, start with a visit to your doctor. You don't need to accept exhaustion as normal, especially if you have a clean bill of health. You can make changes that will increase your energy level and help you to stop feeling tired all of the time. Some things you can try include: Prioritizing sleep Consuming more protein Limiting caffeine and alcohol Getting more exercise Drinking more water Enjoying fun activities Managing negative emotions Spending time outdoors Listening to upbeat music   Surprising Causes of Fatigue Prioritize Your Sleep Sleep is as important to your health as proper eating and exercise. D...