ADHD can make it hard to function in the workplace. Depending on your diagnosis and the severity of your disorder, you may find it challenging to stay focused, complete tasks, maintain interest, or meet deadlines. You may also struggle with boredom, affecting your work performance and your overall health and well-being. If ADHD is getting in the way of your success, it’s time to reconsider your career path. To thrive at work, you want to find a job that matches your skills, interests, and talents....

Gilligan developed her ideas in response to the theory of moral development proposed by Lawrence Kohlberg, which she criticized for ignoring women’s perspectives. Gilligan proposed that women come to prioritize an “ethics of care” as their sense of morality evolves along with their sense of self while men prioritize an “ethics of justice.” This article discusses the history of Gilligan’s Theory, how it differs from Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development, and how women develop their sense of self in the world....

Notably, it releases neurotransmitters that create pleasurable sensations like relaxation, feelings of love and safety, and increased friendliness. Generally, that is often why people use drugs like MDMA—to alter their mental states, enhance their mood, or cause changes in perceptions. However, when it’s used recreationally, MDMA may negatively impact other parts of the brain that are essential for functioning, learning, or remembering. MDMA, also known as ecstasy or Molly, can cause a variety of unwanted cognitive defects and physical effects....

If you are a friend or family member of a person with an alcohol use disorder (AUD), you might be searching for ways to better understand your loved one’s behaviors. It can be challenging not to internalize their hurtful actions, but the reality is that people with an alcohol problem may not fully understand the impact that their actions have on friends and family. It can often be helpful for family members to learn more about alcohol use disorders and explore ways to improve their responses during interactions with someone who has a drinking problem....

Depending on the individual, behaviors can swing from periods of excessive sexuality to ones where sexual libido and function are seriously diminished. This high level of variability can impact a person’s ability to date or maintain a long-term relationship. On the one hand, the impulsivity associated with bipolar mania can fuel unhealthy and even hurtful behaviors, while the rigors of depression can strain even the most committed relationships. Mania and Hypersexuality Hypersexuality is one of the behaviors that may manifest as a symptom of mania....

Understanding Stress Although we have all experienced stressful situations at one time or another, it can be difficult to explain exactly what stress is. Stress can be viewed from three different perspectives: as an event, a reaction, or a transaction. Stress as an Event Stress can be classified as an event, in which case the event is called a stressor. Examples of major stressors include getting divorced, being laid off from work, or being diagnosed with a serious illness....

Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder, and it’s estimated that as many as 25% of people with schizophrenia also experience obsessive-compulsive symptoms (OCS). About 12% fulfill the diagnostic criteria for obsessive-compulsive disorder. Schizophrenia and OCD are entirely independent of each other, both in their cause and symptoms, but share characteristics that place some individuals at higher risk of both. Understanding Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a chronic disorder characterized by abnormal social behavior and difficulty grasping what is real and what is not....

Scientists are just beginning to understand the complex ways long-term marijuana use affects the body, but there are studies that suggest it can cause several health problems over time. For instance, preliminary animal and human studies suggest smoking marijuana can put a damper on the immune system. Here are other health problems that may be linked to using pot. Cognitive Problems The active ingredient in marijuana, delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, acts on cannabinoid receptors found in brain regions that influence learning, memory, appetite, coordination, and pleasure....

What Is the Two-Factor Theory? The two-factor theory of emotion focuses on the interaction between physical arousal and how we cognitively label that arousal. In other words, simply feeling arousal is not enough; we also must identify the arousal in order to feel the emotion. So, imagine you are alone in a dark parking lot walking toward your car. A strange man suddenly emerges from a nearby row of trees and rapidly approaches....

Overview High school, the world of brand names, popular music, cliques and “fear of missing out” is when social comparison really takes hold, and it never quite goes away as people focus on getting into the better colleges, landing the better jobs, marrying someone their friends might envy, and building a picture-perfect life with them. When someone has kids, they rejoin the cycle through them. Adults face many of the same social comparison pressures as teens to one degree or another: comparing looks, social status, material items, even relationships....

While trichophobia is not a distinct condition recognized by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), its symptoms may meet the diagnostic criteria for a specific phobia. A specific phobia is an intense and irrational fear of a specific object or situation. Causes, Triggers, & Risk Factors As with other specific phobias, the exact causes of trichophobia are not entirely understood, although it is believed that several factors may play a role....

Overview Pathological or compulsive hoarding is a specific type of behavior marked by acquiring and failing to throw out a large number of items that would appear to have little or no value to others; severe cluttering of the person’s home so that it is no longer a viable living space; and significant distress or impairment of a person’s work or social life. Types Many people describe themselves as a “pack rat,” that is, someone who enjoys collecting items and does not like to throw things away....

You’ve probably experienced the feeling before—perhaps while watching a CGI animated movie or playing a video game. The animated human might look almost real, but that slight chasm between looking “almost human” and “fully human” leaves you feeling discomfort or even revulsion. Origins of the Uncanny Valley The phenomenon was first coined and described by the Japanese roboticist Masahiro Mori in an article published in 1970. Mori identified the phenomenon as bukimi no tani genshō, meaning ‘valley of eeriness....

Since 2020, rest as a necessary element of life has gained progressively more steam, with advocates decrying our societal focus on working around the clock as detrimental to our collective mental health. Science agrees: rest is required for our brains to work optimally, and it enhances our well-being, improving both our mental and physical health. An organization that centers QTPOC (queer and trans people of color), Rest for Resistance is a prime embodiment of our migration to a better understanding of the need for rest....

Symptoms and Situations That Warrant a Call to Your Psychiatrist or ER Visit Let’s explore the symptoms and situations that may warrant either calling your psychiatrist or a trip to the emergency room and how to also help loved ones in this situation. Medications Familiarize yourself with the toxicity and overdose symptoms of any medications you are taking. If any of these symptoms develop, call your psychiatrist immediately. In addition, if medication side effects become intolerable or interfere with your everyday activities, contact your psychiatrist right away....

Researchers asked 103 participants, both male and female, to reconnect with an old friend over phone or email, and another group of 302 participants was directed to “chat” with a stranger over video, voice, or text-based communication. They found that interactions including talking—both over the phone and with video—created stronger social bonds and minimized awkwardness compared to those done over email or text. Participants reported that they felt more connected to the person they spoke with, even with strangers....

The Madrigal family of the Disney animated film Encanto lives in a beautiful hidden village in Colombia, where a miracle imbues members of the family with a magical gift—from super-strength to the ability to heal to shapeshifting—that they use to help their community. Yet, while each member of the family does their best to live up to the Madrigals’ esteemed reputation, cracks are starting to show—literally—in the house all three generations share....

Human consciousness is often compared to a stream—it is constantly changing, but always flowing smoothly. The way that your thoughts drift from one topic to another can feel effortless even when the thoughts you’re having are dramatically different. If one moment you’re thinking about this article that you are reading, and the next moment you find yourself thinking about your childhood pet, you can thank your current state of consciousness....