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There is a mystique associated with multiples. Twins and multiples are the subjects of much interest and attention. Although they have become more common in recent generations, they are still a relatively rare phenomenon. For every one hundred people you encounter, only three will be a twin, and much fewer can claim to be a triplet or higher-order multiple. Because of their scarcity, there are many misunderstandings about them. One of the most common misunderstandings is the cause of twins and multiples....

Originally associated with the counterculture movement of the 1970s, psychedelics are now receiving attention for their therapeutic benefits. However, regardless of whether these substances are used recreationally or therapeutically, there is much controversy due to the sheer fact that they are criminalized. This means that outside of participating in a clinical trial these drugs are still illegal. Trip Sitters Trip sitters supervise another person’s psychedelic experience to ensure their safety....

Sadness is something we all experience from time to time. For some, this feeling is temporary and goes away on its own. But for others, this persistent feeling of emptiness, unhappiness, and hopelessness becomes a regular part of their day. If your mood has changed over the last few weeks and engaging in routine daily tasks is getting more difficult, you may have depression, and you’re not alone. Depression, a mood disorder that can cause mild to severe symptoms, can affect how you feel, think, and manage daily activities....

Genograms are a visual representation of a person’s family, relationships between members, and medical and mental health histories. It is more in-depth than a family tree because it provides more extensive information about the family and each member. If multiple family members are attending family therapy together, the therapist might use the genogram to gather more information about the family as a whole as well as each individual member. The genogram uses different symbols to represent gender, diagnoses, and connections between various family members....

Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) is a process through which a facilitator helps a group of people work through their response to a highly stressful or traumatic event. CISD is a form of crisis intervention aimed at reducing the traumatic impact of an event by fostering a connection between people who went through the same experience, increasing effective coping, and trauma education after the stressful event. This can help provide space to process after a stressful or traumatic event occurred....

Unlike standard mental health therapy, such as CBT which focuses prominently on the mind, somatic therapy incorporates body-oriented modalities such as dance, breathwork, and meditation to support mental healing. In addition, somatic experiencing therapy sessions include talk therapy and mind-body exercises. Somatic therapy, also known as somatic experiencing therapy, is a therapy that aims to treat PTSD and other mental and emotional health issues through the connection of mind and body....

When your baby starts solids, you may find yourself overwhelmed by information on what they can and cannot eat. Yogurt may seem like the perfect choice until your friends and family point out that dairy is on the no-list. But actually, some types of dairy are OK for babies. It is important to introduce some healthy fats into their developing palate. Full-fat foods play an important role in brain development, along with helping your baby absorb vital nutrients and aiding in hormone production....

“Moodiness” and “the tween years” could practically be interchangeable phrases. One minute your tween is snuggling next to you on the couch, the next you’re being told you’re embarrassing. Sometimes the changes might look even more extreme, with your tween brooding in the bedroom for hours on end. When is moodiness the normal byproduct of growing up and when does it signal something more serious? Why Tweens Experience Moodiness When we stop to consider all that tweens are going through emotionally, physically, and socially, it’s no wonder they get a little moody....

If something in your visual field changed dramatically right before your eyes, you would notice it immediately, right? While you might think that you see or are aware of all the changes that happen in your immediate environment, there is simply too much information for your brain to fully process. Your brain cannot be aware of every single thing that happens in the world around you. Big shifts can happen in your visual field and you are never even aware of these changes....

Depression is a common cause of fatigue, so you might be wondering whether your fatigue is a result of depression. But just because you’re tired all the time doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re depressed. The fact is there are many underlying conditions that could be responsible for feeling tired all the time. From mood disorders to issues affecting your physical health like chronic fatigue syndrome, the following psychiatric and medical conditions are some of the most common ailments associated with fatigue....

Comorbidity in social anxiety disorder (SAD) refers to having another disorder in addition to SAD. Having SAD increases the chance that you will be diagnosed with another disorder, and also makes receiving treatment more complex. Many disorders are related to social anxiety disorder (SAD), including other anxiety disorders, depression, and personality disorders. Avoidant Personality Disorder If you have avoidant personality disorder (APD), you will experience many of the same symptoms as someone with SAD....

When you are having a home birth, you know that you don’t have everything that the hospital or a birth center offers. This may even be why you’re having a home birth. One thing that the hospital provides is basic medical supplies that are used during the birth. To get that in a home birth, the midwives could go through the expense and hassle of purchasing it in bulk, but transportation and money become an issue....

The bulb-style, or bulb-type breast pump, looks like a bicycle horn. It is made up of two parts: a breast flange and a collection bulb. The breast flange, which is also called a breast shield, is the part that you place over the nipple and areola. The bulb or ball is attached to the end of the breast flange. It creates the suction and acts as a collection chamber. How Does a Bulb-Style Breast Pump Work?...

Clinical psychology is one of the most popular subfields in psychology. With such a large topic to cover, figuring out a specific subject for a research paper, presentation, or experiment can be tricky. Research Topic Ideas Here are just a few ideas that you might want to explore: Are people getting addicted to Facebook and social media? How do these social websites influence how people interact and behave? Compare and contrast two different types of therapy....

Ligaments are tough, fibrous bands of tissue that keep joints together, connect bones and cartilage, or hold certain parts of the body in place. The Cooper’s ligaments, also called the suspensory ligaments of Cooper, are located in the breast. They provide support to the breasts and help them to maintain their shape. The Cooper’s ligaments go from under the skin of the breast through and around the breast tissue and attach to the dense tissue that surrounds the chest muscles....

Many people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) have had experiences of emotional invalidation. In fact, some experts believe that emotional invalidation may be one factor that increases a child’s risk of developing BPD in adolescence or adulthood. What Is Emotional Invalidation? Emotional invalidation is when someone communicates to you that your emotions are not valid, are unreasonable or irrational, or should be hidden or concealed. For example, when a child is fearful, the parent might say, “Stop being such a baby, there’s nothing to be afraid of....

If you’re taking a pregnancy test, you want to be sure you can trust the results. Thankfully, the vast majority of the time, when you take an at-home pregnancy test your result will be accurate. In fact, studies show that when done correctly, these tests are around 99% correct. However, while a false positive pregnancy test result is uncommon, it can happen, for a variety of reasons. Learn more about the causes of false positive pregnancy tests....

Sometimes fear stems from real threats, but it can also originate from imagined dangers. While fear is a natural response to some situations, it can also lead to distress and disruption when extreme or out of proportion to the actual threat. Fear is a natural, powerful, and primitive human emotion. According to psychology research, it involves a universal biochemical response and a high individual emotional response. Fear alerts us to the presence of danger or the threat of harm, whether that danger is physical or psychological....

Food poisoning during pregnancy can be terribly uncomfortable, but it can also be a cause for concern. There is a possibility of passing the illness on to your unborn child, and in severe cases, foodborne illness can cause stillbirth or miscarriage, especially in those women who are already at risk. As a result, it is especially important to practice food safety guidelines and even avoid certain foods during pregnancy. If you start to notice symptoms, quick communication with your healthcare provider can play a key role in keeping your pregnancy safe and healthy....

Grandiose ideations, or grandiosity, are an exaggerated sense of one’s importance, power, knowledge, or identity—even with little evidence to support this. People with bipolar disorder (BD) may experience this symptom. Grandiosity can occur during both manic and hypomanic episodes. Prevalence of Grandiosity The number of people with grandiose ideations is somewhat unclear, with research indicating that grandiosity is present in somewhere between 8% and 65% of the general population. That’s a different question that how common grandiosity is in people with bipolar disorder....