Learned Helplessness
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Learned helplessness is a psychological state in which a person, after experiencing adverse situations they perceive as uncontrollable, stops trying to change their circumstances even when options to do so exist.
How it shows up: It is usually accompanied by passivity, low motivation, a feeling of powerlessness, and a pessimistic outlook on one's own efforts. It is often related to low mood or sustained anxiety.
Possible causes: Repeated experiences of failure, chronic stress, or environments in which the outcomes seemed not to depend on one's own behavior.
Who can provide guidance? Professionals in the psychological field and complementary therapists work on this type of pattern from an educational and supportive approach. If you recognize these signs in yourself or in someone close, talking with a mental health professional can be a good first step to regaining a sense of control.
Data on 35 doctors who treat learned helplessness
Which specialist treats learned helplessness?
Learned helplessness can be worked on with a complementary therapist, who helps the patient identify and shift these thought patterns. You can book an appointment with this specialist if you feel this is affecting your daily motivation.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in learned helplessness
Dr. Rafael Reynaga Martinez
Dr. Carlos Lozano Márquez
Dr. Armando Alvarez Martínez
Dr. Javier Baldizon Recio
Dr. Jaime Dante Hernandez Mendoza
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Francisco Javier Caballero Garcia
Dr. Raul Humberto Cavazos Caudillo
Dr. Hector Francisco Gaytan Osuna
Dr. Carlos Enrique Garcia Estrella
Dr. Luis Fernando Gonzalez Alatorre
Dr. Alberto Guevara Alvarez
Dr. Pablo Robles Perez
Dr. José Manuel Hernández Campos
Dr. Roberto Romero Torres
Dr. Cristian Rivera Reyes
Dr. Jorge Alberto Leyva Medellín
Dr. Carlos Ricardo Rueda Alvarado
Dr. Carlos Elias Bistre Ramirez
Dr. José Mario Dorantes Rodríguez
Frequently asked questions
What is learned helplessness?
Learned helplessness is a psychological state in which a person, after experiencing adverse situations they perceive as uncontrollable, stops trying to change their circumstances even when options to do so exist.
Which doctor treats learned helplessness?
Learned helplessness can be worked on with a complementary therapist, who helps the patient identify and shift these thought patterns. You can book an appointment with this specialist if you feel this is affecting your daily motivation.