Contributors to the statement note that there is ample evidence to indicate the switch from standard time to DST every spring brings significant public health and safety risks, including: Adverse cardiovascular eventsMood disordersMore motor vehicle crashesMetabolic syndrome incidenceSleep problems As a result, the AASM has called for seasonal time changes to be “abolished in favor of a fixed, national, year-round standard time,” according to the position paper. Why Do We Have Daylight Saving Time?...

This article describes what SSRIs are and how they work, lists common brand names, and identifies which conditions SSRIs treat. You will learn the common side effects of SSRIs and precautions to consider before taking them. How SSRIs Work The function of SSRIs is actually described in its name—selective serotonin reuptake inhibition. Serotonin is a naturally occurring substance in the body known as a neurotransmitter. It’s also known as the “feel good” chemical....

General Stress Relief Apps Many stress management techniques are skills that are learned rather than activities we do naturally. The following apps can help with just that—learning vital stress management techniques and working them into our daily lives: Shifting your thinking to a more positive frame of mind Engaging in regular physical exercise Using simple breathing exercises Personal Zen: This app was made by a neuroscience researcher to create games backed by research on anxiety reduction and resilience development....

Can You Switch to Psychology? So can you switch to a graduate degree in psychology if your undergraduate degree is in a completely different field? Yes, but there are a few important things you need to consider. First, you might need to take some additional courses in order to meet the prerequisites before applying to a graduate program. Next, you need to be sure that you have completed any tests that are required for admissions to the program, which may include the GRE and the psychology subject test....

A study from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) published in BMJ Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health confirmed this link between body dissatisfaction and depression in adolescents and young adults.  What the Study Showed For the study, 2,078 females and 1,675 males in the U.K. were assessed at age 14, then again at 18. At 14, 32% of girls and 14% of boys were not happy with their weight, and 27% of girls and 14% of boys did not like their overall body shape....

In bipolar I disorder, a person has experienced one or more manic episodes. In most cases of bipolar I, episodes of major depression are a central aspect of the overall course of the illness. In bipolar II disorder, hypomanic episodes have been experienced but not manic episodes. In addition, to be diagnosed with bipolar II disorder, a person needs to have also experienced a major depressive episode In fact, people with bipolar disorder have been found to be at high risk for developing a number of other mental health disorders....

What Is Nosocomephobia? Many people who have hospital phobia are also afraid of doctors (or suffer “white coat syndrome,” during which blood pressure actually rises at the doctor’s office). Some people are afraid of the building itself, others of what it represents. In this case, the choice of facilities can make a difference in your level of anxiety. Newer designs, for example, incorporate peaceful colors, spa-like facilities, and such patient comforts as Internet access and private rooms with beds for loved ones....

Psychology originally had its earliest roots in philosophy and physiology. According to most psychology historians, it was the establishment of the very first experimental psychology lab that officially marked psychology’s beginnings as a separate and distinct discipline. When exactly was the first psychology lab formed and who was responsible for this important event in psychology history? The question of which lab was first really depends on whether we look at experimental labs or teaching labs....

While researchers aren’t sure what causes it, they do know that it’s not a learning disorder or a result of hearing loss. In other words, people with APD can hear just fine and they understand what words mean. In fact, the problem may not even be with auditory processes at all, but with other cognitive functions that the brain needs in order to interpret what it’s hearing. One systematic review of the studies done on auditory processing disorder found a high rate of comorbidity between APD and other developmental disorders, like dyslexia and speech or language impairments....

The most recent iteration is courtesy of a case currently in front of the U.S. Supreme Court: Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. It will determine the constitutionality of a 2018 Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks. Beyond the dangerously restrictive measures being discussed, multiple conservative justices of the U.S. Supreme Court have made statements that undermine the toll of pregnancy and present poor alternatives to abortion. One shocking statement, in particular, came from the most recently appointed Supreme Court Justice, Amy Coney Barrett....

It’s often said that truth is stranger than fiction, and that’s certainly true of Netflix’s docuseries Bad Vegan: Fame, Fraud, Fugitives. The show details the perplexing case of Sarma Melngailis, the former owner of a celebrity-endorsed raw vegan restaurant in New York City, who illegally took money out of her business to give to her then-husband, conman Anthony Strangis. On the surface, the facts are cut and dry: Melngailis transferred over $1....

What influence does it have on our social behavior? What factors affect compliance? To learn the answers to these questions, it is important to start by understanding exactly what compliance is and how it works. Learn more about what researchers have discovered about the psychology of compliance. What Is Compliance? In psychology, compliance refers to changing one’s behavior at the request or direction of another person. Compliance involves changing your behavior because someone asked you to do so....

Unfortunately, vape pens are not as safe as people might believe. They contain more than just fruit-flavored vapors and can cause injuries and illnesses in people that use them. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that there has been an outbreak of EVALI (or e-cigarette or vaping product associated lung injury) with nearly 3,000 cases reported as of February 2020. For this reason, it’s important that people who use vape pens become familiar with the facts and understand the risks....

Types of Mood Disorders With the update of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) in 2013, mood disorders were separated into two groups: bipolar and related disorders and depressive disorders. Types of mood disorders include: Major depressive disorder (MDD): This is what we often hear referred to as major depression or clinical depression. It involves periods of extreme sadness, hopelessness, or emptiness accompanied by a variety of physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms....

Because life with children and ADHD can be so challenging, many parents feel overwhelmed. Even ordinary day to day life—with its boring routines, time restrictions, and unexpected events—can be difficult. Then, toss in a child with their own challenges, a sick parent, or an unemployed spouse, and things can quickly get out of control. Fortunately, here are some simple strategies parents with ADHD can implement at home to make life more organized and enjoyable....

What Is a Trait? A trait is a personality characteristic that meets three criteria: it must be consistent, stable, and vary from person to person. Based on this definition, a trait can be thought of as a relatively stable characteristic that causes individuals to behave in certain ways. The trait approach to personality is one of the major theoretical areas in the study of personality. Trait theory suggests that individual personalities are composed of broad dispositions....

How Guilt Develops After Trauma Trauma-related guilt refers to the unpleasant feeling of regret stemming from the belief that you could or should have done something different at the time a traumatic event occurred. For example, a military veteran may regret not going back into a combat zone to save a fallen soldier. A rape survivor may feel guilty about not fighting back at the time of the assault. Trauma survivors may also experience a particular type of trauma-related guilt, called survivor guilt....

Traumatic brain injuries can be caused by motor vehicle accidents, falls, other accidents, and firearms. Such injuries can cause a wide variety of cognitive issues. In addition to cognitive problems, if you’ve experienced a brain injury, you may also develop symptoms consistent with one or more forms of mental illness including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Adults over the age of 65 are at a high risk of TBIs due to accidental falls....