Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesHow to PracticeImpactTips for MeditatingPotential PitfallsHistory Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types How to Practice Impact Tips for Meditating Potential Pitfalls History Close Meditation can be defined as a set of techniques that are intended to encourage a heightened state of awareness and focused attention. Meditation is also a consciousness-changing technique shown to have many benefits on psychological well-being. Some key things to note about meditation:...

Close Despite us being in an age of increased gender fluidity and rejection of masculine vs. feminine norms, people still consider a lot of the traits necessary for solid friendships to be stereotypically for women—these being nurturing, caring, compassionate, sharing, talkative etc. Research shows that almost half of all women share their feelings with their friends and count on them for emotional support. That figure drops to slightly less than a third of men....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Trauma?Trauma and Mental IllnessMental Illness as TraumaHow This Could Affect Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Trauma? Trauma and Mental Illness Mental Illness as Trauma How This Could Affect Treatment Close It is well-established in the mental health field that traumatic experiences, and especiallyadverse childhood experiences(called “ACEs”), can lead to the development of mental illness later on in life....

Close A mentalset is a tendency to only see solutions that have worked in the past. This type of fixed thinking can make it difficult to come up with solutions and can impede the problem-solving process. For example, that you are trying to solve a math problem in algebra class. The problem seems similar to ones you have worked on previously, so you approach solving it in the same way. Because of your mental set, you may be unable to see a simpler solution that is unique to this problem....

Close Could what you do for a living influence your mental acuity and acumen as you age? According to the results of one study, more mentally challenging careers may protect your brain from declines in cognitive abilities (such as thinking, reasoning, and remembering) as you age. People with mentally demanding jobs, such as surgeons, lawyers, civil engineers, and graphic designers, may havebetter memoryin old age, the study indicated. Cognitive Reserve Research has shown there are plenty of things people can do to protect their minds as they age....

Close There are several types of gender-affirming surgeries that are available to transgender men and some nonbinary people who want to undergo genital surgery, also known as gender affirmation surgery and “bottom surgery.” The 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey found that approximately 50% oftransgendermen wanted or had undergone such a surgery. Approximately half of those men were interested in a phalloplasty, the surgical creation of a penis using tissue from elsewhere on the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Metta Meditation?BenefitsGetting StartedTechniquesChallengesIntegrating Metta Meditation Into Daily Life Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Metta Meditation? Benefits Getting Started Techniques Challenges Integrating Metta Meditation Into Daily Life Close When you think of “meditation,” you might picture yourself sitting cross-legged in a dark, quiet room, trying to clear your mind. If this seems difficult to you, you might want to try metta meditation....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Micro-Flirting, Exactly?Benefits and AdvantagesWho is Micro-flirting for?Techniques and Strategies for Effective Micro-FlirtingMisinterpretations and ChallengesBe Ethical About It Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Micro-Flirting, Exactly? Benefits and Advantages Who is Micro-flirting for? Techniques and Strategies for Effective Micro-Flirting Misinterpretations and Challenges Be Ethical About It Close Micro-flirting isflirtingbut on the down low. It’s cautious, more based on subtext andbody languagethan overtness, and if someone doesn’t respond to it, you won’t actually be getting rejected....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns of Money DysmorphiaWhy It HappensWhy It’s Important to Stop Money DysmorphiaCoping Strategies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs of Money Dysmorphia Why It Happens Why It’s Important to Stop Money Dysmorphia Coping Strategies Close The rise of the financial influencer on social media, heated discussions aroundinflationand economic uncertainty, and the all-too pervasive “comparison culture” we live in have all fueled a surge of “money dysmorphia” among Gen Z and millennials....

Many adults enjoy drinking a few alcoholic beverages, but how can you tell if your alcohol consumption is unsafe? If you’re questioning whether your drinking habits are cause for concern, you should know that the threshold for harmful drinking is much lower than you might imagine. Millions of people drink beer, wine, and spirits without developing a drinking habit that causes problems. However, your alcohol consumption could still put your health and well-being in jeopardy even if you don’t develop analcohol use disorder....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypical SalariesEarnings and Salaries in Different SettingsClinical, Counseling, and School PsychologistsIndustrial-Organizational Psychologists Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Typical Salaries Earnings and Salaries in Different Settings Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists Industrial-Organizational Psychologists Close If you’re considering a career in psychology, you may wonder how much moneypsychologistsand therapists earn each year and what the work hours are like. Salaries and schedules in this field vary widely depending on educational level, specialty area, and years of experience....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Does BCBA Stand For?What Does a BCBA Do?Do I Need a Degree?How to Become a BCBAHow Much Does a BCBA Make? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Does BCBA Stand For? What Does a BCBA Do? Do I Need a Degree? How to Become a BCBA How Much Does a BCBA Make? Close Please note that Verywell Mind does not promote Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSocial Security BenefitsSSA Payment ProgramsOther ProgramsApplying for Benefits Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Social Security Benefits SSA Payment Programs Other Programs Applying for Benefits Close Someone who hasbipolar disorder,major depressive disorder, or another mental illness that prevents them from working or maintaining employment may qualify for disability pay. Learn more about this benefit, as well as mental health disability payment programs you or someone you love may qualify to receive....

Close One common question people have about the brain is, “How much of our brain do we use?” The answer is all of it! How much of your brain you are using at any given time varies depending on what you are doing or thinking, but is not true that humans only use a small part of thebrain’s power. The human brain is complex and researchers are still exploring and learning new information about how it works....