Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMental Health Benefits of WalkingFinding Consistency and MotivationTips For Getting the Most Mental Benefit Out of Your Walks Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Mental Health Benefits of Walking Finding Consistency and Motivation Tips For Getting the Most Mental Benefit Out of Your Walks Close My husband walks our kids to school and I pick them up. Rain, shine or snow, I’m forced to go outside, breathe fresh air and get steps in....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBring in SunlightRemove ClutterIncorporate ArtAdd Plants Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Bring in Sunlight Remove Clutter Incorporate Art Add Plants Close Life’s daily ins and outs don’t just keep us busy. Sometimes they bog us down with their weight, making it feel like we’re paddling our way through the mud just to make it through a full day. There are lots of behaviors we can implement to improve our mental health and make our lives easier, but what about our physical environments?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWho Might Be Interested?Why You Might Enjoy ItHow to Try CuckoldingThings to Consider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Who Might Be Interested? Why You Might Enjoy It How to Try Cuckolding Things to Consider Close Gay men often enjoy practicing it in relationships,as do some women and people of all orientations.In fact, the term “cuckquean” is used for women who enjoy seeing their partner be intimate with others....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Cuffing Season?The AppealIs It a Good Idea?Tips for Being in a Cuffing Relationship Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Cuffing Season? The Appeal Is It a Good Idea? Tips for Being in a Cuffing Relationship Close Chilly weather brings with it a deep craving for cuddling up and getting close with someone else. If you already have a long-term partner, the whole “popcorn and hot cocoa” on the couch thing is a done deal....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Exactly Counts as Fighting Over Text?Why Fighting Over Text Can Become an IssueWhen Fexting May Be AppropriateHow to Avoid Text Arguments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Exactly Counts as Fighting Over Text? Why Fighting Over Text Can Become an Issue When Fexting May Be Appropriate How to Avoid Text Arguments Close Fighting over text, which is also known as “fexting,” is a potential pitfall to relationships that can cause problems and can even break up friendships or partnerships....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsListening ProblemsCommunication BreakdownsOther IssuesWhen to Seek Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Listening Problems Communication Breakdowns Other Issues When to Seek Help Close Successful marriages are all about healthy communication and listening to each other. However, it’s not uncommon for couples to experience periods when talking to each other becomes a challenge and listening is absent. When one or both of you are not responsive, you may have a problem....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAn Evolutionary PhobiaHerpetophobia Is Highly PersonalizedTreatment for Herpetophobia Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents An Evolutionary Phobia Herpetophobia Is Highly Personalized Treatment for Herpetophobia Herpetophobia is a fear of reptiles, specificallysnakesand lizards. The severity of this relatively common specific phobia can vary drastically, making it difficult to know if you have a clinicalphobiaor simply afear. A mental health professional is required to make a clinical diagnosis of a phobia based on the criteria found in theDSM....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryWhat the Six Facets MeanBenefitsDrawbacks Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History What the Six Facets Mean Benefits Drawbacks Close The HEXACO Personality Inventory measures six facets of personality: Those who complete the personality test answer statements such as, “I often go for walks” or “I like to watch television.” A computer then analyzes the results and provides scores on each of the 6 domains, as well as 25 facets....

Close Key TakeawaysLast month inflation reached 9.1%, a four-decade high.When the value of people’s money decreases, it impacts how much they can spend and their overall stress levels.Some financial tips may lower your anxiety and help as you move through this tricky time.Recently, it feels as if every purchase serves as a reminder of inflation. Things that used to seem affordable have suddenly become unattainable or shocking as the cashier rings them up....

Close It seems climate change is here to stay (RIP planet earth) which means summers will keep getting hotter and hotter. When temperatures reach ‘fry an egg on your driveway’ levels, it can be hard to think about anything else. You can try to distract yourself, but the overwhelming heat will probably still occupy your mind and lead to numerous psychological challenges. You may just feel sluggish or irritable or you might have a more serious exacerbation of an underlying mental health condition....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Does High-Functioning Mean?DiagnosisTreatmentSchizophrenia & Stigma Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Does High-Functioning Mean? Diagnosis Treatment Schizophrenia & Stigma Close Schizophrenia is a psychiatric disorder that changes how the brain works. It is usually a chronic and lifelong issue that includes symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions and a lack of ability to express emotions, also known as ablunted affect. While schizophrenia significantly affects many of those who have it, those with high-functioning schizophrenia are often able to perform daily tasks more independently....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWe crave quality time but we can’t unplugOur phones are our security blanketsIf your phone is out, it’s a distractionStop talking to so many people at onceGive your dates room to be greatVulnerability and authenticity matterThree Days of Texting Before a Date Is Ideal Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents We crave quality time but we can’t unplug Our phones are our security blankets...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDiverse Cultural BackgroundsStrong Family ConnectionsExperiences of StruggleNavigating Different LanguagesChallenges with ImmigrationBarriers to CareFactors of ResilienceChallenges During COVID-19 Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Diverse Cultural Backgrounds Strong Family Connections Experiences of Struggle Navigating Different Languages Challenges with Immigration Barriers to Care Factors of Resilience Challenges During COVID-19 Close Key Takeaways Hispanic Heritage Month is observed every year between September 15th and October 15th as a way to celebrate the achievements of millions of Hispanic and Latinx Americans and the contributions they’ve made—in the United States and beyond....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFirst Eating DisorderHistory of AnorexiaHistory of BulimiaHistory of Binge EatingDiagnosis History Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents First Eating Disorder History of Anorexia History of Bulimia History of Binge Eating Diagnosis History Given the modern-day sociocultural fixation with thinness, you might conclude thateating disordersare relatively recent phenomena. However, historical evidence shows these disorders have been around for quite some time—albeit in somewhat different forms....