Father's Day Gifts to Support Dad's Mental Health

That premise holds true for all dads, regardless of what they may be going through. Dads have additional weights with responsibilities inside the home. While being a father is a rewarding experience mentally and emotionally, it can take its toll. supersizer / Getty Images Affirmation jewelry, includingnecklacesandbracelets, specialize in messages that can continually encourage dad. Younger kids may enjoy writing a message to dad to let him know how special he is....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Heidi Hunt

Fatigue, Frustration, and Fear: BIPOC Teachers on Educating During COVID-19

Considering the amount of time spent with their students, teachers play a critical role in their development. Or, take on the role of confidant for the teenager struggling with something in their personal life. Or, maybe theyre the only person in a child’s life whoencourages them to reach their goals. I feel like Im doing the most all the time. In discussions Brown had with her coworkers, shes not alone in feeling this way....

April 26, 2025 · 4 min · 757 words · Jorge Osborn

Fawning: What to Know About the People-Pleasing Trauma Response

Sometimes, trauma andabusesurvivors will fawn in response to their abuse in an effort to keep the abuser happy. Fawning can also appear as compliance to prevent harm. What Does Fawning Look Like? Verywell / Zoe Hansen Fawning is sometimes referred to as people-pleasing. When someone is fawning, they may appear overly cooperative or helpful, sometimes to their own detriment. Most people engage in people-pleasing behavior from time to time. When someone has a fawning response, they might struggle to even recognize their own feelings and needs....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Frank Miller

FDA Approves Auvelity, Faster-Acting Antidepressant

However, a newly approved medication may put an end to this waiting period. Iosifescu was part of a group that designed and carried out clinical trials for the new depression drug. Iosifescu said it can be frustrating for patients who have to wait additional time for a medication to work. d3sign/Moment/Getty The difference in Auvelitys time comes from how it works in the brain. Auvelity works on changing the levels of the neurotransmitter glutamate by acting on NMDA receptors....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 243 words · Bryan Smith PhD

FDA Confirms Adderall Shortage, Here's What You Need to Know

The shortage is being monitored on thedrug shortages pageof their website. The short answer is we just dont know. There are estimates that things will improve in September/October." nd3000/iStock/Getty But this has created an entirely new issue. “They may not have the training nor the understanding that ADHD does not exist in a vacuum. It can often coincide with substance abuse, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, etc.” But in just two years, Cerebral has already registered more than 200,000 patients....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 166 words · Paul Ballard

FDA Declines Authorization of Fluvoxamine SSRI for COVID Treatment

They explained that there was not enough adequate evidence of the drugs effectiveness for this purpose. However, they said that more clinical trials may be warranted. The FDA Submission The submission was based on a trial in Brazil involving around 1,500 patients. Getty Images Researchers gave each patient either a placebo or 100mg of fluvoxamine twice daily for ten days. They also questioned whether the six-hour threshold was actually meaningful....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 255 words · David Russell

Fear of Being the Center of Attention

The answer might seem simple: avoid the limelight, right? Unfortunately, the truth is that hiding from attention can make your anxiety worse. There’s good news, though. Hero Images / Getty Images You may miss opportunities or become socially isolated as a result. What Causes Fear of Attention? A few different factors can contribute to the fear of being the center of attention. It is often related to social anxiety disorder, but other people can also experience this fear....

April 26, 2025 · 3 min · 498 words · Justin Gates

Fear of Going to the Dentist aka Dentophobia

It is sometimes related toiatrophobia, or fear of doctors, as well astrypanophobia, or fear of needles. Dentophobia may be mild or severe, and can eventually lead to serious health issues. Others are prone to decay and gum disease, no matter how frequently they brush and floss. Tom Werner/DigitalVision/Getty If you are not one of the lucky few, dentophobia can have real consequences in your life. Tooth decay worsens over time....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · Lisa Hammond

Fear of Haunted Houses

Ordinary Fear or Phobia? What is the fear of haunted houses called? For example, you may hear the unofficial term “hauntophobia.” Chuck Ortego / EyeEm / Getty Images Although many develop this fear as children, most people outgrow it. What happens if you don’t? Is a Fear of Haunted Houses Considered a Phobia? Most of us get a little frightened by ahorror movieor a haunted house exhibit for Halloween. So how can you know whether your fear of haunted houses is just a normal fear or a phobia?...

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 192 words · Stephanie Bryant

Fear of Intimacy: Signs, Causes, and Coping Strategies

Fear of intimacy can stem from several causes, including certain childhood experiences such as ahistory of abuseor neglect. Fear of Intimacy vs. ## What Causes Fear of Intimacy? These fears are generally rooted in past childhood experiences and triggered by the here-and-now of adult relationships. Verywell / Nusha Ashjaee This leads to confusion if a person focuses on examining the relationship solely based on present-day circumstances. Fear of intimacy can also be linked to anxiety disorders....

April 26, 2025 · 4 min · 643 words · Robert Conway

Fear of Leaving the House May Be a Sign of Agoraphobia

More specifically, the focus is on the fear of having a panic attack in such situations. In actuality, someone with agoraphobia is afraid to leave environments they know or consider to be safe. Theseavoidance behaviorscan grow over time, significantly impairing the person’s quality of life. Daisy-Daisy / Getty Images In the most extreme cases, agoraphobia can develop into a fear of leaving ones house altogether. Theself-help strategiesfor agoraphobia outlined below can be used at home to help manage your symptoms....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 128 words · Zachary Baird

Fear of Long Words: Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia

Some even fear common words of moderate length. How Do You Spell the Fear of Long Words? Both appear to be acceptable for use. Mike Kemp / Brand X / Getty Images You might mentally lock up when confronted with particularly long words. Children with hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia might develop school-related phobias or lose interest in their academics. Seek advice from a trained mental health professional if you suspect you have hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 280 words · Joshua Newman

Fear of Spending Money (Chrometophobia)

Hinterhaus Productions / Getty Images At a Glance Chrometophobia is the fear of spending money. The phobia of spending money is calledchrometophobia. The name chrometophobia comes from the Greek wordschrimata, meaning money, andphobos, meaning fear. Hinterhaus Productions / Getty Images The phobia of spending money is also called chrematophobia. However, Dr. Daramus says that like otherphobias, chrometophobia is an irrational fear. Some people are just predisposed to developing phobias, particularly if other people in their family have them....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 187 words · Jenna Evans