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Anemophobia, sometimes called ancraophobia, is a sort of catch-all term that encompasses a wide variety of air-related phobias. Some people are afraid of drafts, others of gusty winds. Some fear swallowing air (called aerophagia). The phobia may be mild or severe and is often life-limiting. The Link Between Anemophobia and Weather Phobias Anemophobia is often, though not always, related to other weather-based phobias. Lilapsophobia is the fear of severe storms, while astraphobia is the fear of more run of the mill weather events such as thunder and lightning....

Wayne Brady does not fit neatly into one single talent box. Maybe you loved his improv on “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” or his singing and dancing in the Broadway show “Kinky Boots.” Perhaps, you tune in for his game show hosting skills on “Let’s Make a Deal” or his acting abilities on Showtime’s “American Gigolo.” And if that weren’t enough, maybe you cast votes for him on the latest season of “Dancing with the Stars....

Compensatory behaviors are simply things people with eating disorders do in an attempt to make up for having eaten and consumed calories. They are an attempt to erase shame, anxiety, guilt or other “bad” feelings about the food eaten and the act of eating it. It’s important to note that eating is not something that should make one feel guilty; after all, we need food to survive and all people should be able to enjoy delicious food without guilt....

Cultivation theory was originated by communication scholar George Gerbner in 1969 to explain the way mass media and television, in particular, influences people over time. Gerbner proposed that television presents homogeneous messages about issues like crime and violence and that TV viewers—especially frequent TV viewers—eventually come to adopt a shared understanding of social reality due to the messages they absorb through television. Cultivation theory remains a popular avenue of investigation for media psychologists and other media scholars pursuing research on how long-term media exposure influences people’s worldviews....

Both ETOH abuse and alcohol dependence refers to negative drinking patterns but they are different and may require different treatment plans. Someone who abuses ETOH may not be dependent on it. Dependence is defined as the physical reliance on alcohol. When a person who abuses alcohol stops drinking, they may not experience withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, a strong urge to drink, sweating, nausea, or insomnia. ETOH Abuse ETOH (ethyl alcohol or ethanol) abuse is a condition in which a person continues to drink excessively despite the harmful effects it has on their social, mental, physical and emotional health....

Letting your teen get a henna tattoo when you’re on vacation or before a fun event may be tempting. After all, it’s not like it’s a permanent tattoo. In fact, you don’t even have to be on vacation in a tropical location to get a henna tattoo. Many drug stores sell henna body art kits that allow your teen to create a henna tattoo from the comfort of your own home....

What Is Long-Term Memory? Long-term memory refers to the transfer of information from short-term memory into long-term storage in order to create enduring memories. This type of memory is unlimited in capacity and stable—lasting for years or even a lifetime. Short-term memories can become long-term memories through a process known as consolidation. Long-term memory can be further subdivided into two different types: explicit (conscious) and implicit (unconscious) memory. If you can remember something that happened more than just a few moments ago, whether it occurred just hours ago or decades earlier, it is long-term memory....

Kava kava (piper methysticum) is a plant native to the islands of the South Pacific. A member of the pepper family, the root and rhizome of the kava kava plant are used to prepare natural remedies for insomnia, anxiety, and menopausal symptoms. Kava Kava for Social Anxiety Disorder The use of kava kava in the treatment of social anxiety disorder is somewhat controversial, simply because there is not enough research about the supplement....

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) is a type of emergency contraception that’s sold over the counter to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. It’s also available under the brand names Fallback Solo, Next Choice One Dose, and Opcicon and may be referred to as the “morning-after pill.” A common misunderstanding about Plan B is that it causes a miscarriage. However, Plan B doesn’t terminate an established pregnancy. It prevents conception from happening in the first place....

It’s common for kids to revert to baby talk at one time or another. Preschoolers often regress to using a baby voice as part of their normal development. And sometimes, older grade school kids may sound like babies again for a period of time. Kids may regress with other behaviors too. A backslide during potty training, biting their nails again after they have stopped, or resorting to aggression long after they learned to use words are just a few other phases your child might go through....

