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Not being accepted by one’s peer group, feeling isolated, different, unlikeable and alone—this is perhaps the most painful aspect of ADHD-related impairments and these experiences carry long-lasting effects. Positive connections with others are so important. Though kids with ADHD desperately want to make friends and be liked by the group, they often just don’t know how. The good news is that you can help your child develop these social skills and competencies....

Screen recording on Discord Mobile is a useful and convenient feature whether you want to capture a conversation with friends or record a gameplay session. You’ll need a device compatible with Discord Mobile and the latest version of the Discord app. Follow the instructions in this article, and you’ll be screen recording on Discord Mobile in no time! Step 1: Enable screen sharing on Discord Mobile To screen record on Discord Mobile, you’ll need to enable screen sharing....

Nicotine chewing gum is sugar-free and comes in two strengths: 2mg for people who have smoked fewer than 25 cigarettes a day, and 4mg for those who have smoked 25 or more cigarettes a day. It’s widely available over the counter (without a prescription) at pharmacies, department stores, and online stores. Gum Brands and Flavors Nicotine gum is marketed under several brand names, including Nicorette, Habitrol, Nicotrol, and Nicotinell, along with a variety of store brands....

This article discusses how to write a results section for an APA format psychology paper. It covers what you should include in your results section as well as what you should avoid. Know What to Include The results section is the third section of a psychology paper. It will appear after the introduction and methods sections and before the discussion section. The results section should include: A summary of the research findings....

How SSRIs Work SSRIs are known as second-generation antidepressants since they are newer than monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs). SSRIs work by blocking the reabsorption of serotonin into neurons in the brain. Serotonin is a chemical neurotransmitter, which transmits electrical impulses from one neuron to the next. Normally, serotonin is quickly reabsorbed, but an SSRI lets the serotonin remain in the synaptic gap between neurons for a longer period of time....

This is a familiar feeling among adults. What happened? Why can’t adults seem to find people with whom they connect? So, if you feel like you have no friends, what can you do? This article describes why you might not have many friends right now, the benefits of having a social life, ways to make new friends, and how to keep them once you’ve established a friendship. Reasons Why You Might Not Have Friends There are myriad reasons why you might not have many (or any) friends....

This article discusses the relationship between ADHD and memory, including how the condition affects working memory and long-term memory. It also covers strategies to help people with ADHD train and improve their memory. The Connection Between ADHD and Memory Research suggests that people with ADHD experience a variety of memory problems including poor short-term and long-term memory. Many of the symptoms of ADHD, particularly difficulties with paying attention, can affect how information is encoded and stored in memory....

Rarely is compulsive shopping taken as seriously as addiction to substances like alcohol and drugs or other behaviors, such as compulsive gambling. This may be because compulsive shopping is not yet considered an official diagnosis. While compulsive shopping can lead to a number of problems, it is not recognized as a distinct behavioral addiction in the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders” (DSM-5). Compulsive Shopping Is Often Trivialized Shopping addiction is often trivialized in the media....

Here’s what to know about life expectancy for bipolar disorder: what the studies say, what can cause reduced life expectancies, and what you can do to live a full life. What Does the Research Say About Life Expectancy With Bipolar Disorder? Studies give varying numbers on life expectancy among people with bipolar disorder, but all note a reduction in years lived and a predisposition toward an earlier death. Several studies have found a reduction in life expectancy by about 11 to 20 years for people with bipolar disorder....

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many have had to juggle work responsibilities at home, often alongside online schooling for their children, plus eldercare. This research may validate strong feelings regarding the challenges of longer work hours. The review showed higher risks for deaths and DALYs from ischemic heart disease and strokes among Western Pacific and South-East Asia regions, as well as men and older people. This research highlights the need for greater international labor protections to prevent exploitation of workers, as well as smaller scale assessments of our own work-life balance, or lack thereof....

Regardless of how it’s practiced, masturbation can be an effective tool for improving mental health and relieving stress. However, it can come with unpleasant side effects like feelings of guilt, shame, and anxiety. Some may also develop compulsive masturbation habits that impair their quality of life. How Masturbation Impacts Self-Esteem Masturbation can raise a person’s self-esteem and provide them with a sense of self-knowledge, control, and pleasure. Masturbation Can Boost Self-Esteem One study found that these feelings arose in a sample of 40 college-aged women who masturbated solo....

Kids and Media Coverage of 9/11: The Study This study looked at 84 mothers and their 166 children (ages 7 to 15) from the Boston area who did not have a loved one killed in the 9/11 attacks. The majority of the children heard about the attacks either in the morning (53%) or afternoon (42%) of 9/11. In addition, many children were exposed to some television coverage of the events....

This is understandable—with cooking comes daunting trips to the grocery store, dirty dishes galore, potentially setting off your home’s smoke alarm, and an inedible dish here or there. For these reasons, cooking can be a divided hobby: Some of us love it, and some of us hate it. Regardless of which side you’re standing with, cooking is clinically proven to support our mental health. If you feel this is unexpected news, don’t just take our word for it....

In contrast, MXE is a much more recently developed substance, which has been specifically developed and used as a recreational drug. MXE differs from ketamine on a molecular level. Initial reports indicate that despite its semi-legal status, MXE has longer-lasting and more intense effects than ketamine. There have not been any formal studies to demonstrate exactly how MXE works, but it is assumed to work in the same way that ketamine does by affecting the brain’s neurotransmitters and acting on their receptors....

Let’s review the basics on Neurontin, including side effects and whether science supports its use as a mood stabilizer. What Medical Conditions Is Neurontin Approved to Treat? Neurontin is a medication approved by the FDA to treat partial seizures and postherpetic neuralgia, pain that remains after someone has shingles. Potential Serious Side Effects According to the FDA, Neurontin may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior. Patients treated with any anti-seizure medications, like Neurontin, should be monitored for the emergence or worsening of depression, suicidal thoughts or behavior, and/or any unusual changes in mood or behavior....

Finnish researchers used crowdsourcing during the lockdown in Finland to find study participants, ending up with 4,275 respondents. Of those, 811 shared their dream content. Overall, about half reported sleeping substantially more than before the pandemic, but nearly 29% had disrupted sleep, and 26% regularly had nightmares. Those willing to share the details of their bad dreams also shared common themes in terms of what was keeping them fitful. Not surprisingly, pandemic-specific dreams were the most reported, at 55%....

Using more than 59,000 responses from surveys on Icelandic teens, researchers found that rates of depression and worsened mental well-being increased among both adolescent boys and girls during the pandemic compared to earlier levels, but girls were significantly more affected. However, the data also showed that substance use among 15- to 18-year-olds dropped during the pandemic—a silver lining on an otherwise gloomy report. Let’s take a closer look at the latest research on teens’ mental health during the pandemic, along with expert insight into the ways to support young adults as the world slowly gets back to normal....

What Are Racing Thoughts? Racing thoughts involve quick transitioning of thoughts or thinking. Such thoughts can rapidly jump from one idea to the next, sometimes in ways that seem unconnected or illogical. Racing thoughts can feel overwhelming and out of one’s control. They can contribute to feelings of stress and anxiety, making a person feel keyed up and unable to relax. Racing thoughts are often associated with mania or hypomania in bipolar disorder, often accompanied by a flight of ideas....