Your Rights Under the ADA Many people with bipolar disorder are able to maintain a job. Bipolar disorder is one of the many conditions covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This law is designed to protect people with disabilities from discrimination in hiring, job assignments, promotions, pay, firing, benefits, layoffs, and all other employment-related activities. People with bipolar disorder may want to consider that when looking for employment or considering changing jobs....

But is there actually a link between the two, or is the connection just in the minds of coffee drinkers? Get the facts on the link between caffeine and memory with this review. How Caffeine Works Caffeine is a stimulant drug that affects the brain directly, and it has been shown without a doubt to increase alertness. However, the effects of caffeine on memory are more mixed. Some studies have shown that caffeine can improve some types of memory, particularly the global aspects of memory....

Alcohol rehabilitation services can be expensive, but health insurance does cover them, partially or in full. Coverage depends on your plan, but chances are you have more options than you think. If you’re in need of alcohol recovery treatment, check your health insurance policy to see what alcohol-related services are available to you. What’s Covered? Under the Affordable Care Act, health plans are required to cover alcohol treatment, but benefits may vary depending on your state and provider....

Although amenorrhea has been removed from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) as a diagnostic criterion for anorexia nervosa, it remains a significant marker of the illness for many. It is important to note eating disorders don’t discriminate based on sex or gender—anyone can experience an eating disorder. In fact, men experience eating disorders at higher rates than were once thought. It bears noting that there is no equivalent to amenorrhea among males with eating disorders....

“[Food] is a love language. It’s something that communicates, you are important to me, you matter to me. The thought that any type of relationship with eating could be disordered, I think, is a little culturally shocking, because we have such a loving relationship [with food],” explains Rachel W. Goode, PhD, MPH, LCSW, Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill....

When overcome by this type of faulty thinking, we are interpreting our situation through our feelings. We feel anxious and then believe that we must be in danger. Below are a few examples of emotional reasoning and ways to reframe this common cognitive distortion. Leon has never felt safe in planes. On his last business trip, he started to fear his upcoming flight several days in advance. Leon would look up information on the internet that would confirm his fear of flying, such as information on past issues with flights....

During the last few years, we have witnessed a rise in awareness about mental health issues. Celebrities and star athletes have promoted increased advocacy for mental health. Yet, men still are negatively affected by toxic masculinity and the fear of showing vulnerability. What Barriers Prevent Men From Seeking Mental Health Assistance? Men don’t go to therapists or mental health counselors for a variety of reasons including: pressure about societal norms, reluctance to talk about their problems, embarrassment and shame....

For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database. Age and Suicidal Thoughts The CDC reports that suicide rates in America reached their highest in 50 years in 2018, before declining in 2019 and 2020. Youth and young adults between the ages 10 to 24 had a suicide rate of 14%. According to the CDC, in 2020, suicide rates were for different age groups were: Girls ages 10 to 14 (2....

Bem’s theory was influenced by the cognitive revolution of the 1960s and 1970s as well as her desire to remedy what she believed to be shortcomings in the psychoanalytic and social learning theories of the time. Freudian theories, she suggested, were too focused on the influence of anatomy on gender development. Instead, Bem proposed that a child’s cognitive development combined with societal influences largely influence the patterns of thought (schema) that dictate “male” and “female” traits....

Regular practice of guided sleep meditation has been shown to improve sleep, meaning that this method is an important strategy that you can use to help reduce problems falling and staying asleep. What the Research Says According to the American Sleep Association, around 30% of adults have short-term problems with insomnia, and about 10 percent have chronic difficulties with falling and/or staying asleep. What’s more, around a third of adults report typically getting less than seven hours of sleep per night....

Specific phobias involve a fear that is centered on a specific trigger object or situation, which in the case of gynophobia is women. The fear that people experience is far out of proportion to any actual danger that they face, and people with this phobia may recognize that their anxiety is excessive. Understanding that the fear is irrational, however, does not prevent people with a specific phobia from feeling highly anxious and even panicked....

If you reached the point in your drinking or drug use that you required professional treatment, there is a good chance your substance abuse progressed to the level that it affected your employment record. Recovering alcoholics and addicts frequently have problems meeting work-related responsibilities, maintaining employment and managing money. Problems With Employment Although returning to employment can improve self-esteem and help you become more responsible, supporting yourself and your family, going back to work can provide a new set of relapse triggers for people in recovery:...

Forming romantic relationships is an important developmental step for adolescents. Teen relationships teach important skills that aid future adult ones. How Depression Affects Relationships Adolescents with high levels of depressive symptoms may lack problem-solving skills, resulting in difficulty resolving conflict in romantic relationships through early adulthood, according to a study published in The Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. Researchers investigated the depressive symptoms, problem-solving skills, and conflict resolution behavior of 200 10th-grade students over a period of four and a half years....

For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database. Therefore, I want to be ready, willing, and able to address the topic with my kids when needed. For instance, in unfortunate circumstances or if they see or hear about suicide in the media. Approaching the topic will depend on how old my children are and their ability to understand the concept. From defining suicide and explaining why someone takes their life, here’s how I plan to broach this topic with my children....

This can be helpful if you’re working on a post and want to save it to finish later or if you’re not sure if you want to post something and come back to it later. We’ll go through how to find your drafts, create and save new ones, and publish or remove them. Whether you’re new to Instagram or an experienced user, you can learn how to utilize the drafts tool successfully....

While happiness might feel elusive or out of your reach at times, that doesn’t make it an impossible journey or goal to achieve. On the contrary, happiness could be waiting for you around the next corner if you just hang on. Or, it might be even simpler than that. Happiness might have been with you all along—you just may not have taken the time to realize it was much less complicated than you once believed....

Meet Craig Conover Craig Conover is an attorney who stars in Bravo TV’s reality show, Southern Charm. He’s also the author of “Pillow Talk: What’s Wrong With My Sewing?” He’s the owner of a business called Sewing Down South. Located in Charleston, South Carolina, the company sells pillows, apparel, and home goods. Why Craig Conover Is Mentally Strong Craig could easily make it look like he has everything figured out. He’s successful in so many different ways....

Even if you agree with their political views, you cringe at the inflammatory way they state their opinions. If you find yourself in this situation, you are not alone. In fact, unfriending someone for their political views is fairly common. This fact should not be surprising. Civility in politics has been decreasing for a long time and people are losing patience with the rhetoric. Much of this increase in online bullying, shaming, and political bullying has to do with the changing culture and the ability to insult others on the Internet....