The teaching workforce has changed and many teachers are younger with growing families. This makes the need for child care an increasing concern and a factor when selecting a job. School districts that offer child care to teachers may help prevent them from leaving the classroom. Child care can also be used as a “perk” to attract new teachers with small children. Some school districts have taken note of the pressures working parents face....
The Childhood Trauma Test has been going viral on TikTok in recent weeks, with numerous users posting their results on the video-sharing platform. Key Takeaways The Childhood Trauma Test is the latest viral mental health trend on TikTok.The company behind the test is collecting a lot of user data—more than the young people taking the test may realize or feel comfortable with.It’s sparked discussions around the safety of young people online, as it’s becoming more difficult for parents and caregivers to monitor what their children are doing....
It’s terrifying to learn that an illness such as coronavirus (COVID-19) is spreading across the globe. Feelings of fear, anxiety, sadness, and uncertainty are normal during a pandemic. Fortunately, being proactive about your mental health can help to keep both your mind and body stronger. Key Takeaways Feeling afraid, nervous, and upset is normal in times of uncertainty. As you learn more about COVID-19 and how to protect yourself, it’s essential that you are proactive about taking care of your mental health....
You may have heard of guided imagery as a stress management technique, but do you know how it works, why it’s useful, and how it measures up against other stress relievers? Guided imagery is an effective stress management technique and has remained popular for several reasons. Overview Guided imagery can quickly calm your body and simultaneously relax your mind. It’s pleasant to practice, and not overly difficult or intimidating to learn....
Both a 504 plan and an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) involve special education accommodations, but do you know how these two plans differ from each other? Learn the differences and similarities between the two with this review of how a 504 plan lines up with an IEP. A 504 Plan vs. an IEP A 504 plan, which refers to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, is an attempt to remove barriers and allow students with disabilities to participate freely in both public elementary and secondary education....
As a parent, it can be challenging to find a therapist for your child. You might search various directories for someone with expertise in your child’s symptoms or diagnosis, contact your insurance provider to inquire about coverage, and ask friends and other people you trust for recommendations before starting services. The first few therapy sessions can be awkward as your child gets to know their therapist. It is OK to spend a few sessions getting comfortable in the therapy setting before deciding if there is a good fit, or to try out a few therapists to see who your child clicks with....
Some of the most common questions in a pediatrician’s office are whether or not you should clean your child’s ears and, if so, how you should go about it. While gunked-up wax in your kid’s ears isn’t necessarily an attractive look, it’s typically harmless. Earwax even serves a purpose. Of course, sometimes it can build up and interfere with ear health or cause other concerns. If that’s the case, then it should be removed....
Whether you’re dating someone new or you have a long-term partner, sexual anxiety is real, and it can impact relationships at any stage. That said, there are plenty of ways to recognize it as it starts to happen and work on moving past it. Verywell Mind spoke with Candice Cooper-Lovett, LMFT, a licensed sex therapist based in Atlanta, to find out how individuals and couples can address these concerns and move into a healthy sexual relationship....
When we fall in love, we often believe the relationship will last forever. We always hope that this one is the one, that it will be different this time, and that there’s no way anything can ever happen to break you up. Except, sometimes those things can happen, and you do break up. If we only look at the divorce rate, research shows it is around 50% (although measuring divorce rates is more complex than comparing marriages to divorces in a single year)....
Public speaking is like any activity—better preparation equals better performance. At the same time, anxiety about speaking in public can hold you back. One way to quell anxiety is to prepare yourself well to speak in public. When you are better prepared, it will boost your confidence and make it easier to concentrate on delivering your message. Choose a Topic That Interests You If you are able, choose a topic that you are excited about....
Thyroid disease is something that you may have suffered from prior to your pregnancy. Hypothyroidism is defined as an underactive thyroid. This can be from surgical removal, disease or a congenital issue with your thyroid. You may have been diagnosed during some routine blood work or because of symptoms or complications. You may find out before you are pregnant at your preconception health care or in early pregnancy if your practitioner screens....
What Is Integrative Therapy? Integrative therapy is an approach to treatment that involves selecting the techniques from different therapeutic orientations best suited to a client’s particular problem. By tailoring the therapy to the individual, integrative therapists hope to produce the most significant effects. Unlike some single school approaches, integrative therapy is not restricted to a particular methodology or school of thought. Instead, therapists can draw on different techniques as they are needed....
Music has a variety of benefits for its listeners. A recently published study in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease found that listening to music that’s meaningful to you can increase cognitive performance for Alzheimer’s patients. Key Takeaways Repeatedly listening to music that resonates with individuals may improve brain plasticity when dealing with mild cognitive impairments or the early stages of Alzheimer’s.Subtle differences in structural and functional brain changes were linked to the music listening in musicians, as compared to non-musicians....
If you take any medication—even over-the-counter (OTC) products—you should know that drinking alcohol might affect how your meds work. Mixing alcohol and medication can even be dangerous. If you’re drinking excessively or regularly, you are increasing the risk of adverse medication reactions. The combination of medication and alcohol can lead to serious health consequences, including overdose and even death. Here is what you need to know about the possible unsafe interactions between alcohol and common prescription and over-the-counter medications....
There are plenty of mindfulness meditation techniques that can be effective for stress relief and relaxation, from traditional methods (settling into a seated position and clearing your mind) to the kinds that don’t necessarily look like meditation (such as brushing your teeth or doing the dishes). Really, any activity where you stay fully present and completely, non-judgmentally rooted “in the now” can count as mindfulness meditation, and when practiced regularly, can bring the benefits of mindfulness to your life....
Open-mindedness involves being receptive to a wide variety of ideas, arguments, and information. Being open-minded is generally considered a positive quality. It is necessary in order to think critically and rationally. This doesn’t mean that being open-minded is easy. Being open to new ideas and experiences can sometimes lead to confusion and cognitive dissonance when we learn new things that conflict with existing beliefs. Being able to change and revise outdated or incorrect beliefs is an important part of learning and personal growth....
What Is Premarital Counseling? Premarital counseling is a form of couples therapy that can help you and your partner prepare for marriage. It is intended to help you and your partner discuss several important issues, ranging from finances to children so that you are both on the same page. It can also help identify potential conflict areas and equip you and your partner with tools to navigate them successfully. Premarital counseling aims to help you build a strong foundation for marriage....
Reading comprehension disorder is a reading disability in which a person has trouble understanding the meaning of words and passages of writing. Sometimes, a reading comprehension disorder is diagnosed by specialists as specific reading comprehension deficit (S-RCD). Some students with reading comprehension disorder have trouble learning to read and pronounce words, but grasping meaning from text is their main challenge. However, many students with this learning difference are fluent readers who just have trouble understanding what they are reading....
What Is Reality Therapy? It is based on a concept called choice theory, which says that humans only have five basic needs, all of which are genetically driven and can’t be changed. Because of this, reality therapy is a bit controversial in the therapy world since it rejects the diagnosis of mental health conditions. Reality therapy is an approach to psychotherapy that views all behaviors as choices, which means that it doesn’t consider mental health conditions....
In mental health, revolving door syndrome refers to the tendency of clients to get better for a while, and then end up relapsing. It most often applies to those with serious disorders, such as schizophrenia, but anyone with a mental health condition could potentially be at risk. There are dozens of possible contributing factors, from the current focus on three sessions or less brief therapy to the tendency to treat with psychotropic medications rather than hospitalization....
