This number represents only a fraction of the experience of anti-Asian hate, as countless incidents go unreported. Racist violence and discrimination toward Asians and people of Asian descent increased worldwide amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The United States is no different. A former president popularizing racist rhetoric and brutally violent and even fatal attacks targeted at Asian Americans are just some of the most recent—and publicly acknowledged—acts of racist hatred in a country that boasts a melting pot of global cultures....

It’s important to learn the causes of their mental health concerns, the kinds of mental health challenges that they face, and ways to help improve their mental well-being. Who Is an Undocumented Immigrant? The United Nations classifies refugees as a protected group. If the country that is entered offers asylum, then these persons gain automatic legal status in their new country. While immigrants can apply to enter the United States under temporary legal status such as a work visa or student visa, there are limited numbers of opportunities for these special permits....

ADHD is characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, which can make it hard for the person to sit still or focus. Additionally, people with ADHD may also experience mood swings. According to a 2015 study, the mood swings associated with ADHD can be a significant contributor to impairment, making it difficult for the person to function. The mood swings, in addition to other symptoms of ADHD, can cause the person to experience difficulties with work, school, daily activities, and relationships....

The Importance of Physical Touch It doesn’t just feel good to wrap our arms around another, give high fives, or snuggle up. Science points to an actual physiological and emotional need to do so. “Many have heard of the well-known UCLA study that cites women need eight to 10 meaningful touches a day to promote physical and emotional health, and across the board, studies show that men, women, children, and adults can benefit from touch because it triggers oxytocin release," says Nadia Ameri, an educational psychologist based in Woodland Hills, Calif....

Sometimes the term organic mental disorder is used interchangeably with the terms organic brain syndrome (OBS), chronic organic brain syndrome, or neurocognitive disorder—this latter term is the one used more commonly now. Causes Organic mental disorders are disturbances that may be caused by injury or disease affecting brain tissues as well as by chemical or hormonal abnormalities. Exposure to toxic materials, neurological impairment, or abnormal changes associated with aging can also cause these disorders....

Oxazepam is an older medication, having first been marketed in 1965. Since it’s been around so long, it’s available almost exclusively as a generic drug—brand name versions like Serax are difficult or impossible to find. However, the generic versions of the medication should work as well as prescription versions. Oxazepam works slowly compared to other benzodiazepine drugs. Side Effects As with all prescription drugs, oxazepam has potential side effects, some of which may be serious....

While it provides a way to organize and discuss the characteristics and behaviors of people who are emotionally immature, Peter Pan syndrome is not an official psychiatric diagnosis. It does not appear in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) and is not recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO). Like the character of Peter Pan, you might know a person who just refuses to grow up. It could be a friend, a co-worker, or even your spouse....

Although depression is a mental illness, it can also cause physical symptoms. Pain, stomach upset, fatigue, and restlessness are just a few potential physical effects of depression. People can have these physical symptoms for a variety of reasons, but they may not realize depression can be among the potential causes. Physical symptoms of depression can include: PainStomach issuesWeakened immunitySleep difficultiesFatigueChanges in activity levelsHigh blood pressureAppetite and weight changes Certain treatments used for depression, such as medication, can also have physical side effects like nausea, weight changes, and sexual dysfunction....

Their study, published in Environmental Research Letters, found that the air quality inside an office can have critical consequences for employees’ cognitive function, such as the ability to focus and response times. The Study in Detail Lead author Jose Guillermo Cedeño Laurent, ScD, and his Harvard colleagues studied 302 office workers across six countries (China, India, Mexico, Thailand, the United States, and the United Kingdom), from March 2019 until the COVID-19 pandemic put much of the world under lockdown....

People with PTSD experience very strong, frequent, and unpleasant emotions and thoughts, which may increase the likelihood that they will rely on unhealthy coping strategies, such as deliberate self-harm or substance misuse. Although these behaviors may reduce distress in the moment, they have many long-term negative consequences. PTSD symptoms may start within three months of a traumatic event, but sometimes symptoms don’t appear until years after the event. These symptoms cause significant problems in social or work situations and in relationships....

Both employers and employees don’t know how to approach the topic, don’t know what to say or what not to say, and just don’t feel like they have the tools to handle mental health issues. That’s why on Thursday, May 19th, 2022 for the Verywell Mind Webinar: Mental Health in the Workplace, Verywell Mind’s Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin spoke to a panel of experts about strategies to support mental health in the workplace....

It belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics which help to treat conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar 1 disorder by balancing the chemical messengers in your brain. The exact mechanism of atypical antipsychotics is unclear. However, Saphris is believed to help alleviate positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia, and symptoms of bipolar 1 disorder, by blocking dopamine receptors as well as certain serotonin receptors in the brain, affecting the regulation of these to control the regulation of these chemical messengers....

As more and more accredited colleges and universities offer courses and degrees via distance education, the range of options for online students continues to grow. Is earning an online psychology degree right for you? Before you choose an online psychology program, you should consider a number of factors including your own learning needs, the cost of attendance, the type of degree available, and the school’s accreditation status. Fully Online Doctoral Courses Not Accredited The American Psychological Association’s Commission on Accreditation (CoA) adopted regulation C-27 in 2010 that prohibits accreditation for doctoral programs that are primarily or completely online....

We all have ideas and beliefs about other people but we also hold the same sort of impressions about ourselves. These self-schemata impact our thoughts and behaviors. What a Self-Schema Is Self-schema are categories of knowledge that reflect how we expect ourselves to think, feel, and act in particular settings or situations. Each of these beliefs includes our overall perceptions of ourselves (“outgoing,” “shy,” “talkative”), as well as our knowledge of past experiences in similar situations....

Common and Serious Side Effects There are a number of side effects that may occur with Restoril. Common side effects include: Drowsiness and tiredness that may persist into the next dayHeadacheNervousnessDizzinessNauseaFeeling hungover-like the next day Due to the persistent drowsiness that may occur with Restoril, it’s important that you not drive or engage in any dangerous activity until the tiredness has worn off and you feel fully awake and safe. In addition, a potentially disturbing and serious effect of taking Restoril is that some people participate in activities when they are sleeping or not fully awake—and they usually do not recall these activities in the morning....

Researchers looked at 293 participants of a larger initiative called the Health, Aging and Body Composition Study, which has collected data since 1997 about the factors that may lead to the decline of function in healthier older people. Averaging about 83 years old, participants receive brain scans and report on habits such as nutrition, social interactions, and physical activity. In addition, they report major health events such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, dementia, and cancer....