Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRecovering From Narcissistic AbuseHow to Identify Narcissistic BehaviorWhat Narcissistic Abuse Looks Like in a RelationshipEnding a Relationship With a NarcissistTips for Healing From Narcissistic Abuse Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Recovering From Narcissistic Abuse How to Identify Narcissistic Behavior What Narcissistic Abuse Looks Like in a Relationship Ending a Relationship With a Narcissist Tips for Healing From Narcissistic Abuse Narcissistic abusecan involve behaviors such as emotional abuse, gaslighting, manipulation, lying, lack of empathy, and overstepping boundaries....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeet Michael Baldwin and Deborah Korn, PsyDWhy Michael and Deborah Are Mentally StrongWhat You’ll Hear on the ShowWhat You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental StrengthQuotes From DeborahMore About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Meet Michael Baldwin and Deborah Korn, PsyD Why Michael and Deborah Are Mentally Strong What You’ll Hear on the Show What You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental Strength...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat’s All the Hype About?Are Healing Stones and Healing Crystals the Same?Common Types of Healing Stones and What They’re Used ForHow to Use Healing Stones to Benefit Your Mental HealthWhat the Research Says About Healing StonesWhere to Get Healing Stones Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What’s All the Hype About? Are Healing Stones and Healing Crystals the Same? Common Types of Healing Stones and What They’re Used For...

Table of ContentsTable of ContentsExpandMeet Chrissy MetzWhy I Wanted to Interview ChrissyChrissy’s Mental Health JourneyStandouts From the EpisodeWhat Chrissy Learned About Mental HealthMore About the PodcastView All Table of ContentsExpandMeet Chrissy MetzWhy I Wanted to Interview ChrissyChrissy’s Mental Health JourneyStandouts From the EpisodeWhat Chrissy Learned About Mental HealthMore About the PodcastView All Table of ContentsExpandMeet Chrissy MetzWhy I Wanted to Interview ChrissyChrissy’s Mental Health JourneyStandouts From the EpisodeWhat Chrissy Learned About Mental HealthMore About the Podcast...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBetter Smell and TasteLower Blood PressureEasier BreathingToxins Leave the BodyFewer Withdrawal SymptomsPotential PitfallsStaying Motivated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Better Smell and Taste Lower Blood Pressure Easier Breathing Toxins Leave the Body Fewer Withdrawal Symptoms Potential Pitfalls Staying Motivated Quitting smoking can be really hard, but the good news is that the health benefits start to kick in almost immediately after your last cigarette....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is MBSR?HistoryWhat an MBSR Session Is LikeBenefitsPotential RisksAlternatives and Variations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is MBSR? History What an MBSR Session Is Like Benefits Potential Risks Alternatives and Variations Close What Is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction? Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is a therapeutic technique in which an instructor guides participants in weekly practices likemeditationandyogain order toreduce stress levels. MBSR is a popular method to help those withanxiety,depression,chronic pain,addiction, immune disorders,high blood pressure, and more....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Minority Mental Health Treatment GapWhy Health Literacy Matters—We Don’t Know What We Don’t KnowHow Can We Improve Health Literacy in Communities of Color?How to Improve Your Health LiteracyNext in The Other Side of Stigma GuideHow Awareness of Epigenetics and Generational Trauma Can Inform Therapy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Minority Mental Health Treatment Gap Why Health Literacy Matters—We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know...

Close Heath psychology topics can look at a range of issues related to health, illness, and healthcare. It may include such things as eating disorders, weight management, diet, exercise, stress coping, women’s health, and more. Health psychology, also known as medical psychology or behavioral medicine, focuses on how biology, psychology, behavior, and social factors influence health and well-being.It’s a diverse and rich field worth exploring if you’re studying to be a health professional....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewEmotion-Focused SkillsHealthy Problem-Focused Coping SkillsUnhealthy Coping SkillsProactive Coping SkillsFind What WorksNext in Small Ways to Feel Better When You’re Depressed Guide10 Things to Do When You Feel Alone Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Emotion-Focused Skills Healthy Problem-Focused Coping Skills Unhealthy Coping Skills Proactive Coping Skills Find What Works Next in Small Ways to Feel Better When You’re Depressed Guide Close...

Close What happens to our blood pressure if we are constantly stressed? Research has shown that chronic stress can negatively affect your overall health and possibly contribute to high blood pressure.In this article, we dive into what blood pressure is, the causes and risks of high blood pressure, the relationship between stress and blood pressure and some stress-reducing activities to help manage high blood pressure.What Is Blood Pressure?Blood pressure is the amount of pressure or force the blood exerts against the walls of your blood vessels when the heart beats....

Close Somewhere along the way, we have forgotten the importance of celebrating oursuccesses. As soon as we achieve a goal or reach a big milestone, rather than taking the time to bask in the glory of your achievement, we’re already going after ournext goal. In the fast-paced society we live in today, it’s easy to get caught up in this vicious cycle. But taking the time to celebrate your successes, both large and small, is an integral part of the process that you don’t want to skip....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesTreatmentHow to HelpHow to Cope Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Treatment How to Help How to Cope Close Auditory hallucinations, or hearing voices, are more common than once thought, especially among those living withschizophreniaand other mental illnesses such asbipolar disorder,borderline personality disorder, major depressive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, andschizoaffective disorder. Even among the general population, up to 10% have experienced hearing their names called, especially while falling asleep (hypnagogic) or waking up (hypnopompic)....

Close Key Takeaways Sexual scripts based on gender may have troubling implications fordating violence, so such research insights should be incorporated into developing responsive media literacy programming to better support youth. What Does Gender Nonconforming Mean? Understanding the Research Initially, researchers conducted an online survey, which found that there was no association between scripted program viewing and endorsement of heteronormative behaviors among 574 high school students. Gendered sexual scripts reflect expectations based on heteronormative assumptions that reinforce stereotypical gender and sexual roles, and often frame women as sexual objects....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewA Question of ControlHedonic TreadmillGratificationsPleasuresThe Effect of AltruismMinimize Hedonic Adaptation Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview A Question of Control Hedonic Treadmill Gratifications Pleasures The Effect of Altruism Minimize Hedonic Adaptation Close Hedonic adaptation is often referred to as “the hedonic treadmill” because we always end up where we started. Hedonic adaptation is an adaptation-level phenomenon, which is a term that describes how humans become insensitive to new stimuli, and quickly readjust to an emotional baseline....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsInvestigation of AllegationsHow to RespondWhen a Child Accuses YouDenial of Visitation or Custody Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Investigation of Allegations How to Respond When a Child Accuses You Denial of Visitation or Custody If you have been falsely accused of child abuse, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, unfounded accusations of child abuse can be common. Particularly in high-conflict custody battles, tempers can escalate quickly....