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For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database. Follow Now : Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts A Closer Look at the Research When it comes to high-risk behaviors, one study found that teens who engage in things like drinking, smoking, or sexual activity were more vulnerable to depression, suicidal thoughts, and suicide attempts. The study also found that the odds ratios were highest among teens who engaged in drug use....

For these individuals, emotional dysregulation can lead to a lifetime of struggles, including problems with interpersonal relationships, school performance, and the inability to function effectively in a job or at work. Subscribe Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Causes Now that we know a little bit about what it means to live with emotional dysregulation, you might be wondering what exactly causes this problem in the first place....

For a diagnosis of encopresis to be made, the child must be at least four years old. This is because the child should typically already have control over their bowel movements at that age. Most cases of encopresis are caused by chronic constipation; this is known as retentive encopresis. But a child experiencing encopresis could also be in severe emotional distress. Some research shows that the condition appears to be more likely to develop in boys than girls....

Since highly sensitive people tend to pick up on these subtle cues and process those more deeply than other people do, it’s not a surprise that they commonly feel overwhelmed during experiences that are not-so-subtle. Things like loud noises, drastic temperature changes, crowds, or emotionally charged situations can create distress in HSPs because the system becomes overstimulated. Highly sensitive people might also find that they have a harder time healing after experiences that involve betrayal, loss, or rejection....

Friday Fix: Episode 214 There’s a lot of information out there about setting healthy boundaries. But sometimes, it’s difficult to get to the first step–saying ’no.’ If you’re a people-pleaser or you fear missing out, saying ’no’ is difficult. Whether your friends invite you to do something or your boss offers you a new opportunity, it can be hard to find the right words to turn something down. It’s especially uncomfortable to say ’no’ to help....

A college minor represents a secondary field of study in addition to a college major. While it is similar in many ways to a major, it involves fewer required classes. In many cases, a minor represents approximately two years of study in a given subject. Most colleges and universities do not require students to select a minor. It is usually optional. Reasons to Pursue an Academic Minor The choice of what to minor in (or whether to select an academic minor at all) is really up to the individual student in most cases....

How Grounding Works Grounding exercises are designed to help you focus your attention on the present moment. They’re helpful whenever you’re having an experience that’s causing you a lot of anxiety or that feels overwhelming or all-consuming because they force you to concentrate on the right now instead of the past, your upsetting feelings, and/or the “what if.” There are a variety of exercises that have been developed for grounding and different ones can be used to target different situations....

Overview Guided imagery can quickly calm your body and simultaneously relax your mind. It’s pleasant to practice, and not overly difficult or intimidating to learn. And it can help you to de-stress in minutes, but can also be a useful strategy for maintaining resilience toward stress during difficult times. Guided Imagery is a convenient and simple relaxation technique that can help you quickly and easily manage stress and reduce tension in your body....

Why We Love Busyness Research indicates that an individual’s perceived level of busyness may be heavily connected to their self-worth, as well as how others view their status. Individuals who are busy by choice may feel needed, in demand, and important, thus elevating their feelings of self-worth. Culturally, there has been a shift in status perception in that material objects and goods are no longer the only indicator of one’s social standing....

Sometimes referred to as the pleasure-pain principle, this motivating force helps drive behavior but it also wants instant satisfaction. As you might imagine, some needs simply cannot be met in the moment we feel them. If we satisfied our every whim whenever we felt hunger or thirst, for example, we might find ourselves behaving in ways that are not appropriate for the given moment. Let’s take a closer look at how the pleasure principle works and how it drives behavior, but also the forces that help keep the pleasure principle in line and help us behave in socially acceptable ways....

Timetable for Detecting Dexedrine Urine, blood, and saliva recycle through your system quickly. But hair follicles act more like the rings on a tree trunk that record the seasons. Your hair can store metabolites or a molecular history of what your body has ingested over time. Dexedrine works by increasing brain chemicals like dopamine in the brain to improve attention and alertness. By making these areas more active, the drugs can help a person focus their attention....

Your diet may not directly cause an improvement in mood or a decrease in depressive symptoms. But there may be an association between nutrition and mood, which is promising news for the nearly 264 million people worldwide that live with depression. Connection Between Diet and Depression “Research shows an association between dietary patterns that are rich in fruits and vegetables and lower in processed foods with improved mood and well-being ratings, as well as a lower risk for depression,” says Gary D....

Repeat concussions have, unfortunately, become the norm and rarely stop kids from ongoing participation in a sport. But when something happens on a national scale, like the tragic collapse and cardiac arrest of NFL safety Damar Hamlin, parents are put in the position of seriously reevaluating their kid’s long-term involvement in these types of activities. “Traumatic events cause people to react. Sometimes those reactions do not always serve us in the best means....

If you are experiencing shaking or trembling because of social anxiety disorder and/or another anxiety disorder, know that many treatment options are available. Causes Experiencing anxiety can trigger your body to go into fight-or-flight mode—an evolutionary response meant to keep you safe in times of perceived danger. This physiological response to threats in the environment increases your alertness and prepares your body to take immediate action. Stress hormones like epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine flood your body, which can increase your heart rate, blood pressure, and the blood flow to your muscles....

What Is Self-Confidence? Self-confidence can refer to a general sense of trust in your ability to control your life, or it might be more situation specific. For example, you might have high self-confidence in a particular area of expertise but feel less confident in other areas. Having a healthy level of self-confidence can help you become more successful in your personal and professional life. Research has found, for example, that people who are more confident tend to achieve more academically....

Meet Skyh Black Skyh Black spent much of his life dancing. In fact, he used to be a backup dancer for superstars like Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, and Rihanna. But, a few years ago he decided he wanted to become an actor. He took a break from dancing and put all his energy into launching an acting career—which meant he became homeless for a bit. He took acting classes and with a lot of hard work, started landing roles in movies and on television....