Many teens get into trouble because of an inability to appropriately discharge feelings of intense anger. Teens become angry for various reasons and express these feelings in a multitude of ways, but all have in common the struggle of experiencing a painful emotion and not knowing how to manage it. Inappropriate expressions of anger can have serious consequences for troubled teens, but most have the capacity to learn better ways of coping....
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of conditions that affect the development of children. Children with ASD often struggle with communicating and might lack conventional social skills. Signs of autism in kids vary widely but typically affect a child’s behaviors, communication, and social skills. While more research needs to be done into what causes autism and its most effective treatments, diagnosing and treating autism as early as possible is in a child’s best interest....
During early pregnancy, your doctor may ask you to get a series of blood tests that measure the hormone hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin, which is made by the placenta). The blood tests are normally spaced 2 to 3 days apart because the level of hCG should double every 2 to 3 days in the early weeks of pregnancy. In about 85% of viable pregnancies, the mother’s hCG level typically doubles every 2 to 3 days....
Acquisition refers to the first stages of learning, when a response is established. In classical conditioning, acquisition refers to the period when the stimulus comes to evoke the conditioned response. Classical conditioning is a learning process that involves pairing a previously neutral stimulus with a stimulus that naturally evokes a response. After a response has been acquired, the previously neutral stimulus will then evoke the response all on its own....
The Internet, computer games, Facebook, Twitter, smartphones, texting, instant messages—these are just some of the ways we stay plugged in, have fun, and connect socially with others. None of these technologies are inherently negative, but for some individuals—especially those with ADHD—these cyber activities can easily lend themselves to compulsion. ADHD Increases the Risk of Excessive Computer or Video Game Use People with ADHD are more prone to addiction of all types, so they are particularly susceptible to cyber addictions that involve computers, video games, and the Internet....
Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder that is often diagnosed in adults. Age of onset for panic disorder typically occurs in late adolescence and early adulthood but can begin in the early teen years or even childhood. Teenagers with panic disorder often experience the condition in ways similar to adults. Teens can be diagnosed as having panic disorder with or without agoraphobia, an anxiety disorder hallmarked by the fear of having a panic attack....
We know that our emotions can influence our attachments and ability to process information. And anxiety is an emotion with great strength. While an attachment to religious belief is often considered a comfort and fulfillment of various human needs, there’s still some mystery surrounding why we do it. Key Takeaways A recent study examining anxiety’s role in processing supernaturally themed information found that anxious people were more likely to recall supernatural details....
Benzodiazepines are a group of central nervous system depressants used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and seizures. Benzodiazepines (or benzos as they are often called) are among the most commonly prescribed medications in the country. There are several different types of benzos sold under popular brand names like Valium, Xanax, and Klonopin. The primary difference between these drugs is the length of time they stay active in the body. Benzos are sometimes abused for their relaxing and euphoric effects....
When it comes to having savings for long-term planning or for emergencies, not everyone has a plethora of funds on reserve. A 2021 Federal Reserve report revealed that, if faced with an unexpected expense of $400, close to 15% of Americans surveyed said they would put it on a credit card, 9% would borrow from a friend or family member, and 12% would not be able to pay for the expense right now at all....
Fear of harm, or FOH, is a syndrome sometimes seen in children with bipolar disorder. This syndrome can cause separation anxiety, obsessions, trouble sleeping, overheating at night, and poorer response to treatment. FOH is also related to more severe mania and depression, and a more severe and lengthy course of illness in general. Children with bipolar disorder may be especially susceptible to FOH during manic episodes. Symptoms of Fear of Harm (FOH) in Bipolar Disorder Fear of harm is not currently listed as a distinct diagnosis in the DSM-5-TR....
Histrionic personality disorder (HPD) is a personality disorder that tends to co-occur with other personality disorders, particularly borderline personality disorder (BPD), narcissistic, and dependent personality disorders. There is a great deal of overlap between BPD and HPD features, so much so that some experts believe that HPD may not be distinguishable from BPD. Learn more about the differences between histrionic personality disorder and BPD. If you have symptoms of either condition, be sure to talk to your healthcare provider....
A viable pregnancy means that the fetus can survive gestation and childbirth. Receiving the diagnosis that your pregnancy is nonviable means that the fetus will not develop into a baby and/or can not survive outside the womb. This is devastating news to hear, and you’ll probably have many questions. First and foremost, you’ll want to understand how doctors can know for sure that the pregnancy is nonviable. Below, we look at how medical providers diagnose this condition, common causes, treatment options, and how it differs from miscarriage....
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are usually the first choice of medication for treating social anxiety disorder (SAD). SSRIs affect your brain chemistry by slowing re-absorption of the neurotransmitter serotonin, a chemical that we think helps to regulate mood and anxiety. Types There are several SSRIs that may be recommended in treating SAD including the following. Each medication is listed by the brand name followed by the generic name in parentheses:...
Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Every Friday on The Verywell Mind Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin, LCSW, shares the “Friday Fix”—a short episode featuring a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern. Friday Fix: Episode 166 Do you ever feel like your brain can’t possibly make one more decision? Do simple choices feel overwhelming sometimes? If so, you might be experiencing decision fatigue....
Over one and a half million people identify as transgender in the United States. While you might be surprised if you hear that your own partner is one of those people, it isn’t nearly as uncommon to be trans as we once thought it was. Teenagers and young adults represent over half the trans population, but the possibility of someone you know and love coming out as trans is still a perfectly likely one....
Your child is generally excited about school, but it’s time to head out the door, they suddenly are completely unwilling to go. Or maybe you can get them out the door, but when it comes to saying goodbye at the school gate, they won’t stop clinging to you. Perhaps your child will go to school, but spends half the day at the nurse’s office complaining of tummy aches and asking to go home....
Those with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are already susceptible to uncontrolled, obsessive behaviors and thoughts that can interfere with their everyday lives. When you add the unprecedented curveball of a global pandemic into the equation, these tendencies can quickly spiral out of control. Key Takeaways Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) looks and feels different for each person with the condition, but new triggers related to the COVID-19 pandemic have the potential to be even more challenging for people trying to manage the condition....
Avoidance behaviors are any actions a person takes to escape from difficult thoughts and feelings. These behaviors can occur in many different ways and may include actions that a person does or does not do. People with panic disorder often take on avoidance behaviors to sidestep fearful thoughts, feelings of dread, and overall anxiety-related symptoms. As a person dealing with panic and anxiety, you may already be familiar with acting out of avoidance....
Children are always growing and changing, but the preteen years are especially significant in your child’s emotional and physical development. Tweens experience a number of developmental changes during the transition from elementary school to middle school. If your child is getting ready to enter middle school, here’s a brief sampling of what you can expect. By surveying students before and after the middle school transition, researchers have found that tweens’ attitudes toward school change noticeably after entering middle school....
What Is an Ibuprofen Addiction? Ibuprofen is a type of medication classified as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). People take ibuprofen for fevers, headaches, body pain, stiffness, and swelling. Some people take it on a long-term basis to manage severe or chronic pain, caused by arthritis or cystic fibrosis, for instance. Ibuprofen works by inhibiting the production of substances that cause pain, inflammation, and fever. Branded versions of ibuprofen include Motrin, Midol, and Advil; however, there are several generic versions as well....
