Researchers have established that technologies like smartphones and tablets contribute significantly in improving the conditions of children who have been affected by Asperger’s Syndrome and Autistic-Spectrum-Disorders. Though there are a number of apps like Social Navigator, ReQall, IEP Checklist, AutismXpress, First-Then-Visual-Schedule that can help kids with Asperger’s Syndrome and similar mental health problems, let us delve a little deep and have a look at Social Navigator. Continue reading “Apps for Victims of Asperger’s Syndrome”
Author: Dr. Sarah
According to an online dictionary, self-esteem is a confidence and satisfaction in oneself or self-respect. So, the question that arises in your mind is how to gain confidence and satisfaction in myself? Also, some of us get a question why some people have a higher level of self-esteem, while some have it at a lower level? Even, some people, who have succeeded in their lives have a lesser sense of worth on themselves, while some people, who have undergone many failures in their life have a higher level of self-respect. Like many others, if you too wish to gain a higher level of self-respect, the secrets given below will be helpful: Continue reading “Self-esteem Secrets”
Generally, people with low self-esteem do not realize its effects on their lives as they begin to think that they are used to live a life that is full of frustrations and fear. These people also think that fulfilled and happier life is almost not possible. The fact is that low self-respect affects almost every aspect of the lives of people with this problem, right from the way in which they think about themselves to the way they react to life situations. Continue reading “Negative Effects of Low Self-esteem”
One of the most common struggles about dealing with anxiety is that people generally think some wrong things about this disorder. Joseph Bienvenu, who is an associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Johns Hopkins University, has pointed out that there are many misleading notions pertaining to anxiety disorder that can make the task of dealing with this problem more difficult. These erroneous beliefs are a common reality for people, who know someone who is battling with the condition or they themselves have it or those who think that they may be on the edge of diagnosis. Now, let us get into the details about some common myths prevailing about teen anxiety: Continue reading “Myths About Teen Anxiety”
It is the notion of many people that children lead a care-free life. But the reality is that they have anxiety also. Especially, the prevalence of teen anxiety has been on the increase. A study has found out that there are a number of teens who attend their classes with their minds full of anxiety. But schools and teachers can help these teens fight their anxiety problem. Continue reading “How Can Schools Help Fight Teen Anxiety”
When talking about seniors, a healthy body starts with a happy mind for them and this is pointed out in a report submitted after a study conducted among elderly people. The Concordia University’s Center for Research In Human Development as a result of its research has suggested that feelings of self-worth and confidence can go hand-in-hand with a lesser chance of health issues. Continue reading “High Self-esteem Likely to Keep Seniors Healthy”
Many parents justifiably worry about how their teens will get affected due to excessive exposure to technology. Adolescence is a period when rapid development takes place but this is also a period when these teens are prone to making more use of technology also. Parents think that when teens use the Internet excessively, they may sign up on social media sites also and this may induce anxiety in them. The incidence of teen anxiety has been on the increase and hence, parents are justifiably concerned about this. Continue reading “Help Your Child Cope with Social Media Teen Anxiety”
Experts on relationships advise that healthy marriages can happen only if the partners are able to look at the parts of the relationship as well as the whole. But when they develop this skill, they will find that one of the most important attributes that can ensure healthy marriages is kindness. Continue reading “Healthy Marriages Require Kindness”
If you wish to evolve as a person, you might grow, expand, learn and should become more self-assured. Every one of us have faced some difficulties when we were young. At that period small problem would have looked bigger, but now when we compare the problems that we face in the present circumstances, we will feel that those were nothing. Continue reading “Fun Activities to Build Self-Esteem”
Recently, a report called for limiting the teenage children to get access to high-caffeine energy beverages as it was found that consumption of these drinks in larger quantity by high school children can be linked with substance use and mental health issues. Continue reading “Does Energy Drink Consumption Result In Teen Depression”