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There are a number of events that might trigger cleithrophobia, including being locked in a bathroom or other small room. The condition can affect both children and adults and can lead to a range of disruptive and distressing symptoms. Cleithrophobia is a specific phobia involving the fear of being trapped. The root word for this phobia is from the Greek cleithro, which means to shut or close. This article discusses the symptoms, causes, and diagnosis of cleithrophobia....

After careful consideration, you’ve decided your child is ready to start preschool. You’ve done your research and chosen a school that you think is best suited for your child. Now all you have to do is sit back and wait until back-to-school time rolls around, right? Not quite. Before starting school, now is the time to prepare your child for preschool and make sure that they are skilled in some basic lessons that will help ensure they get the most from their first school experience....

Anxiety disorders are mental health conditions that can cause severe symptoms. One of the symptoms that you may experience is paralysis, where the anxiety is so overwhelming that you are unable to function. Zimbrean describes what emotional and physical paralysis can feel like and how they can impact your life. Anxiety can paralyze you both physically and emotionally, explains Paula Zimbrean, MD, a psychiatrist at Yale Medicine. Physically Paralyzing Anxiety You may experience physically paralyzing anxiety in the wake of a clear stressor, a major life change, a disaster, or a traumatic event....

Neonatal herpes is a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Though relatively rare, neonatal herpes can be incredibly harmful to a newborn’s fragile health. In adulthood, HSV can cause cold sores on the mouth, blistering on the genitals, and lesions elsewhere on the body. HSV can be transmitted to a newborn through skin-to-skin contact, resulting in neonatal herpes. If the birthing parent has an outbreak of HSV on the genitals at the time of delivery, this transmission can occur at birth....

You cheated on your partner, but your relationship does not necessarily have to end. Even though admitting infidelity to your partner will cause much heartache and anger, your relationship can survive if you both want it to. But repairing a relationship after infidelity can only happen if you truly regret your decision to cheat. If you decide to confess to your partner, make sure you are doing it for the right reasons, not just to ease your own guilt....

To achieve healthy mental well-being, we need to take time off work to recharge and rest; children also need it. From completing multiple school assignments and mastering extracurriculars to navigating social pressures, children have a lot on their minds. Here’s how you can spend a mental health day with your child. What Is a Mental Health Day? A mental health day for children is similar to those that adults take for work....

Hypnotherapy for social anxiety is a relatively new concept. Although hypnosis evolved from work on animal magnetism introduced in the 1700s by Austrian physician Franz Anton Mesmer, it wasn’t until 1958 that the American Medical Association (AMA) recognized hypnotherapy as a valid medical procedure. Since then, hypnotherapy has been used in treating not only anxiety disorders but chronic physical conditions linked to anxiety such as asthma and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)....

You’re in the kitchen making dinner when a tiny, naked blob flies by in your peripheral vision—it’s your toddler. They have completely stripped down, tossed their diaper into a sea of toys, and are running victory laps in celebration of their newfound nakedness. While humorous, it can be stressful trying to keep clothes on a toddler who doesn’t want to wear them! Pants become the enemy, long-sleeves might as well be called “arm prisons,” and don’t even think about mentioning the evil villain known as “shoes....

Young children are often described as curious and inquisitive about themselves and the world around them. A new study offers information on what fuels that curiosity. Key Takeaways A new study finds that children with an intermediate level of knowledge of a topic are the most curious about it.It’s important to let kids’ natural curiosity drive their interest.Children with little knowledge of a topic or extensive insight into a topic show less curiosity in that area....

Mean girl behavior does not end in high school. You’re likely to encounter adult “mean girls,” too. You might have to stand alongside them at youth sporting events, sit next to them at a parent-teacher association meeting, or work with them. Adult Mean Girl Behavior What most people refer to as “mean girl behavior” is really relational aggression, which is a specific type of bullying designed to harm the social relationships and status of an individual....

What Does Mia Mean? The name Mia originated from Maria—which is derived from the Hebrew name Miryam. Mia is believed to originally stem from the ancient Egyptian word Mr, which means beloved. The name has since come to be linked to the Italian word mia, meaning mine, and is also recognized as a derivation from the Slavic word Mila, meaning dear or darling. How Popular Is the Name Mia? Mia is—and has been—having a moment....

Almost 70% of parents say they feel distracted by their cellphone when they spend time with their kids. Parental phubbing, when a parent ignores their child while using their mobile phone, is a problem for kids and moms and dads. Experts say using cell phones isn’t the issue; rather, it’s how parents use them. Key Takeaways Almost 70% of parents say their cellphones distract them while they are spending time with their children....

I am one of those moms who has everything memorized. I know which days and times to bring my daughter to ballet, swimming, and gymnastics and I know when it’s time for my husband’s teeth cleaning. There’s just one problem: I’m the only one who knows when everyone else’s activities and appointments are. I realized that I was constantly fielding questions from my family members like, “What day is soccer?” “What time is the fundraiser?...

Specifiers are extensions to a diagnosis that further clarify the course, severity, or special features of a disorder or illness. There are many different types of specifiers for bipolar disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), all of which help describe aspects of a person’s experience with bipolar disorder. Learn more about what the specifiers are for bipolar disorder, their definitions, as well as diagnostic criteria for each specifier....

If you’re looking for a low-impact cardio, yet effective workout, consider an elliptical. Unlike other forms of cardio—like running, jumping, and HIIT—which can make you more prone to injury, ellipticals tend to put less stress on your lower ligaments. Ellipticals can vary greatly in price. A basic machine that gets the job done can start around $150. If you want all the bells and whistles, it may cost a few thousand dollars....

Whether you’re working from home or coming back from busy meetings in the office, putting on a pair of sweatpants after a long day is a great way to unwind. The best sweatpants fit the way you want, have comfortable fabric, and are easy to wash. Some sweatpants are designed specifically for lounging on the couch, while others are crafted for intense fitness activities. It can be great to have pairs for different occasions, but your choice will largely depend on your lifestyle and personal preference....

An essential piece of athletic gear, sports bras are needed to support breasts, control bounce, and prevent strain, especially during high-impact workouts such as running, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), and plyometrics. “During high-impact activities, there may be more breast tissue movement, so it is important to wear a supportive, well-fitting bra to help decrease the extra movement,” Jackelyn Turner, PT, DPT, clinical director at Strive Physical Therapy in Delran, NJ, says....

Sex is an important part of most of our lives and no less so for people living with bipolar disorder. But maintaining a healthy sexual relationship when bipolar can be as complex as the disease itself. Depending on the individual, behaviors can swing from periods of excessive sexuality to ones where sexual libido and function are seriously diminished. This high level of variability can impact a person’s ability to date or maintain a long-term relationship....

Childhood mood disorders are mental health conditions that affect a child’s emotional state. When a child is experiencing a mood disorder, they will likely have thoughts and feelings that are intense, persistent, and hard to manage. These go beyond mad moods or occasional temper tantrums. An estimated 14.3% of children, ages 13 to 18, have a mood disorder, and an estimated 11.2% have severe impairment. Mood disorders are also prevalent in approximately 38% of ADHD patients....

Dysfunctional families are fertile ground for neglect, abuse, secrecy, addiction, or denial. In these family systems, children’s emotional needs go unmet because the parents’ needs take precedence. One or both parents might be suffering from a substance use disorder, personality disorder, or mood disorder. Sometimes, the adults in these families have authoritarian “my way or the highway” parenting styles or have a toxic and abusive relationship with each other. In other cases, parents are emotionally immature or unavailable—caught up in workaholism, shopaholism, gambling, overeating, adulterous affairs, or other pursuits....