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Sergei Pankejeff was a patient of Sigmund Freud who gave him the case name “Wolf Man” to protect his identity. Pankejeff was born to a wealthy family from Odessa. In 1906, his older sister Anna died by suicide, and Pankejeff began experiencing symptoms of depression. In 1907, his father also died by suicide by overdosing on sleeping pills. Soon after, Pankejeff began seeking treatment for his own depression. In 1910, Pankejeff went to Vienna to be treated by Freud....

Since the COVID-19 pandemic and the tragic Atlanta spa shootings, xenophobia and racist attacks against Asian Americans have surged. A 2021 study published by the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism found that anti-Asian violence increased by 339%, shattering city records from previous years in places including Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco. The anti-Asian incidents occurred in the form of slurs, shunning, microaggressions, verbal harassment, and physical assault....

It’s hard to believe that the little bundled newborn you brought home will soon be doing amazing things like rolling over, sitting, crawling, standing, and walking. Although there’s not much you need to do to help your baby meet these milestones, experts agree there’s one activity that keeps babies strong and helps with physical development: tummy time. Tummy time is exactly what it sounds like. You place your baby down on their belly, on a safe surface, and let them flex their muscles....

If you have been using a substance with a high potential for dependency and you stop suddenly or abruptly or you cut down your use drastically, you can experience a variety of withdrawal symptoms. The intensity and duration of these withdrawal symptoms can vary widely, depending on the type of drug and your biological make-up. Withdrawal Withdrawal is the combination of physical and mental effects a person experiences after they stop using or reduce their intake of a substance such as alcohol and prescription or recreational drugs....

In the wake of COVID-19, it’s not uncommon for many parents-to-be to feel more comfortable opting out of the close physical contact of a traditional baby shower. But it can also be more important than ever to connect with loved ones and celebrate happy news and new beginnings. Enter the virtual baby shower! By shifting your celebration online, it’s possible to create a fun—albeit modified—version of the usual gift-giving festivities....

High blood pressure is a common medical condition. But, what happens when you have high blood pressure and want to have a baby, or you develop high pressure while you’re pregnant? Having high blood pressure during pregnancy can put you and your baby at risk. Here’s what you need to know about hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, how they affect you and your baby, and what you can do to stay as healthy as possible....

Back-to-school shopping is an exciting rite of passage for you and your child, but it also can feel like a chore. Sure, new clothes, new kicks, new school supplies, a new lunch kit, and a new backpack can be fun. But this yearly ritual also is prone to overwhelm parents financially, organizationally, and emotionally. We’re here to help with a realistic guide. Included you will find a comprehensive list of everything you need to know about back-to-school shopping, including a definitive list of what you really need to buy....

Whether you have an infant, toddler, kindergartner, or preteen, practical discipline strategies and a good bedtime routine can be the difference between good sleep habits and a lot of sleepless nights. However, setting up an effective bedtime routine can be easier said than done. Look no further than the fact that there are dozens (if not hundreds) of books about kids and sleep problems, from Dr. Ferber’s “Solve Your Child’s Sleep Problems” to Elizabeth Pantley’s “No-Cry Sleep Solution....

When children are physically active, they grow healthy bodies and they feel better emotionally. A new study confirms the link between childhood exercise and future impulse control (“inhibitory control”). Key Takeaways A recent study found that regular physical activity in childhood is linked to better impulse control later in life.The activity has to happen during childhood, so parents should make sure their kids get plenty of time to exercise. The Kobe University research study found that kids who get plenty of physical activity grow up to have better impulse control than those who do not....

Eating disorders can be diagnosed by a number of professionals. This includes medical physicians or mental health professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, dietitians, or social workers. Sometimes a pediatrician or family practice doctor will diagnose an eating disorder after noticing symptoms within the course of a regular check-up or having questions brought up by the patient or his or her parent. On other occasions, a patient or his or her family will have concerns and schedule an assessment with a mental health professional....

