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Art therapy uses materials such as paint, oil pastels, markers, clay or crayons as a means of self-expression. The process of working with the materials and creating a final product helps troubled teens gain self-understanding, learn better coping methods and work through problems. Art therapy can be used for many problems that teenagers face and it can even be used to reach the toughest of teens. What Is Art Therapy? Art therapists are specially trained in both psychological and artistic principles....

Bupropion is a drug primarily used as an antidepressant or smoking cessation tool. It is marketed under the brand name Wellbutrin when used in the treatment of major depressive disorder and seasonal affective disorder. When used for smoking cessation, it is marketed under the brand name Zyban. In either form, bupropion is associated with a number of common side effects: AgitationBlurred visionConstipationDizzinessDry mouthExcessive sweatingHeadacheNausea and vomitingRapid heartbeat One of the less common heart-related side effects is hypertension (high blood pressure)....

The purpose of a case study is to learn as much as possible about an individual or group so that the information can be generalized to many others. Unfortunately, case studies tend to be highly subjective, and it is sometimes difficult to generalize results to a larger population. While case studies focus on a single individual or group, they follow a format similar to other types of psychology writing. If you are writing a case study, it is important to follow the rules of APA format....

Depression has a way of seeping into every facet of life and can greatly affect job performance or the ability to achieve employment at all. For this reason, depression is one of the leading causes of disability around the world. Key Takeaways A recent study examined the impact cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can have on occupational outcomes for individuals struggling with depression.The results showed CBT helped participants to land jobs as well as improve performance at work....

What Is Dissociative Amnesia? Dissociative amnesia is a condition that causes you to forget important information about your life. Dissociative amnesia is a relatively rare condition. In a small study, it was shown only to affect about 1% of men and 2.6% of women. The memory loss could last for minutes, hours, months, or in some rare cases, years. It’s typically caused by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It could either cause you the inability to recall information about specific events or personal information such as aspects of your identity....

Earth Day is a chance for us to celebrate our planet and learn about ways to protect it. If you have kids at home, you can take the opportunity to teach them how important nature and our planet is and show them ways to conserve it. Celebrate this Earth Day with your family by finding ways to enjoy the natural world and taking small steps to protect it. What Is Earth Day?...

From choosing names and nursery themes to developing a birth plan, there are a lot of things to consider before your baby is born. Even your doctor may present you with a lot of options such as options for prenatal testing, ultrasounds, blood tests, and even cord blood banking. In fact, you may have so many things to consider in those first few months that you feel like your head might explode....

Frustration is a type of emotional reaction to stress. It’s common to have this feeling when you encounter daily stressors at home, at school, at work, and in relationships. For example, you might get frustrated when your partner forgets to take care of an important errand, or you might become frustrated with yourself for how you responded to your partner’s mistake. In many cases, this frustration is short-lived and tends to pass as the situation changes....

In August, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) press briefing put parents and healthcare workers on high alert, warning of a resurgence in cases of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), a rare neurological disease that mostly affects children. Though uncommon, this serious disease tends to peak every two years, and 2018 being the last year doctors saw an increased number of cases. Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is characterized by weakness or limpness of arms and legs, facial drooping, and difficulty breathing, swallowing and speaking....

Do you have a fear of public speaking? If so, exposure therapy is one avenue for gradually becoming used to public speaking and overcoming anxiety. Public Speaking Exposure Therapy Although exposure therapy is generally conducted by a therapist in the context of treatment such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), you can also practice exposures on your own as part of a self-help program. Standing up today in front of a huge auditorium and giving a speech would not be an example of exposure therapy....

Milk can be a nutritious part of a healthy diet for children. It is an excellent source of protein, fat, potassium, vitamin D, and calcium for those children who don’t have a milk protein allergy or lactose intolerance. However, children can get too much of a good thing. You can make sure your child is drinking healthy amounts of milk by following toddler dietary guidelines as well as any specific recommendations your pediatrician makes for your child....

Basal reading instruction differs from a guided reading program in that it uses texts that are written to teach reading, as opposed to using written texts to teach reading. This type of program is sometimes referred to as a scientifically-based reading program. Simply put, this means that the program has been specifically designed to teach skills that have been proven to be helpful in learning to read, such as phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, text comprehension (including decoding and word attack skills) and prosody....

In vitro fertilization (IVF) has made having a baby possible for many families. This is wonderful news for the approximately 13% of women of reproductive age who face fertility issues. However, like most fertility treatments, IVF can be quite expensive and is often not covered by insurance. This reality leaves many hopeful parents-to-be suddenly on the hook for thousands of dollars if they decide to pursue this particular avenue toward parenthood....

One of the most difficult things for parents sending their kids off to college is losing (and missing) that day-to-day interaction they have with their kids. So, unless your child has attended boarding school, expect the transition from high school to college to feel like a giant step. Not only will your child no longer be living under your roof any longer, but it also can be very challenging losing that daily connection you were so used to....

Who doesn’t love a great sale? Hitting the shops, looking for a bargain, and buying aesthetically pleasing items may be considered benign “retail therapy” by some. For others, however, shopping can turn into a problem. Impulsive buying and compulsive shopping are both shopping behaviors that can lead to feelings of regret and financial difficulties. While the two terms are sometimes used interchangeably, they are not the same, and there are important distinctions between them....

Instrumental conditioning is another term for operant conditioning, a learning process first described by B. F. Skinner. In instrumental conditioning, reinforcement or punishment are used to either increase or decrease the probability that a behavior will occur again in the future. Examples of Instrumental Conditioning For example, if a student is rewarded with praise every time she raises her hand in class, she becomes more likely to raise her hand again in the future....

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to supply chain disruptions felt in homes, in businesses, and even in schools. When food shortages and the inability to get certain food items for lunches became problematic, school nutrition workers got creative. One school district rose to the challenge and created more inclusive menu offerings in the process. Key Takeaways A school district in Maine is offering authentic international dishes to its students for school lunches....

If you’ve been in a relationship for any amount of time you’ve probably had to have the age-old conversation about flirting with your partner. This can include you and your partner breaking down what each of you defines as flirting and what degree of interaction each of you is OK with. This is something that relationship therapist Anita Chlipala, LMFT, and founder of Relationship Reality 312, has had to work through with many clients....

Mental illness affects how people behave, think, and feel, which can impact many areas of a person’s life, including their ability to work, cope with challenges, and relate to others. If you have a family member with a mental illness, you may wonder whether mental illness is genetic and about your own risk of developing a mental health condition. This article explores whether mental illness is genetic and the different factors that affect your overall risk of developing a mental disorder....

The manifest content of a dream is the actual literal content and storyline of the dream. This is usually contrasted with what is referred to as the latent content or hidden meaning of the dream. For example, imagine that you have a very vivid dream that you fly out your bedroom window and soar around your city. The sights, sounds, and storyline of the dream are the manifest content. A dream interpreter might suggest that your dream reveals a hidden desire to seek freedom from your day-to-day life....