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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsYounger ChildrenOlder ChildrenDiagnosisCausesTreatmentTips for ParentsNext in Autism GuideCaregiving For Someone With Autism Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Younger Children Older Children Diagnosis Causes Treatment Tips for Parents Next in Autism Guide Close Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)is a range of conditions that affect human development. Signs of autism in preschoolers vary but often include problems with behavior, communication, and social skills. Although some preschoolers with autism might exhibit only mild symptoms, others might experience severe symptoms that affect their daily functioning....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTechniquesTypesBenefitsWhat to ExpectWho Can It HelpHow to Find a Therapist Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Techniques Types Benefits What to Expect Who Can It Help How to Find a Therapist Close Bereavementcounseling or therapy, also known asgrief counseling, refers to therapy offered to those who have suffered the loss of a loved one and are going through the grieving process. The process of grieving can involve a host of different emotions including sadness, anger, guilt, and regret, and it can be helpful to have a professional there with you through the stages of this process....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Brainspotting Therapy WorksTechniquesWhat Brainspotting Therapy Can Help WithBenefitsEffectivenessThings to ConsiderHow to Get Started Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Brainspotting Therapy Works Techniques What Brainspotting Therapy Can Help With Benefits Effectiveness Things to Consider How to Get Started Close Brainspotting therapy is a type of alternative therapy that uses spots in a person’s visual field to help them process trauma. It accesses trauma trapped in the subcortical brain, the area of the brain responsible for motion, consciousness, emotions, and learning....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Does Caffeine Do?Common Side EffectsSigns of UseCommon QuestionsTolerance, Dependence, & WithdrawalHow to Get Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Does Caffeine Do? Common Side Effects Signs of Use Common Questions Tolerance, Dependence, & Withdrawal How to Get Help Close Caffeineis currently the world’s most commonly used drug.It is present in many foods and drinks, which makes it is easy to forget that it is a drug....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCBD for Stress ReliefSide EffectsContraindicationsDosage and PreparationWhat to Look For in a CBD ProductFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents CBD for Stress Relief Side Effects Contraindications Dosage and Preparation What to Look For in a CBD Product FAQ Close Cannabis sativa, commonly referred to as cannabis, is a plant that contains over 60 compounds known as cannabinoids. Among these compounds iscannabidiol (CBD)which, unlike tetrahydrocannabinol(THC), doesn’t produce psychoactive effects....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Children Experience DepressionCauses of Childhood DepressionDiagnosing Childhood DepressionTreatmentCopingNext in Depression GuideWhat Are Your Rights at Work When You’re Depressed? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Children Experience Depression Causes of Childhood Depression Diagnosing Childhood Depression Treatment Coping Next in Depression Guide Close Although most people think of depression as an adult illness, children and adolescents can develop depression as well. Unfortunately, manychildren with depression go untreatedbecause adults don’t recognize they’re depressed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsThe Lack of Understanding and ResearchDiagnosisCriteriaTreatment and Coping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms The Lack of Understanding and Research Diagnosis Criteria Treatment and Coping Close From CFS to MEMyalgic encephalomyelitis was formerly known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). While this term is still in use in some medical communities, an overall shift was made to better reflect the idea that ME doesn’t solely involve being tired....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksUsesBefore TakingDosageSide Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Uses Before Taking Dosage Side Effects Close What is the most important information I should know about Cipralex (escitalopram)?You should not take Cipralex if you take MAOIs, medications for heart rhythm problems, or other drugs that affect heart rhythm.You should not stop taking your medication without talking to your physician first since abruptly halting your medication can cause withdrawal symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesBefore TakingDosageSide EffectsPrecautions / ContraindicationsWarnings / Interactions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Before Taking Dosage Side Effects Precautions / Contraindications Warnings / Interactions Close Cogentin (benztropine) is ananticholinergicdrug used for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. It is also sometimes prescribed to people withbipolar disorderwho’ve developed parkinsonism, a condition that involves movement-related issues, stiffness, and tremors similar to those experienced with Parkinson’s....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsWhat Happens When a Manic Episode EndsCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs What Happens When a Manic Episode Ends Coping Close Amanic episodeoccurs when a person who has bipolar disorder feels extremely active and energetic, often beyond their control, saysAimee Daramus, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist and author of “Understanding Bipolar Disorder.” These are some of thecharacteristics of a manic episode:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Am I Crying During Meditation?How to CopeWhen to Seek Mental Health Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Am I Crying During Meditation? How to Cope When to Seek Mental Health Help Close You sit down tomeditate. At first, all is peaceful and quiet as you feel your breath moving slowly in and out. Suddenly, though, you begin to feel tears well up in your eyes, and before you know it, you are full-on sobbing....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksUsesBefore TakingWarnings and PrecautionsContraindicationsInteractionsSide EffectsDosageMisuseDiscontinuation Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Uses Before Taking Warnings and Precautions Contraindications Interactions Side Effects Dosage Misuse Discontinuation Close If you’ve been given a prescription for Cymbalta or want to learn more about whether it is right for you, it’s helpful to understand how this antidepressant works. We also discuss how to take Cymbalta safely, which involves knowing its precautions and contraindications, as well as its potential side effects....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Close Originally, dementia praecox was regarded as a condition that marked the early onset ofdementia.This condition is no longer popularly described under this name. In fact, it has gone through a series of labels, from different variations of the French word‘demence’or loss of mind in the 1800s, to dementia praecox, and its current description, the mental disorder schizophrenia....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksUsesBefore TakingDosageHow to Take and StoreSide EffectsWarnings and Interactions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Uses Before Taking Dosage How to Take and Store Side Effects Warnings and Interactions Close Deplin (L-methylfolate) is a prescription medical food, also called a nutraceutical, made up of folic acid—a form of vitamin B. Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate, which occurs naturally in our bodies and various foods, but is sometimes deficient in people withmajor depressive disorderand schizophrenia....

Close Language note: Although individual preferences exist, surveys of the autistic community consistently show that autistic people preferidentity-first languagerather than person-first language (i.e., “autistic person” rather than “person with autism”). This article reflects that community language preference. Althoughautismis a lifelong neurodevelopmental difference typically diagnosed in childhood. Many people are not diagnosed in childhood, however, and may seek an evaluation as adults. This article discusses what an autism evaluation can look like for adults who suspect they may be on the autism spectrum and were never diagnosed as children....