Since the mother is the one whose body carries a pregnancy, many suspected causes of miscarriage have to do with factors present in the mother. The father’s role, or more specifically his sperm, has often been overlooked in the past. However, there may be cases where sperm quality can affect a pregnancy and even be responsible for a miscarriage. It’s important to keep in mind that quite often there is no obvious explanation for a miscarriage....
Does depression medication work? If you have been diagnosed with depression or are experiencing depressive symptoms, it is normal to wonder if antidepressants work or if they can even cure your condition. If you’re wondering whether antidepressants will cure you in the same way that an antibiotic cures an infection, the answer is no; they do not eradicate the underlying causes of depression. While antidepressants can alter neurotransmitter levels and function in the brain, they don’t cause permanent changes in brain structure or chemistry....
If someone you know has borderline personality disorder (BPD), you may have noticed that as that person grows older (into their late 30s and 40s), their symptoms seem to decline in frequency and severity. In fact, this a common phenomenon among those with BPD and has become a major subject of research among healthcare professionals and psychiatrists. Age and BPD Symptoms While researchers are not exactly sure why BPD symptoms decline with age, some experts have suggested some potential reasons, including burn out, learning, and avoidance of relationships....
After the disruptions of pandemic lockdowns and virtual schooling last year, school staff and students are eager to get back to in-person schooling. But as administrators and families navigate still-present concerns about the spread of COVID-19, they’re faced with potential school closures for other reasons—staff shortages and employee burnout. Key Takeaways Exhaustion and stress are leading to staff shortages among school employees.School officials have had to shorten school days, come up with creative schedules, and even close schools due to employee absences....
Subscribe Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Every Monday on The Verywell Mind Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin, LCSW, interviews authors, experts, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, and other inspirational people about the strategies that help them think, feel, and do their best in life. Meet Andrea Bonior Andrea Bonior a licensed clinical psychologist behind the popular “Baggage Check” mental health advice column for The Washington Post, now appearing as “Ask Dr....
If you have more than one child, you know what the constant juggle is like, and things sometimes fall through the cracks. But your child’s vaccination schedule shouldn’t be one of them. A recent study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggests not all children actually receive their full doses according to the official Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine schedule. In fact, the order in which a child is born within a family may actually affect whether they are fully vaccinated....
Every child should have an annual flu shot (or FluMist spray) to keep them safe during flu season. However, despite the fact that flu vaccination helps kids avoid getting sick, not all eligible kids get a flu vaccine. One reason is vaccine hesitancy, which is often rooted in misconceptions about the importance or safety of this immunization for children. Another is that most kids don’t like to get a flu shot—or any shot, which can make for an unpleasant doctor visit....
Structuralism and functionalism were the two earliest schools of thought in psychology. When psychology was first established as a science separate from philosophy, the debate over how to explain human behavior and analyze the mind began. As a result, different approaches and perspectives emerged. Both functionalism and structuralism made important contributions to the development of modern psychology. In order to get an idea of how the field of psychology emerged and got to where it is today, it can be helpful to look at these older perspectives and the impact that they had....
What role do genetic and environmental influences play in determining intelligence? This question has been one of the most controversial topics throughout the history of psychology and remains a hot topic of debate to this day. In addition to disagreements about the basic nature of intelligence, psychologists have spent a great amount of time and energy debating the various influences on individual intelligence. The debate focuses on one of the major questions in psychology: Which is more important—nature or nurture?...
Google has announced an initiative that will prioritize hiring more autistic people by adjusting the way the company approaches the interview process to accommodate neurodivergent applicants. The company aims to train up to 500 hiring managers and others involved in the hiring process to be more effective and empathetic when interacting with autistic candidates. Key Takeaways Google launched a new initiative to hire more autistic people, reworking interview options in an attempt to accommodate more neurodivergent employees....
So, you think your skin has changed since you’ve become pregnant? Well, it probably has. In fact, up to 90% of pregnant women report changes like hyperpigmentation, which is a common skin change in pregnancy. The integumentary system goes through several alterations during pregnancy due to both hormonal and mechanical changes. Some of these may have been blown off as old wives tales, while others you may never have heard of before....
The older you get, the more likely you are to know someone with Alzheimer’s disease. It affects 6.5 million people over the age of 65 in this country, which is about one in every nine people. Additionally, 10% of those with Alzheimer’s experience the early onset version in which they begin showing signs of the illness in their thirties or forties. Because it’s a genetic disease, it’s possible to get tested to find out if you have specific genes....
Tuning into HLN’s “Morning Express with Robin Meade,” it’s hard to believe that panic attacks nearly stopped the confident, vivacious host’s career in its tracks. Key Takeaways The host of “Morning Express with Robin Meade” says that panic attacks nearly ended her career as a news reporter. Therapy and other forms of mental health support helped her find ways to manage anxiety and rebuild her confidence. She’s now the longest-running anchor at a national morning TV news program and has written books about her mental health journey....
Are you so stressed about finances, your job, a relationship conflict, or another issue that you’re experiencing insomnia? At any given time, about one-third of adults have insomnia in some form. Although these sleep issues aren’t always due to stress, when the two are combined, it can make matters worse. A sleep deficit can make you feel mentally slower and more emotional, for instance, which can exacerbate your experience of stress....
Whether you have a socially anxious houseguest, want to help someone with social awkwardness, or just want to make socially anxious friends feel comfortable, the following list of tips will put you on a path to being an empathetic friend. Tips for Making Someone With Social Anxiety More Comfortable Here are some tips to help you connect with and make someone with social anxiety feel more at ease. Provide Structure If a socially anxious person will be visiting your home, help that person to feel at ease by providing some structure for the visit....
With more and more people in the world–and particularly in the workforce, our roads are becoming increasingly crowded. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, fatal car accidents caused by aggressive driving increased almost 500% between 2006 and 2015. Reasons People Feel Road Rage Inside our cars, it’s easy to feel isolated from the world and forget that there are other people with different priorities. That can cause us to be far less polite to one another while driving than we would be if we met in person and had to face each other on a more personal level....
Many folx dread getting their period for a variety of reasons. Given that menstruation directly impacts about half of the population, it may be worthwhile to consider the factors that may make the experience better for your needs. While that time of the month may never live up to the commercials for sanitary pads and tampons, it is possible to reflect on what you may need to make your period less of an ordeal every few weeks....
Deciding to start therapy is a wonderful and brave first step. Unfortunately, many people find that once they start looking for therapy options, many are simply unaffordable. This is a common problem, and can make the task of entering therapy that much more stressful. Thankfully, there are quite a few ways to find more affordable therapy and even free options in some cases. Read on for more information for some tips on how to save money on therapy....
Learning disabilities (LDs) are not limited to children. In fact, quite a few adults discover that an underlying LD was the cause of many of their frustrations in school and the workplace. Learning Disabilities in Adults Could you be an adult with a learning disability? The Learning Disabilities Association of America offers guidance about the screening process for learning disabilities in the adult workforce. A LD screening can only be performed by a qualified professional....
If you’ve ever noticed that food has more vivid flavors and pleasing textures while you’re on vacation, you’ve experienced the power of mindful eating. Mindful eating focuses on paying more attention to what you are eating and to the overall experience of enjoying your food. There are numerous benefits of eating mindfully, especially for children. From staying in tune with their body’s natural hunger cues to connecting with satisfaction and enjoyment, it’s no wonder this approach has boomed in popularity lately....
