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Massage oil is designed to make a massage session relaxing and restorative. It’s also hydrating—protecting the skin’s barrier and retaining moisture, in addition to reducing friction between your skin and the hands of the masseuse. When choosing a massage oil, consider the type of massage technique being used, how much time you have, fragrance options, as well as any allergies or sensitivities. “Choosing the ideal massage oil is individualized to both the masseuse and the person being treated,” says Annie Chiu, MD, board-certified cosmetic and general dermatologist in Manhattan Beach, CA....

Supplements may help some people fall asleep in the short-term, but they act more as a band-aid than a long-term solution. You’ll want to address the underlying reason for your sleep problems. “Before turning to a supplement, make sure you’re addressing your sleep hygiene. There could be things you’re doing that are sabotaging your sleep without realizing it," advises Kelsey Lorencz, RD of Zenmaster Wellness. Lorencz adds, “Drinking caffeine too late in the day, using your phone or computer or watching TV too close to bedtime, and exercising in the evening can all disrupt sleep....

What Is Conformity? Do you think of yourself as a conformist or a non-conformist? Most people believe that they are non-conformist enough to stand up to a group when they know they are right, but conformist enough to blend in with the rest of their peers. Imagine yourself in this situation: You’ve signed up to participate in a psychology experiment in which you are asked to complete a vision test. Seated in a room with the other participants, you are shown a line segment and then asked to choose the matching line from a group of three segments of different lengths....

One of the surprising ways to avoid burnout is to add structure to your day and focus on deliberately transitioning from one activity to the next so you don’t carry your work into your personal life and your personal life into your work. With so many of us working from home, working where we sleep, working long hours at essential jobs, or parenting school-aged children all day, this may seem like an impossible task....

Typically, the term “hard drug” has been used to categorize drugs that are addictive and injectable, notably, heroin, cocaine, and crystal methamphetamine. Marijuana is usually the only drug included within the category of “soft” drugs, although some people include nicotine and alcohol in this category because of their legal status for use by adults, and their relative social acceptability compared to illegal drugs. “Soft” vs. “Hard” Drugs Use of the terms “hard” and “soft” drugs raises more questions than it answers....

History of the Great Man Theory The great man theory of leadership became popular during the 19th century. The mythology behind some of the world’s most famous leaders, such as Abraham Lincoln, Julius Caesar, Mahatma Gandhi, and Alexander the Great, helped contribute to the notion that great leaders are born and not made. In many examples, it seems as if the right man for the job seems to emerge almost magically to take control of a situation and lead a group of people into safety or success....

What Does the MDQ Involve? The questionnaire is self-administered and comprised of 5 questions. It asks: You can view the full questionnaire on the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance website. As per the scoring guidelines, if you answer “yes” to seven or more of the items in question one, and “yes” to questions two and three, the screening is considered positive. Is the MDQ Accurate? Early research found the MDQ to have both good sensitivity and specificity....

You missed high school milestones like Friday night football games, parties, and dates. Instead, you began relying on social media more than ever, spending hours scrolling, hoping to feel stimulated and inspired. You see plenty of celebrities with poreless skin and other girls your age who you think are cooler than you, causing you to question your identity. Puberty doesn’t help the situation at all. And then, you’re back at school....

This cross-sectional study was conducted with 221,549 college students across the US and Canada and found that trans participants were significantly more likely to develop both sleep and mood disorders. Since trans individuals often face increased health challenges due to oppression, it is crucial to prioritize greater outreach efforts. Understanding the Research This study, based on surveys from college students across North America, found that trans participants were 35% more likely to report inadequate sleep, 51% more likely to have trouble falling asleep, and 245% more likely to have a sleep disorder than their cis peers....

You can learn this form of meditation from a certified TM instructor in a few days, but you can also learn the basics here. Those who practice transcendental meditation may experience a decrease in stress and anxiety within minutes. As with other forms of meditation, long-term practice can lead to even more positive changes, including resilience to stress, lower overall anxiety, and even greater life satisfaction. It’s definitely worth taking a few minutes to learn more....

Symptoms of Chronic Anxiety If you have difficulty managing the everyday demands of life, are chronically late, forgetful, have trouble meeting deadlines and obligations, become overwhelmed with finances, tune out in conversations, speak or act impulsively, lack tact in social situations—then certainly this can bring about feelings of chronic anxiety. You may worry about keeping track of it all. You may worry about what will go wrong next. When will the next “let down” occur?...

For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database. As a parent, caregiver or friend, the most important thing you can do to support a loved one who is struggling is to learn to recognize what suicidal ideation is, what it looks like in teens, and how to intervene. Follow Now : Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Passive vs. Active Suicidal Ideation For teens, thoughts of suicide can range from fleeting to making actual plans to end their life....

Lev Vygotsky’s Early Life Lev Vygotsky was born November 17, 1896, in Orsha, a city in the western Russian Empire. In 1917, he earned a law degree at Moscow State University, where he studied a range of topics including sociology, linguistics, psychology, and philosophy. His formal work in psychology began in 1924 at Moscow’s Institute of Psychology. He completed a dissertation in 1925 on the psychology of art but was awarded his degree in absentia due to an acute tuberculosis relapse that left him incapacitated for a year....

How Do Demand Characteristics Influence Psychology Experiments? In some cases, an experimenter might give hints or cues that might make the participant believe that a particular outcome or behavior is expected. It is important to note that the participant may or may not be right in their guess. Even if the individual is wrong about the experimenter’s intentions, it can have a profound influence on how the participant behaves. For example, the subject might take it upon themselves to play the role of the “good participant....

One of the key features of Discord is the ability to integrate with various apps, services, and bots to enhance the functionality of your server. So, what are Discord integrations, and how dо you set them up? If you’re interested in taking your Discord experience to the next level, read on to learn more. Types of Discord Integrations There are two main types of Discord integrations: apps and services and bots....

In addition, the RDoC considers a range of behavior from normal to abnormal rather than being a diagnostic guide with categories. History of RDoC The RDoC was developed by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to be a biologically valid approach that incorporated genetics, neuroscience, and behavioral science. It grew out of criticism levied by NIMH director Thomas Insel in 2013 regarding the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders’ (DSM) failure to base diagnoses on objective laboratory measures....

It is not an official diagnosis, but it is common to hear its use when discussing emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD) or, as it’s more commonly known, borderline personality disorder (BPD). That said, difficulty in regulating emotions can also occur within other mental illnesses like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. What Is Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD)? As mentioned above, EUPD is another name used to describe BPD — a personality disorder characterized by unstable moods and emotions, relationships, and behavior....

In either case, those involved in a suicide pact typically have a shared desire to die and see death as a way to escape from some type of pain or problem in their lives. Oftentimes, people who enter into suicide pacts have suicidal ideation prior to making the pact. This means that they have been thinking about harming themselves before entering into an agreement with others. History of Suicide Pacts The history of suicide pacts is relatively short, as the phenomenon is not particularly common....