In 1994, Congress enacted legislation providing an exception to the English and civics requirements for applicants who cannot meet them due to a medical condition or psychological impairment. As part of the naturalization process, the applicants typically should attend an interview scheduled with an immigration officer at a USCIS office...
Immigration Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions Q & A: The Psychological Immigration Evaluation for N-648 Form Q: What types of documents do I need to bring to my first appointment?A: You need to have your state-issued photo ID or driver's license, or permanentresidency card (Green card) at the...
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...
After a personal injury incident like an assault, hit, and run, or abuse, most people focus on the financial implications of the future along with the costs of the recovery process. It becomes easy to side-line serious mental issues that are a natural by-product of personal injury episodes in a...
Most people grow up facing a couple or more difficult experiences in life, but in some cases, negative incidents can overwhelm personal thresholds of tolerance. In these situations, appetite, sleep patterns, health, anger management, personal equilibrium, and ultimately the quality of social/ personal/ professional life is hampered. These symptoms typically...
ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can affect a person’s professional life and heavily impact social and personal lives. An ADHD patient remains in a constantly overwhelmed state, and anything can trigger an over-response, making their life miserable. Unfortunately, excessive media exposure and a speedy life are the triggering factors,...
Though the EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) technique has been around for almost four decades (it was conceptualized around 1987), many discussions still shroud its scientific efficacy. To invest emotionally in EMDR, it becomes necessary to understand more about its process and uses before contemplating its usefulness. EMDR has...
Trauma may be defined as any negative incident that can scar the mind. Some examples of trauma are personal injuries, accidents, divorce, abuse, and acts of violence. While some victims of trauma can overcome its scarring mental effects with time and family support, professional help may be needed in some...
Anyone who has heard the quote, "No man is an island," instinctively agrees to the fact that healthy relationships with others are the cornerstone of a fulfilled existence. Therefore, even if it has a good share of issues, a relationship is always better than no relationships. However, this approach is...
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD cannot be diagnosed with physical tests, but a trained professional can help conduct a suitable evaluation process. A person (adult or child) who has ADHD feels unfocused, disoriented, and restless most of the time. The person may also suffer from frequent lapses of memory...
Reactions to an event like a personal injury can leave the victim reeling with anger, hurt, helplessness, upsetting memories, and mild to severe anxiety attacks. Often, the victim feels unable to open up and talk to people, and anxiety and helplessness intensify, leading to severe mental repercussions. This article talks...
Psychology says that brains are designed to react more vehemently to negative stimuli than positive ones, and that’s the primary reason behind the complications associated with a negativity bias. Brain reactions are measured in Event-Related Brain Potential, or ERP, and trial findings suggest that ERP numbers are higher when negative...
It's natural for everyone to want their work to be engaging and interesting. Yet statistics show that 80% of the working population is plagued by job dissatisfaction, and the entire corporate sector is reeling under a high job migration rate. The issue is that positive psychology in the workplace...
Anger could be the outcome of frustration and helplessness. It could be born of dissatisfaction or external irritants that do not resonate with your psyche. It is the most natural response. Anger is also debilitating and non-productive. Once in the vortex, you are only likely to be held firmly in...
Goal setting has long been recognized as one of the most admired traits in human development. However, the non-achievement of goals is often neglected as there is no robust understanding of the subject and science behind it. Goal setting is not a casual process. This phenomenon has many established theories...
The landscape of psychology has seen a transformation in the last decade. The researchers are now reshaping the ways to investigate the subject, which has resulted in many interesting findings. Here we give you the top 5 latest revolutionary research in the field of psychology. Health and happiness depend on...
CEO- when people hear these three letters, they tend to imagine an unrelenting titan on a quest for entrepreneurial greatness. As a CEO, it is essential not just to see your success but also to focus on the team's success. To this end, the CEO's psychology plays a vital role...
We have heard it many times that your life's happiness depends on the quality of your thoughts. Whether at an individual or global level, happiness has been a human pursuit for as long as we can remember. Positive psychology has taken this notion into the realm of scientific research in...
Digital detox can be referred to as a time slot wherein the person doesn't use any digital devices like tablets, social media sites, computers, and smartphones. Detoxing is seen as a process of ditching these virtual reality/ augmented reality mediums and instead focusing on the real life or the real...
We all are going through tough times, yet some people seem to thrive. Some people have made a fortune selling protective gear, few have attained fame by helping those in need, some people seem to be quite productive despite everything going around. However, others have spent this time in self-pity,...
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing has gained a lot of prominence in the last two decades as a sustainable, effective treatment course for a range of PTSD/ Post Traumatic Stress Disorders. Who can benefit from EMDR? EMDR has a varied range of applications, and it can be administered on children...
“It’s not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it.” Stress is a common side effect of the functional adult life, but in the pandemic affected world, it’s become even more rampant. Top research organizations predict that stress triggered issues like depression, anxiety attacks, domestic abuse, partner to...
An auto accident is disastrous, both mentally and physically. However, the victim’s immediate family and often the victim too focus solely on the physical side effects and the financial contingencies as a result of the accident. In the process, the mental issues faced by 80 percent of victims of auto...
Domestic abuse can be life-altering and have devastating consequences both for the relationship and the victim’s mental and physical health. Here is all you need to know about domestic abuse and how to seek help. Nearly 3 in 10 women (29%) and 1 in 10 men (10%) in the US...
For most people, eating is not just a way of satiating hunger; it’s a way of meeting emotional needs. Most people don’t realize this consciously, but their eating patterns reflect their emotional highs and lows. Why else would anyone devour an entire bar of chocolate after a fight with their...
Life has never been as uncertain before, and the COVID-19 crisis has plunged a lot of minds into depression and negativity pools. The stress of quarantine, fear of the omnipresent virus, and the enforced inactivity is enough to pull down even the most energetic soul. Recent reports say that divorce...
If circumstances in your daily life make it difficult to start or keep up with in-person therapy, you may want to go remote. Therapy from a distance can feel just as personal as conventional care, while enhancing your mental health so you can better thrive. A study published in the...
If you’ve endured sexual assault, here’s what we know for sure: You are not as alone as you may feel, you don’t have to get through the aftermath on your own, and there is so much hope and healing to be had. Research shows that up to 19% of women...
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health problem in the United States, affecting more than 18% of adults. Regardless of this prevalence, only 37% of those who are in the grips of an anxiety disorder seek help, despite the fact that there are effective treatments that can break the...
Anxiety and depression affect millions of Americans every year and are among the most common mental health issues in the United States. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, over 17 million adults over age 18 have experienced at least one major depressive episode in the last few years,...
You share a trusted, unbreakable bond with your pet that’s like no other — you love them as much as any other member of your family, and they give you the kind of unconditional devotion and comforting companionship that enriches your life beyond measure. While you don’t need science to...
