The Perks of Being a Psychopath

[View this email in your browser]( Welcome to your weekly mental health break. Keeping you updated on all things psychology, relationship & mental-health related. [The Perks of Being a Psychopath]( The psychopath is well equipped to act in an unrestrained, ruthless manner. This is bad news for society… but not for a psychopath. [The Essence of Love in 3 Words]( Let your love for those you care about in your life be expressed through Being Fully Present. [Does Anger Cause Brain Damage?]( The moment your body perceives a threat, the brain undergoes striking changes. [Coping with an Emotional Hangover: 5 Things to Know]( Burn-out, emotional exhaustion, and depression steal not only your life, but your motivation. [4 Parenting Styles that Contribute to Perfectionism]( There are differences between these types of parents, but they all share an inability to notice and value their children’s feelings. News & Views [Many People with Pain, Insomnia May Be Turning to Legal Cannabis]( A large number of adults who buy legalized cannabis have been able to cut back or completely quit taking their pain and/or sleep prescription drugs. [Concussion Twice as Prevalent as Once Thought]( Concussion rates are almost double what has been previously reported. [Walking on Treadmill Can Reduce Period Pain, Improve Quality of Life]( Walking on a treadmill on a consistent basis can reduce period pain and improve long-term quality of life. [Underlying Motivations Influence Expression of Emotions]( New insight challenges the belief that a person’s emotions are influenced automatically and unconsciously. [Specific Factors Influence Long-Term Effects of Bullying]( Some young adults who were bullied as a child could have a greater risk of ongoing depression due to a mix of genetic and environmental factors. World of Psychology [Bridging the Gap Between Vacation and Everyday Life]( The idea of "taking a vacation" often reinforces the feeling that we are somehow held captive in our day to day lives. [When Police Officers Are On the Job… and On Drugs]( A police officer who is using opioids illegally is breaking the very laws that he or she has sworn to uphold. [Is Past Trauma Affecting Your Relationship?]( Our attachment styles influence who we fall in love with, how we behave in romantic relationships, and even how our relationships end. [One Question to Guide Daily Choices]( Sometimes, you need a quick rubric with which to evaluate the choice you are making and discern if it puts you on the path towards where you want to be. [5 Mindfulness Techniques to Reduce Stress and Anxiety]( You can actually re-learn to trust your body to deal with anxiety on its own. Best of Our Blogs [4 Ways Responding to Your Partner’s Feelings Is “Relationship Gold”]( (Childhood Emotional Neglect) - It’s something that may seem ridiculously obvious, yet it is actually not obvious at all. [Dealing With Unhealthy Family & Friend Relationships: A Brief How-To]( (Common Humanity) - Navigating unhealthy relationships can be emotionally taxing at best, and damaging to one’s physical and mental health at worst. You can take steps to protect and care for yourself. [How to Find a Hobby as an Adult]( (Unleash Your Creativity) - To help get you started thinking about a hobby you might want to pursue, ask yourself the following five questions. [Spoon Economics 101]( (Our Behavioral DisAbilities) - Spoon theory is very useful for explaining chronic illness to others. [What Does It Mean to Be Emotionally Independent?]( (Single at Heart) - Emotional independence is not about having no emotional connections with other people. Your Weekly Mental Health Break Feel free to forward to a friend or share on social media! Need to update your newsletter preferences? [Update your profile here]( We love to hear from you! Please send any feedback you may have to us at: talkback@psychcentral.com [The Psych Central Show Podcast]( [Online Teen Therapy: Everything You Need to Know]( In today’s episode, we speak with Haesue Jo, Clinical Support Lead for a large online therapy website, about their new offering for teens and adolescents. [Persistent Myths of Mental Illness]( In this episode, our hosts take a look at some myths about living with schizophrenia and even tackle the most common one – are schizophrenics violent? [Ask the Therapist]( [Celebrity Obsession]( I developed a crush on a celebrity when I was 10, and it has grown into an obsession that I can’t stop (I’m 23 now). I’ve been diagnosed with... [Why Do I Always Lie?]( In case it affects answers at all, I’ve been officially diagnosed with depression, anxiety, ADD and Type one diabetes. The problem is that almost every... [Do I Actually Have PTSD?]( I was diagnosed with PTSD by my therapist when I was 14. I was born with a major disfiguring birth defect, have had around 20 operations. My parents adopted two... [Why Does My Mother Continue to Deny my Childhood Abuse?]( My mother was never really happy with my father though he is a real gentleman and treats her fairly well. He is always beside... Check Out What's New on Psych Central [What’s Cooking Therapy]( [What's Your Personality Type?]( Our personalities determine how we interact with the world around us, from co-workers to loved ones. The more you know about your own personality, the better able you are to understand and benefit from those interactions. Our 16-Type Jungian Personality Test will give you your four-letter personality type (like the Myers-Briggs). It takes just a few minutes to complete, and you'll get an instant, free result. [Discover your personality type today!]( [Join Our Community]( Psych Central's 250+ support groups are available 24/7 and filled with compassionate, caring people -- just like you! [Join and share with over 500,000 fellow members today](. Join our daily conversation on [Facebook]( Follow us on [Twitter]( Copyright © 2019 Psych Central, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to a Psych Central Newsletter at our website, PsychCentral.com, or you attended one of our free webinars. Our mailing address is: Psych Central PO Box 5464Bradford, MA 01835 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.