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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects a person’s executive functioning, impulse control, and focus. Although ADHD symptoms can be behavioral, it is a brain difference that a person is born with. What Is ADHD? According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5), ADHD is characterized by inattentive type, hyperactive-impulsive type, or combined type. The symptoms of inattentive type ADHD include: Careless mistakes when completing tasks Difficulty holding attention to non-preferred tasks Difficulty holding focus when spoken to directly Failure to finish tasks Disorganization Avoiding tasks that require a lot of effort Losing things Being easily distracted Forgetfulness The symptoms of hyperactive-impulsive type ADHD include:...

Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition. Otherwise known as dyspraxia, this disorder affects the development of motor skills and functions. It is a common challenge, affecting around 6% of children who are between five and 11 years old. Despite its widespread nature, dyspraxia often goes unnoticed—even under observation by health experts. A child with dyspraxia is often regarded as clumsy, and may experience difficulty with movement. This disorder prevents fluidity in activities like walking and holding objects, as expected of the child’s age group....

There are few, if any, times of your life when you will feel more tired than the early weeks with a new baby. The relentless nights of interrupted sleep take their toll, and breastfeeding itself is often exhausting. Caffeine can seem like a necessity in order to function during the day, but you might be wondering whether it is harmful to your baby to consume caffeine while breastfeeding. Caffeine in Breast Milk While it is known for certain that the caffeine you consume by drinking coffee, tea, and through other common caffeine-containing foods and drinks will go into your breast milk, the actual amount of caffeine in the breast milk of women who consume caffeine varies....

Psilocybin is a psychedelic compound found in specific varieties of mushrooms, also known as “shrooms” or “magic mushrooms.” The psychedelic effects of mushrooms last for around six hours and these substances are mostly eliminated from the body within 24 hours. Psilocybin-containing mushrooms can be found in the wild in many parts of the world. They can be eaten fresh or dried, or brewed in a tea. Common sources include the P....

If it seems as though you experience more breakouts when you’re under a lot of stress, you may be noticing more than a coincidence. Stress doesn’t cause acne outright, but research shows that stress triggers hormonal changes that may worsen acne in people already prone to pimples. While you may end up needing to take several approaches to clear your skin, reducing your stress level may end up being an important one for you for this reason as well as the prevention of other, often more serious health problems....

An aggressive communication style is characterized by high emotion, low empathy, and a focus on “winning” the argument at any cost. It’s a style of communication that is favored by narcissists and bullies, but it can show up in conversations anywhere. You might hear aggressive communication from parents, friends, co-workers, romantic partners—or you might even use it yourself. When a person uses aggressive communication, the rights of others are not even allowed to surface....

If you think you’re in love, you may be in the throes of a new, healthy relationship. Your feelings for your partner could be blossoming in a natural way. But sometimes when you question if you’re in love, your feelings could reflect other things that aren’t necessarily love. You could be overlooking reality and maybe building up an idealistic vision of your love interest. Maybe you’re beguiled by whom you believe the other person to be and are simply attracted....

Theories of Dream Interpretation While many theories exist to explain why we dream, no one yet fully understands their purpose, let alone how to interpret the meaning of dreams. Dreams can be mysterious, but understanding the meaning of our dreams can be downright baffling. Our dreams’ contents can shift suddenly, feature bizarre elements, or frighten us with terrifying imagery. The fact that dreams can be so rich and compelling is what causes many to believe that there must be some meaning to our dreams....

What Does Myla Mean? The name Myla means “soldier” and “merciful.” It is a variation of Mila and the feminine version of Milo or Myles. Some view the name as a modern invention that has its roots in the Norman French. It could also be considered a diminutive of Michael or inspired by the Latin word “miles” meaning “soldier.” Myla has also been viewed as a contemporary version of Myra, a popular name in the U....

