Close There’s something about hearing your favorite song on the radio that can suddenly turn a boring commute into an exciting adventure. And it’s almost magical how listening to your playlist can turn a bad day into a good night. Music is powerful. It affects our brains, our bodies, and our social connections. And there’s no doubt that many people have relied on music to get through the pandemic. The pandemic brought most social activities to a screeching halt for over a year....

Close Key TakeawaysA survey of parents highlights the stress of additional hardships around the mental health of our kids during the pandemic.At a time when self-care is crucial, it’s important to remember that young kids may need additional help to cope with their feelings. Key Takeaways A survey of parents highlights the stress of additional hardships around the mental health of our kids during the pandemic.At a time when self-care is crucial, it’s important to remember that young kids may need additional help to cope with their feelings....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Step 6 WorksWhy Step 6 Is ImportantWhat You Can DoHistory of Step 6Helpful StrategiesNext in AA 12 Step Program GuideStep 7 of the AA 12-Step Program Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Step 6 Works Why Step 6 Is Important What You Can Do History of Step 6 Helpful Strategies Next in AA 12 Step Program Guide AA’s Step 6 of the 12-step program states, “We are entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe History of AbleismThe Two Main Types of AbleismHow to Know If You’re Being AbleistThe Impact of AbleismHow to Be More Inclusive Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The History of Ableism The Two Main Types of Ableism How to Know If You’re Being Ableist The Impact of Ableism How to Be More Inclusive Close Ableism is discrimination against people with disabilities. The discrimination can be intentional or unintentional and is based on the belief that there is a correct way for bodies and minds to function and that anyone who deviates from that is inferior....

0 VERYWELL Mind /Amelia Manley Pros & Cons ProsUses CBT techniquesClear focus on eight-week emotional support programsOne-on-one sessions with a therapist or coachCan choose your provider from a directory of qualified cliniciansHandouts, exercises, and other resources availableAccepts many major insurance plansOffers a user-friendly mobile appServes all 50 statesConsLacks in-depth bios for its providersNo in-person sessionsNot available to those without insuranceProvider reviews aren’t availableUnclear pricingNot as widely known as some other online therapy platformsNo medication management or psychiatryFew providers available in some areas...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses of AblutophobiaComplications of AblutophobiaTreatments for Ablutophobia Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes of Ablutophobia Complications of Ablutophobia Treatments for Ablutophobia Ablutophobia, or fear of bathing, is a relatively uncommon but potentially serious phobia that appears to be most prevalent in children. Yes, it’s true that many children demonstrably dislike baths and may kick up a fuss at bathtime, but a phobia is different....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Our Mission Our Review Board Our Team Our Policies Contact Us Our mission is to help you prioritize your mental health and find balance. Here at Verywell Mind, we know that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to mental health and wellness because we’re living it every day with you. That’s why we’re the only dedicated mental health and wellness platform that’s there for you in all aspects of your life—whether you’re living with a mental health condition, managing day-to-day stressors, looking to level up your relationships, or tapping into fascinating psychology theories, we hope you’ll leave feeling empowered to take the next steps toward showing up as your best self....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is the 7 Friends Theory?Exploring the Roles of the 7 FriendsThe Psychological Impact of FriendshipsBuilding and Maintaining FriendshipsStaying Grounded While Finding Your Seven Friends Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is the 7 Friends Theory? Exploring the Roles of the 7 Friends The Psychological Impact of Friendships Building and Maintaining Friendships Staying Grounded While Finding Your Seven Friends Close According to TikTok, once you’ve crafted a friend circle with these seven people, you’ve struck gold....

Close What are the accreditation and licensing requirements forpsychologists? Learn more about accredited programs as well as state and national licensing requirements. In order to be licensed to practice, psychologists need to earn a degree from an accredited institution. After earning a degree, it is also necessary to complete the requirements to achieve professional licensing in the state where one wishes to work. Prospective students often find the concepts of accreditation, licensing and other certifications confusing, but here is some basic information....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAcquisition in Classical ConditioningHow Acquisition WorksFactors That Affect AcquisitionAcquisition Examples Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Acquisition in Classical Conditioning How Acquisition Works Factors That Affect Acquisition Acquisition Examples Close In psychology, acquisitionrefers to one of the first stages of learning when a response is established. Inclassical conditioning, acquisition refers to the period when the stimulus comes to evoke the conditioned response....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsRelated ConditionsRisksCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Related Conditions Risks Causes Diagnosis Treatment Does the thought of bungee jumping off a tall bridge or standing on the top of a rickety ladder make you nervous? It’s totally normal for heights to make you feel apprehensive or queasy. If your fear of heights is so intense that it causes major distress and makes you avoid any situation involving heights, you might have a type ofspecific phobiaknown as acrophobia....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Actor-Observer Bias?SignsCausesImpactHow to AvoidFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Actor-Observer Bias? Signs Causes Impact How to Avoid Frequently Asked Questions Close The actor-observer bias is a term insocial psychologythat refers to a tendency to attribute one’s own actions to external causes while attributing other people’s behaviors to internal causes. It is a type ofattributional biasthat plays a role in how we perceive and interact with other people....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Long Does Acute Stress Disorder Last Exactly?What Do the Symptoms of Acute Stress Disorder Look Like?Getting an Acute Stress Disorder DiagnosisSo, What Causes Acute Stress Disorder?Is There Treatment for Acute Stress Disorder?How to Cope With Acute Stress Disorder Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Long Does Acute Stress Disorder Last Exactly? What Do the Symptoms of Acute Stress Disorder Look Like?...

Close Adaptation is the ability to adjust to new information and experiences. Learning new information is essentially adapting to our constantly changing environment so we can function more effectively in the world. Twentieth-century Swiss psychologist and genetic epistemologistJean Piaget’s theory of cognitive developmentoutlined four stages of intellectual growth.These stages include sensorimotor (0 to 2 years old),preoperational(2 to 7 years old), concrete operational (7 to 11 years old), andformal operational(11 years old and up)—however, the age each stage starts can vary....