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Many professions, particularly in the public health and safety domains, require 24-hour operations. Therefore, the workday is divided into multiple shifts, which are covered by different groups of employees. It is estimated that approximately 20% of working adults work irregular shifts outside the typical 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. workday. However, shift work can be difficult to cope with and have several negative consequences, including shift work disorder. This article discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and impact of shift work sleep disorder, as well as some coping strategies that may be helpful for shift workers....

The research, published in the journal Psychological Bulletin, analyzed the results of more than 400 studies from around the world and found that people high in narcissism were more likely to be aggressive, even when nothing provoked them. It also uncovered a nearly equally strong link between narcissism and violence intended to cause someone physical harm. Here’s what the research found on the link between narcissism and aggression. The Study For the meta-analytic review, researchers from The Ohio State University looked at 437 studies on narcissism conducted worldwide....

Eye contact anxiety can interfere with everyday social interactions. By the same token, the ability to maintain good eye contact is an important aspect of social interaction. People who look others in the eye are perceived as friendly and welcoming. However, many shy and socially anxious people have difficulty with this part of communication. If you’ve not been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder but still find that eye contact makes you anxious, you can build your tolerance by engaging in increasing amounts of eye contact over time, or practice strategies like the 50/70 rule, looking away slowly, and using the triangle technique among others that will be covered in this article....

Instead, obedience involves altering your behavior because a figure of authority has told you to. How Obedience Differs From Conformity Obedience differs from conformity in three key ways: Obedience involves an order; conformity involves a request.Obedience is obeying someone with a higher status; conformity is going along with people of equal status.Obedience relies on social power; conformity relies on the need to be socially accepted. Milgram’s Obedience Experiments During the 1950s, a psychologist Stanley Milgram became intrigued with the conformity experiments performed by Solomon Asch....

Universities have varying requirements, so it is important to start by taking a look at your school’s undergraduate catalog to see the differences between the two degrees. Note the core classes required for each degree, and then look at the electives and subject-matter courses that are required. Arts vs. Science Degree So what is it that distinguishes a B.A. in psychology from a B.S. in psychology? There are a few course differences that you should be aware of....

Ancient Origins The phrase “manic depression” has its origins rooted in ancient Greece, where the term was used as early as the first century to describe symptoms of mental illness. In her book “Bipolar Expeditions: Mania and Depression in American Culture,” author Emily Martin writes, “The Greeks believed that mental derangement could involve imbalance among the humors, as when melancholy, heated by the fluxes of the blood, became its opposite, mania....

Given how new it is, the research on sharenting is still in its infancy, with the children whose parents have posted about them on social media since before they were born just now reaching adulthood. This article will give an overview of what we know so far about sharenting, including parents’ motivations for sharing and when sharenting is a cause for concern. It will then conclude with tips for parents that will help them be as safe as possible when posting about their kids online....

The year 2020 marked not only the 24th census but the first time households were invited to fill out the census online. The U.S. Census Bureau struggles to get an accurate count each year and this is largely due to demographics. For example, many people within the Latinx community are often hesitant to respond or choose to opt out. This article explains what the U.S. Census is and why it’s important....

Researchers at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) examined data from a three-year study of 22,316 drinkers who are now 18 years or older. They looked at the associations between the first incidence of alcohol dependence or abuse and three age-of-first-drink groups—younger than 15, between 15 and 17, and 18 years or older. Drinking Before Age 15 Increases the Risk of Alcoholism The scientists were careful to control for other risk factors for developing drinking problems, such as family history, duration of exposure to alcohol and other childhood risk factors....

What do we know about PTSD and the Vietnam war as far as long-term impact? What can veterans who continue to cope with this disorder many years later do, and can it make a difference? If PTSD were not enough, we have learned as well how it is closely related to conditions such as heart disease and even pain, conditions which many Vietnam veterans are facing as they enter the ‘“golden years” today....

A study from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) published in European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry found that the death of a family pet can trigger symptoms of poor mental health, such as prolonged grief. Parents should take children’s grief seriously and support them through the process, which might take longer than they’d expect, researchers suggested. “Pet death is often the first loss a child is likely to experience, so this really does set the stage for future grieving,” says lead author Katherine Crawford, MS, a former clinical research coordinator with the Dunn Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital....

Some people would sooner leave the house naked than not make their bed. Others do it without even thinking about why—or even really realizing they are doing it.Some see the compulsion to tidy the bed as a sign of over-compliance or a lack of personality—and see the unmade bed as badge of honor. Then, there are people who believe that whether or not you smooth the comforter or fluff the pillows makes no difference at all, beyond the tidiness of your room....

This number, which goes live on July 16, will replace the current National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-8255 (TALK). Since its founding, the Lifeline has received over 23 million calls from people in distress and has provided local, customized support. Historically, less than 2% of Lifeline calls involve emergency services, and many callers that were experiencing suicidal ideations report that the call prevented them from killing themselves. But with a new number that’s easier to remember, call volumes are expected to surge, and some experts are worried that the system is far from prepared....

In other words, relinquish your control, realize your limitations, and face reality (that you have an alcohol problem) is the most important step towards recovery. Then, after acceptance of your powerlessness, you can move forward with changing what you can (what is within your realm of control). Acceptance of Alcoholism This short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. It’s from the 4th edition of Alcoholics Anonymous or The Big Book as it is widely known....

Read more about how sleep affects kids’ mental health, what happens when children don’t get enough sleep, and tips on ensuring they get enough sleep each night. Why Good Quality Sleep Is Important for Children New parents often talk about how sticking to their baby’s nap schedule makes their day easier. A happy and restful baby means happy and restful parents. Research shows that sleep is important in establishing healthy cognitive and psychosocial development....

Meet Diane Macedo Diane Macedo is an Emmy Award-Winning journalist who works as an anchor and correspondent for ABC News. She often appears on Good Morning America, World News Tonight, and World News Now. She’s also the author of “Sleep Fix,” a book that describes how she overcame insomnia. By reading countless studies and interviewing many experts, Diane discovered strategies that helped her get better quality sleep. Why Diane Macedo Is Mentally Strong Diane isn’t an expert on sleep....

If you have ADHD, you are in great company! Different can be good. Why not turn those problems into strengths? Creativity Many people with ADHD are extremely creative and imaginative. They are often graced with tremendous originality and expressiveness. Their fresh, inventive imagination is a powerful tool! Exercise your creative energy through acting, singing, playing an instrument, building, painting, or otherwise exploring your inner artist or engineer. If you have a child with ADHD, consider supporting her creative interests by providing the tools and support she needs to discover her own talents....

Do you ever feel like you’re trying to squeeze too much into one day? Are there just not enough hours to accomplish all of the things you need to do? Time management can be a tricky skill to learn. Some people seem to have a knack for juggling a broad range of commitments while still leaving plenty of time for friends, family, and hobbies. Others struggle just to finish the bare minimum each day....

Tourette’s syndrome is often associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 86% of children with Tourette’s syndrome also have at least one other behavioral, mental, or developmental condition, and the most common of these are ADHD and OCD. Symptoms The main symptom associated with Tourette’s syndrome is the presence of tics, which are sudden, brief, involuntary, or semi-voluntary movements or sounds....