Being a good employee means being punctual, organized, and linearly productive…but what happens when your brain just doesn’t function according to those parameters? This is the big question being asked by workers across the U.S. as awareness and acceptance of neurodivergence grows. So, What Is Neurodivergence Anyway? It’s important to acknowledge that such brain differences not only come with their own unique set of challenges but also carry strengths that those who are neurotypical may not possess....

Despite this, a recent study found that some people are unfazed by “the constant mirror effect.” In fact, the research suggests certain people enjoy virtual meetings more because they can see themselves. The Research Researchers studied participants from two groups, employees and students that attended regular virtual meetings, and found that their attitudes toward self-view depended on their level of public self-consciousness. The findings, published in Computers in Human Behavior, showed that less publicly self-conscious participants were more likely to have positive attitudes toward their virtual meetings the more often they could see their own faces....

How Prevalent Is PTSD Among OEF/OIF Veterans? The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) estimates that 11% to 20% of OEF/OIF veterans have PTSD in any given year and may be at risk for other mental health problems. PTSD was more likely to be diagnosed in service members several months after they returned from these two conflicts, rather than right away. Operation Iraqi Freedom and PTSD OIF started with the invasion of Iraq on March 20, 2003, and officially ended in 2011 when the U....

Research has found that people who have online therapy for the treatment of substance use disorders show improvement over those who do not receive any treatment. Techniques Some evidence-based therapeutic approaches are easier to adapt to an online format than others, such as: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): CBT is used most often and focuses on helping people recognize and avoid negative thoughts and actions. This method may be used to help people learn how to recognize triggers that lead to cravings and then learn how to avoid them....

Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Alzheimer’s disease Anxiety Depression Multiple sclerosis Stress In addition, phosphatidylserine supplements are purported to promote healthy sleep, improve mood, and enhance exercise performance. This article discusses phosphatidylserine benefits, dosage, and possible side effects. Health Benefits of Phosphatidylserine A handful of studies have explored the health effects of phosphatidylserine supplements. However, most of the studies are small and dated. May Boost Athletic Performance Phosphatidylserine supplements may help increase exercise capacity and improve athletic performance....

Before your child begins taking Prozac, it’s important that you understand its potential side effects. Have a conversation with your child’s doctor and be sure to monitor your child’s behavior carefully if they do start taking it. What Is Prozac and What Does It Do? Prozac is one of the most commonly prescribed selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medications for adults, and it has been shown to also be effective for kids....

Fire can be dangerous, so some degree of fear and caution is appropriate. Just because you might be afraid that your house could catch fire doesn’t mean you have pyrophobia. However, someone with pyrophobia is unable to tolerate even well-controlled, small fires and often exhibits physical symptoms, such as dizziness, when encountering fire. While there is a lack of research or scientific definitions of how pyrophobia presents specifically, the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition” (DSM-5) provides information on characteristics of phobias....

Fortunately, digestive issues usually resolve themselves in a matter of weeks. While they are not pleasant, don’t let the discomforts derail your quit program. In addition to nicotine withdrawal, it is also possible that other changes you may have made since quitting tobacco are contributing to the constipation that you’re experiencing. This article discusses a few common causes of constipation that are associated with quitting smoking. It also covers what you can do to treat and cope with this symptom....

Chantix is available by prescription only, so you must consult with a doctor in order to take it. It is taken in tablet form usually once or twice a day. It’s important to note, however, that a number of serious concerns about the side effects of Chantix—that involve changes in mood and behavior—have surfaced since its FDA approval in 2006. How Chantix Works When you smoke a cigarette, nicotine targets receptors in your brain that then produce dopamine, the “feel-good” hormone....

BPD can dramatically impact the way you see yourself and the way you interact with other people. It can also make it difficult to respond to stressful situations in a constructive way. People with BPD may find that their symptoms make it harder to hold down a job and maintain healthy relationships with others. Only a medical professional can diagnose you with BPD. Typically, the first line of treatment for this condition is psychotherapy, though your doctor may also recommend medication—and both of these options are very helpful for reducing symptoms of BPD....

Trauma in children can have detrimental impacts on their physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being. Untreated or unresolved trauma in children can carry into adulthood. It has been shown to be associated with an increased risk of depression, self-harm, and high-risk behaviors like unsafe sex and dangerous driving. Therefore, it’s important to recognize the signs of trauma in children in the weeks and months following a traumatic event so that early intervention can help minimize and/or prevent long-term consequences....

Situational anxiety is not recognized as a distinct condition in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), the clinical manual that doctors utilize to diagnose mental health conditions. However, if symptoms meet certain criteria, including being distressing and interfering with daily living, they may meet the criteria for a type of anxiety disorder known as a specific phobia. Specific phobias involve an irrational and intense fear of a specific situation or object....

Why do people do the things they do? And why do they sometimes behave differently in groups? These questions are of interest not only to social psychologists, but to teachers, public policy-makers, healthcare administrators, or anyone who has ever watched a news story about a world event and wondered, “Why do people act that way?” Which type of research is best? This depends largely on the subject the researcher is exploring, the resources available, and the theory or hypothesis being investigated....

“[We found] that people who often intentionally engage in misleading others (e.g., by BSing) are themselves ironically more susceptible to being unknowingly duped by misleading information,” Shane Littrell, lead researcher at the University of Waterloo, tells Verywell Mind. And it doesn’t matter how smart or analytically minded a person is. If they are a big, persuasive BSer, they’re more at risk of falling for BS. Plus, they may not be aware that they’re more susceptible, adds Littrell....

Effects of Sleep Deprivation If you’re reading this and have gotten less sleep than you wish you did last night, you may also find yourself more stressed than you could be. People regularly getting less than ideal amount of nightly sleep may be prone to the following and more: Mild to moderate cognitive impairmentMotor skill impairmentEmotional irritabilityWeight gainWeakened immunity Stress and Sleep Deprivation More than just being tired throughout the day, not getting enough sleep can color your whole day and subtly, but pervasively, create more stress....

Gestalt Cognitive behavioral Guided imagery Eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) Brief psychodynamic Exposure therapy (imaginal exposure) As described they the Rosenzweig Center for Rapid Resolution, “ART works directly to reprogram the way in which distressing memories and images are stored in the brain so that they no longer trigger strong physical and emotional reactions.” With roots in a variety of existing evidence-based treatment practices, ART has been found to be an effective treatment for depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and PTSD....

A parenting support group can provide comfort and advice from others in the same situation. These groups are available in most communities as well as online. How Support Groups Help Initially, it may be difficult to understand the point of participating in a support group. It’s the teen who has the problem, so how does a parent benefit from participating in this type of group? Rarely does a teen have a serious problem that doesn’t soon have a strong impact on the parent as well....