Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFilling a Treatment GapMaking Stigma a Thing of the PastBuilding SisterhoodThe Art of the Difficult ConversationSelf-Care Is Community CareStarting Small Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Filling a Treatment Gap Making Stigma a Thing of the Past Building Sisterhood The Art of the Difficult Conversation Self-Care Is Community Care Starting Small Close Every Friday onThe Verywell Mind Podcast, host Minaa B., a licensed social worker, mental health educator, and author of “Owning Our Struggles,” interviews experts, wellness advocates, and individuals with lived experiences about community care and its impact on mental health....

Close The experts say that in the next 20 years, the earth is likely to reach or surpass 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) of warming over pre-industrial levels. As UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres recently said, “time is running out. Irreversible climate tipping points lie alarmingly close.” “Climate grief often involves thinking about how once things change, they can’t go back to the way they were,” saysAmy Morin, LCSWand psychotherapist. “Many changes to the planet can’t be undone and people may feel sad about how these changes are impacting the environment right now as well as future generations....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Small TalkWhat Are the Three Parts of Small Talk?Small Talk Topics to AvoidHow to Start Small Talk Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Small Talk What Are the Three Parts of Small Talk? Small Talk Topics to Avoid How to Start Small Talk Close Finding things to talk about in casual conversation can be difficult when you don’t know the other person....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLearn How Depression Affects YouPractice Identifying EmotionsExplore Ways to CopeTake Small StepsNext in Small Ways to Feel Better When You’re Depressed GuideWhat Does Depression Feel Like? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Learn How Depression Affects You Practice Identifying Emotions Explore Ways to Cope Take Small Steps Next in Small Ways to Feel Better When You’re Depressed Guide Close Depressionis more complicated than most people think....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns and SymptomsReasonsSuicide RiskTreatmentHow to Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs and Symptoms Reasons Suicide Risk Treatment How to Help Close Although “smiling depression” isn’t aclinical diagnosis, for many people, it’s a real problem. Typically, smiling depression occurs when individuals who are experiencing depression mask their symptoms. They hide behind a smile to convince other people that they are happy....

Close Key TakeawaysVenom from the Sonoran Desert toad contains a psychoactive compound that can be ingested to induce a powerful psychedelic experience.While illegal in the US, the substance is gaining popularity, and research on its active ingredient shows potential for treating depression.Experts warn to keep in mind the safety and environmental concerns associated with toad venom. Key Takeaways Venom from the Sonoran Desert toad contains a psychoactive compound that can be ingested to induce a powerful psychedelic experience....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe LinkTemporary ReliefWhat to Do InsteadFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Link Temporary Relief What to Do Instead Frequently Asked Questions Close Smoking rates for people with anxiety are almost double those for the general population.But does nicotine cause anxiety or relieve it? Here we explore the connection between nicotine and anxiety, also providing healthier coping options. Despite widespread knowledge about thenegative health effects of smoking, such as lung cancer and chronic pulmonary obstructive disorder, approximately 11....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Importance of Understanding Your FeelingsWhat Does It Mean to Really Like Someone?The Role of Loneliness in Finding LoveWhat to Do If You’re Still Unsure Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Importance of Understanding Your Feelings What Does It Mean to Really Like Someone? The Role of Loneliness in Finding Love What to Do If You’re Still Unsure Close Especially if they’re super attractive, schmoozing you in all the right ways, and have no upfront red flags....

Close You’re dating a guy who goes with the flow for everything. He’s always cool with your restaurant, movie, and vacation choices. He listens. He’s loyal. You lead. He follows. Sounds familiar? Then you’re probably dating a beta male. What Is a Beta Male? What do characters like Phil Dunphy fromModern Family, Chandler Bing fromFriends,and Marshall Eriksen fromHow I Met Your Motherhave in common? They’re kind, supportive, more passive, emotionally expressive and attuned, nurturing, cooperative, and caring....

Social action theory is a critical theory in sociology that holds that society is constructed through the interactions and meanings of the people who make up society. Max Weberoriginated social action theory. He examined social action within a number of sociological fields, ranging from class behavior to politics and religion. Key TakeawaysSocial action theories examine the motives and meanings of individuals as they decide to take on their behaviors.Max Weber (1864-1920), the originator of social action theory believed that there are four types of social action, two rational, and two social....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsImportance of Social-Emotional DevelopmentSocial-Emotional ExperiencesDeveloping Social-Emotional SkillsGetting HelpTakeaway Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Importance of Social-Emotional Development Social-Emotional Experiences Developing Social-Emotional Skills Getting Help Takeaway Close A tremendous amount of social and emotional development takes place during early childhood. As kids experience temper tantrums, mood swings, and an expanding social world, they must learn more about their emotions and those of others....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Social Anxiety Disorder?What Causes Social Anxiety?Symptoms of Social AnxietyDiagnosing Clinical Social AnxietyTreating Social AnxietySelf-Help StrategiesWork and SchoolSocial Skills Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Social Anxiety Disorder? What Causes Social Anxiety? Symptoms of Social Anxiety Diagnosing Clinical Social Anxiety Treating Social Anxiety Self-Help Strategies Work and School Social Skills Close Social anxiety disorder(SAD) is a common but under-diagnosed mental health condition experienced across different age groups and cultures....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentTips for ParentsNext in Social Anxiety Disorder GuideSymptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Tips for Parents Next in Social Anxiety Disorder Guide Close Children and teenagers withsocial anxiety disorder(SAD) may live with symptoms into adulthood without ever beingdiagnosed. Although SAD is the third most common mental health disorder, many parents and teachers are not familiar with the signs and symptoms in children and teenagers....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMedication OptionsTherapy OptionsAlternative TreatmentsFinding TreatmentNext in Social Anxiety Disorder GuideLiving With Social Anxiety Disorder Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Medication Options Therapy Options Alternative Treatments Finding Treatment Next in Social Anxiety Disorder Guide Close Social anxiety disorder(SAD) involves a persistent fear or anxiety in social settings. This can make group interactions incredibly anxiety-provoking, to the point where some people with this condition avoid them altogether....