Exploring the Link Between Depression, Anxiety, and Social Media Usage
Young adults today live in a world that is very different from the one in which their parents lived. Social media, a primary form of communication for young people, did not exist in previous decades. Interactions with peers, friends, and romantic partners took place mainly in person. Researchers who studied the influences and effects of depression and anxiety on relationship behaviors could gather information from first-person experiences. However, in this virtual... Read More
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"My parents want me to defeat Einstein." "My parents want me to be more educated than they are." "My parents want me to make them proud." "My parents want me to have the best score on the National Exam." "My parents want me to be an important person." These are some of the responses to my curiosity about what my Indonesian 6th-grade students think their parents want for them. Because I teach English, lots of good discussion topics come up. When I next asked these students what they wanted for themselves, they were in strong agreement with what their parents wanted for them. "How do your parents... 
The economy has still not recovered, and as a result people are still worried about being laid off or fired. Those who are employed may be overqualified for their jobs and getting paid a lot less than they were in the past. Those looking for a job may be so worried about finding one that they will take almost anything, just to get by, but that can end up causing its own stress. Being constantly worried about job stability and/or working at a job that you’re overqualified and underpaid for can wear on mental health. Experts have tips on how to overcome these stressors at the workplace.
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We all experience losses, big and little, throughout our lives. When enduring a big loss, people fall into patterns that may be considered male or female ways of reacting.
Men and women tend to process their losses differently, but the way they grieve is affected by many other factors besides gender, such as culture, personality, and temperament. Grief and loss are experienced in unique ways by each individual.
A generalization about gender differences in grieving would be that men tend to focus on feelings of guilt and anger. They are likely to spend more time thinking than feeling. They... 
There are a number of different experiences that can cause a child to develop maladaptive coping tendencies. Children who are emotionally or physically abused, neglected, or raised in extremely stressful environments may internalize their emotions. Likewise, children who have experienced sexual abuse may dissociate as a way of defending themselves from the psychological harm that results from sexual abuse. Trauma suffered in childhood increases the risk for dissociative behaviors. Auditory hallucinations are one form of dissociation and are evident in individuals with mental illnesses such as 
As humans, we are wired to be connected. We are an interdependent species, which means we cannot survive alone. This is why relationships are such an important part of our lives and crucial to our well-being. This is also why dysfunctional relationships can take a toll on our self-esteem and quality of life. When was the last time you really took the time to examine your relationships? To do so, ask yourself the following questions:
How important is this relationship in my life?
How much trust do I have in this person?
How much do I invest in this relationship?
How much does this person invest... 
Conflicts with in-laws are one of the most common sources of stress, and a bad relationship with in-laws can even destroy a marriage. Most people want to get along with their in-laws, and few in-laws want to match the stereotype of a crazy in-law. But all too often, emotions and the stress of daily life get in the way of the best intentions, leading to ongoing problems. If your child is getting married and you want to be a great in-law, or if you’ve been an in-law for a while and just want to be better at it, here are a few simple things you can do.
Support the Marriage
At the core of most... 
Existing research has identified a clear link between depression and stress in children of depressed mothers. Additionally, research has shown that stressful environmental conditions can also increase the chance of 
“Kevin” is 51 and was recently treated for colon cancer. His leave of absence at work is almost over. As his return looms closer, he is increasingly anxious. He’s not feeling 100% yet. He still tires fairly easily and has been taking naps every afternoon. He’s not sure he can concentrate fully for extended periods of time. On top of his concerns about his abilities, there is the question about how much he has to tell people about why he has been gone. Does everyone need to know every detail?
Returning to work is a common source of stress for people coping with cancer. It’s important... 
At one extreme among inflexible people is obsessive-compulsive disorder—people who must perform a ritual to be sure something is done “right,” whether it’s checking the locks or the bank balance—but there are gradations all along the way to the other extreme. Those gradations may include people who seem quite normal; they’re pleasant, fun, kind, and friendly—until you cross them. Then watch out.
Inflexible people are not that way because they enjoy being rigid and controlling. If you stop and think about it, the idea that someone is controlling because they enjoy it makes no sense.... 
Saturday April 28th was my 11th Ocha Birthday. That is to say it was the anniversary of my initiation as a Yoruba/Lucumi Priest of Obatala (April 28, 2001). To me, it’s as important a date as my natal birthday. Traditionally, to mark the anniversary, we purchase food and cook for the Orishas (the divinities we worship), read each Orisha we have with Obi (4 quarters of coconut), and generally strive to have a peaceful and meditative day. Sometimes, if possible, we open our homes to other Orisha Priests to come and salute our Orishas and to offer their blessings. Since I was in a somewhat isolated... 
Caregivers are individuals who are responsible for the physical well-being of a family member. Caregivers in general are more likely to experience increased 
It’s perinatal depression.
Yes, it’s true…the number one complication of childbirth is perinatal depression/anxiety (or perinatal mood/anxiety disorder [PMAD] in clinical terms). Those of us in the maternal health field in the state of California are especially aware of May as being designated Maternal Depression Awareness Month. During this time, advocates, specialists, volunteers, and lobbyists are all working to destigmatize and to educate the public about the number one complication of childbirth…perinatal depression.
Perinatal depression affects at least 20% of all childbearing... 
Clients who drop out of therapy can increase the strain on community mental health services. Dropping out is classified as terminating treatment prior to reaching outcome goals or the recommended number of sessions. When clients drop out, they often end up back in treatment repeatedly, creating a burden on overtaxed mental health resources and clinicians. 
