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Close For people who move to the US, no two experiences will be the same. However, many migrants and refugees face or have facedtrauma, whether in their home country, while traveling, or after arriving in their host country. One study suggested that almost half (47%) of migrants experiencepost-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD), while another found that around one-third of adolescents (29%) and parents (34%) experienced trauma during the migration process. The Mental Health Effects of Being in Prison...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsImplicit MemoryWhere Is Implicit Memory Stored in the Brain?Explicit MemoryKey DifferencesInfluencesInteractionProtecting Your Memory Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Implicit Memory Where Is Implicit Memory Stored in the Brain? Explicit Memory Key Differences Influences Interaction Protecting Your Memory Close Implicit memory and explicit memory are both types oflong-term memory. Information you remember unconsciously and effortlessly (like how to ride a bike) is known as implicit memory, while information that you have to consciously work to remember (such as recalling items on your to-do list) is known as explicit memory....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFoster Parenting and Mental HealthAre You Ready to Become a Foster Parent?How to Prepare for Foster Parenting Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Foster Parenting and Mental Health Are You Ready to Become a Foster Parent? How to Prepare for Foster Parenting Close Foster parenting aims to provide temporary protective services that support the child’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being, particularly since they have left the familiarity of their home and family or may have experienced atrauma or loss....

People often think that child abuse cases are something that happens in other families and other neighborhoods, but not close to them. But everyone should be aware that victims of child abuse come from all socioeconomic backgrounds, living situations, and races. Child abuse statistics showed that 1,820 children died from abuse and neglect, and 4 million child maltreatment referral reports were received in 2021. The data also show that 80.3% of child fatalities involve at least one parent, and 45....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTheories of Impression ManagementImpression Management BehaviorsInfluential FactorsReal-World ExamplesImpression Management in Professional SettingsTips for Managing Impressions EffectivelyPsychological EffectsImpression Management and Deception Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Theories of Impression Management Impression Management Behaviors Influential Factors Real-World Examples Impression Management in Professional Settings Tips for Managing Impressions Effectively Psychological Effects Impression Management and Deception Close Impression management is all of the conscious and unconscious processes that we use to control how others perceive us....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Human Imprinting?Is Imprinting Real for Humans?Types of ImprintingWhat Are Some Examples of Imprinting?Effects of Imprinting Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Human Imprinting? Is Imprinting Real for Humans? Types of Imprinting What Are Some Examples of Imprinting? Effects of Imprinting Close Imprinting refers to a well-researched phenomenon within animals where they form an extremely close and dependent bond with the first animal they see after being born....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeet Amishi JhaWhy Amishi Jha Is Mentally StrongWhat You’ll Hear on the ShowWhat You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental StrengthQuotes From AmishiMore About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Meet Amishi Jha Why Amishi Jha Is Mentally Strong What You’ll Hear on the Show What You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental Strength Quotes From Amishi More About the Podcast...

Close Communicating with a child who has ADHD presents challenges for parents. Many parents find it frustrating to get their child to slow down, pay attention and follow directions. The problem is compounded ifparents themselves also have ADHD. “It is important to understand that children with ADHD have very busy minds,” says Martin. “Think of your child’s brain as a city with streets carrying information, impulses, sensory input, teachers' lectures, and your directions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsConnection Between ADHD and MemoryADHD and Working MemoryADHD and Long-Term MemoryADHD and Memory LossHow to Improve Working Memory With ADHD Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Connection Between ADHD and Memory ADHD and Working Memory ADHD and Long-Term Memory ADHD and Memory Loss How to Improve Working Memory With ADHD Close ADHD and memory are connected, and many people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have difficulty with aspects of memory....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns and SymptomsBehavior vs. DisorderRisk FactorsTypes and TreatmentsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs and Symptoms Behavior vs. Disorder Risk Factors Types and Treatments Frequently Asked Questions Close An impulse control disorder is marked sudden, forceful, irresistible urges to do something that may violate the rights of others or conflict with societal norms. These impulsive behaviors may occur repeatedly, quickly, and without consideration of the consequences of the actions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Neurobiology of Impulses and Impulse ControlWhy It’s DifficultImpulsivity in ADHDTips to Improve Impulse Control Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Neurobiology of Impulses and Impulse Control Why It’s Difficult Impulsivity in ADHD Tips to Improve Impulse Control Close Bothinattentiveandhyperactivesubtypes of ADHDare prone toimpulse controlproblems. This impulsivity can come in handy in rare situations where they need to think on their feet, but it generally puts them at risk of making poor choices and taking unnecessary risks....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigning UpTherapy SessionsPros and ConsFinal Thoughts Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signing Up Therapy Sessions Pros and Cons Final Thoughts Our Online Therapy MethodologyCurious about the extensive work we did to research and evaluate online therapy companies? Take a look at ouronline therapy methodology. Our Online Therapy Methodology Curious about the extensive work we did to research and evaluate online therapy companies?...

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding Inattentional BlindnessCausesInfluential FactorsExamples Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Inattentional Blindness Causes Influential Factors Examples Close Inattentional blindness involves failing to perceive something because your attention is focused on something else, such as a task, object, or person. For example, intentional blindness can often contribute to traffic accidents when a driver’s attention is elsewhere, causing them to miss important information....