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If you have a friend or relative who is living with addiction, you might be wondering how you can help. To be clear, it’s not always easy to make the decision to provide help with substance use or another type of addiction. However, your loved one will often have a greater chance of overcoming their challenges with your support. This article discusses how to help an addict. It includes strategies you can use to help a friend or loved one who needs help managing their substance use....

In Hinduism, Kundalini is a form of feminine energy that is said to be coiled at the base of the spine. The word Kundalini comes from the Sanskrit word meaning “coiled snake.” This energy can then be awakened through yoga, mantras, asanas, and meditation. Kundalini meditation is part of Kundalini yoga and is meant to move energy through the body. It is based on the concept that energy at the base of the spine (also known as the root chakra) needs to be released through the seven chakras of the body and then out through the crown chakra above the head....

More people are seeking natural forms of anti-depressants to help them cope with depression. Traditional anti-depressants sometimes have unwanted side effects. For an approach that doesn’t rely on pharmaceuticals or psychotherapies, consider these options. Supplements, natural remedies, and lifestyle changes can improve your depressive symptoms. But ask a medical professional to assess your depression. Only they can determine what route is best for you. Then work together to combat your particular level of depression using the various tools available....

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine for use in children aged 12 to 15 years of age. This announcement of Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) was made on Monday, May 10, and signals a major step forward in the national effort to get every citizen inoculated. Update September 9, 2022 On May 10, 2021, the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine was authorized for use in children aged 12 to 15....

The term “positive energy” is often used to describe an optimistic or positive approach to life whereas “negative energy” is equated with a pessimistic or negative approach. Negative energy can take a toll on your well-being and lead to a pessimistic view of the world. Positive energy, on the other hand, can contribute to feelings of optimism, happiness, and wellness. This article discusses the impact of positive energy and how to cultivate this type of attitude....

If your child is on medicine for their ADHD symptoms, you may hear some complaints about stomachaches or headaches. Some kids experience a decrease in appetite. Others begin to have difficulty falling asleep at night. These are all common side effects of stimulant medications. Though side effects may occur, especially in the first few weeks of treatment, most will disappear on their own as your child’s body adjusts to the medication....

What Is School Violence? An estimated 246 million children experience school violence every year; however, girls and gender non-conforming people are disproportionately affected. School Violence School violence refers to violence that takes place in a school setting. This includes violence on school property, on the way to or from school, and at school trips and events. School violence may be committed by students, teachers, or other members of the school staff; however, violence by fellow students is the most common....

The six-part docuseries Shadowland, which is streaming on Peacock and based on reporting by The Atlantic, delves into the lives and circumstances of people who believe in right-wing conspiracy theories, such as QAnon, that the 2020 election was stolen, and that the coronavirus or its vaccines were conceived by a powerful cabal for sinister purposes. Key Takeaways Shadowland is a new docuseries investigating the lives of those who believe in right-wing conspiracy theories....

A somatic delusion is a false belief that a person’s internal or external bodily functions are abnormal. This belief may also extend to viewing one’s physical appearance as very irregular. Also known as monosymptomatic hypochondriacal psychosis, this condition is a very rare form of a delusion. It’s hard to convince people suffering from somatic delusions that their beliefs or symptoms are anything but correct. Parasitic infestations are the most common form of somatic delusion noticed in individuals....

It should come as no surprise that babies can be expensive. Between baby food, toiletries, diapers, clothes, and toys, costs quickly add up. If you’re looking for ways to save money, you’re not alone. One trick that can save a surprising amount is making your own baby wipes. Making your own wipes instead of buying disposable wipes can save you up to $150 a year, and in the case of reusable wipes, can also reduce waste....

As you prepare for the birth of a child, you may have been told by well-meaning friends and family that, when your baby arrives, you’ll “just know” what to do. We often hear about the so-called maternal instinct that connects us evolutionarily to animals (a la a mama bear with her cubs). The idea goes that, the minute you become a mom, you’ll innately sense what’s best for your child’s care....

Nothing is worse than walking into your toddler’s bedroom to tuck them in and hearing the words “No, Daddy do it!” Or what about when Mommy is headed out for a much-needed girls’ night and she hears the pleading cries of her three-year-old exclaiming, “I want Mommy” as she walks out the door? Almost every parent on the planet has witnessed favoritism from their child. And whether you are the favorite parent or the parent being shunned, the first time it happens can be confusing and sometimes downright painful....

Do you assume that because it’s on the schedule at school, your child is regularly attending gym class? Unfortunately, far too many kids actually aren’t going to gym class regularly—or even at all. That means they lose out on an important opportunity for physical exercise, along with exposure to sports and fitness activities they might enjoy and a break from the daily academic grind. School districts in the United States allow students to be exempted from physical education for a variety of reasons, according to the School Health Policies and Practices Study (or SHPPS), which is conducted periodically by the U....

In this day and age, it’s rare to see anyone carrying around a pen and paper anymore. The mini computers in our pockets and larger ones at our desks have made physically jotting things down feel almost pointless. Why bother writing something down in a place you may lose it when it could get backed up on the cloud and exist forever? Well, we may be continually moving towards an increasingly digital society, but it turns out there are some reasons not to count out writing by hand just yet....

When deciding what to name your baby, you may be looking for names that end in specific letters. Some of the most popular endings include A, N, and Y. This allows you to blend the name with the child’s last name or with the names of the child’s siblings. Be aware that matching the end letters might be a challenge with boy/girl twins as the popularity of these three (A, N, Y) letter endings for names are significantly different between the sexes....

Mathematical and Statistical Awareness month is perfect for mathematically gifted kids. It was established in 1986 by President Ronald Reagan as Math Awareness Month as a way to promote an awareness and appreciation of mathematics. Mathematically gifted kids and their parents don’t need to be aware of math or appreciate it! But they can certainly enjoy the month and hope that others will become more aware, not just of math, but of mathematically gifted kids....

Arachnophobia, otherwise known as spider phobia, is the intense fear of spiders and other arachnids. Classified as a specific phobia, arachnophobia causes clinically significant distress that can impact an individual’s quality of life. When in contact with, or thinking about arachnids, individuals will likely feel fear and experience symptoms of anxiety almost immediately. Around the world, between 3% and 15% of individuals have been diagnosed with specific phobias, with the fear of animals and heights being the most prevalent....

When you’re ill, your doctor may run a battery of tests to help figure out what’s causing you to feel unwell. In the case of common infections, a simple blood test can make the diagnosis and guide your doctor in prescribing the right treatment. When you have symptoms of mental illness, however, diagnosis and treatment can be a far more complex process. Promising research is being done, but we don’t yet have a simple blood test that can diagnose depression....

It has historically been assumed that individuals with anorexia nervosa look emaciated and have a very low weight. In fact, until the most recent edition of the diagnostic manual used to diagnose the illness, one necessary criterion was “weight less than 85 percent of that expected.” What is less widely recognized is that restrictive eating disorders, those characterized by dietary restriction or weight loss, can manifest in individuals at higher weights....

Some newborns develop a soft bump, often with a boggy feeling, on their head shortly after birth, which is called a cephalohematoma. Because some cephalohematomas in newborns are quite noticeable, it’s understandable that you’d feel stressed and upset. Even the most minor and innocuous difference can worry a new parent, especially if it’s something you were not prepared for or that looks concerning. What Is a Cephalohematoma? Simply put, a cephalohematoma is an accumulation of blood under the scalp....