Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDoes a ‘Third Eye’ Really Exist?You Can Explore the Third Eye By ‘Opening’ ItWhy Opening Your Third Can Benefit Your Mental HealthMethods You Can Use to Open Your Third EyeHow Do You Know If Your Third Eye Is Open? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Does a ‘Third Eye’ Really Exist? You Can Explore the Third Eye By ‘Opening’ It Why Opening Your Third Can Benefit Your Mental Health...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionCharacteristicsInfluencesMeasuringEffects on BehaviorHow to Increase Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Characteristics Influences Measuring Effects on Behavior How to Increase Close Openness refers to how open-minded you are to new ideas or experiences. Research has also connected this personality trait with creativity and intelligence.In the field of psychology, openness is sometimes called ‘openness/intellect’ or ‘open to experience.’ Here we explore what openness means, ways that it can affect your behavior, and how it is measured....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsTypesCausesImpactImpact of OtheringHow to Minimize Othering Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Types Causes Impact Impact of Othering How to Minimize Othering Close Othering is a phenomenon in which some individuals or groups are defined and labeled as not fitting in within the norms of a social group. It is an effect that influences how people perceive and treat those who are viewed as being part of the in-group versus those who are seen as being part of the out-group....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Animals Provide Stress ReliefPets vs. PeopleBest Stress Relief AnimalsYour Pet Can Benefit, Too Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Animals Provide Stress Relief Pets vs. People Best Stress Relief Animals Your Pet Can Benefit, Too Close At a GlanceComing home from work to a lovable pet can be a source of joy. Evidence also shows that animals can be great for stress relief and mental well-being....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Oxazepam WorksSide EffectsPrecautionsSafetyDuring Pregnancy and NursingDependence and AddictionWithdrawal Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Oxazepam Works Side Effects Precautions Safety During Pregnancy and Nursing Dependence and Addiction Withdrawal Close What is the most important information I should know about oxazepam?Oxazepam carries a risk for dependence and addiction, so it should only be used as a short-term treatment for anxiety or substance withdrawal....

Close Many teens get into trouble because of an inability to appropriately discharge feelings of intense anger. Teens become angry for various reasons and express these feelings in a multitude of ways, but all have in common the struggle of experiencing a painful emotion and not knowing how to manage it. Inappropriate expressions of anger can have serious consequences for troubled teens, but most have the capacity to learn better ways of coping....

Close Key TakeawaysA third of all childhood injuries occur during a sports-related incident.Sports activities have numerous physical, mental, and emotional benefits for kids.Parental anxiety about kids playing sports is normal; there are several factors to consider to determine which activity is right for your family. Key Takeaways A third of all childhood injuries occur during a sports-related incident.Sports activities have numerous physical, mental, and emotional benefits for kids.Parental anxiety about kids playing sports is normal; there are several factors to consider to determine which activity is right for your family....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRequest a GenericShop AroundAsk About AlternativesCoupons and Assistance ProgramsDrug Discount CardsA Word of Caution Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Request a Generic Shop Around Ask About Alternatives Coupons and Assistance Programs Drug Discount Cards A Word of Caution Close Once-a-dayattention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medicinessuch as Adderall XR, Daytrana, Concerta, Vyvanse, and Dyanavel XR are convenient and generally work well. However, for roughly 38% of patients and their families, cost is a main barrier to ADHD treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow to Use ParrotingRole in Talk TherapyGoals of Therapy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How to Use Parroting Role in Talk Therapy Goals of Therapy What is parroting in therapy?Parroting is a conversational technique used in therapy. Thetherapistloosely repeats, or “reflects,” what the client has just said.Parroting is an effective tool in therapy. Its goals are to ensure that the therapist has heard what was said correctly, to encourage the client to clarify their thoughts, and to help the client feel heard and validated....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionTypesCausesImpactPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Types Causes Impact Prevention Close What Is Prejudice?Prejudiceis a negative preconception or attitude toward members of a certain group.Prejudices can strongly influence how people behave and interact with others, specifically those who are different from them in some regard. Prejudice is often subconscious and can affect people’s behavior without them realizing it.Common features of prejudice include negative feelings and stereotyped beliefs about members of a group, as well as a tendency to discriminate against them....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Perfectionism?Perfectionism and Panic DisorderHow to Cope Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Perfectionism? Perfectionism and Panic Disorder How to Cope Close Perfectionismmay lead to increased feelings ofstressand anxiety. The following looks at how perfectionism is linked to fear, anxiety, andpanic disorder. In basic terms, perfectionism is the desire to be a perfect or flawless person in various aspects of one’s internal or external life....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPersonality CharacteristicsHow Personality DevelopsImpact of PersonalityPersonality Disorders Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Personality Characteristics How Personality Develops Impact of Personality Personality Disorders Close Personality describes the unique patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that distinguish a person from others. A product of both biology and environment, it remains fairly consistent throughout life. Examples of personality can be found in how we describe other people’s traits....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Persuasion?6 Principles of PersuasionSignsUsesHow to Respond to Persuasion Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Persuasion? 6 Principles of Persuasion Signs Uses How to Respond to Persuasion Close Persuasion is a process in which one person or entity tries to influence another person or group of people to change their beliefs or behaviors. It is distinct from coercion, in that the people receiving the message have a choice about whether to act on it....

Close “Positive affect” refers to one’s propensity to experiencepositive emotionsand interact with others and with life’s challenges in a positive way. Conversely, “negative affect” involves experiencing the world in a more negative way, feeling negative emotions and more negativity in relationships and surroundings. These two states are independent of one another, though related; someone can be high in positive and negative affect, high in just one, or low in both. Both states affect our lives in many ways, particularly when it comes to stress and how we handle it....

Close Men may not experience the pain of childbirth or need physical recovery, but the presence of a new child is a major life change. Fathers, like mothers, need to pay attention to their mental health. Exhaustion and stress, in addition to other factors, can lead to male postpartum depression. The Effects of Postpartum Depression Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and stressed following the birth of a child is a normal aspect of parenthood....