Psychology papers generally follow a specific structure. One important section of a paper is known as the results section. The results section of an APA-style psychology paper summarizes the data that was collected and the statistical analyses that were performed. The goal of this section is to report the results without any type of subjective interpretation. This article discusses how to write a results section for an APA format psychology paper....
My name is Amy, and I have a doctoral degree in clinical psychology. I specialize in diagnosing neurodivergence, including ADHD. I did an internship and postdoctoral residency during which I completed hundreds of psychological evaluations, and I have been independently licensed for more than five years. And yet, until about six weeks ago, I didn’t know that I had ADHD. I have lived with anxiety for as long as I can remember....
Several years ago, Djuna Osborne was receiving therapy for depression when she attempted to increase her and her husband’s life insurance policy. Since she had decided to bill her health insurance for her therapy sessions, there was a public record of her diagnosis. Key Takeaways A mental health diagnosis can prevent people from qualifying for life insurance or increasing their existing plan.Some therapists are moving away from taking insurance, in part due to this issue....
Morning sickness, also referred to as nausea and vomiting of pregnancy, is common and occurs in 50% to 80% of pregnancies. Morning sickness is usually the worst during the first trimester, with symptoms resolving early in the second trimester. There have been numerous studies showing that people who have morning sickness during the first trimester have lower odds of miscarriage and other negative pregnancy outcomes. But what does that mean?...
While it is extremely unlikely for a pregnancy to occur without penetration, it is technically possible. If you are concerned about an unintended pregnancy, you can use emergency contraception (the “morning after” pill) for up to three days after sexual activity. How Pregnancy Happens Pregnancy naturally occurs when sperm cells enter the vagina and then travel through the cervix and uterus to the fallopian tubes, where an egg is fertilized....
To sleep or not to sleep in a nursing bra … that is the question. And, the answer falls into the “it’s your call” category. Some people find that sleeping in a nursing bra is more comfortable than going without; others welcome a break from the bra. Factors to Consider When making a decision about whether or not to wear a nursing bra while sleeping, think about how each of these affects you....
Parenting young children can be stressful, especially for new parents. I know when I had my first child, the overwhelming amount of information boggled my mind. I turned to parent groups for answers, especially on Facebook. Often I found myself more stressed out as a result. All the conflicting information, and the occasional vitriol with which people answered my questions, all made me want to just close the page. Key Takeaways...
Whether you’re looking for a bike for your next vacation or for your daily commute to work, beach cruiser bikes can do it all. “Beach cruisers are relaxed and fun. They aren’t built for speed or trails, but for overall comfort on the road. We consider these our comfort and fun bikes. But make no mistake, we can still get where we want to go in good time—we just feel great getting there,” Chad Buchanan, founder of BiKASE, says....
Aching muscles are no match for this low-noise massage gun. It relieves sore muscles with a combination of eight unique head attachments that offer targeted therapy and nine speeds, boasting 1800-3400 strokes per minute. Even better, its battery can handle up to three hours of continuous use. VYBE Percussion Massage Gun Pro Model Price at time of publication: $53 When it comes to weight, there is so much more behind that single number staring back at you on the scale....
“Solve Your Child’s Sleep Problems” by Dr. Richard Ferber, M.D. was one of the first sleep books to help parents get their kids to sleep through the night. Originally published in 1985, it was revised in 2006 and continues to be a bestselling parenting book. But while many parents swear by Dr. Ferber’s book and the Ferber Method, it is sometimes misunderstood by others who think it simply advocates that parents leave their kids to cry alone all night....
You have to make decisions both large and small throughout every single day of your life. What do you want to have for breakfast? What time should you meet a friend for dinner? What college should you go to? How many children do you want to have? Overview When faced with some decisions, you might be tempted to just flip a coin and let chance determine your fate. In most cases, we follow a certain strategy or series of strategies in order to arrive at a decision....
Enochlophobia refers to the fear of crowds. Not everyone who feels uncomfortable in a crowd lives with enochlophobia. Rather this phobia involves irrational thoughts and behaviors that are excessive in relation to the actual danger in a situation. In other words, if you have enochlophobia, you are unable to explain your fear and feel helpless to control it. You might even be at the point of completely avoiding crowds of people or places where you fear there may be crowds....
Our first annual 2021 Online Therapy Awards celebrate the top platforms for mental health support. We’ve researched the entire landscape of online therapy providers and—through our expert-driven methodology—selected winners who made the most significant impact across 20 important categories during a time when our mental health has been challenged unlike ever before. How We Chose the Winners Using this comprehensive research, we created a thorough rating system to score each service across 300 metrics in order to determine the winners in each of the 20 categories....
A teen who fears failure isn’t likely to reach his greatest potential. His fear of failing to make the team may cause him to avoid trying out for baseball. Or, the fear of getting a college rejection letter may delay him in completing his college application, which could cause him to miss the application deadline. While some teens are able to use failure to become better, others become immobilized by their intense fears....
Ask any new parent and they’ve likely had a similar experience: They bring their newborn to meet some relatives or friends and during introductions, they catch Aunt Sue or best friend Diane discreetly smelling their baby’s head. Or they hand the baby over to grandma for the first time and she closes her eyes and takes a long, savoring whiff. Why is this so common? Grandma and Aunt Sue and Diane will tell you that they just can’t get enough of that “new baby smell....
The R-word is a euphemism for retard and retarded, words that are considered offensive and disrespectful when used to describe or insult individuals with intellectual disabilities or to insult people, places, and things by comparing them to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Learn more about why the use of the R-word is unkind, upsetting, and discriminatory—and needs to stop. Origins of the R-Word The verb “retard” means to hinder or to make something slow....
The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Years are said to be the “happiest time of the year.” But for many people, the holiday season is actually the saddest or loneliest time of year. From financial strain to family dysfunction, the holidays can amplify existing problems. They can also introduce new issues, like the pressure to pick out the perfect gift or the pressure to host large holiday gatherings. So it’s no surprise that research shows mental health problems increase this time of year....
Clinodactyly is the clinical term for an abnormally bent or curved finger, usually caused by abnormal development of the small bones of that finger. It could also stem from the growth plate of the hand having an atypical shape, or the bones might be growing in an atypical direction. Diagnosis involves imaging tests and treatment, in severe cases, may call for surgery. Prevalence It’s hard to say just how many individuals have the condition because it’s hard to precisely say what is “normal” or “atypical” with different levels of curving of the fingers....
Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder that is characterized by recurring and unanticipated panic attacks. These attacks involve many physical symptoms, including shaking, sweating, shortness of breath, chest pain, and nausea. Panic attacks may also occur with cognitive symptoms, such as derealization and depersonalization, in which the sufferer feels disconnected from themselves and their surroundings. Panic attack symptoms can be difficult to manage. While having a panic attack, it is not unusual for a person to perceive their experience as frightening....
Research shows that people struggling with an eating disorder, especially bulimia nervosa or binge eating, are more likely to have comorbid ADHD. While those studies haven’t confirmed that ADHD causes those eating disorders, the data suggests that it can put someone at a higher risk of developing disordered eating habits. Here are some factors that explain the link between ADHD and binge eating, why ADHD can make overcoming binge eating disorder more difficult, and some strategies you can use to start recovering from disordered eating....
