Art therapy can be used for many problems that teenagers face and it can even be used to reach the toughest of teens. What Is Art Therapy? Art therapists are specially trained in both psychological and artistic principles. This training directs them in choosing the materials and focus appropriate to a teens’ specific needs. In art therapy sessions, a teen is asked to use the materials to develop art around a certain idea....

One such theory was proposed by psychologist Raymond Cattell, who created a taxonomy of 16 different personality traits that could be used to describe and explain individual differences between people’s personalities. This article explores the trait approach to personality and the 16 factors of personality that Cattell identified. It also discusses uses for the 16PF Questionnaire and what your results on the test might mean. The Trait Approach to Personality Psychologists have long debated exactly how personality should be defined and described....

You might tell yourself, I’ll declutter eventually. But time keeps passing, and your home, office, or car is still filled to the brim with stuff. If any of this resonates with you, you’re not alone. But many people don’t realize the connection between clutter and mental health. This article covers what clutter is, clutter’s impact on mental health, what hoarding is, as well as ways you can manage clutter and get organized....

It can sometimes be helpful to have a therapist’s assistance, particularly if you are caught in a negative thought pattern. When the technique is used in a therapeutic setting and practiced with the help of a therapist, it is known as cognitive restructuring. Another way to understand the concept of reframing is to imagine looking through a camera lens. The picture seen through the lens can be changed to a view that is closer or further away....

This article discusses the course that cyclothymia takes, including its onset and potential for developing into bipolar disorder. It also explores the symptoms of the condition, treatments that are available, and steps that parents and caregivers can take to help their child. The Course of Cyclothymia Cyclothymic disorder involves periods of depressive symptoms alternating with periods of hypomania, which is an elevated mood state. In order to receive a diagnosis of cyclothymia, a child must experience symptoms for at least one year, with no more than two months free of symptoms....

In order to reduce the risk of burnout, it is important to find ways to deal with stress. Learning to create a division between your work life and personal life is an important first step. Practicing good stress management techniques can also be very helpful. One way to accomplish this is to build relationships with medical professionals and other mental health providers so that they will refer potential clients to your practice....

In particular, transgender people represent an understudied and under-recognized group that experiences eating disorders at higher rates. Eating disorder research is already underfunded, which means that there is an even greater disparity in research about transgender people with eating disorders. Defining Transgender The term “transgender” is used to define people who identify as a different gender than the gender they were assigned at birth. The term “cisgender” is used to describe people whose gender identity matches the gender they were assigned at birth....

This study was conducted with 428 healthy adults across the United Kingdom, and survey responses demonstrate that regular consumption of fruit was linked to lower depression and better mental health outcomes. Given how healthy eating can support mental health, these findings may benefit public health services to improve physical and mental well-being. Understanding the Research For this study, researchers surveyed 428 adults across the United Kingdom and found that the more often respondents ate fruit, the lower their depression scores were....

Excessive daytime sleepiness most commonly occurs in older people, teenagers, and people who work shifts. If you’ve been experiencing symptoms of excessive sleepiness, that could be your body’s way of telling you that you are not getting enough sleep. People with excessive daytime sleepiness often struggle to stay awake or alert during the day. They experience a strong desire to sleep and feel they’ll be unable to function properly if they don’t....

Introversion (being an introvert) and extroversion are one of the major personality dimensions that make up the five-factor model of personality. According to this theory, personality is made up of five broad dimensions. Each dimension exists on a continuum. While some people might tend to be at the extreme end of either side, most people are somewhere in the middle. So while you might have a lot of traits that make you an extrovert, you might also find yourself sometimes exhibiting traits that are more introverted in nature....

If you’re looking to get more omega-3s in your diet and you’re not a fan of eating fish, you might consider a fish oil supplement. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, over-the-counter (OTC) fish oil supplements are some of the most commonly used dietary supplements (glucosamine and chondroitin, often used for joint pain, are the others). Fish oil sold over the counter contains EPA and DHA, the two types of omega-3s found in fish....

This meditation style allows you to focus your attention on an object, sound, or sensation rather than trying to achieve a clear mind without a specific focal point. Focused meditation is also feasible without an instructor or teacher, which makes it accessible to anyone with a few minutes of time, something to focus on, and a quiet place. What Is Focused Meditation? Focused meditation involves focusing on something intently as a way of staying in the present moment and slowing down the inner dialogue....

Because of its focus on being present in the moment, grounding can be considered a variant of mindfulness. Grounding techniques can also be a distraction, to get you out of your head and away from upsetting thoughts, memories, or feelings. How Grounding Works Grounding techniques often use the five senses—sound, touch, smell, taste, and sight—to immediately connect you with the here and now. For example, singing a song, rubbing lotion on your hands, or sucking on sour candy are all grounding techniques that produce sensations that are difficult to ignore or distract you from what’s going on in your mind....

Codeine is detected in screening tests for drugs of misuse for up to three days. If you have been taking a prescription medication that contains codeine, it’s important to let your employer or a relevant person know if you’re subject to an employment or forensic drug screen. Uses and Regulations Codeine is found in Tylenol #3, Tylenol with codeine, Robitussin A-C, Fiorinal with codeine, Triacin-C, Tuaistra XR, Codate, Codophos syrup, promethazine with codeine cough syrup, and other formulations....

While having a glass of wine with dinner or enjoying a beer after work is a part of daily life for many people, it can potentially lead to serious issues if you take Prozac or a similar antidepressant. This article discusses what you should know about mixing Prozac and alcohol, including the side effects you may experience and what you can do if you need help with your drinking....