Grandparents often wonder at what age their grandchildren may lose interest in them. This phenomenon varies quite a bit from child to child. However, it mimics the common experience of many parents as kids gain autonomy and get increasingly interested in their friends. Generally, at around age 10 into their teen years, some kids start drifting away from their grandparents. But there are things you can do to keep your relationship solid....

Watching another person being bullied can have a huge impact. After all, most people are bothered when they see someone injured or insulted. In fact, witnessing bullying creates a wide range of emotions and stresses that can take a toll on the bystander. From anxiety and uncertainty, to fear and guilt, bullying significantly impacts bystanders. In fact, preliminary research suggests that kids who witness bullying may be as much at risk psychologically as the victims and the bullies....

When you think back to health class in high school, you might not have realized back then just how heteronormative it was. Standard education about sex, unfortunately, leaves out the LGBTQIA+ population of youth, with most young people reporting they don’t find themselves represented in the education they receive. The absence of representation in sex-ed harms LGBTQIA+ youth and can lead them to make less safe choices in adulthood if they don’t receive the information that would otherwise have protected them....

For many individuals, working in teams is associated with experiences of othering. It may explain why a recently published study in the Journal of Management found that being friendly and trustworthy may be more valuable than skill competency when working on teams. Key Takeaways Friendliness and trustworthiness are more highly valued than skill competency on teams.Competent and trustworthy individuals were most in demand when forming teams. Understanding these dynamics may assist with effectively navigating teams in the workplace....

Biological preparedness is the idea that people and animals are inherently inclined to form associations between certain stimuli and responses. This concept plays an important role in learning, particularly in understanding the classical conditioning process. Some associations form easily because we are predisposed to form such connections, while other associations are much more difficult to form because we are not naturally predisposed to form them. For example, it has been suggested that biological preparedness explains why certain types of phobias tend to form more easily....

Concussions in kids can be a scary time for parents and a frustrating time for kids. The inability to jump back into normal life can leave kids bored, scared, and ruminating. This fact, in turn, may lead to the development of mental health conditions. Key Takeaways One-third of kids with prolonged concussion symptoms may experience a mental health condition.Parents and caregivers can use preventative measures to help reduce the likelihood of issues....

When it comes to kids misbehaving, some parents wonder if it’s ever okay to discipline another parent’s child. Some situations—especially when children put themselves or others at risk—demand adult intervention. But other times, it may not be wise to do or say anything. Know When and How to Step In Disciplining another person’s child can make even the most seasoned parent cringe and retreat. On one hand, if you have a toddler or a preschooler, you’re probably too preoccupied making sure your own children act appropriately to even think about addressing another child’s misbehavior....

“Eyewitnesses who point their finger at innocent defendants are not liars, for they genuinely believe in the truth of their testimony….That’s the frightening part—the truly horrifying idea that what we think we know, what we believe with all our hearts, is not necessarily the truth."—Elizabeth Loftus, Psychology Today, 1996 Best Known For Elizabeth Loftus is a contemporary psychologist who is acclaimed for her research in memory. She is best known for these areas:...

Shaking or trembling of the hands or other parts of the body are common physical symptoms associated with social anxiety disorder (SAD). Feeling a lack of control over your body can not only increase the intensity of your shaking, but may also worsen other anxiety-related symptoms. This uncomfortable symptom may also be present in other anxiety disorders, such as panic disorder, specific phobias, and agoraphobia. If you are experiencing shaking or trembling because of social anxiety disorder and/or another anxiety disorder, know that many treatment options are available....

Living childfree after infertility is an option some people choose, and some must come to accept. Right now, you may see living childfree as the worst-case scenario. But it can be an empowering resolution to an emotionally exhausting situation. What does it mean to live childfree after infertility? How does a person come to this decision? Is choosing a childfree life after infertility “giving up”? What’s the Right Name? There is some disagreement over what to call life without children after infertility....