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Key Concepts

Cognitive Psychology

Cognitive psychology is the study of internal mental processes including perception, thinking, memory, attention, language, problem-solving, and learning.

Emotional signs of stress

Depression
Anxiety
Irritability
Low sex drive
Memory and concentration problems
Compulsive behavior
Mood swings

Development and validation of a geriatric depression

10 Ways to Help Seniors Deal with Isolation and Depression

Treat sleeping problems
Promote a sense of purpose
Encourage social interaction
Keep them physically active
Make sure they eat healthily
Entrust them with a chore
Show them they're loved
Seek professional help

PTSD - Dysregulation

Persons with complex trauma or PTSD display emotional dysregulation characterized by excessive fear, anxiety, anger, or sadness. These feelings are reactions to a previous severe and often life-threatening traumatic event that is reinitiated.

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