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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Sex Is ImportantBenefits of SexIdeal Frequency for Doing the DeedPotential HazardsChallengesJumpstart Your Sex LifeFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Sex Is Important Benefits of Sex Ideal Frequency for Doing the Deed Potential Hazards Challenges Jumpstart Your Sex Life Frequently Asked Questions Close In a healthy romantic relationship, there are of course many benefits to having more sex. Just how important is sex in a relationship, and how much should you be having?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFactors Contributing to Internalized HomophobiaSigns and Symptoms of Internalized HomophobiaImpact of Internalized Homophobia on Mental HealthOvercoming Internalized HomophobiaBuilding Resilience and Self-Acceptance Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Factors Contributing to Internalized Homophobia Signs and Symptoms of Internalized Homophobia Impact of Internalized Homophobia on Mental Health Overcoming Internalized Homophobia Building Resilience and Self-Acceptance Close Unfortunately, something like internalized homophobia—which can encompass a range of negative attitudes toward homosexuality—is all too common....

Close Introverts tend to be misunderstood in our society. They don’t dislike people, and they don’t just want to be left alone. However, things that an extrovert might find fun and exciting might be a source of stress and anxiety for an introverted person. These differences aren’t absolute. Some introverts do enjoy social events and other situations that might send a more introverted person into a stress spiral. It all depends on where someone falls on the introvert-extrovert spectrum....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIntuniv for ADHDIntuniv DosageSide Effects of IntunivIntuniv WarningsShould Your Child Try It? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Intuniv for ADHD Intuniv Dosage Side Effects of Intuniv Intuniv Warnings Should Your Child Try It? Close What is the most important information I should know about Intuniv?Caution should be used if your child:has certain health conditions such as low heart rate, low blood pressure, or syncope; oris taking certain medications such as CNS depressants, antihypertensive drugs, valproic acid, or ketoconazole....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen Hospitalization Is NecessaryWho Can Be Committed?Types of CommitmentInitiating the Process Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When Hospitalization Is Necessary Who Can Be Committed? Types of Commitment Initiating the Process Close Are you considering involuntary hospitalization for depression for someone you care about? You may be wondering what you can do. You may not even be sure if hospitalization is really necessary....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWho Can Conduct an ADHD Assessment?What Is Involved in an ADHD Assessment?Why Is Knowing the Severity of ADHD symptoms Important? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Who Can Conduct an ADHD Assessment? What Is Involved in an ADHD Assessment? Why Is Knowing the Severity of ADHD symptoms Important? Close Prevalence of ADHD Despite what the numbers show, this does not mean that adults don’t struggle with ADHD as much as children do....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMedicationBehavioral StrategiesParent SupportSocial SupportCounseling and PsychotherapyCoachingSupport GroupsAccommodationsLifestyle ChangesEducationComplementary TreatmentsNext in ADHD GuideLiving With ADHD: Strategies for Well-Being Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Medication Behavioral Strategies Parent Support Social Support Counseling and Psychotherapy Coaching Support Groups Accommodations Lifestyle Changes Education Complementary Treatments Next in ADHD Guide Close ADHD is a neurotype that involves a set of behaviors and traits that stem from how a person’s brain works....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsADHD TypesAssessmentTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents ADHD Types Assessment Treatment Close Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, better known as ADHD, is a neurodevelopmental condition with an estimated global prevalence of about 4%.That means about 4% of the world’s population has ADHD, and that number is steadily growing as we learn more about the nuances of the disorder and its complexities. With so many varied symptoms and ways this disorder can manifest, it can be hard to know what route of treatment is best for you....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Sex Addiction?Signs of Sex AddictionCauses of Sex AddictionTreatment for Sex AddictionCoping With Sex Addiction Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Sex Addiction? Signs of Sex Addiction Causes of Sex Addiction Treatment for Sex Addiction Coping With Sex Addiction Close Sex addiction(aka hypersexual disorder)is a condition that causes a person living with it to become excessively preoccupied with sexual thoughts and behaviors....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTherapists vs. FriendsWhat Therapy Is NotFinding Balance Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Therapists vs. Friends What Therapy Is Not Finding Balance Close Psychotherapy has hit its prime recently. Since conversations about mental health that started during the pandemic have helped to normalize and destigmatize mental health diagnoses and therapy, talk therapy has become more mainstream.Why are more people tapping into the benefits of talk therapy?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDosageEffects of Valerian Root for AnxietyInteractionsRisksFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Dosage Effects of Valerian Root for Anxiety Interactions Risks Frequently Asked Questions Close Valerian root (valeriana officinalis) is derived from a plant that originally comes from Europe and Asia. Valerian root has sedative effects and has been used for thousands of years to remedy various conditions such as arthritis, digestive problems, and headaches....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewHow It WorksHow It’s PrescribedSide EffectsPrecautions and ContraindicationsWarnings and InteractionsObtaining a Prescription Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview How It Works How It’s Prescribed Side Effects Precautions and Contraindications Warnings and Interactions Obtaining a Prescription Close If you havesocial anxiety disorder (SAD), your healthcare provider may recommend that you take Xanax (alprazolam). This can make you wonder not only how this drug can help, but also when to take Xanax, how Xanax is prescribed, and more....

Close Some psychotherapists now recommendjournaling, also called expressive writing, to help people cope with the symptoms ofpost-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD).If you have PTSD, here’s how journaling can help, as well as how to do it. How a Brain Dump Can Help You Relieve Stress Overview Journaling is one method of helping people cope with any type of traumatic event. Expressive writing has been found to improve physical and psychological health for people with a number of physical andmental health conditions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTechniquesWhat Is Ketamine Infusion Used For?BenefitsEffectivenessThings to ConsiderHow to Get Started Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Techniques What Is Ketamine Infusion Used For? Benefits Effectiveness Things to Consider How to Get Started Close Ketamine infusion therapy is a promisingketaminetreatment that helps certain mental health conditions, includingtreatment-resistant depressionandanxiety disorders. Ketamine, originally developed as anesthesia, was first discovered to work similarly to antidepressants as early as 1975....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsImportanceDiscoveryObservations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Importance Discovery Observations Close In psychology, latentlearningrefers to knowledge that only becomes clear when a person has an incentive to display it. For example, a child might learn how to complete a math problem in class, but thislearningis not immediately apparent. Only when the child is offered some form of reinforcement (like a grade) for completing the problem does this learning reveal itself....