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We’re facing no shortage of frightening moments in the news. This week, when a mob rushed the U.S. Capitol at the behest of the sitting president, the violent crowd breached not only hallowed ground, but the nation’s already frayed sense of security. Key Takeaways Children might have trouble understanding the breach on the Capitol. This can lead to feelings of fear and anxiety.Parents play an important role in reassuring children of their safety and helping them to process scary events that are covered heavily in the news....

You constantly feel like people are out to get you or threaten you in some way. You feel suspicious of every little thing in life. You’d characterize yourself as someone who jumps to conclusions often, usually without evidence. If this describes you, you may be wondering if you are paranoid, and if so, what that means. It’s common to experience feelings of paranoia from time to time, especially during periods of stress and upheaval....

Inattentive attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a type of ADHD that has many characteristics. Some of its challenges can include difficulty with focusing and concentrating, as well as impulsivity. While inattentive ADHD is often thought of as a childhood disorder, it can persist into adulthood. In some cases, inattentive ADHD can also co-occur with other mental health conditions, such as autism, anxiety disorders, depression, and substance abuse. Inattentive ADHD Is More Prevalent in Women...

Films are made to depict complex human emotions, as well as play on them. And some films move us because we relate to them, while others reveal ways of life entirely different than our own. Whether foreign or familiar, movies can have great influence on our lives. Key Takeaways Movies that depict the range of human emotion and experience can have a great impact on their audiences.A recent study shows that emotionally moving movies in which characters strive to achieve meaningful purpose actually help us make sense of our own struggles....

The name MXE stands for methoxetamine, or its full name, 2-(3-methoxyphenyl)-2-(ethylamino) cyclohexanone. MXE is a drug from the arylcyclohexylamines family of compounds. Arylcyclohexylamines also include ketamine and PCP, which are two drugs that have been around for decades and have been used for anesthesia in humans and animals. In contrast, MXE is a much more recently developed substance, which has been specifically developed and used as a recreational drug. MXE differs from ketamine on a molecular level....

Focusing on a task for a long period of time can be difficult for adults, let alone kids. Enter: brain breaks. Brain breaks are short, physical activities that, when interspersed with periods of academic work, can help improve students’ attention, efficiency, enjoyment, creativity, and retention of information. These breaks can be as simple as doing a set of jumping jacks or high knees before diving back into schoolwork—at home or at school....

If you’ve miscarried before and are pregnant again, you may be wondering if you need to see a doctor right away or if you can wait a few more weeks? In most cases, it’s best to seek prenatal care as soon as you find out you’re pregnant. However, this applies to all pregnant women, not just those who have experienced a miscarriage. Timing for ObGyn Visits Seeing your physician as soon as you’re pregnant lets your doctor establish an accurate due date and keep tabs on your pregnancy....

What Is Panic Disorder? According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder that is characterized by intense, recurrent, and unexpected panic attacks. Fear and anxiety can be normal reactions to specific situations and stressful events. Panic disorder differs from this normal fear and anxiety because it is often extreme, and may seem to strike out of the blue. A person with panic disorder may experience symptoms such as severe feelings of terror, rapid breathing, and rapid heart rate....

When taking a pregnancy test, you really want to make sure that you are following the instructions and doing it correctly. One of the most common mistakes on a pregnancy test is misreading it, and an evaporation line is one way to misread a pregnancy test. The evaporation line on a pregnancy test comes when the urine used in the sample evaporates after a certain amount of time. This is normal and a part of the process but leaves behind a colorless but distinct line....

Research suggests that women may experience some symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) differently than men. They are also more likely to develop the condition following trauma, but it usually takes much longer for women to be diagnosed. Statistics suggest that women are twice as likely as men to develop PTSD at some point in their lives. They also tend to experience these symptoms for longer periods and are more sensitive to reminders of their trauma....

What will children learn about reading and writing in kindergarten? What are they expected to know by the end of the kindergarten year? While the goals may vary somewhat from state to state, there are some typical expectations. This list can give you a good idea of what your child will learn about language arts in the first year of school. All About the Alphabet The ABC’s are the first step to learning how to read and will likely be one of the first skills your child nails down....

What is the definition of secondary emotions? Find out what these emotions are and why people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health problems are vulnerable to them. Definition Secondary emotions are emotional reactions we have to other emotions. For example, a person may feel ashamed as a result of becoming anxious or sad. In this case, anxiety would be the primary emotion while shame would be the secondary emotion....

The holidays are a magical time of year, but frankly, they can also be chaotic. With decorating, juggling social engagements, themed school days, and moving around The Elf on the Shelf (if that is a tradition for your family), it seems like there are not enough hours in the day to get everything done. December flies by, and before you know it, it’s a new year. Key Takeaways A holiday gift is great way to show your childs’ teacher you appreciate them....

There are a lot of do’s and don’ts during pregnancy, including the recommendation to to sleep on your back or tummy after the first trimester. For back and front sleepers, these prohibitions can make getting a good night’s rest more challenging. However, it’s not safe to sleep on your back in the second and third trimesters because the weight of the uterus and growing baby can put pressure on your circulatory system....

Ligyrophobia, sometimes known as phonophobia, is the fear of loud noises. The fear is most common in young children but may occur in adults as well. Some people are afraid only of very sudden loud noises, while others fear ongoing noise. This can affect your ability to feel comfortable in social settings that involve being in a crowd, such as parties, concerts and other events. In Small Children Common fears are a normal part of growing up, and many small children exhibit numerous short-lived fears....

Transpersonal psychology is a field or school of thought in psychology centered on the spiritual aspects of human life. The term transpersonal psychology was first introduced in the 1960s by psychologists such as Abraham Maslow and Victor Frankl. This field utilizes psychological methods and theories to examine the spiritual subject matter. History The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology began publication in 1969 and in 1971 the Association for Transpersonal Psychology was established....

What Is Unipolar Depression? Unipolar disorder is a serious mental health disorder affecting 8.4% of the U.S. population. The disorder is more prevalent among women than men, and among younger people (aged 18-25) than older people. In 2020, 14.8 million adults had a severe episode of unipolar disorder, and 66% of people with the disorder were treated. Unipolar Depression Unipolar depression is a term used interchangeably with major depressive order, and is characterized by continuous feelings of sadness, low mood, feelings of worthlessness, lack of interest in activities you used to enjoy, as well as suicidal ideation....

Do you tend to feel gloomy, keep to yourself, hide your emotions from others, and tend to see the glass as half empty? You might be a type D personality. Personality types were originally identified by cardiologists in the 1950’s to help determine patients who might be at greater risk for heart disease. As research has continued to develop over the years, more personality types have been identified and labeled with specific letters to represent a found set of patterned personality traits....

Pica is the repeated eating of items that are not considered edible. It is a type of Feeding and Eating Disorder. It can be serious and potentially life-threatening. Items consumed vary substantially and can include paper, plastic, cloth, dirt, clay, paint, rocks, soap, cigarette butts, hair, and metal pieces such as coins. Who Does Pica Affect? Although the onset of pica can occur at any age, it most commonly emerges during childhood....

Kevin Gerdes was looking for love on a dating app when he found something to fill his heart in an unexpected way. An epiphany during the early days of the pandemic led him to foster young children, and as a single gay dad, he’s thriving. Now Gerdes, 35, who is also a real estate agent in Los Angeles, California, is hoping to inspire other single gay men with hopes of fostering to adopt their own children....