Not all plastic surgery is cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic surgery is a type of plastic surgery performed for the sake of aesthetics rather than health. While there are some exceptions to that, such as the fixing of a cleft palate, usually cosmetic surgery is a choice a person makes when they want a part of their body to look different. There’s no contesting that plastic surgery can improve quality of life; studies have shown that cosmetic medical procedures have a positive impact on the emotional well-being of recipients....

Researchers working on the study, led by the University of California, found that repeated exposure to the threat of hurricanes is linked to symptoms of post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, fear, and worry. They assessed Florida residents before Hurricane Irma hit in September of 2017, one month later in October, and then again after Hurricane Michael hit in October 2018. Hurricanes and Mental Health Distress or worry is to be expected after an event like a hurricane, particularly when there are two catastrophic hurricanes in fairly quick succession, like Irma and Michael....

Fear is composed of two primary reactions to some type of perceived threat: biochemical and emotional. Biochemical Reaction Fear is a natural emotion and a survival mechanism. When we confront a perceived threat, our bodies respond in specific ways. Physical reactions to fear include sweating, increased heart rate, and high adrenaline levels that make us extremely alert. This physical response is also known as the “fight or flight” response, with which your body prepares itself to either enter combat or run away....

Friday Fix: Episode 190 Have you ever allowed someone to put you down? Have you tolerated broken promises over and over again? Have you put up with someone who treats you poorly? If so, you’re not alone. We all have likely let someone mistreat us at one time or another. That’s not to say you always need to address mistreatment. If someone cuts in front of you in line, you might decide just to let it go....

As you might have guessed from the name, the 10-panel drug test can detect ten specific drugs in your system. This article breaks down how the test works and what you can expect during and after the test. How Does It Work? The 10-panel drug test comes as either an at-home kit or a lab technician will be brought in to take your samples. The samples will then be taken back to a lab to conduct the test....

And although there is nothing particularly funny about what we’re going through, science suggests that those funny memes, silly TikTok videos, and snarky online quotes may be just what we need to ease the overwhelming fear, anxiety, and grief many of us are dealing with on a daily basis. Even loneliness has become as crushing as the pandemic itself, threatening to overwhelm people every day. Clearly, we need something to lighten the stress load we’re all experiencing....

This article explains what nature therapy involves, how nature therapy can benefit your mental health, and how you can bring nature to your if you happen to be stuck inside. What Is Nature Therapy? Nature therapy, which is also called ecotherapy, is based on the concept of using nature to help us heal, especially psychologically. Instead of spending time enjoying and benefiting from the natural environment, we are spending more and more time on screens and online....

One of the easiest ways to remember this concept is to note that in behavioral terms, positive means adding something while negative means taking something away. For this reason, negative punishment is often referred to as “punishment by removal.“ Examples of Negative Punishment Can you identify examples of negative punishment? Losing access to a toy, being grounded, and losing reward tokens are all examples of negative punishment. In each case, something good is being taken away as a result of the individual’s undesirable behavior....

Effective Use When parroting, it is important not to go too far. It is much better to repeat only the last few words than to attempt to repeat several sentences. Additionally, repetitive parroting can become annoying. It can also make the client feel nervous or edgy. Part of Talk Therapy Parroting is used in talk therapy, also known as psychotherapy. Talk therapy is based on the core idea that talking about the things that are bothering you can help clarify them and put them in perspective....

Before talking about how sleep habits affect bipolar disorder, however, let’s look at this from the other side. How does bipolar disorder affect sleep? Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and Sleep Problems Sleep disturbances are very common in people with bipolar disorder and appear to play an important role in the cycling of the disorder. Insomnia: Insomnia includes not only difficulty in falling asleep, but difficulties staying asleep or getting too little sleep....

Sometimes you may find yourself with multiple Facebook pages that you want to merge into one. If you’ve just rebranded, shifted the focus of your business, or want to consolidate your online profiles, merging your Facebook pages is a terrific option. You will learn how to merge and combine Facebook pages into one, from preparation to post-merge tasks and build a Facebook page that more accurately portrays your company and is organized and consistent....

Common Causes Some parents continue to be anxious and feel some stress about things though, such as if their child: For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database. Is meeting their developmental milestones on time Spends too much time at a daycare and away from home Has enough friends Is exposed to too many chemicals in their environment, such as BPA, phthalates, VOCs, mercury, or second-hand smoke Makes good enough grades Is a good athlete Doesn’t eat nutritious foods and is overweight Is being bullied at school...

Meet Paul Gilmartin Paul Gilmartin is a comedian. He was the longtime host of the TBS show Dinner and a Movie. He’s also appeared on Comedy Central, MTV, HBO, and VH1. He’s now the host of a popular podcast called The Mental Illness Happy Hour. He interviews celebrities, experts, and everyday people about their trauma, mental illness, addiction, and negative thinking. Why Paul Gilmartin Is Mentally Strong Beneath Paul’s humor was a darkness that he hid for many years....

Meet Ricky Byrd Ricky Byrd is a rock and roll guitar player, singer, songwriter, and music producer. For more than a decade, he was a member of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, where he contributed background vocals and music to many albums, including two platinum albums and one gold album. His most famous song might be “I Love Rock and Roll,” which was released in 1981. For many years, Ricky lived what might be the “typical” musician lifestyle....

Sometimes, people who are married consider opening their marriage up. When they do, it’s very important that they follow some simple steps in order to have the best possible chance at keeping their relationship successful once they do open it. This article explains what an open marriage is, how to create boundaries, and how to open your relationship if you decide to do so with your partner. What Is an Open Marriage?...

A survey of 1,007 American parents conducted in June 2022 by Verywell Mind and Parents found that 54 percent of parents are at least somewhat concerned about their kid’s mental health. About 1 in 3 (35 percent) said their child had shown signs of struggle or emotional distress at least once a week. Mental health is complex, with many contributing factors, but the survey found that school is the biggest contributing factor to children’s stress, closely followed by feeling misunderstood, friendships, and the pandemic....

But things have changed now that you are a grown-up. Aside from the fear of rejection, making new friends takes a lot of time—something we all are a little short on these days. So instead, you lament the fact that your circle of friends is shrinking. And you are not alone. Why Friends Matter in Adulthood Research shows that after the age of 25, most adult friendships start to dwindle....

There is, however, some emerging evidence about different types of goals and the way that these types of goals interact that may help you find success. Understanding the science behind these goal-setting techniques may help you to turn your New Year’s resolution into a long-lasting lifestyle change. Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Different Types of Goals While most people make a “resolution” on New Year’s Day, it may be more productive to set a goal....

Deciding that you want to have couple friends is only the first step, however. The next step is finding them. While individual friends are easy enough to find, couple friends can be a little more difficult. This is because you not only have to find someone that you get along with, but you also have to find someone that your partner gets along with. That being said, having couple friends can be a rewarding and fun experience....

If the problem started and ended with a single worry, it might not be such a big deal. Instead, people with GAD get bogged down as one worry leads to another and another. Avoidance: Anxiety can persist and even grow worse because of the ways people respond to their worries. Individuals with untreated anxiety problems tend to respond to their fears by trying to suppress the worry, seek reassurance that nothing bad will happen, or avoid situations that might trigger the fear....