Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsResearchBenefitsHow to PracticeTips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Research Benefits How to Practice Tips Close Guided sleep meditation is a method for helping you to let go of worrying thoughts and relax your body before bed. Like other forms of meditation, this practice involves moving your focus away from your thoughts to sensations in your body. In simple terms, guided sleep meditation involves meditating before sleep, typically while you are laying in bed....

Close Key TakeawaysAfter mass shootings, people often suggest links between gun violence and mental illness.While there might be a link between mental illness and a slightly increased risk of violence, the risk is minute.Linking gun violence and mental illness can add to the stigma around mental illness, making it more difficult for people to reach out for help. Key Takeaways After mass shootings, people often suggest links between gun violence and mental illness....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses, Triggers, & Risk FactorsSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentComplicationsPrognosis & Prevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes, Triggers, & Risk Factors Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Complications Prognosis & Prevention Gynophobia is defined as an intense and irrational fear of women. It’s more than just being afraid to approach women in romantic contexts. It’s a real and debilitating fear that can make it difficult or impossible for people to function normally....

Close Key TakeawaysResearch suggests that forming habits was evolutionarily beneficial for humans.A new study suggests that the strength of habit in influencing our behavior is often overlooked.Once habit loops are formed, they can become a large part of who we are. Key Takeaways Research suggests that forming habits was evolutionarily beneficial for humans.A new study suggests that the strength of habit in influencing our behavior is often overlooked.Once habit loops are formed, they can become a large part of who we are....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Does Stress Cause Hair Loss?How Much Hair Loss Is Normal?Can You Inherit Hair Loss?Other FactorsStress ReliefHow to Build Stress-Busting HabitsTaking Care of Your Hair Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Does Stress Cause Hair Loss? How Much Hair Loss Is Normal? Can You Inherit Hair Loss? Other Factors Stress Relief How to Build Stress-Busting Habits Taking Care of Your Hair...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy You Cry When You’re HappyBenefits of Crying Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why You Cry When You’re Happy Benefits of Crying Close Crying is often associated with emotions like anger, frustration, or sadness. When you think of happiness, you almost certainly don’t think of tears. But have you ever heard of the term ‘happy tears’? You might have even experienced it!...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionHow Stereotypes FormRacial Subtype StereotypesImpact on EmotionsInfluence on BehaviorEffects of Stereotype ThreatSelf-StereotypingBuilding Awareness of Racial Stereotyping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition How Stereotypes Form Racial Subtype Stereotypes Impact on Emotions Influence on Behavior Effects of Stereotype Threat Self-Stereotyping Building Awareness of Racial Stereotyping Close At a Glance What Is Racial Stereotyping? Racial socialization is the process of receiving information about the values and perspectives of our race from our parents, caregivers, and other influential people....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLove and AffectionHarry Harlow’s Research on LoveWire Mother ExperimentFear and SecurityImpact of Harry Harlow’s ResearchFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Love and Affection Harry Harlow’s Research on Love Wire Mother Experiment Fear and Security Impact of Harry Harlow’s Research Frequently Asked Questions Close Harry Harlow was one of the first psychologists to scientifically investigate the nature of human love and affection....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEarly LifeCareer and ResearchInfluence on PsychologySelected PublicationsRecommended Reading Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Early Life Career and Research Influence on Psychology Selected Publications Recommended Reading Close Harry Harlow was an American psychologist who is best-remembered for his series of controversial and often cruel experiments with rhesus monkeys where he placed infant monkeys in isolated chambers. In one review of the most eminent psychologists of the 20th century, Harlow was ranked 26th out of 100....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAm I Falling Out of Love…or Is it a Sign of Depression?Do People Fall Out of Love When They’re Depressed?Can Depression Make You Think You’re Not in Love?Overlapping SymptomsIs Depression a Reason to End a Relationship?Seeking Professional HelpSelf-Reflection and CommunicationCoping Strategies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Am I Falling Out of Love…or Is it a Sign of Depression? Do People Fall Out of Love When They’re Depressed?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It MeansPotential ConsequencesWhat It Feels LikeHow to Deal Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Means Potential Consequences What It Feels Like How to Deal Close Meeting the right person at the wrong time is areallyrough situation to find yourself in. Even though it seems like this person checks all the boxes, it feels like the entire universe is conspiring to keep you apart....

Close Even the most seemingly idyllic families face problems, and sometimes it can be hard to determine exactly how to go about navigating these issues. In the most extreme cases, certain problems can even lead to estrangement when relationships are severed for a prolonged period of time. Often called broken families, there are many potential causes of estrangement between family members, and many of them come down to specific details surrounding the individuals and the situations involved....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryMantras vs. Affirmations vs. IntentionsExamplesMantras in Meditation PracticesMantras and MindfulnessUsing Mantras in Everyday Life Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Mantras vs. Affirmations vs. Intentions Examples Mantras in Meditation Practices Mantras and Mindfulness Using Mantras in Everyday Life Close A mantra is the continuous repetition of a particular word or phrase. Adding mantras to your meditation practice may help to improve your mental health....

Close OnThe Verywell Mind Podcast, Amy Morin, LCSW, interviews authors, experts, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, and other inspirational people about the strategies that help them think, feel, and do their best in life. Subscribe Now:Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Google Podcasts Meet Amy Chan Amy Chan has been writing about relationships and dating for over a decade. In her book,Breakup Bootcamp,she explains the science-backed approaches to heal from past, rewire subconscious patterns, and create healthy love....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeet Reggie WalkerWhy Reggie Walker Is Mentally StrongWhat You’ll Hear on the ShowWhat You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental StrengthQuotes From ReggieMore About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Meet Reggie Walker Why Reggie Walker Is Mentally Strong What You’ll Hear on the Show What You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental Strength Quotes From Reggie More About the Podcast...