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Murderers, That Prior History Of Barbaric Psychological And Physical Damage Inflicted Upon Them*

“Guilty By Reason Of Insanity: A Psychiatrist Explores The Minds Of Killers” (Lewis, 1998) is a recommended publication for those who wish to have a better understanding in how some killers came into fruition. WARNING: Graphic narrative.

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Reference

Lewis, D. O., M. D. (1998). Guilty By Reason Of Insanity: A Psychiatrist Explores The Minds Of Killers. Ivy Books, The Ballantine Publishing Group.

*Of course, some people became murderers because of a congenital brain impairment.

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The Stroop Effect

[VIDEO: The Stroop Effect Explained] (MindfulThinks (b), 2017)

The Stroop Effect Explained – YouTube

[VIDEO: How Fast Is Your Brain? The Stroop Test] (MindfulThinks (a), 2017)

How Fast Is Your Brain? The Stroop Test – YouTube

You can find Stroop Effect tests on your electronic devices in the Play Store.

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References

MindfulThinks (a). (2017, April 11). How Fast Is Your Brain? The Stroop Test. [Video]. YouTube. How Fast Is Your Brain? The Stroop Test – YouTube

MindfulThinks (b). (2017, April 11). The Stroop Effect Explained. [Video]. YouTube. The Stroop Effect Explained – YouTube

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Having Strong Coping Mechanisms, What Came Before

In certain instances, it is not so much what young people are told in their home environment growing up, but what they observed in that environment:  Learned behavior.  By watching the grownups deal with the busyness of complicated life situations in a calm manner, repeatedly, those young people are able to emulate those skills later in their own lives.  Those healthy skills are turned on automatically.

Strong coping mechanisms are important for a healthier mental existence.

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Mental Health Difficulties, That Mind And Body Relationship

The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention (2020) talks about how individuals can experience heart issues because of their mental health problems in, “Heart Disease and Mental Health Disorders | cdc.gov.”

The other complication: There is the potential that a heart issue can decrease the necessary supply of oxygen the heart is required to send to the brain.

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Reference

Centers For Disease Control And Prevention. (2020). Heart Disease And Mental Health Disorders. Retrieved From Heart Disease and Mental Health Disorders | cdc.gov

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A Message Regarding Mental Health Conditions

There are many people with mental health issues, but they fail to seek help from a professional. This lack of urgency can in turn result with disastrous brain health and lack of emotional stability.

We need to applaud those who do recognize they are experiencing issues, and are seeking help so that they can have a much healthier existence. We need to encourage their endeavors as they experience this incredible challenge.

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Military And Law Enforcement Personnel (Brain Health): Are These Communities At Risk For Experiencing Occupational Health Hazards?

Walter Reed Army Institute Of Research (2021, May 4) provides information about this topic at, “Chronic exposure to low levels of blast may be associated with neurotrauma: Exposure during occupational training is linked to biomarkers of brain damage — ScienceDaily.”

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Reference

Walter Reed Army Institute Of Research. (2021, May 4). Chronic Exposure To Low Levels Of Blast May Be Associated With Neurotrauma: Exposure During Occupational Training Is Linked To Biomarkers Of Brain Damage. ScienceDaily. Retrieved May 7, 2021 from http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/05/210504112644.htm