Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPsychological Impact of Sexual AssaultProfessional Help for Sexual AssaultSexual Assault Coping Strategies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Psychological Impact of Sexual Assault Professional Help for Sexual Assault Sexual Assault Coping Strategies The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)describes sexual assault as any sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicitconsentof the victim. Sexual assault can come in many different forms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesHow to Talk With Your PartnerSexual Frustration in RelationshipsCoping When You’re SingleHow to Find a Sex Therapist Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes How to Talk With Your Partner Sexual Frustration in Relationships Coping When You’re Single How to Find a Sex Therapist Close Sexualfrustrationoccurs when your needs aren’t being met in the way that you want in regards to the amount and the quality of the sex that you’re having....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Siblings Are SpecialSibling Grief and Loss Is Often IgnoredReactions to Death of a Loved OneImpact of Sibling DeathHow Long Is Too Long to Mourn?Coping With Grief Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Siblings Are Special Sibling Grief and Loss Is Often Ignored Reactions to Death of a Loved One Impact of Sibling Death How Long Is Too Long to Mourn?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistorySignsTypesCauses of StigmaImpactCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Signs Types Causes of Stigma Impact Coping Close Stigma involves negative attitudes or discrimination against someone based on a distinguishing characteristic such as a mental illness, health condition, or disability. Social stigmas can also be related to other characteristics including gender, sexuality, race, religion, and culture. Unfortunately, stigma surrounding mental health is still common....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCreate Healthy BoundariesMeditate and Practice MindfulnessCreate “Relaxing Zones"Practice Self-CareKnow Your Triggers Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Create Healthy Boundaries Meditate and Practice Mindfulness Create “Relaxing Zones” Practice Self-Care Know Your Triggers Close Highly sensitive people(HSP) process subtleties and details that most miss. They also tend to be much more emotionally attuned to those around them.They are the first ones to notice when a friend needs a hug or if someone is angry....

Close Key TakeawaysAnxiety can increase during the summer months, and can lead to trouble sleeping, poor appetite, weight loss, and increased irritability.Climate anxiety can increase over the summer as temperatures rise, as well as COVID-19 concerns as people socialize more.Seeing others enjoying summer vacations can lead to FOMO, but engaging in social activities can help alleviate anxious feelings. Key Takeaways Anxiety can increase during the summer months, and can lead to trouble sleeping, poor appetite, weight loss, and increased irritability....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Do Have a Fear of Change?How to Tell If You Have a Fear of ChangeWhen Your Fear Becomes DestructiveCopingTreatment for a Fear of ChangeWhen to Seek Help for a Fear of Change Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Do Have a Fear of Change? How to Tell If You Have a Fear of Change When Your Fear Becomes Destructive Coping...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Friendships EndHow to Cope With Losing A Friend Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Friendships End How to Cope With Losing A Friend Close Friendships are some of the most important connections and relationships a person can experience—oftentimes creating a greater impression than even a romantic relationship. Friendships are undeniably important, but friends may not always be a part of our lives....

Close Zoom fatigue is exactly what it sounds like—the exhaustion you feel from the increase in video conferencing demands that a global pandemic created for many folks. While being able to manage work remotely and safely keep in touch with friends and family is important, feeling as if you spend your life online can be overwhelming. With remote work likely here to stay in some capacity, it’s important to assess the ways in which you’re using video conferencing sessions so you can avoidburnout....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCreating a PlanEmergency HelpWhen a Friend Is SuicidalUsing a Safety Plan Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Creating a Plan Emergency Help When a Friend Is Suicidal Using a Safety Plan Close Information presented in this article may be triggering to some people. If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat988for support and assistance from a trained counselor. If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Science Behind ASMRPopular ASMR Triggers For SleepCreating an ASMR Sleep RoutineOther TechniquesThe Bottom Line Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Science Behind ASMR Popular ASMR Triggers For Sleep Creating an ASMR Sleep Routine Other Techniques The Bottom Line Close Do certain sounds—like whispering, tapping, shushing, light scratching—give you a warm, tingling feeling? Does the idea of someone playing with your hair or turning pages gently in a book sound super relaxing?...

Close Emotional boundariesare limits you place on the energy and emotions you give and receive in a relationship. They can apply to romantic relationships as well as platonic, familial, and work-based ones. “Emotional boundaries have to do with protecting your own emotional state and ensuring that you feel safe,” saysGabriella Giachin, a licensed clinical social worker at New York City Psychotherapy Collective. Establishing these boundaries can benefit your emotional well-being and lead to healthier connections with the people in your life (or show that some of them shouldn’t be there)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeet James AltucherWhy James Altucher Is Mentally StrongWhat You’ll Hear on the ShowWhat You’ll Learn About Creating Positive ChangeQuotes From JamesMore About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Meet James Altucher Why James Altucher Is Mentally Strong What You’ll Hear on the Show What You’ll Learn About Creating Positive Change Quotes From James More About the Podcast 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....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTry Going to a Support GroupCreate a Social Media GroupJoin an Exercise ClassCreate a Regular Meet-UpMake Your Home a Stress-Free Sanctuary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Try Going to a Support Group Create a Social Media Group Join an Exercise Class Create a Regular Meet-Up Make Your Home a Stress-Free Sanctuary Close FreshSplash / Getty Images In an often intolerant world, having a safe space to go to is incredibly important for maintaining good mental health....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFriday Fix: Episode 177More About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Friday Fix: Episode 177 More About the Podcast Close OnThe Verywell Mind Podcast, Amy Morin, LCSW, shares the “Friday Fix”—a short episode featuring a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern. Hope keeps us going through tough times. But we’ve all had times when we’ve felt utterly hopeless....