Pregnancy was once seen as something that sent women to their homes once their bellies began to protrude (hence the term “confinement”). It was not considered appropriate for pregnant people to be seen in public. Nowadays pregnancy rarely changes schedules, with the exception of high-risk pregnancies or other complications. People usually can continue their normal lives for the duration of the pregnancy, with minor exceptions (like knowing where all the bathrooms are!...

People have been drinking alcohol for its psychoactive effects for centuries. If you’ve ever had an alcoholic drink, you’re probably familiar with some of these effects. However, it’s important to note that drinking alcohol, whether occasionally or frequently, can take a major toll on your health. Drinking alcohol can be harmful not only to your health, but also to your work, studies, relationships, and community. This article explores the short-term and long-term effects of drinking alcohol....

St. John’s wort is a dietary supplement people often take as a natural treatment for depression. The herb has similar actions as antidepressants, which means taking the supplement can interact with, or add to, the effect of certain medications prescribed to treat depression. How Does St. John’s Wort Work? If you plan to take St. John’s wort, there are a few things you should know about how it can interact with your other medications as well as its potential side effects....

Love is a top priority when thinking about entering into a long-term committed relationship. In fact, 88% of Americans report that love is a very important reason to consider getting married, according to a 2013 Pew Research Center survey. We want to feel loved by and be in love with our partner. Relationships are faced with more pressure than ever before. In addition to the long-standing stress of things like finances, life transitions, and family dynamics, couples are also faced with challenges of emotional bonding and keeping intimacy alive....

It only takes one run with exposed hands to know that running gloves are an essential item for cold-weather runs. Running without gloves in frigid weather is uncomfortable, distracting, and can lead to cracked and chafed skin, or more serious issues such as frostbite. “Cold weather combined with exertion can affect the circulation in your hands and fingers, which can cause numbness, discoloration or exacerbate conditions like Raynaud’s Disease,” says Michele Canon, CPT and coach for STRIDE GO, an online training platform for runners....

When we talk about someone having an alcohol “problem,” it does not necessarily mean they have an alcohol use disorder (AUD). A range of drinking habits can be harmful, including heavy drinking and binge drinking. Harmful Drinking Habits While not everyone who binge drinks or drinks heavily on occasion will develop an alcohol use disorder, this type of risky drinking behavior does increase your risk of harmful consequences, including an AUD....

Stress is normal and, to some extent, a necessary part of life. Despite it being something everyone experiences, what causes stress can differ from person to person. For instance, one person may become angry and overwhelmed by a serious traffic jam, while another might turn up their music and consider it a mild inconvenience. A fight with a friend might follow one person around for the rest of the day, while another might easily shrug it off....

In some cases, these acts of altruism lead people to jeopardize themselves to help others. Such behaviors are often performed unselfishly and without any expectations of reward. Other instances, known as reciprocal altruism, involve taking actions to help others with the expectation that they will offer help in return. Altruism is the unselfish concern for other people—doing things simply out of a desire to help, not because you feel obligated to out of duty, loyalty, or religious reasons....

What Is the Libido in Psychology? Libido is a term used in psychoanalytic theory to describe the energy created by survival and sexual instincts. According to Sigmund Freud, the libido is part of the id and is the driving force of all behavior. While the term “libido” has taken on an overtly sexual meaning in today’s world, to Freud, it represented all psychic energy and not just sexual energy. The Libido in Psychoanalytic Theory Freud believed that the id was the only part of personality present from birth....

A survey is a data collection tool used to gather information about individuals. Surveys are commonly used in psychology research to collect self-report data from study participants. A survey may focus on factual information about individuals, or it might aim to obtain the opinions of the survey takers. So why do psychologists opt to use surveys so often in psychology research? They offer researchers a way to collect a great deal of information in a relatively quick and easy way....

For some people, the decision to breastfeed is an easy one. But others face barriers related to mental and physical health, finances, practicality, or information. These can make the choice more complicated. Changing Trends in Breastfeeding Today, more and more people breastfeed. However, in the past, formula feeding was far more popular. Many new parents’ own parents used formula. Grandparents may not understand the benefits of breastfeeding and may even discourage the practice....