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Instagram’s “Active now” status, shown by a green dot next to a user’s name, is one of the app’s features. The purpose of this function is to inform other users that you are now utilizing the app. We will describe the “Active now” feature, walk you through how it operates, and show you how to make the most of it. If you’re new to Instagram or a seasoned expert, you’ll find some helpful tips for making the most of the “Active now” feature to make connections and improve your experience....

This act categorizes all substances that are regulated under federal law into “schedules,” depending on how potentially dangerous they are. The schedule the drug is placed under depends on its medical use, its potential for abuse, and its safety or how easily people become dependent on it. Careful consideration has gone into this categorization. The control of drugs through law exists to protect people from the harm that these drugs can do....

Unlike large residential treatment facilities or psychiatric hospitals, group homes serve a small number of teens. Residents live in a family-like setting with trained staff. This article discusses how group homes work and signs that a teen may benefit from this type of treatment. It also explores some of the uses, advantages, and possible pitfalls of group homes for teens. Signs a Teen Might Benefit from a Group Home No parent wants to imagine having to place their child in a group home....

People with a victim mentality feel as though bad things keep happening and the world is against them. You may feel as though everyone else is against you, be that your partner, your coworkers, or even your family or friends. Even though there might be things that you can do to help fix the situation, you don’t take responsibility for anything and feel as though everything is out of your control....

Cannabidiol can be derived from either the hemp plant or the cannabis plant. It contains THC when derived from marijuana plants, while hemp-derived cannabidiol contains only trace amounts of the psychoactive compound. Types of Cannabidiol Cannabidiol is available in a number of different forms and can be found in a wide variety of products. The three main types of cannabidiol that are available are: Full-spectrum: This means the product contains other compounds that are found in the cannabis plant, including varying amounts of THC....

These unresolved conflicts may cause problems in adulthood because they are hidden from conscious awareness. Symptoms such as anxiety, irritability, low self-esteem, grief, depression, physical pain, sexual difficulties, loneliness, relationship difficulties, and difficulty adjusting to change may be signs that a client’s problems stem from an internal conflict rather than poor circumstances or some other external factor. It is the role of the therapist to help clients understand how their current life problems may be connected with this internal conflict, often by exploring the client’s past experiences and identifying certain patterns or themes....

What a Psilocybin Therapy Session Looks Like Psilocybin therapy involves a patient ingesting the chemical psilocybin while in the care of a therapist. The patient goes on a psychedelic journey in this controlled, safe environment, and the therapist facilitates their experience. The session lasts six to eight hours, which is the full duration of the drug’s effects. Though in some situations, patients may use the substance more than once. The general standard is that the psychedelic journey occurs a single time, with standard talk therapy often continuing after....

There are very few statistics on the prevalence of sexual aversion disorder, and this is because it can so easily be confused with other disorders. It’s one of only two sexual disorders listed in the DSM (the other is hypoactive sexual desire disorder). Sexual aversion disorder wasn’t added to the DSM until 1987. People are usually diagnosed with this disorder in their early 20s, indicating the age at which many people become sexually active....

For instance, someone might identify as heterosexual, bisexual, pansexual, asexual, gay, etc. However, people who identify as sexually fluid don’t commit to a particular sexual orientation or identity. They don’t ascribe to any of these labels. If you think you are sexually fluid, you should know you are not alone. In a 2015 study, 64% of women and 52% of men reported that their sexual orientation was fluid. Sexual fluidity means you have no particular sexual orientation, and it can change over time....

Depending on a person’s beliefs and values, casual dating might be considered a fun way to socialize or a stepping stone toward a more long-term committed relationship. On the other hand, some people view casual dating as immoral, especially if there is extramarital sex involved. This article covers what it’s like to casually date, the mental health effects of casual dating, and tips for casually dating if you choose to try it out....

However, if you find yourself developing telltale signs of rage frequently, you might have a short temper. Maybe you’re frustrated at a server who got your order wrong, or at the car in front of you refusing to move quickly enough, or perhaps even losing it at your favorite sports team for blowing a lead—this may be pointing to something a little different, and more severe. Not sure if your emotions qualify as having a short temper?...

This article will give an overview of the statistics about anorexia in men, discuss the differences in how anorexia presents itself in both men and women, and discuss potential causes, symptoms, and treatment for men and boys with anorexia. How Common Is Anorexia in Men? For a majority of the 20th Century, it was believed that eating disorders didn’t affect men, and since diagnostic criteria for eating disorders often included menstruation issues like missing periods, (something people without uteruses can’t experience), men were rarely considered in eating disorders research and treatment....

Blake Pruitt, a queer activist with the Reclaim Pride Coalition, says that working on community organizing efforts in his community has helped him learn through oral histories, told by people who have information about queer life and culture that isn’t widely known or as easily accessible. He underlines that people told stories of queer life and activism decades before he was born, reminding him that queer people have always been forging their way in the world....

Depression and Anxiety Symptoms of depression and anxiety often co-occur in certain disorders. In fact, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, major depression often accompanies panic disorder and other anxiety disorders. While depression and anxiety have distinct clinical features, there is some overlap of symptoms. For example, in both depression and anxiety, irritability, decreased concentration and impaired sleep are common. It is not uncommon to experience occasional and brief periods of feeling down and anxious....

Kava Kava for Social Anxiety Disorder The use of kava kava in the treatment of social anxiety disorder is somewhat controversial, simply because there is not enough research about the supplement. The compounds in kava root believed to offer mood-altering properties are called kavalactones, however, little research has been done to pinpoint their exact mechanisms of action. While clinical trials have found evidence for the use of kava kava in reducing anxiety, reports of kava-induced hepatotoxicity (toxic liver injury) has led to the restriction of this supplement and bans on the sale of products containing kava kava in many countries....

Zulresso is available as a solution for intravenous infusion, and its active ingredient is brexanolone. Zulresso is currently only available through a program called Zulresso Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (Zulresso REMS). Uses Zulresso is the first drug to be approved by the FDA specifically to treat symptoms of postpartum depression in adult women. Postpartum depression is a common condition that affects women of all ages across the world. Postpartum depression is a mental condition that occurs after childbirth....

Why is psychology so popular? A psychology degree not only offers students the opportunity for personal growth, but also opens up a huge range and variety of career opportunities. Are you still wondering if earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology is the right choice for you? Read on for 10 things that earning a psychology degree will allow you to do. Clinical psychology Sports psychology Forensic psychology Health psychology Industrial-organizational psychology Human factors psychology...

Here are 10 things you should avoid saying to someone who has lost a relative or loved one with an addiction. An indirect criticism implies that the griever got it wrong, for example, by saying, “You never did know how to deal with their addiction, did you?” While this may be true, in this example, it is hurtful to emphasize the relative or loved one’s powerlessness at the time when they are feeling least able to control what has happened....

Compliments really are one of the easiest two-way streets available in terms of spreading happiness around you and increasing your own. The more you compliment, the better you feel. Here are a hundred ready-made compliments to try out for yourself. Such compliments can work for almost any situation, whether you compliment a friend or a colleague. Complimenting Positivity These compliments focus on the joy, fun, and positive outlook the person brings....