Individuals who were exposed to the event can talk about their experiences and feelings in a safe environment. The goal of this process is to provide peer and professional support immediately following an incident, which may reduce the risk of developing trauma symptoms or other mental health issues. Licensed mental health professionals with training in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing to facilitate groups immediately following a stressful or traumatic incident. Groups can have multiple facilitators if there is a high number of participants....

Signs of Infidelity It can be difficult to know if your partner is cheating on you without concrete evidence. However, there are some warning signs that your spouse may be engaging in infidelity. When it comes to infidelity, there will usually be multiple red flags that clue you into what is going on. Some potential signs of infidelity include: You may notice significant changes in your sex life, that your partner is less interested in sex than usual and has trouble becoming sexually aroused with you or that your partner is much more interested in sex with you than they usually are Your partner may want to engage in sexual activities that seem foreign or off-putting to you Your partner may be paying more attention to their appearance than usual Your partner may not be sleeping well Your partner may seem unusually distracted and stressed Your partner may be more private than usual and may demand more privacy Your partner may be spending more time away from home or going on longer and more frequent trips for work or with friends You may find it more difficult to connect with your partner, and they may be more reactive, more hostile, or colder than usual You may also experience sleeplessness, stress, and distraction as a result of your suspicions about your partner’s behavior...

This article covers the different types of intimacy and how you can create more of it in your relationship. Types of Intimacy in Relationships Upon hearing the word, you probably immediately jumped to thinking about physical intimacy, but other forms of intimacy are just as important, especially when it comes to romantic relationships. Let’s take a look at some different forms of intimacy. Physical Intimacy While a hug or holding a hand are both examples of physical intimacy, this type is most commonly used in reference to sex....

A pediatric psychiatrist will work with children and their parents or guardians to provide an evaluation, diagnosis, intervention, and treatment plan. How Pediatric Psychiatry Works Pediatric psychiatry also called child and adolescent psychiatry, focuses on the biological, social, and psychological aspects of behavioral, mental, emotional, and developmental disorders in children and adolescents. To understand the mental health condition of a child or adolescent, a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation is often required....

Most of the serotonin in your body is actually found in your gut, not your brain. The intestines produce almost all of the body’s serotonin supply, and serotonin is required to promote healthy digestion. Elsewhere in the body, serotonin helps with sleep, sexual function, bone health, and blood clotting. Here’s a closer look at serotonin’s many functions, what happens if you have too little (or too much), and a few ways to balance your levels for optimum health....

There are many reasons why you might be feeling like a failure. Some factors that might play a role include: A sense of hopelessness Anxiety Depression Feelings of helplessness Lack of supportive relationships Low self-esteem Making comparisons with others Poor self-concept Negative self-talk Unrealistic expectations If you find yourself thinking, “I am a failure,” it’s important to know that there are things you can do to feel better. Knowing how to deal with failure in a healthy way takes some of the fear out of it—and it might reduce the pain so you can bounce back better than before....

Since methadone’s actions occur more gradually when compared to other opioids, it doesn’t lead to the same feelings of euphoria in an opioid-dependent individual. Background of Opioid Use Disorders In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies were confident that opioids, when prescribed for pain, would not lead to addiction. As a result, healthcare practitioners prescribed them without hesitation, which led to widespread misuse. Medication-assisted treatment has become an important factor in treating those with opioid use disorders, so they can attain recovery and achieve a higher quality of life....

Who Fears Death? The fear of death is so common that it has spurred multiple research projects and intrigued everyone from scholars to religious leaders. There is even a field of study called thanatology which examines the human reaction to death and dying. Some interesting findings have emerged from studying the fear of death. According to the 2017 “Survey of American Fears” conducted by Chapman University, 20.3% of Americans are “afraid” or “very afraid” of dying....

Research I conducted with colleagues at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom showed that heavy alcohol drinking does not develop in a predictable, linear pattern. Instead, patterns of alcohol use vary a great deal from person to person, and even people who drink heavily typically adjust their alcohol intake as the situation dictates. Interestingly, many of the same issues that make people want to drink more can also make them want to drink less....

