Close A little stress can be a great motivator, such as when prompting a student to study before an important exam. A lot of stress, however, can create more of an obstacle than a benefit. This is true when it comes to many things, including health-promoting behaviors, relationships, and even our memory. Stress can inhibit the way we form and retrieve memories,ultimately affectinghow our memory works. Learn what studies show about the relationship between stress and memory, as well as how to reverse memory loss from stress....

Close Growing up in anAsianhousehold, we rarely asked each other how we felt. We talked about what happened, what was going to happen, facts, and the news. So for most of my life, I didn’t fully understand myemotions. It was clear when I felt happy, angry, sad or ‘no feeling’ which was how I thought I felt when nothing good or bad happened. However, I was never able to grasp the complexities of the emotions that came from more nuanced or especially difficult experiences....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTechniquesWhat SFT Can Help WithBenefitsStrengths of SFTThings to ConsiderHow to Get Started Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Techniques What SFT Can Help With Benefits Strengths of SFT Things to Consider How to Get Started Close SFT suggests that dysfunctional family relationships can createstressand mental health problems for members of that family. By addressing how members of the family relate to one another, the goal is to improve communication and relationships to create positive changes for both individual family members and the family unit as a whole....

Close What is the definition of a behavioral checklist? In a nutshell, this checklist is an assessment tool used to determine whether achild’s behavior problemsare severe. Learn more about behavioral checklists and whether your child requires such a tool with this review. What Makes Up a Behavioral Checklist Behavioral checklists usually include a series of questions about specific behaviors. People who know the child well are asked to complete the checklist....

Close Care and Trigger WarningThis article contains content about suicide. If reading this brings up uncomfortable feelings for you, you can speak confidentially with trained advocates for free. Contact theSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helplineat1-800-662-4357for information on support and treatment facilities in your area.For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database. Care and Trigger Warning This article contains content about suicide. If reading this brings up uncomfortable feelings for you, you can speak confidentially with trained advocates for free....

SharePrintDownload Share Print How supportive managers prevent workplace stress and employee burnout Employee burnoutis rapidly becoming an epidemic. Seventy-seven percent of all employees—and 84 percent of millennials—say they’ve experienced workplace burnout. Nearly half say it’s inspired them to leave a job. The old, outdated model of doing things treated burnout as an individual problem, something a worker had to manage on their own. We now know that a toxic workplace culture, unreasonable demands, and inadequate support can all conspire to create employee burnout....

Close As a result of how the pandemic impacted mental health, more people are aware of and accepting of their own mental health struggles. Yet despite continued mental health awareness, mental health conditions are stigmatized which hinders people’s attempts to seek help. Suicide is a serious public health issue and can affect anyone regardless of race, gender, or sexuality. Considering the impact of suicide on families, communities, and the U.S. at large, all efforts to reduce stigma and prevent suicide should be recognized....

Close Ted Lasso is a ray of sunshine. He radiates positivity wherever he goes. But there’s much more to it than that. Ted Lasso is also a leader who models positive behavior—especially in the way he communicates and solves problem—helping his team to be positive as well. He models the trust and vulnerability that healthy relationships are built on, and most of the other characters tend to follow his lead....

Close Key TakeawaysThe COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on teens, both emotionally and developmentally.As the pandemic slows down, teens face the daunting task of getting themselves back on track.Parents and caregivers should be prepared to support teens during this phase, especially when it comes to mental health. Key Takeaways The COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on teens, both emotionally and developmentally.As the pandemic slows down, teens face the daunting task of getting themselves back on track....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Spoon Theory?The Impact of Spoon TheoryLife as a SpoonieResources for SpooniesSupporting a Spoonie Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Spoon Theory? The Impact of Spoon Theory Life as a Spoonie Resources for Spoonies Supporting a Spoonie Close While other disabled communities reference Spoon Theory, it was initially developed to describe the experience of living with chronic illness. Disabled individuals, their loved ones, and their caretakers can benefit from understanding Spoon Theory as a way to conceptualize these challenges....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow to Use the 3-3-3 Rule for AnxietyScientific Basis of the 3-3-3 RuleOther Coping Strategies for Anxiety Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How to Use the 3-3-3 Rule for Anxiety Scientific Basis of the 3-3-3 Rule Other Coping Strategies for Anxiety Close Many of us struggle with anxiety in our daily lives, whether it’s due to work stress, personal challenges, or just the general chaos of the world around us....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe 4 Types of FriendsFriendships Ebb and FlowSigns of a Good FriendSigns of a Bad FriendHow to Know Someone Is No Longer a Good Friend Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The 4 Types of Friends Friendships Ebb and Flow Signs of a Good Friend Signs of a Bad Friend How to Know Someone Is No Longer a Good Friend Close We know thatfriendshipis important to our health and happiness....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksHow to PracticeWhen to Use This TechniqueBenefitsTips for PracticingPotential Pitfalls Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works How to Practice When to Use This Technique Benefits Tips for Practicing Potential Pitfalls Close Many people use this counting technique tomanage stressand anxiety through controlled breathing. Specifically, it involves inhaling for the count of four, holding your breath for the count of seven, and exhaling for the count of eight....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsManic and Bipolar EpisodesUsing the BSDSBenefitsLimitations of the BSDS Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Manic and Bipolar Episodes Using the BSDS Benefits Limitations of the BSDS Close Researchers have begun to viewbipolar disorderas a spectrum, with varying intensity in moods and symptoms. Ronald Pies, MD, professor of psychiatry and SUNY Upstate Medical University and Tufts University, developed the Bipolar Spectrum Diagnostic Scale (BSDS)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Executive Dysfunction in the Context of ADHD?What Is Body Doubling?How Can You Use Body Doubling If You Have ADHD?Executive Dysfunction & Motivation Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Executive Dysfunction in the Context of ADHD? What Is Body Doubling? How Can You Use Body Doubling If You Have ADHD? Executive Dysfunction & Motivation Close One of the trickiest parts of having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is navigating challenges with executive function and focus....