Close In my mid-20s, I began navigating the waters ofpolyamory. It started off when I began seeing a guy I matched with on Tinder. He had a sexual relationship with a woman in a long-term relationship, who had a primary partner that was completely open and aware of their arrangement. He and I had chemistry, and after a short period of taking some time away from each other, we both realized that the connection we did have was worth pursuing no matter who else we were sharing our beds with....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksTypesUsesImpactSample QuestionsTipsPitfallsHistory Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Types Uses Impact Sample Questions Tips Pitfalls History Close The Enneagram is a typology system that describes human personality as a number of interconnected personality types. While it has become popular withinspiritualityand business disciplines, there has been limited research on the use of Enneagram types and it is not widely accepted in the field of evidence-based psychology....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBeliefs About Mental IllnessCommunity StigmaBreaking Down the Stigma Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Beliefs About Mental Illness Community Stigma Breaking Down the Stigma Close While Black Americans experience a wide range of attitudes toward mental health treatment, there’s a stigma surrounding mental illness that prevents some people from getting help. It’s important to consider how thestigma—and the forces that create the stigma—may make it difficult for individuals to reach out to a mental health professional....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsVARK Learning StylesFind Your StyleVisualAuditoryTextKinestheticCriticismsWhy It Matters Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents VARK Learning Styles Find Your Style Visual Auditory Text Kinesthetic Criticisms Why It Matters Close Do you ever feel like you struggle to learn things one way but have an easier time if you try a different approach? Like, you’ve listened to lectures and read the textbook, but things only start to make sense once you get some actual, hands-on experience....

Close Key TakeawaysChoosing the right birth control can be a difficult and overwhelming task.Young women cite mental health, physical health, future plans, relationship status and government policy as factors in the decision-making process.Creating spaces for open conversation around contraception options promotes safety and empowerment.There’s no shortage of options when it comes tobirth control—so much so that it can be an emotionally overwhelming task to find the method that’s best for you....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhere to StartUnderstanding the Risks of AlcoholTips for Changing Your Relationship With AlcoholSobriety SupportNext in Your Relationship With Alcohol GuideWhat to Know About Alcohol Use Disorder Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Where to Start Understanding the Risks of Alcohol Tips for Changing Your Relationship With Alcohol Sobriety Support Next in Your Relationship With Alcohol Guide When was the last time you explored the role drinking plays in your life?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Exposure Works for OCDHabituationAvoidanceUsing Habituation and ExposureEffectiveness of Exposure Therapy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Exposure Works for OCD Habituation Avoidance Using Habituation and Exposure Effectiveness of Exposure Therapy Close There are a variety of behavioral therapies fortreating OCD, but almost all of them focus on exposing you to those things that you fear most, such as germs or an upsetting thought....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisCausesTreatmentOther Side EffectsDiscontinuing MedicationFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Treatment Other Side Effects Discontinuing Medication Frequently Asked Questions Close Extrapyramidal side effects are a group of movement-related symptoms that can occur when taking certain drugs and can include involuntary muscle contractions, stiff muscles, and tremors. These effects are more commonly associated withantipsychotic medicationsbut can also occur with other types of medications and some illegal drugs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionWrongful ConvictionsOther Kinds of EvidenceHow Often Is It Accurate?Law Enforcement FactorsWitness FactorsRacial BiasSuspect LineupsReal-World Examples Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Wrongful Convictions Other Kinds of Evidence How Often Is It Accurate? Law Enforcement Factors Witness Factors Racial Bias Suspect Lineups Real-World Examples Close At a GlanceEyewitness testimony is an important part of criminal investigations. However, research has shown that eyewitness testimony is not always reliable and may lead to innocent people being convicted of crimes they did not commit....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Face Yoga?How Does Face Yoga Work?The Benefits of Face Yoga for Self-CareHow Do I Start Face Yoga?What Is the Best Face Yoga Method?How Quickly Does Face Yoga Work?Precautions and Considerations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Face Yoga? How Does Face Yoga Work? The Benefits of Face Yoga for Self-Care How Do I Start Face Yoga? What Is the Best Face Yoga Method?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptoms of Factitious Disorder Imposed on AnotherCausesTypes of Factitious DisorderDiagnosisTreating Factitious DisorderCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms of Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another Causes Types of Factitious Disorder Diagnosis Treating Factitious Disorder Coping Close Factitious disorder imposed on another (FDIA) is a mental health disorder in which a caregiver, routinely makes up fake symptoms or causes real symptoms in a child, elderly person, disabled person, or even a pet, to make it appear that the victim has a true physical or mental health issue....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesExamplesWho’s at Risk?Getting Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Examples Who’s at Risk? Getting Help Close Risk-taking behavior refers to engaging in actions or activities that have the potential to be harmful or dangerous, increasing the risk of unintentional injuries and violence.This can includemisusing alcohol,binge drinking, taking illicit substances,driving under the influence, or engaging in unprotected sex. Here we discuss the potential causes of risk-taking behaviors....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow We Form Perceptions of SomoneSocial CategorizationPotential PitfallsImplicit Personality Theories Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How We Form Perceptions of Somone Social Categorization Potential Pitfalls Implicit Personality Theories Close Whenever we form a perception of someone, a number of processes allow us to make quick decisions that help us navigate our social worlds. Person perception is a term used in social psychology to describe the mental processes that we use to form impressions of other people....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFriday Fix: Episode 139More About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Friday Fix: Episode 139 More About the Podcast Close OnThe Verywell Mind Podcast, Amy Morin, LCSW, shares the “Friday Fix”—a short episode featuring a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern. Subscribe Now:Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Google Podcasts It’s true thathappy people smile. But it may also be true that people feel happy because they smile....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of Contents25 Quotes on Falling in LoveThe Impact of Falling in LoveHow to Use These Quotes to Anchor Your Love Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents 25 Quotes on Falling in Love The Impact of Falling in Love How to Use These Quotes to Anchor Your Love Close We lovelove. We love falling in love. We lovebeing in love. We love the queasy,butterflies-in-the-stomach feelingthat love can bring....