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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSignsEffectsCausesCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Signs Effects Causes Coping Close Neglect is the failure of a caregiver to meet a dependent person’s basic physical and emotional needs, including the need for shelter, food, clothing, medical care, and emotional support.While we generally think of physical, sexual, or emotional harm when we think ofdomestic abuse, neglect is also a type of abuse, particularly if it puts the person’s health, safety, or well-being at risk....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesHow It WorksBenefitsCharacteristicsHow to ImprovePlayProblemsHistoryFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types How It Works Benefits Characteristics How to Improve Play Problems History Frequently Asked Questions Close Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to change and adapt due to experience. It is an umbrella term referring to the brain’s ability to change, reorganize, or grow neural networks. This can involve functional changes due to brain damage or structural changes due to learning....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow They WorkCriteriaClassificationTypesPotential ProblemsMedications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How They Work Criteria Classification Types Potential Problems Medications Close Ever wonder what’s going on in your brain when a certain mood strikes? You can thank your neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters are tiny chemical messengers that carry, boost, and balance signals betweenneurons(aka nerve cells) and target cells throughout the body. These target cells may be in glands, muscles, or other neurons....

Close Key Takeaways Tuning into HLN’s “Morning Express with Robin Meade,” it’s hard to believe that panic attacks nearly stopped the confident, vivacious host’s career in its tracks. “I refer to it as the thought that ate me. I couldn’t breathe,” says Meade. This wasn’t a one-off. Anxiety andpanic attacksbegan happening every time Meade had a live show, threatening not only her job, but her identity as an on-air news broadcaster....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns of NitpickingNegative EffectsLearn to Live With the Small StuffInstead of NitpickingIf You’re Being NitpickedWhen It Crosses the Line Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs of Nitpicking Negative Effects Learn to Live With the Small Stuff Instead of Nitpicking If You’re Being Nitpicked When It Crosses the Line Close Nitpicking involves pointing out minor faults and devoting too much attention to unimportant details....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses of Noise PollutionNegative Effects of NoiseHow to Limit the NoiseReplace Stressful Sounds With Pleasing SoundsSafeguard Your Health From Noise Pollution Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes of Noise Pollution Negative Effects of Noise How to Limit the Noise Replace Stressful Sounds With Pleasing Sounds Safeguard Your Health From Noise Pollution Close Noise pollution is any intrusive noise that disrupts, distracts, or detracts from regular functioning....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsComponentsHow to Apply ItNonviolent Communication SkillsBenefits Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Components How to Apply It Nonviolent Communication Skills Benefits Close Nonviolent communication is a communication strategy that focuses on honestly expressingyour deepest feelings and needs to someone, and being able to empathetically listen to theirs. Nonviolent communication aims to improve relationships through compassionate exchange, saysClaudia de Llano, LMFT,a licensed marriage and family therapist and author of “The Seven Destinies of Love....

Close Common ADHD Misconceptions You’ve likely heard some (or all) of the following faulty and provoking statements about the condition: If you’d like to be as supportive as possible of a loved one living with ADHD, avoid saying or implying these things. Living With ADHD: Strategies for Well-Being Don’t Minimize or Dismiss the Condition ADHD is more than just difficulties with attention span, and it doesn’t always involve physical hyperactivity. In fact, severe ADHD ups the odds of trouble with work, finances, interpersonal relationships, and family life—so much so that it also increases the risk of suicide....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryExamplesStagesInfluential FactorsPros and ConsUses Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Examples Stages Influential Factors Pros and Cons Uses Close There are a number of learning theories, such asclassical conditioningandoperant conditioning, that emphasize how direct experience, reinforcement, or punishment can lead to learning. However, a great deal of learning happens indirectly. For example, think about how a child may watch adults waving at one another and then imitates these actions later on....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverview of OCD and ADHDSimilaritiesDifferencesCausesMisdiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview of OCD and ADHD Similarities Differences Causes Misdiagnosis Treatment Close Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are distinct conditions, but they do share some similar symptoms and may even occur together at the same time. This can create complications when it comes to diagnosis and treatment. OCD and ADHD affect similar regions of the brain and have effects on functioning and relationships....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOCD’s Impact on Sex and IntimacySex in ERP TreatmentCompulsive Sexual ActivityMental and Physical CheckingThe Effects of MedicationAnxiety and ArousalManaging OCD Through Mindfulness Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents OCD’s Impact on Sex and Intimacy Sex in ERP Treatment Compulsive Sexual Activity Mental and Physical Checking The Effects of Medication Anxiety and Arousal Managing OCD Through Mindfulness Close Living withobsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)means living with repetitive and unwanted intrusive thoughts—obsessions—that are terrifying to the person experiencing them....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsChoosing How Often You MeditateWhat Are Your Goals?How to Find the Best Meditation Practice for You Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Choosing How Often You Meditate What Are Your Goals? How to Find the Best Meditation Practice for You Close Meditation has a myriad of benefits, and has become a very mainstream method of self-help and self-development. Research has shown that meditation can also help support the treatment of conditions likePTSDand can have significant benefits for reducingstressand anxiety....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Often Do Married Couples Have Sex?Married Sex and SatisfactionMarried Sex and CommunicationWhen You’re Out of SyncFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Often Do Married Couples Have Sex? Married Sex and Satisfaction Married Sex and Communication When You’re Out of Sync Frequently Asked Questions Close Although it’s not usually a good idea to compare your sex life to what sex statistics say about others, it can be interesting to look at how often other couples have sex....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMany People Use Dating AppsWhy People Use or Don’t Use Dating AppsWhat People Look For on Dating AppsPotential Drawbacks of Online DatingHow Online Dating May Be Changing Mating PatternsHookup CultureOnline Dating vs. In-Person Dating Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Many People Use Dating Apps Why People Use or Don’t Use Dating Apps What People Look For on Dating Apps Potential Drawbacks of Online Dating...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Open-Mindedness QuizWho Is This Quiz For?Why It’s Important to Be Open-MindedHow to Be More Open-Minded Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Open-Mindedness Quiz Who Is This Quiz For? Why It’s Important to Be Open-Minded How to Be More Open-Minded Close How do you find yourself reacting to something new, whether it’s a different type of food, a wild idea, or a weird trend?...