Close Key TakeawaysA survey of our readers shows an increased desire to make a New Year’s resolution this year.The COVID-19 pandemic has affected goal achievement, but not goal-setting.Physical and mental health are a priority heading into 2021. Key Takeaways A survey of our readers shows an increased desire to make a New Year’s resolution this year.The COVID-19 pandemic has affected goal achievement, but not goal-setting.Physical and mental health are a priority heading into 2021....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Phubbing?Effects of Phubbing on RelationshipsHow Phubbing Affects Your Mental HealthSigns You’re “Phubbing” or Being “Phubbed” in Your Relationship3 Steps You Can Take to Stop Phubbing Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Phubbing? Effects of Phubbing on Relationships How Phubbing Affects Your Mental Health Signs You’re “Phubbing” or Being “Phubbed” in Your Relationship 3 Steps You Can Take to Stop Phubbing...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTake the Relationship QuizWho Is This Relationship Quiz For?What To Know About RelationshipsSigns You’re Ready for a RelationshipSigns You’re Not Ready for a Relationship Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Take the Relationship Quiz Who Is This Relationship Quiz For? What To Know About Relationships Signs You’re Ready for a Relationship Signs You’re Not Ready for a Relationship Close Are you tired of being single?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWait, What Causes Self-Sabotaging in Relationships?Signs of Self-Sabotaging in RelationshipsEffectsHow to Stop Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Wait, What Causes Self-Sabotaging in Relationships? Signs of Self-Sabotaging in Relationships Effects How to Stop Close So you meet someone new and happily date for a little while. The connection is great, there is chemistry, and sex is fun. You start spending more and more time together and start having talks aboutdefining the relationship....

Close We’ve all done it—stayed silent instead of speaking up, whether it’s at work, in our relationships, or even among our friends. We let things slide because we prefer to keep the peace and avoid making a fuss. But what if, in doing so, we’re actually giving away our power? We let one or two things go, and suddenly we find that our opinions are being dismissed and ourneedsare being ignored....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns You’re in a Marriage of ConvenienceCoping With Changes to Your RelationshipWhen It’s Time to LeaveHelp and Support Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs You’re in a Marriage of Convenience Coping With Changes to Your Relationship When It’s Time to Leave Help and Support Close A marriage of convenience is just that: a convenient union that lacks the intimacy and connection of a traditional marriage....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsEffectsUnderstanding the DynamicsHow to Address the ProblemEnding the FriendshipBuilding Balanced Friendships Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Effects Understanding the Dynamics How to Address the Problem Ending the Friendship Building Balanced Friendships Close You’re the first to text or make plans. Ask how they are or what’s going on in their life. Be there for them. All. The. Time. And, where are they?...

Close If you’re wondering why you’re having difficulty finding acompatiblematch and whether your expectations of a partner are realistic, you may want to evaluate your dating standards. “It’s important to have dating standards that are right for you. If your standards are too low, this can lead to settling, either for so-so dates or—much worse—flawed, even loveless relationships. But if your standards are idealistically high, then you could make it almost impossible to find someone who can meet them,” saysConnell Barrett, dating coach and host of the podcastDating Transformation....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsARFID vs. Picky EatingDiagnosisAssessmentTypesPrevalenceTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents ARFID vs. Picky Eating Diagnosis Assessment Types Prevalence Treatment Are you or is someone you know a picky eater? Some extremely picky eaters may have aneating disorder, known as avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). In most cases, picky eating does not interfere with weight status, growth, or daily functioning. However, people who experience consequences such as these as a result of extremely picky eating mayneed treatment....

The restricting behavior can be due to sensory sensitivity, trauma, or lack of interest in food. ARFID was added to theDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)in 2013, replacing Feeding Disorder of Infancy or Early Childhood and expanding the diagnostic criteria to include individuals across the lifespan. Approximately 1.5% of children and adolescents develop ARFID,and less than 1% of individuals age 15 and older meet criteria for ARFID. ARFID Signs and Symptoms Diagnostic criteria for ARFID is the same in the DSM-5 and the DSM-5-TR....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGeneralized ArithmophobiaFear of Specific NumbersConsequencesTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Generalized Arithmophobia Fear of Specific Numbers Consequences Treatment The fear of numbers is calledarithmophobia. This fear is somewhat unusual in that it encompasses a wide variety of specific phobias, including a generalized fear of all numbers and fear of specific numbers.It is also sometimes called numerophobia.Arithmophobia is not recognized as a distinct condition in theDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5), the tool that doctors use to diagnose mental health conditions....

0 Array Behavior Care Array Behavioral Care is an online therapy company that serves children, teens, and adults. It offers psychiatric assessments, medication management, and talk therapy. However, while it has clinicians across the U.S., in many locations, there often aren’t any appointments available for over 60 days—making it difficult for individuals to seek timely care.Pros & ConsProsRobust information on clinicians providedEasy to book appointments via website or phoneClinicians and staff get diversity awareness and cultural competency trainingOffers individual and couples therapyServes children, teens, and adultsAppointments are available 7 days a week and during evening hoursAccepts most insurance plans, including MedicareOffers psychiatric evaluations and medication managementConsRural areas do not have enough practitionersIn some states, appointments are not available within 60 daysSpecific therapeutic modalities are not listed on practitioners’ bios0Array Behavior Care...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistory and Concept of Arrival FallacyWhat Causes Arrival Fallacy?Tips for Overcoming Arrival Fallacy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History and Concept of Arrival Fallacy What Causes Arrival Fallacy? Tips for Overcoming Arrival Fallacy Close The arrival fallacy is the false assumption that once you reach a goal, you will experience enduring happiness. Have you ever had the experience of working hard to reach a goal in life, only to find that once you get to the finish line, you’re filled withdepressionand stress, rather than happiness?...

Close Many people who are artistically inclined say that the creation of their art is a wonderful stress reliever. The creation of art can provide a catharsis for difficult emotions, a distraction from stressful thoughts and experiences, and a chance to get into a state of “flow” that can be restorative in many ways. Plus, it produces a beautiful piece of art in the end.Even those who are not artistically inclined can still benefit from artistic creation....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCreating Art Can Reduce Anxiety and Lift MoodCreating Mandalas Can Minimize Symptoms of TraumaColoring Pictures Can Relieve Anxiety, No Drawing Skills NecessaryFinal Thoughts Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Creating Art Can Reduce Anxiety and Lift Mood Creating Mandalas Can Minimize Symptoms of Trauma Coloring Pictures Can Relieve Anxiety, No Drawing Skills Necessary Final Thoughts Close Art therapy has been widely practiced for many years, both formally in a therapeutic context and informally among those who feel better when they draw....