Westend61 / Getty Images Wernicke’s area is the region of the brain that is important for language development. Language development or usage can be seriously impaired by damage to Wernicke’s area of the brain. Where is Wernicke’s area located? Westend61 / Getty Images It is most frequently found in the left hemisphere of the brain, but not always. Broca’s Area One of the pioneers of this research was a French neurologist named Paul Broca....

Massage therapy has also been used to treat mental and emotional problems, includingstress, anxiety, anddepression. It’s also considered arelaxation technique. Massage therapy may help reduce tension and elicit feelings of calm and deep relaxation. Jose Luis Pelaez Inc / Getty Images Additionally, massage may curb feelings of fear and anxiety and assist in managing otherpanic disorder symptoms. CAM practices have grown in popularity and are often used in combination with more traditional medical practices....

ivanastar / Getty Images Therapy dogs are pets that improve your health by giving emotional support. Therapy dogs live in people’s homes. They are trained to be gentle and friendly and to accept strangers hugging them or petting them. ivanastar / Getty Images Therapy dogs are just one bang out of therapy animal. Therapy dogs (oremotional support animals) are not covered by the ADA. The therapy pet must be invited to the premises to provide some positive comfort therapy....

Tell Me More About the Burnt Toast Theory… What happened to me in 2013 is what made me a personal believer in this theory. I waslaid offand then had a grueling and demoralizing job search. An introduction from a friend helped me score an interview to run social media for my dream company. Verywell Mind / Getty Images As it’s possible for you to probably guess, I didn’t get that job....

Achieving this state can help people feel greater enjoyment, energy, and involvement. Flow is a state of mind in which a person becomes fully immersed in an activity. Positive psychologistMihaly Csikszentmihalyidescribes flow as a state of complete immersion in an activity. Tom Merton / Getty Images Imagine for a moment that you are running a race. You are living in the moment, utterly absorbed in the present activity. Time seems to fall away....

No matter what pop in of goal you have, achievinggoalscan often be more complicated than people realize. Knowing how to achieve your goals can be the key to success. A major part of achieving goals is actually knowing what those goals are. Blend Images / John Lund / Getty Images As you work on achieving goals, remember thatsetting goalsis an important first step. make a run at: Focus on settingSMART goals....

If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911. For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database. It also covers your rights as a patient and how to manage the transition to outpatient care. There are a few important signs that can indicate a need for inpatient treatment. Hospitalization is appropriate any time you need a safe place to receive intensive treatment until your symptoms stabilize....

There’s more to it than saying, “I’m sorry.” Relationships can be wonderful buffers against stress, butrelationship conflictscan also cause considerable emotional pain and stress. Here are some easy steps to help you learn how to apologize sincerely and effectively. Elke Vogelsang/ Getty Images Know When to Apologize Knowing when to apologize is as important as knowing how to apologize. If you feel the other person is being unreasonable, a discussion may be in order....

How to Stop Being Clingy If you want to stop being clingy, some strategies can help. Find out which option is the best for you. Why Do We Get Clingy? People that exhibit clingy traits are likely to have anxiousattachment stylestowards their partners. They may constantly worry about being underappreciated or abandoned in their relationships. However, beyond affecting just partners, people that are clingy in relationships may be poorly adjusted....

You may also find yourself feeling stressed about other aspects of your life. Both pregnancy-related stress as well as other psychosocial causes of stress can affect your health and the babysdevelopment. Furthermore, while they often prove association, additional evidence is required to conclusively prove causation. Oscar Wong / Getty Images Lancaster General Health, Penn Medicine.How to reduce stress during pregnancy. Coussons-Read ME.Effects of prenatal stress on pregnancy and human development: mechanisms and pathways....

Do you find that the focus is always on your partner and your needs remain unmet? Do you sometimes feel like a mere object in the relationship? This may be the case if you gravitate toward relationships with people who have narcissistic tendencies. Marcos Calvo / Getty Images Your partner will seem like a very special person and make you feel like youre one-of-a-kind. You may find yourself working hard to gain their approval....

Are you being robbed of your happiness? These “ideals” can manifest as expectations. Expectations are what we think will happen, while reality is what actually transpires. The Good Brigade / Getty Images While we hope these two will match up, they often don’t. This disparity of expectations vs. reality can often lead to feelings of discontentment and unhappiness. Let’s explore how expectations can lead to feelings of disappointment when reality doesn’t measure up....

That’s a real power move. Friendship is a skill you’re free to work on and get better atjust like anything else. What Makes a Good Friend? Alina Rudya/Bell Collective / Verywell Mind Being a good friend isn’t about always knowing the perfect thing to say or throwing epic birthday parties. It’s aboutpresence, curiosity, and consistency. “Being a friend is about being present, aware, and accepting,” saysDr. Andrew Kahn, a psychologist and associate director of behavior change and expertise at Understood....