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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow They WorkUsesTypesSide EffectsWarnings and InteractionsNDRI InteractionsGetting Help for Depression Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How They Work Uses Types Side Effects Warnings and Interactions NDRI Interactions Getting Help for Depression Close Norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors(NDRIs) are a class of drugs used primarily for thetreatment of depression. They are also used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy, and Parkinson’s disease. NDRIs are a newer class of antidepressants and tend to have fewer side effects than other common antidepressant drugs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrevalenceBenefits of Open RelationshipsPotential PitfallsIs It Right for You?Exploring Open RelationshipsStrategies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prevalence Benefits of Open Relationships Potential Pitfalls Is It Right for You? Exploring Open Relationships Strategies Close Open relationships fall under the larger category ofconsensually non-monogamousrelationships. They arerelationshipsin which one or both partners can pursue sex, and sometimes emotional attachments, with other people. Open relationships differ from swinging, in which partners have sex with other people at parties and where the relationships are purely sexual....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsImpactCoping Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Impact Coping Tips Close Overgeneralization is a type ofcognitive distortionwhere a person assumes an experience from one event will apply to other events.This happens regardless of whether the circumstances of these events are comparable.Overgeneralization is a cognitive distortion that frequently affects people with depression or anxiety disorders.It prevents people from putting themselves in situations where they think this might happen, For example, if you once gave a poor speech, you may think to yourself, “I always screw up speeches....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Pediatric Psychiatry WorksCommon Psychiatric ConditionsThe Need for Child and Adolescent PsychiatristsHow to Find a Psychiatrist Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Pediatric Psychiatry Works Common Psychiatric Conditions The Need for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists How to Find a Psychiatrist Close Pediatric psychiatry is a specialty focused on the biological, psychological, and social components of child and adolescent behavioral, emotional, developmental, and mental health disorders....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Close POCD, also known as pedophile obsessive-compulsive disorder, is a type ofOCDthat involves havingobsessions—or intrusive thoughts—that are focused on fears about being or becoming a pedophile. These obsessions trigger immense anxiety, distress, and disruptions in a person’s life. The person feels the urge to performcompulsions, or safety behaviors, to alleviate anxiety, prevent something bad from happening, seek certainty that they are not a pedophile, etc....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsExamplesPositive Peer PressurePeer Pressure vs. Parental InfluencePeer Pressure Beyond ChildhoodTips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Examples Positive Peer Pressure Peer Pressure vs. Parental Influence Peer Pressure Beyond Childhood Tips sturti / Getty Images Though peer pressure is not usually used to describe socially desirable behaviors, such as exercising or studying, peer pressure can have positive effects in some cases. What Is an Example of Peer Pressure?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsWho It AffectsPica DiagnosisTypesCausesTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Who It Affects Pica Diagnosis Types Causes Treatment Pica is the repeated eating of items that are not considered edible. It tends to be more common in children, pregnant people, and those with certain conditions. Pica is a type offeeding and eating disorder. It can be serious and potentially life-threatening. When people have this condition, they will compulsively eat non-food items that do not have nutritional value....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentCausesPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Causes Prognosis Coping Close It’s important for new mothers and family members to be on the lookout for signs of postpartum depression. It’s treatable and early intervention can be key to helping mothers feel better as quickly as possible. It’s completely normal for new moms to feel tired, moody, or overwhelmed after giving birth....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesBefore TakingDosageSide EffectsWarnings and Interactions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Before Taking Dosage Side Effects Warnings and Interactions Close What is the most important information I should know about Prozac?You should not take Prozac if:you have recently taken or are currently taking an MAOI medication; oryou have a known hypersensitivity to fluoxetine or any other ingredients in Prozac. What is the most important information I should know about Prozac?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Common Is PTSD in Teenagers?SymptomsCausesDiagnosis and Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Common Is PTSD in Teenagers? Symptoms Causes Diagnosis and Treatment Close The teen years can be an intense and tumultuous time. While it’s common for teens to bemoodyand irritable, sometimes they can develop mental health challenges that are serious and need to be addressed. If your teenwitnessed a traumatic event or had a traumatic experience, you might be wondering if they may have developed PTSD....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Do Health Psychologists Do?Work SettingsSalaryEducation and TrainingSubfieldsJob OutlookShould You See a Health Psychologist?Takeaway Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Do Health Psychologists Do? Work Settings Salary Education and Training Subfields Job Outlook Should You See a Health Psychologist? Takeaway Close While studying health psychology, you’ll learn how biological, social, and psychological factors influence health and illness.The mind and body are connected in many ways, and health psychologists seek to understand this connection to help people live healthier, happier lives....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Does It Mean To Be Neurodivergent?What Types of Neurodivergence Exist?What Causes Neurodivergence?What Should Parents Know About Raising Neurodivergent Kids?What Does Neurodivergence Look Like in Young Children?What to Know About Early Diagnosis and Intervention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Does It Mean To Be Neurodivergent? What Types of Neurodivergence Exist? What Causes Neurodivergence? What Should Parents Know About Raising Neurodivergent Kids?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Reiki Healing WorksBenefits of Reiki Healing for Self-CarePrecautions and ConsiderationsCommon Misconceptions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Reiki Healing Works Benefits of Reiki Healing for Self-Care Precautions and Considerations Common Misconceptions Close You’ve probably heard of it from your decidedly woo-woo aunt, or maybe someone in your yoga class shared details of their last session, which sparked your interest. You knew aboutmindfulness, acupuncture and cupping, but what is Reiki…exactly?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsWhen It HappensImpactChallengesREM Sleep DisordersHow to Improve It Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs When It Happens Impact Challenges REM Sleep Disorders How to Improve It Close This period of the sleep cycle usually takes place about 90 minutes after a person first falls asleep.Each REM sleep cycle typically occurs every 90 to 120 minutes. People spend approximately 25% of their total time asleep in REM sleep....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUses for RexultiBefore Taking RexultiRexulti DosageSide EffectsWarnings and Interactions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses for Rexulti Before Taking Rexulti Rexulti Dosage Side Effects Warnings and Interactions Close Rexulti (brexpiprazole) is an antipsychotic medication used to treat mental disorders like depression and schizophrenia. The main component of Rexulti is brexpiprazole. It’s not completely understood how the medication works, but scientists believe that it helps balance chemical messengers like dopamine and serotonin in your brain, which in turn helps to improve some symptoms of depression and schizophrenia....