Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDiscoveryFunctionWernicke’s Aphasia Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Discovery Function Wernicke’s Aphasia Close Wernicke’s area is the region of the brain that is important for language development. When this area of the brain is damaged, a disorder known as Wernicke’s aphasia can result, with the person being able to speak in phrases that sound fluent yet lack meaning. While the location of Wernicke’s area is sometimes displayed visually as being in the left cerebral hemisphere near a large groove known as the lateral sulcus, the exact location of this region is still debated....

Close Therapy dogs are just one type of therapy animal. Other pets that can be used for emotional support are cats, rabbits, birds,horses—even llamas and alpacas. Therapy Dogs and Service Dogs You may have also heard ofservice dogs, but they’re different from therapy dogs. How Therapy Dogs Can Boost Your Health Some mental health challenges and psychiatric disorders are known to respond well to therapy dogs. Patients diagnosed with a range of issues, such asdepression,bipolar disorder, autism,ADHD,post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD), and Alzheimer’s disease, benefit from their interaction with therapy dogs and other companion animals....

Close While I imagine seeing the impact was devastating on its own, it certainly wasn’t astraumaticas it would have been to be in the building. I often roll my eyes or get angry at the trope of things happening for a reason, but it’s clear that my cousin hitting snooze that day could have potentially saved his life. I’m sure he was irritated at the time—knowing he’d be running late, wondering how that would impact the rest of his day—but that irritation was a tiny price to pay for his safety that day....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Flow?Benefits of a Flow StateCharacteristicsExamplesFlow vs. HyperfocusHow to AchieveFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Flow? Benefits of a Flow State Characteristics Examples Flow vs. Hyperfocus How to Achieve Frequently Asked Questions Close If you have ever felt completely absorbed in something, you might have been experiencing a mental state that psychologists refer to asflow. Achieving this state can help people feel greater enjoyment, energy, and involvement....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsVisualize Your GoalsBreak It Into Smaller StepsEnlist HelpPrepare for ChallengesReward Yourself Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Visualize Your Goals Break It Into Smaller Steps Enlist Help Prepare for Challenges Reward Yourself Close Goals can be short-term or long-term, focusing on areas like school, work, health, or relationships. No matter what type of goal you have, achievinggoalscan often be more complicated than people realize....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen You Should GoBefore You’re AdmittedWhen You’re AdmittedYour Rights as a PatientAfter You’re DischargedContinuing Your RecoveryCrisis Plan of Action Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When You Should Go Before You’re Admitted When You’re Admitted Your Rights as a Patient After You’re Discharged Continuing Your Recovery Crisis Plan of Action Close If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat988for support and assistance from a trained counselor....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsKnow When to ApologizeTake ResponsibilityExpress RegretMake AmendsReaffirm BoundariesOwn UpManage ExpectationsLet Go of ResultsChoose Your MethodWhy Sincerely Apologizing Is ImportantHow to Know If Your Apology Was Accepted Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Know When to Apologize Take Responsibility Express Regret Make Amends Reaffirm Boundaries Own Up Manage Expectations Let Go of Results Choose Your Method Why Sincerely Apologizing Is Important How to Know If Your Apology Was Accepted...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow to Stop Being ClingyDefinitionWhy We Get ClingyStrategiesIf Your Partner Is Clingy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How to Stop Being Clingy Definition Why We Get Clingy Strategies If Your Partner Is Clingy Close When you’re in love, especially in those early stages where every call,text, or in-person meeting is enough to leave you buzzing—it can be very easy to slip into a habit where you constantly crave theattentionof your partner....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesEffectsCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Effects Coping Close This article explores the potential causes of stress during pregnancy, the effects of prenatal stress, and some coping strategies that may be helpful. Potential Causes of Prenatal Stress Pregnancy-Related Stress These are some of the aspects of pregnancy that can be particularly stressful: Other Causes of Stress These are some of the other potentialcauses of stress:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsImpactAvoiding This Relationship Pattern Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Impact Avoiding This Relationship Pattern Do you repeatedly find yourself in relationships where you give a lot more than you take? Do you find that the focus is always on your partner and your needs remain unmet? Do you sometimes feel like a mere object in the relationship? This may be the case if you gravitate toward relationships with people who have narcissistic tendencies....

Close We all want to be our best, but many people wonder if it’s actually possible to become a better person once you’re an adult. The answer is a resounding yes. There are always ways to improve yourself. This answer leads to more questions, however.How can you improve yourself to be a better person? What is the easiest approach? And what are the most important aspects of self to work on?...

Close Do you know how to tell a story so that you engage your listener? If you havesocial anxiety, you might not have much experience telling stories. Your fear of being thecenter of attentionhas probably held you back from offering more than a sentence or two at a time. Although you might never become a grand storyteller or have people hanging on your every word, you can certainly learn how to tell interesting anecdotes in the best way to engage your listeners....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEducate YourselfSupport Their EffortsValidate Their ExperiencesDon’t Ignore ThreatsSelf-CareTakeaways Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Educate Yourself Support Their Efforts Validate Their Experiences Don’t Ignore Threats Self-Care Takeaways Close Relationship problems are one of the hallmarks ofborderline personality disorder(BPD). From the perspective of a friend, these relationships can seem intense, confusing, and conflicted. You might feel like they areputting you on a pedestalat one moment, only to turn on you with scorn the next....

Close July is the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, also known as the ADA, and so it’s the month of Disability Pride.Disability Pride Monthhonors the disabled community, from those who have advocated for human rights to those who have achieved great accomplishments, and, similar to LGBTQIA+Pride Month, also honors the struggles the community continues to face. A celebration that has been going on for about two decades now, Disability Pride spans the month of July with various activities....

While LGBTQIA+ allyship is something we strive to practice year-round, we would be remiss not to recognize Pride month, especially as legislation against members of these communities continues to run rampant. Through this collection of articles, we hope to inform, uplift, and advocate with helpful mental health resources, tips for being a good ally, the latest stats on the mental health of LGBTQIA+ youth, and more.In This Spotlight:The Importance of Affirming Spaces and Communities for LGBTQIA+ YouthWhat Do the Colors of the New Pride Flag Mean?...