The idea that having a few too many drinks permanently kills off brain cells has been around for some time. Chronic heavy drinking has long been associated with mental deficits, and alcohol exposure during critical periods of brain development, such as prenatally or during the teenage years, is also particularly dangerous. But is having that glass of wine after dinner really putting you at risk for neural loss? What Studies Show Experts believe that drinking does not actually lead to brain cell death—at least not directly....

There are situations that require someone other than a parent to assume emergency custody of a child. As you can imagine, these reasons generally mean a serious problem in the family. Knowing all the facts before you need them is always a good idea. Find out why emergency custody is granted and who assumes the role of emergency custodian. Why a Child Is Taken Into Emergency Custody Prior to taking a child into emergency custody, a court will consider the efforts made to prevent the child from being removed from the home....

For many children and teens, social distancing during the COVID-19 global pandemic means that the only contact they will have with their peers will be done virtually. As a result, they are using social media and apps like TikTok, FaceTime, and Zoom a lot more frequently than in the past. And although there is much good that can come from these online interactions—like giving kids important connections to the outside world—they are not without risks....

In recent years, the potential benefits of stimulating the vagus nerve have come to light, and many people have begun to look into doing it themselves. You may wonder what the relationship is between your vagus nerve and your mental health and whether all the talk about stimulating the vagus nerve for mental health is scientifically real or just a trend. And you may even be wondering what the vagus nerve even is, as many of us have never heard of it before recently....

Smoking—especially during pregnancy—is dangerous. For years, doctors have known that women who smoke while pregnant have almost double the risk of having a low-birthweight baby and an increased risk of giving birth prematurely. Even exposure to secondhand smoke carries risks. Cigarette smoke can cause numerous health problems in children that last for years after birth. As of Dec. 20, 2019, the new legal age limit is 21 years old for purchasing cigarettes, cigars, or any other tobacco products in the U....

Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder characterized by a cyclical pattern of extraordinary highs and lows. Many people, if not everyone, can experience some varied level of highs and lows in their mood from time to time. Experiencing this does not mean that you have bipolar disorder. For bipolar disorder to be clinically diagnosed, a specific list of criteria need to be met as outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 5th edition, Text Revisions, (DSM-V-TR)....

What Is an Independent Variable? For example, in an experiment looking at the effects of studying on test scores, studying would be the independent variable. Researchers are trying to determine if changes to the independent variable (studying) result in significant changes to the dependent variable (the test results). Independent Variable The independent variable (IV) in psychology is the characteristic of an experiment that is manipulated or changed by researchers, not by other variables in the experiment....

Lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus) is a type of medicinal mushroom. Long used in traditional Chinese medicine, lion’s mane is widely available in fresh, dried, and supplement form. Scientific research shows that lion’s mane contains a number of health-promoting substances, including antioxidants and beta-glucan. Health Benefits of Lion’s Mane Proponents claim that lion’s mane can help with a variety of health problems, including: Alzheimer’s disease Anxiety Depression High cholesterol Inflammation Parkinson’s disease Ulcers In addition, lion’s mane is said to strengthen the immune system, stimulate digestion, and protect against cancer....

People who are LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, or queer) may be at increased risk for social anxiety disorder (SAD) because of the social context in which they develop. Cisgender (those whose gender aligns with the identity associated with their sex at birth) or heterosexual individuals grow up in an environment that is generally accepting of their identities and relationships. This is often not the case for LGBTQ+ individuals, who may face prejudice or stigma for doing things others take for granted, such as holding hands or wearing clothes they like....

Long-distance relationships can be problematic for the growth of a healthy relationship. The ramifications can also affect your mental health in negative ways. But it’s also possible to thrive in a long-distance relationship. Distance can indeed make the heart grow fonder. What Being Apart Does to Your Brain When you’re not living in the same household or near your partner, distance alone can increase your levels of stress. Results of one study indicated that being in a long-distance relationship was associated with more individual and relationship stress than being in a proximal relationship....