Insert the hook into the first stitch you plan to work over. The right side of the work should face up and the yarn should be behind the original piece. There should be no yarn on the hook at this time. Tie the yarn onto the hook using a slip knot. The slipknot should be positioned near the tip of the hook and at the back of the original piece. Yarn over the hook from back to front, then pull that yarn-over through the loop on your hook to complete one chain stitch. At the same time or immediately after completing the stitch, bring the hook and the yarn on your hook back through to the front of the original piece. Insert the tip of the hook into the stitch behind your first stitch, working in the opposite direction you would usually work in. If you're right-handed, you will need to insert the hook into the next stitch to the right. If you're left-handed, you will need to insert the hook into the next stitch to the left. This step begins your first official crab stitch. Yarn over the tip of the hook from back to front, then pull the yarn-over back through to the front of the work, creating a loop in the process. There should be two loops on your hook after this step. Wrap the yarn over the hook from back to front, then pull this yarn-over through both loops on your hook. This step completes one crab stitch. Note that another name for this stitch is the "reverse single crochet." Repeat the crab stitch across the original work until you have completed your desired edging or design. To complete each crab stitch: Insert the hook into the reverse next stitch. Yarn over, then draw up a loop to the front of the work. Yarn over, then draw it through both loops on your hook. Work in the same direction for the entire line of crab stitches. When completed correctly, you should be left with a ridged line. Cut the yarn, leaving a 4-inch (10-cm) tail. Pull this tail through the final loop on your hook to fasten off your surface stitching. Pull the excess tail of yarn through to the back of the work and weave it into the stitches along the back. This further secures the line of crab stitches while also hiding the tail.

Summary: Insert the hook. Attach the yarn to the hook. Chain one. Insert the hook into the reverse next stitch. Draw up a loop. Yarn over and draw through. Repeat the crab stitch as needed. Fasten off.

Check to see if you will be taking any classes together. You can also ask them if they know anything important or interesting about the class or teacher. Find out why they are taking them and communicate back to them in the same way. You may need to know more about it in the future, especially if its a required course to graduate. Keep yourself updated on what your friends say about it. Try to get to know this person, or at least ask about them. You should also communicate how you and your friends can stay in touch at other times at school such as at lunch or extra curricular activities. Express what interests you have and see if you want to join the club. Find out if you know anyone else who will be joining. Plan to join a club or sport if you want to be more active and meet new people. If you have no classes with them, this is a great opportunity to share time together without planning to meet up. In high school the classes and periods are so broken up that you may never have a class with someone in your grade. If you do not want this to limit you, consider a club or sport to join, and getting to know them outside of school if you like.

Summary: After you have received your schedule, you may want to ask your friends about theirs. Ask your friends what they are taking and when. Ask your friends about the elective classes they are taking that you are not. If you have no classes with your friends, ask if they know someone who will. Find out what clubs or sports you are interested in joining. Know that you may have no classes with your friends and with some people in your school.

Psychiatrists and psychologists are both doctors that help people with mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. These mental health professionals both have to complete extensive training and obtain certification to practice, but they complete different types of training. Psychologists have doctorates in psychology. They complete four to six years of post-graduate work in clinical psychology and counseling. They also have training in topics like human behavior, ethics, and making psychological assessments. Psychiatrists are medical doctors (MDs and DOs). They complete a program in medicine, do a year-long internship, and then complete a residency specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders. Psychologists and psychiatrists can also take different approaches to the treatment of mental health issues. Due to their training, psychologists mainly offer psychological analysis and counseling. Since psychiatrists train as medical doctors first, they can also order blood tests and complete physical exams to connect mental health issues with biological problems. Psychologists use techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy to help patients cope with problems and to overcome mental health issues. Psychologists can also provide psychological assessments. They may look into your sleep patterns, your eating habits, and other aspects of your life to pinpoint the problem. Psychiatrists look at your mental state but also your physical health. They may order tests to determine whether your symptoms are related to underlying physical conditions. One of the major differences between psychiatrists and psychologists is that psychiatrists can prescribe medication, like antidepressants, antipsychotics, sedatives, and mood stabilizers. For example, a psychiatrist can treat depression with talk therapy alongside tests to see whether there is a physical issue, such as a thyroid problem, that may be causing your symptoms. A psychiatrist may prescribe a medication that will treat your specific condition. For example, a psychiatrist may prescribe antidepressants to treat depression, Ritalin for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or antipsychotic medications for hallucinations. Psychiatrists, in the same way, can order medical tests and therapies that aren't available to psychologists. For instance, they can use electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) for conditions like severe depression, mania, and catatonia. Psychologists rely mostly on talk and behavioral therapy to help you come to terms with issues and to cope. They are not normally licensed to prescribe medicine, but psychologists in Louisiana, New Mexico, and Illinois who have received the appropriate pharmacological training are permitted to prescribe certain medications. Psychologists and psychiatrists can use talk therapy, but psychologists may rely on this treatment method more since medication is not usually part of the treatment options that they offer. Talk therapy can be quite effective and some people seem to prefer counseling to other treatment options. Therapy has also been found to be as effective as medications in some situations, but medication may still be necessary in conjunction with talk therapy. Therefore, if you choose to see a psychiatrist, then you may need to see a therapist in addition to seeing a psychiatrist. Some psychiatrists operate medication only practices, while others offer medication and talk therapy. If the psychiatrist you are considering offers medication only, then you will need to seek talk therapy from a different mental health professional. If the psychiatrist offers medication and talk therapy, then you can see the psychiatrist for talk therapy. Keep in mind that talk therapy is essential because even though medication can be helpful, medication alone is not enough to change the way you deal with your emotions. Talk therapy can allow you resolve conflicts with loved ones or a spouse, work through anxiety, relieve stress, cope with major changes in life, manage unhealthy behavior like anger, or deal with sexual problems. Many people also prefer talk therapy with a psychologist to medicine and a psychiatrist's "pharmacologic" treatment. This may be because they fear becoming addicted to meds or don't want to change their brain chemistry.
Summary: Learn about the differences in training. Consider the types of treatment offered. Decide if you want medication therapy. Plan on going through talk therapy.