The person may not have experienced the event firsthand. Witnessing a traumatic stressor, such as the accidental death of a person or an attack on someone, can bring about symptoms. PTSD can also occur when a person has heard about the details of another’s exposure to trauma, including learning about the tragic death of a friend or family member. Overview People with PTSD often struggle with co-occurring conditions like anxiety-related disorders, depression, and substance use....

For example, you might feel restless or fatigued and your mood can plummet. Boredom is one of the things people with ADHD fear the most and will go to great lengths to avoid it. Common Signs of Boredom How many of these sound familiar? You hang up the phone if you are put on hold; even if you were in the middle are resolving an important issue.You eat something, even though you aren’t hungry....

If you’ve been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and depression, you might wonder what this means for you in terms of prognosis, treatment, and lifestyle changes you can make to improve your situation. What Is ADHD? Before we start to disentangle the complex relationship between ADHD and depression, it’s important to understand individually what is involved with each diagnosis. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder, which means that it is present from childhood and persists throughout your lifetime....

Researchers have long suspected a link between autism and schizophrenia, noting that autistic people are more likely to have schizophrenia compared to the general population. Studies have found that, although approximately 0.45% of the total population experiences schizophrenia in their lifetime, autistic people are 3.6 times as likely to develop schizophrenia compared to those who are not autistic. Additionally, some studies have shown that up to half of autistic people develop symptoms of schizophrenia at some point in their lives....

The use of these additives sheds a light on the strategies tobacco companies use to appeal to certain groups of people, including especially vulnerable groups like adolescents. Additives and Addiction Tobacco companies use some additives to flavor cigarettes and to make the smoke less irritating to a person’s throat. But research shows that the additives aren’t just affecting a person’s smoking experience; they drastically increase health risks associated with cigarette smoking....

The x-rays revealed a different problem: Solomon had cancer all over his lungs. While this was bad news, the doctor didn’t indicate what this meant for his longevity, seemingly almost unconcerned about his diagnosis. So I was surprised and distressed when he stopped eating, and his breathing became disturbingly fast five days later. A feeling that continued as the vet at the animal ER told us he was deteriorating rapidly....

“It is important to assess risks and reality as we hear about new threats. While there is plenty of misinformation to muddy the waters, if we only look for data to confirm how we want things to be, we likely won’t fully appreciate the risks and understand how to protect ourselves,” explains Wendi L. Lopez, PsyD, Pediatric Psychologist, Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center. “As with any worry, we need to ask ourselves ‘How likely is it that this bad thing would happen to me or my loved ones?...

For example, a forensic psychologist might spend their day working in courthouses, police stations, or criminal detention centers. A clinical psychologist, on the other hand, might spend their day working in a hospital or other mental health setting. Employment Settings Psychologists, especially clinical and counseling psychologists, often work in private practice. This means that they have their own offices and are able to establish their own work schedule. It is important to note that many psychologists who run their own businesses frequently work evening and weekend hours in order to accommodate the schedules of their clients....

Therapy dogs live in people’s homes. They can also visit a variety of settings, including retirement or nursing homes, schools, hospice homes, and hospitals. They are trained to be gentle and friendly and to accept strangers hugging them or petting them. They are patient and unbothered by children who tug at their fur or adults who want the smaller ones to sit in their laps. Therapy dogs are just one type of therapy animal....

Mindfulness originated from Eastern, Buddhist, and Hindu philosophies and practices dated between 2300BC and 1500BC. The concept of mindfulness has been embraced by the Western self-help movement and it has been utilized to support and help manage many issues from anxiety to eating disorders. It can also be applied to many different activities and facets of life, including dating. What Is Mindful Dating? In the context of dating, mindfulness refers to approaching dating in a conscious and proactive manner....

The most prominent 12-step program is Alcoholics Anonymous, also known as AA. AA is a peer-run group with rotating leadership. Acts of service are an integral part of the program and are performed through taking on commitments at meetings and guiding others in their sobriety journeys. Spirituality is another foundational aspect of this group. While AA is not affiliated with any religion, it does incorporate spirituality by inviting members to believe in a power greater than themselves....

Most people now know that Type A personality characteristics have something to do with being competitive and work-obsessed, and that they can bring an increased risk of health problems. But it’s not always understood exactly what traits constitute Type A behavior, or exactly how these traits impact health and wellbeing. Achievement-orientedCompetitiveFast-pacedImpatient Understanding what it truly means to have a Type A personality can be transformative. It can help you manage stress and help you recognize and respond to people who may be Type A....

There are many different types of speech impediments, including: DisfluencyArticulation errorsAnkyloglossiaDysarthriaApraxia This article explores the causes, symptoms, and treatment of the different types of speech disorders. Disfluency Symptoms and Characteristics of Disfluencies These are some of the characteristics of disfluencies: Repeating certain phrases, words, or sounds after the age of 4 (For example: “O…orange,” “I like…like orange juice,” “I want…I want orange juice”)Adding in extra sounds or words into sentences (For example: “We…uh…went to buy…um…orange juice”)Elongating words (For example: Saying “orange joooose” instead of “orange juice”)Replacing words (For example: “What…Where is the orange juice?...

Published in the journal Frontiers in Virtual Reality, the study found that when participants discussed personal issues with a virtual reality (VR) avatar, 30% of them preferred talking with an avatar over talking face-to-face with a person. Experts say the findings could open a new way of thinking about the therapy experience and create a method of reaching people who are hesitant about talking to a therapist. Study Details Fifty-two undergraduate psychology students at Edith Cowan University in Australia took part in the study....

“The brain recharges and does a fair amount of emotional and memory processing at night,” says Alex Dimitriu, MD, founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, who considers sleep to be a vital sign, along with blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration. We all need sleep; it’s essential. But what can your sleep habits tell you about your mental health? A lot, actually. What You’ll Learn From a Sleep Study If you’re having trouble sleeping, your doctor may recommend a polysomnography test, also called an overnight sleep study....

“A rebound is often brief, and can be emotionally confusing, as members can be unsure of what they want and are still heavily emotionally engaged with the past. Most people find themselves in rebound relationships unconsciously, but sometimes it is very intentional,” says Stein. This article explores the characteristics of rebound relationships and how they can impact you. Characteristics of a Rebound Relationship These are some of the signs of rebound relationships, according to Stein:...

Noticing that the separations and reunions were crises within the family system, he spotted a pattern. He noted that the inciting event interacts with the parent’s internal and external resources, producing how the family makes meaning of the inciting event. In turn, this produces the outcome of the crisis. Why Is Family Stress Theory Important? Within every family is a family system. This system can be considered a collection of interdependent roles, a cohesive set of values, expectations, and responses to the environment....

It’s helpful to note that the terms prenatal, perinatal, and peripartum are often confused; but all of them refer to a specific time period between pregnancy and up to one year after birth. Depression that occurs around this time may be called different things depending on the time of onset. Pregnancy can be physically, emotionally, and mentally draining. You are likely to feel a wide range of symptoms, including hormonal shifts, physical ailments, and sleep disruptions, which can directly affect mental health....