If you are an adult with ADHD, you are not alone. Many adults, both fathers, and mothers, first learn about ADHD when their own child is diagnosed. As they describe their child’s symptoms to the doctor, they begin to feel that they are describing their own life. Looking back, childhood things finally begin to make more sense. There is often this “ah-ha” moment of clarity. There are several options you may want to explore for finding help....
A crisis refers not just to a traumatic event or experience, but to an individual’s response to the situation. The events that trigger this crisis can run the gamut of life experience, from developmental hurdles (such as going through puberty) to natural disasters, to the death of a loved one. Crisis counseling is an intervention that can help individuals deal with the crisis by receiving assistance and support from a crisis counselor (also sometimes called a crisis intervention counselor or trauma counselor)....
Diffusion of responsibility is a psychological phenomenon in which people are less likely to take action when in the presence of a large group of people. For example, imagine that you are in a large city on a bustling street. You notice a man fall to the ground and start convulsing as if having a seizure. Many people turn and look at the man, but no one moves to help or call for medical assistance....
Megan, a 37-year-old kindergarten teacher in North Carolina, logs onto Zoom at 7:45 every morning. On Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, she teaches 19 five-year-olds virtually until 11:45 a.m. Wednesdays are packed with online meetings and Fridays are for virtual one-on-one student assessments. Key Takeaways The pandemic has almost rewritten teachers’ job descriptions. Many of them are doing more than they ever were before, and it’s taking a toll on their mental health....
Strong single parents consistently sacrifice their own needs and want to put their children first. But there’s more to being a successful solo parent than taking a back seat to higher priorities. Here’s a look at how you can develop some essential habits and thinking patterns in your own life. Set Clear Goals It’s important to have a clear picture in your mind of what you want for yourself and your kids....
Cognitive therapy is one form of psychotherapy that is modeled after the idea that our thoughts and beliefs contribute to our mental health. Cognitive therapy aims to shift negative thinking patterns and beliefs that contribute to personal unhappiness. It has been theorized that both mood and anxiety disorders, including panic disorder and depression, are greatly influenced by one’s negative thoughts and faulty beliefs. Your personal values, perceptions, and attitudes make up your belief system....
As we get busy and stressed, we tend to make poor nutritional choices that can actually increase our stress levels and cause other problems. We may do this because we’re in a hurry and it’s easier to grab pre-packaged food that may be less healthy, Or we may do this because we crave less healthy food when we’re stressed. We may get so busy we forget to eat or skip meals, filling them in with unhealthy snack foods....
If you need to do semen analysis, you may wonder how to eject sperm for the test. It’s common to have anxiety about this process. For some people, producing a sample for semen analysis or fertility treatment may lead to the inability to ejaculate. There are several factors involved with producing the sperm for a sample that may contribute to this type of performance anxiety. Fortunately, there are ways to overcome your stress and anxiety and still eject sperm for testing or treatment....
While it can feel challenging and overwhelming to think about providing support for your partner during labor, it is a vital role that can have a significant impact on the outcome of the labor and delivery process. In fact, research shows that continuous support during childbirth for a person in labor can have positive benefits for both them and for the baby. Positive support might even improve the outcome and reduce the length of labor....
During pregnancy, prenatal care visits become an integral part of your routine. Once you reach 20 weeks pregnant, your provider will begin tracking your baby’s size to check for intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). They will do this by measuring the fundal height—or the distance in centimeters from the top of the pubic bone to the top of the uterus. Measuring the fundal height gives the practitioner a better idea of how your baby is growing and whether its size is on track as your pregnancy progresses....
Necrozoospermia—or necrospermia—is the medical term that describes when the sperm is dead (or necrotic) in a fresh semen sample. Necrozoospermia can be classified as moderate (50% to 80% necrotic sperm) or severe (80% or more of sperm are necrotic). A sperm sample is considered “normal” if 30% of the sperm or fewer are necrotic. Causes of Necrozoospermia It’s not entirely clear what causes necrozoospermia. Because it is so rare, there are a lot of unknowns....
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) were the names given to U.S. missions in the war in Afghanistan and the Iraq War. These armed conflicts have resulted in a high prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among veterans. How Prevalent Is PTSD Among OEF/OIF Veterans? The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) estimates that 11% to 20% of OEF/OIF veterans have PTSD in any given year and may be at risk for other mental health problems....
Online psychology degrees are more available than ever before, but does that mean that this is the best option for your needs? Distance education is accessible and convenient, which has helped make online psychology degrees increasingly popular with both traditional and non-traditional students. Students who live in rural areas and those who cannot attend classes in a traditional setting can pursue a degree from the comfort of their own homes....
Like many people, my life has distinct phases. Sort of like chapters in a book, each phase includes a different setting, plot line, and cast of characters. I can’t control everything that happens in each chapter of my life. Sometimes new characters enter and others exit. Plot twists come as the economy shifts. And predictable plotlines change along with the seasons. I do have control over some things, however. I choose the setting, some aspects of the plot, and which characters I interact with....
A running backpack is a smart and convenient option for carrying your fluids and other running essentials. With so many options, it can be tough to find a backpack that’s right for your needs and budget. If you’re hitting the trails, running to work, or looking for some lightweight racing gear, we’ve got you covered. When shopping for a running backpack, it’s important to think about what you want to carry in the backpack during your runs so you know what size to get, according to Lauren Sheu, RRCA certified running coach and founder of Running for Wellness....
One of the myths floating around about drugs is if a particular substance can be used as a medication, it’s not harmful. Contrary to what some believe, the abuse or nonmedical use of any drug can have potentially long-lasting effects on your health. Besides alcohol (which has its own set of health effects), the following are the most commonly abused drugs in the United States, in order of popularity, and how they can affect your health....
Most pregnancies go off without a hitch: After 40 weeks or so, a healthy baby is born and a family grows by one. Sadly, though, sometimes things don’t go as expected—there’s a problem that makes it necessary to end the pregnancy or it ends spontaneously in a miscarriage. Depending on how advanced the pregnancy is, this may be achieved with one of two surgical procedures—dilation and evacuation (D&E) and dilation or curettage (D&C)....
What Is Assimilation? Assimilation refers to a part of the adaptation process initially proposed by Jean Piaget. Through assimilation, we take in new information or experiences and incorporate them into our existing ideas. The process is somewhat subjective, because we tend to modify experience or information to fit in with our pre-existing beliefs. Assimilation Assimilation is the cognitive process of making new information fit in with your existing understanding of the world....
It is not uncommon for mothers to experience an array of emotions following the arrival of a new baby. The postpartum period has long been known to be a time of increased risk for the appearance, worsening or recurrence of mood and anxiety disorders. Many studies have suggested that the postpartum period may also present a risk for the onset or worsening of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Symptoms Postpartum symptoms of OCD are most likely to occur within six weeks after childbirth but can begin during the pregnancy....
The corpus luteum forms from the empty follicle left behind after ovulation. It is the last active stage of an ovarian follicle’s lifecycle. Without it, early pregnancy cannot be maintained. The corpus luteum doesn’t get enough credit for the important role it plays in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy. The ovary is made up of follicles. These tiny fluid-filled sacs each contain an immature egg (or oocyte). During the first two weeks of the menstrual cycle, hormones regulated by the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland trigger a few of these follicles to grow and the egg inside the follicles to mature....
