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OCD can affect every aspect of life, including work. It is particularly difficult when the symptoms show up on the job. People with OCD need to know about legal protections under the law, what and when to tell their employer about their condition, what accommodations may be requested, and how to protect their rights. The following information is offered as guidance, not legal advice. The Americans With Disabilities Act The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that was designed to protect those with disabilities from discrimination....

Individuals are often encouraged to address mental health problems. A new study published in the Journal of Mental Health found that greater clarification is needed on what constitutes “a mental health problem.” Key Takeaways According to a recent study, there is no clear consensus on what “a mental health problem” is.Biological and psychological approaches had the most theoretical models, while there were fewer social, consumer, and cultural mental health models.These findings highlight the need for more input from individuals with lived experience of mental illness to inform how this work is conceptualized....

Animals can offer an extraordinary amount of emotional support. Beyond the pet-owner relationship that many of us have lovingly experienced, animals are sometimes used in therapeutic settings to help clients navigate challenging emotional experiences. What Is Equine Therapy? Equine-assisted psychotherapy incorporates horses into the therapeutic process. People engage in activities such as grooming, feeding, and leading a horse while being supervised by a mental health professional. Goals of this form of therapy including helping people develop skills such as emotional regulation, self-confidence, and responsibility....

What Does Ezra Mean? Ezra is a biblical name meaning “help” or “helper” in Hebrew. The Ezra of the Bible was a Jewish priest who helped reintroduce the Torah to the Jewish people who escaped captivity in Babylon. If you’re looking for a name that isn’t especially common, yet is a strong, time-honored name for a boy, Ezra is a worthy choice. How Popular Is the Name Ezra? The name Ezra has gained popularity in recent years, becoming one of the top 100 boy names in the U....

Below are the best birthday party locations for tween parties. There’s no shortage of birthday party locations, but finding the right one can be a challenge for parents of tweens. As children age, their birthday party expectations can become extravagant. It’s not just the idea of birthday gifts that get them going, it’s the whole affair — activities, games, food, and cake. Fortunately for tweens, there are a variety of locations that can host a successful party, and many of them are very reasonably priced....

People are very fascinated with twins and other multiples. It seems mysterious how one pregnancy can result in more than one baby. Multiple pregnancies are on the rise in recent years with more and more twins and other types of multiples being born. The majority of the reason for this rise is the increased use of fertility drugs. How Twins Are Conceived There are a couple of ways that multiples are conceived:...

I didn’t quite know how to share the news of my second pregnancy. Was I thrilled to be pregnant after past difficulties conceiving? Of course. But since my husband and I had learned that our new baby was diagnosed with Mosaic Trisomy 13, a chromosome abnormality that in our case was isolated to the placenta, we weren’t sure how our pregnancy would progress. I was set to be monitored by doctors at least once a month to check on how the baby was growing, and make sure it was getting all of the needed nutrients....

How many tempting ads for things like yummy-looking foods and toys do you think kids are exposed to every time they’re on a digital device? We know that kids are often exposed to junk food ads while they watch TV shows, but since many kids are on their iPads, smartphones, and other electronic devices, marketers are following them there, too. Today, children are using digital devices more than ever, both for educational and entertainment purposes; they often have to use the internet to do research for schoolwork, stream TV shows and movies, and constantly connect with friends social media sites....

It is common knowledge that being bullied can scar victims emotionally leaving them feeling hopeless and vulnerable. Consequently, it is important for targets of bullying to know how to persevere despite the intense pain of the situation. One way to do that is to engage in positive thinking in spite of the negative impact of bullying. In fact, researchers are finding more and more evidence pointing to the benefits of positive thinking and optimism....

Cervical mucus (CM) is secreted by glands found in and around the cervix. Hormonal changes throughout a person’s reproductive cycle change the amount and consistency of this mucus. Cervical mucus may also be called cervical fluids or ovulation discharge. The job of cervical mucus is twofold. Most of the time, it prevents things, such as dirt, germs, or sperm, from entering the uterus through the cervix. However, around the time when ovulation occurs, it also aids in reproduction....

Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts / RSS Every Friday on The Verywell Mind Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin, LCSW, shares the “Friday Fix”—a short episode featuring a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern. Friday Fix: Episode 107 There are many undisputed benefits of being a positive, optimistic person. And if you aren’t naturally a positive person, you can learn to become one....

Jean Piaget was a Swiss psychologist and genetic epistemologist. You may have heard of Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, for which he is famous. This theory looks at how children develop intellectually throughout the course of childhood. Overview of Piaget’s Life and Work Prior to Piaget’s theory, children were often thought of simply as mini-adults. Instead, Piaget suggested that the way children think is fundamentally different from the way that adults think....

Keeping our kids and family safe has always been a top priority for parents—and worrying, at least a little, is just part of the job. After all, children can’t take care of themselves fully, and it’s our responsibility to watch for things like choking hazards, and that our kids are properly strapped into their car seats. But usually, these worries do not take over our lives… at least not the way the COVID-19 pandemic did....

Mindfulness meditation (also known as vipassana or insight meditation) can be helpful in learning to manage the symptoms of social anxiety disorder (SAD). The practice of mindfulness meditation involves learning to become aware of your emotions and thoughts without analyzing or reacting to them. This can be accomplished through guided meditation practice. Below are the basic steps to follow to begin a mindfulness meditation practice. In addition to these basic steps to get started, you might wish to read literature or take a course to learn more about the roots of mindfulness meditation, and why it can be helpful for your mental health....

Optimists expect good things to happen, whereas pessimists instead predict unfavorable outcomes. Optimistic attitudes are linked to several benefits, including better coping skills, lower stress levels, better physical health, and higher persistence when pursuing goals. Optimism is a mental attitude characterized by hope and confidence in success and a positive future. Optimists tend to view hardships as learning experiences or temporary setbacks. Even the most miserable day holds the promise for them that “tomorrow will probably be better....

Milk contains a lot of nutrients that are great for your kids, including vitamin D, calcium, and protein. Unfortunately, it sometimes contains ingredients that may not be so good. These milk ‘additives’ are used to help cows produce more milk and can include antibiotics, pesticides (used on the feed the cows eat), and synthetic growth hormones. However, organic milk is free of these extras. Organic milk is also supposed to be better for the cows, since they have access to pasture, instead of being stuck in a feedlot....

A therapeutic milieu is a structured environment that creates a safe, secure place for people who are in therapy. It is the therapeutic environment that supports the individual in their process toward recovery and wellness. This milieu involves not just the provision of safe physical surroundings, but also of supportive therapists and staff. In group therapy settings, it includes the social community consisting of others who are part of the group....

They could occur just as you are about to fall asleep, while you are sleeping, or any other periods between when you are sleeping and awake. Most parasomnias are categorized into REM (rapid eye movement) or Non-REM parasomnias. “Parasomnias” is a term used to identify a group of unusual and undesirable experiences and behaviors people experience in their sleep. They are also known as disruptive sleep disorders. REM and Non-REM sleep are the stages of sleep your body cycles through every night—your body cycles through these stages about every 90 minutes....

Pneumovax 23 is a pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine that provides protection against 23 types of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria that can cause pneumonia, blood infections (bacteremia), and meningitis. Pneumovax Pneumovax 23 (PPSV23) is given to high-risk children who are at least two years old, including children with heart problems, lung problems (including asthma if treated with high-dose oral corticosteroid therapy), sickle cell disease, diabetes, cochlear implants or cerebrospinal fluid leaks. Children undergoing any treatment or who have a disease or condition that impairs their immune system also receive Pneumovax 23....

If you need to produce more breast milk, power pumping is often an effective way to boost your milk supply. Power pumping is also called cluster pumping, as it mimics a baby’s cluster feeding sessions (frequent nursing sessions with minimal breaks), which results in increased letdown and helps to stimulate more milk production. Power pumping is essentially meant to give your supply a nudge. It simulates cluster feeding, which is when your baby nurses very frequently....