You’re not alone if you’re feeling this way. Data shows that nearly half of Americans think dating is harder now than it was 10 years ago. Some reasons include more physical and emotional risk, technology, it being harder to meet people, and shifting societal expectations. Dating opens even the most well-adjusted to uncertainty and vulnerability. You’re wondering if your interest in the other person is reciprocated, worried about if you’re being too vulnerable, potentially worrying about your body, if there’s sexual chemistry—there’s a lot you’re putting out there....

Whether xenophobia qualifies as a legitimate mental disorder is a subject of ongoing debate. Signs of Xenophobia How can you tell if someone is xenophobic? While xenophobia can be expressed in different ways, typical signs include: Feeling uncomfortable around people who fall into a different groupGoing to great lengths to avoid particular areasRefusing to be friends with people solely due to their skin color, mode of dress, or other external factorsDifficulty taking a supervisor seriously or connecting with a teammate who does not fall into the same racial, cultural, or religious group...

How can you improve your nonverbal communication skills? Paying closer attention to your nonverbal signals is an excellent place to start. You can also focus on factors such as tone of voice, eye contact, body language, and the context in which the communication occurs. The following tips can help you learn to read other people’s nonverbal signals and enhance your ability to communicate effectively. With practice, you can become more adept at conveying meaning without saying a word....

Friday Fix: Episode 86 Mindfulness has become a common “buzzword,” but a lot of people aren’t really sure what it means or how to practice it. Mindfulness is about learning how to live in the present moment. That’s hard to do in today’s world, though. So often, we miss out on things because our minds are wandering. We don’t pay attention to someone talking to us because we’re thinking about all those things on our to-do list....

The study comprised 175 young women and nonbinary people from the U.K. to determine common social media habits and effects. When asked about the impact of social media, 90% of participants felt pressure to look attractive, 70% felt pressure to showcase a perfect life, and over 75% said they would “never live up to the images you see.” “Posting on social media can produce the intense pleasure of ‘getting likes’ and appreciative attention, but it is also a source of huge anxiety for most young women....

Maslow’s Early Life Abraham Maslow was born on April 1, 1908, in Brooklyn, New York, where he grew up the first of seven children born to his Jewish parents who emigrated from Russia. Maslow later described his early childhood as unhappy and lonely. He spent much of his time in the library immersed in books. Maslow studied law at City College of New York (CCNY). After developing an interest in psychology, he switched to the University of Wisconsin and found a mentor in psychologist Harry Harlow who served as his doctoral advisor....

Many people regard binge eating as a relatively benign eating disorder, especially in comparison to the severe food restriction of anorexia or purging seen with bulimia. And some even believe that isolated episodes of binge eating aren’t harmful. But these assumptions aren’t necessarily true. Among other health concerns, a rare consequence of bingeing can be acute massive gastric dilatation, a condition that causes extreme distention of the stomach. If not quickly managed, the condition can result in death....

This article discusses some of the purported traits that are associated with an addictive personality and the effect that certain personality traits may have on addiction. It also covers steps people can take to help prevent risky behaviors from becoming addictions. Purported Addictive Personality Traits While definitions of the term vary, the term addictive personality is usually used to suggest that people with certain clusters of personality traits are more likely to develop addictions....

After a topic is chosen, then those who are at the meeting can share their experience, strength, and hope regarding that specific topic. Topics for Meetings Below are some of the topics that seem to be of most interest to those who are newcomers to Al-Anon Family Groups, or who want to learn more about the program and learn how to deal with their friends or relatives with an alcohol use disorder....

One study explained that “sleep disturbances encompass various potentially overlapping symptoms and disorders including insomnia, hypersomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, circadian rhythm disturbances, and extrinsic sleep disorders (related to insufficient sleep and sleep hygiene)”. Good sleep hygiene is associated with positive well-being. It is restorative because it helps the body to regenerate after a full day. It also allows an individual to remain healthy and establish a balanced mood. Sleep is associated with neurophysiological activity and helps maintain a healthy metabolism, heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory system....