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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy People TeaseKeeping Teasing PositiveCoping With TeasingRecognizing Verbal Abuse Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why People Tease Keeping Teasing Positive Coping With Teasing Recognizing Verbal Abuse Close Some psychologists believe that teasing is an important tool inbuilding healthy relationships.The more satisfied a couple is with their partnership, the more playful they can become.However, since teasing is ambiguous, the desired effect can backfire....

Take greater control of your mental health with our helpful doctor discussion guides.When it comes to your mental health, it’s important to ask the right questions during the time you spend with your doctor. Those conversations can help you understand your symptoms and treatment options and learn how to navigate any challenges you may face.These printable guides contain sample questions to ask your doctor along with common terms that can help facilitate conversations with your medical team....

0 Doctor on Demand Pros & Cons ProsAccepts health insuranceOffers medical care, therapy, and medication managementWebsite is easy to navigateEasy sign-up processLive chats during the mornings or afternoonsTreats adults and teens alikeSessions are 50 minutesOut-of-pocket costs are more affordable than averageConsExpensive without insuranceNo monthly subscription plans availableNo free consultation options or discountsLimited therapist availabilityNo option to message therapists between sessionsNot inclusive for nonbinary patientsNo option to specify identity, race, or gender preferences for your therapist...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Dopamine Detox?Why Do One?Why the Term Is ControversialWill It Help?Limiting Screen Time, or Something More?How to Do a Dopamine DetoxHow Long Does It Take?Does It Actually Work? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Dopamine Detox? Why Do One? Why the Term Is Controversial Will It Help? Limiting Screen Time, or Something More? How to Do a Dopamine Detox...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSource of SuperstitionLunar-Conscious BehaviorSpiritual Significance of the Moon Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Source of Superstition Lunar-Conscious Behavior Spiritual Significance of the Moon Close “It must be a full moon.” How often do we use that phrase when we encounter careless drivers on the road, unruly subway riders or generally bizarre behavior? It’s a tradition that dates back to the first century when both Greek philosopher Aristotle and Roman historian Pliny the Elder hypothesized that a full moon induced madness across the land it illuminated....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDoes ADHD Worsen With Age?When ADHD Is UntreatedAt What Age Do ADHD Symptoms Peak?What Causes ADHD to Get Worse?Can ADHD Type Change With Age?Managing ADHD Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Does ADHD Worsen With Age? When ADHD Is Untreated At What Age Do ADHD Symptoms Peak? What Causes ADHD to Get Worse? Can ADHD Type Change With Age? Managing ADHD Close...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDoes ADHD Change With Age?ADHD Persists Into AdulthoodDelayed DiagnosisTeens With ADHDAdults With ADHD Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Does ADHD Change With Age? ADHD Persists Into Adulthood Delayed Diagnosis Teens With ADHD Adults With ADHD Close ADHD is often diagnosed during childhood, so if you had it as a kid, you might wonder if it will go away as you get older....

Close If your spouse has cheated on you, and you are attempting to reconcile and rebuild trust, you’re likely facing one of the most difficult challenges a married couple can experience. One strategy that is sometimes used to dissuade further infidelity is to have the unfaithful spouse sign an “infidelity post-nuptial agreement". Here’s what you need to know. Reasons for Infidelity Post-Nuptial Agreements Manhattan-based divorce lawyerJacqueline Newmanexplains the typical underlying reasons for post-nuptial agreements: they are “often done after there has been some element of infidelity in the marriage....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It Means If a Diagnosis Runs in FamiliesMy Child (Or Another Relative) Was Diagnosed With AutismSupport For Autistic Family Members Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Means If a Diagnosis Runs in Families My Child (Or Another Relative) Was Diagnosed With Autism Support For Autistic Family Members 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....

Close When yougrow old, who will take care of you? For many, that caretaker will be a spouse. But does marriage actually improve life expectancy? Here’s what the research shows.Marriage was one of the first non-biological factors identified as improving life expectancy. The explanation given was that married people tend to take fewer risks with their health and have better mental and emotional health. Marriage also provides more social and material support, which means having someone to take you to the doctor or care for you when you are sick....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Bilateral Stimulation?How Is Bilateral Stimulation Performed?Risks of Bilateral StimulationIs Bilateral Stimulation Right for You? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Bilateral Stimulation? How Is Bilateral Stimulation Performed? Risks of Bilateral Stimulation Is Bilateral Stimulation Right for You? Close With a range of therapies available formental health disorders, it can be challenging to know which technique will be most beneficial for you....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsYour Rights Under the ADADefining “Disability"Common ExceptionsSocial Security Disability BenefitsEligibility Guidelines for Bipolar DisorderRequesting AccommodationsKeep in MindNext in Bipolar Disorder GuideDifferentiating Subtypes of Bipolar Disorder Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Your Rights Under the ADA Defining “Disability” Common Exceptions Social Security Disability Benefits Eligibility Guidelines for Bipolar Disorder Requesting Accommodations Keep in Mind Next in Bipolar Disorder Guide Close If you struggle tomaintain employmentdue to your bipolar disorder, it’s important to understand your rights....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsTypesUsesImpactTips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Types Uses Impact Tips Close This type of knowledge can have both benefits and drawbacks. Sometimes these ideas allow people to understand the majority consensus and reach conclusions quickly. In other cases, conventional wisdom can make it more difficult tothink creativelyand come up with alternative solutions to problems. The modern use of the term conventional wisdom is credited to the economist John Kenneth Galbraith who discussed the subject in his 1958 book “The Affluent Society....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Studies ShowAlcohol and Brain DamageWernicke-Korsakoff SyndromeNeurogenesis InterferenceFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Studies Show Alcohol and Brain Damage Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome Neurogenesis Interference Frequently Asked Questions The idea that having a few too many drinks permanently kills off brain cells has been around for some time. Chronic heavy drinking has long been associated with mental deficits, and alcohol exposure during critical periods of brain development, such asprenatallyor during the teenage years, is also particularly dangerous....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsIts PrevalenceThinking Without OneWhy It May Be LackingPros and Cons Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Its Prevalence Thinking Without One Why It May Be Lacking Pros and Cons Close As you read this, you may hear the words “spoken” in your head. That little voice is your inner monologue, also referred to as your inner voice, inner speech, oryour self-talk....