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This curiosity can sometimes turn into a desire to find your birth parents so you can get answers to your questions. If you think you would like to find your birth parents, these are some of the factors you should consider before you begin the process. Factors to Consider Before Finding Your Birth Parents These are some factors to consider before you start looking for your birth parents, according to Sabrina Romanoff, PsyD, a clinical psychologist and professor at Yeshiva University....

Many people experience feelings like this, especially when it feels like you have no control over what is going on in your life and the world around you. It is when we are consumed by all the uncertainties of life that faith is needed most but also when it’s the most difficult to grasp. It’s definitely easier to have faith when everything is going well but it’s a lot more challenging when they are not....

Overview In an anger room, you have the opportunity to destroy something without having to feel bad about it or even clean up afterward. “The Wrecking Club” in New York, for example, is billed as a place “where people come to smash stuff to pieces.” “The Break Room” near Atlanta, GA, and “The Anger Room” in Los Angeles, CA, offer similar experiences, as do many such clubs around the country that are growing in popularity and receiving rave reviews....

However, some people become depressed and don’t know why. They may feel they do not have a “reason” to be depressed—especially if they perceive their life as being “good” or “easy” compared to others. The pressure to explain or justify how they feel can make depression worse and may prevent people from getting necessary treatment. Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts The Lived Experience of Depression A person who is in good physical health, is employed, has a safe home to live in, enough money to care for themselves and their family, supportive friends, and hobbies may struggle to comprehend why they feel persistently sad, angry, or irritable....

A Well-Known Example of Blaming the Victim In 2003, a 14-year-old girl named Elizabeth Smart was kidnapped from her bedroom in Salt Lake City, Utah at knifepoint. She spent the next nine months held captive by her abductors, Brian Mitchell and Wanda Barzee. After her rescue and details of her time in captivity become public, many people wondered why she hadn’t tried to escape or reveal her identity. These types of questions, sadly, are not uncommon after people hear about a terrible event....

Given the many positive impacts of engaging in yoga and breathwork, this research bodes well for embracing the practice given how a more clear and focused mind may serve you well under any circumstances. In addition to stress management, yoga has also been helpful to address such mental health concerns as depression and eating disorders, so it is no wonder that this study highlights its benefits for ADHD in children....

Without appropriate support, stressed-out teens may be at a higher risk for mental health problems, academic problems, and health issues. So it’s important to be on the lookout for warning signs your teen is feeling stressed out. Then, you can intervene sooner, rather than later. Here are some of the top signs that your teen is stressed out. 1. Headaches and Stomachaches Stress often leads to physical health complaints. Frequent headaches, stomachaches, and other somatic concerns may be a sign of stress....

And sometimes, pajamas and a comfortable seat on the sofa just don’t provide the same type of motivation you get from a suit and an office chair. Whether you’re home alone and the house is too quiet, or you’re home with the family and the kids are out of control, you may find it’s tough to stay on task, get your work done, and feel productive. Fortunately, the following strategies can help you stay motivated when you work from home....

The Biden administration has shown support for queer people already, but cultural sociologist Carolyn Chernoff, PhD, says, “I’m skeptical of government protections and policies,” noting that these are only “a floor, not a ceiling.” Her perspective underlines that policies and protections often offer minimum standards rather than goals for true affirmation and liberation. Social norms shift “slowly and quickly in ways that are generally unexpected. I think we’ve seen a lot of movement around gender that I would not have anticipated,” Chernoff adds....

Depression is a very real and treatable illness. But myths, misunderstandings, and stigma continue to be barriers to treatment for many, and the consequences of untreated depression can be life-threatening. Here are seven things everyone should know about depression and depressive disorders. Depression Doesn’t Always Have a “Good” Reason Sometimes people become depressed for what seems like a “good” reason—maybe they lost their job or a family member passed away....

Friday Fix: Episode 73 If there was a bright side to the pandemic, it may be that it raised awareness about mental health. Many people talked about the toll social distancing took on their well-being. And many people talked openly about the strategies they used to stay mentally healthy, like doing yoga from their living rooms or seeing an online counselor. All these conversations helped reduce the stigma associated with mental illness....

Be Prepared This is the Boy Scouts’ motto for a reason: it’s sage advice. When dealing with computers, many of us are a little intimidated, just wanting to learn the very basics and deal with the technical stuff as little as possible. While this is understandable, you can save yourself stress down the road by learning the nuts and bolts of how your systems work by reading the manuals and perhaps a book or two on computers....

While part of the problem is caused by your own attitude around shopping, some of the blame lies with advertisers, who can feed your purchasing habits with manipulative marketing. Here are five of the most common advertising tricks used to trigger impulse buying—know them and keep your spending under control. Time Limit Tips: Anytime you feel pressured by a time limit to buy, slow down. Reflect on whether you really want or need it and whether you already have one at home....

Initially, they were used for those who were resistant to Lithium treatment. They are now an important alternative both on their own and with other medications. Pros and Cons of Anticonvulsants Different anticonvulsants seem to treat different aspects of bipolar disorder: Some, like Depakote and Tegretol, are particularly effective at treating mania. Others, like Lamictal, are more effective at treating depression. Still, others may be less effective at treating immediate symptoms, but do a good job of helping to stabilize mood and thus help to avoid manic or depressive episodes....

“Anxiety attack” is not a formal, clinical term. Many often use the term colloquially to describe all sorts of anxious responses. People may use it to describe a range of sensations, from worries about an upcoming event to intense feelings of fear that would meet the diagnostic criteria for a panic attack. In order to understand what someone means by “anxiety attack,” it is necessary to consider the context in which the symptoms occur....

They’re also touted as extremely beneficial, with makers claiming gains such as increased concentration for those with ADHD and autism spectrum issues, and relief from stress, anxiety, and even post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms. But are these claims based on solid research, or are they mere marketing hype? Here is what the science may and may not demonstrate about fidget spinners. What Research Says About Fidget Spinners and Relieving Stress First off, there are no peer-reviewed scientific studies conducted on fidget spinners at this point, so such claims are not based on a body of studies or even a single study but on extrapolation from other research that may seem similar (at least to the fidget spinner manufacturers)....

The average young person in the United States sees approximately 13,000 to 30,000 advertisements each year on television alone and possibly hundreds more a day via magazines, billboards, and the internet. With all that exposure, your teenager may be getting the wrong message about body image much too often. Glamourizing the ‘Thin Ideal’ Media targeting teenage girls tends to emphasize the ideal of thinness as beauty. When you stop and think about the fact that the average height and weight for a model are 5'10" and 110 pounds and the height and weight for the average woman are 5'4" and 145 pounds it’s easy to see why this creates a tremendous health risk for young girls....