When it comes to your career, there is nothing worse than a job you hate, literally. According to aUniversity of Manchester study, having a “poor quality” job — a job you hate — is actually worse for your mental health than having no job at all. It may sound hard to believe until you’ve been there — hostile co-workers, a passive-aggressive boss, or mind-numbing assignments. Not to mention we often spend 40 or more hours a week invested in our job, and that’s a lot of time to spend in a bad situation....

Networking and business cards. Cover letters and resumes. Applications and interviews. It all adds up to the same thing — job hunting. If any of these concepts, say networking or interviewing, make your hair stand on end, you’re in good company. According to a2013 study,92 percent of Americans fear at least one part of the job interview process, whether that’s having the jitters, showing up late for the interview, or not knowing how to answer difficult questions....

Therapy for all isn’t simply a slogan. It isn’t just a philosophy. Therapy for all is an imperative.Mental illness is a global health problemand, in the United States specifically,1 in 5 adults suffersfrom mental illness in a given year. Look around you: I’d hazard a guess that one person in your direct vicinity has dealt with a mental health challenge in the past year. To be sure, the inconvenience and cost of mental health care is not to be discounted....

But that doesn’t have to be the case. Increasingly, anti-racist advocates in the mental health community are encouraging us all to recognize mental health as a racial justice issue. Racism Is a Mental Health Issue As a consequence of systemic racism, people of color in the United States, and particularly black people, suffer higher rates of mental illness than white Americans. Trauma due to racism causes a near-constant sense of insecurity for many people of color, which leads to physical stress andincreased riskof depression and anxiety....

If you live with mental illness, there may be gaps in your resume where you had to take time off work. Sometimes those gaps can be months or even years long. Now you’re on the mend, and you’re looking to re-enter the job market. You’re worried though that those gaps will count against you. Fortunately you can write a resume or cover letter that is honest about your gaps but still presents you in a positive light....

Updated on 12/18/20 While the holidays are a source of joy for many, for others they can be a source of distress. Holidays aren’t always merry and bright and, unfortunately, may be a particular problem for those with substance use disorder. This year, the most difficult for many in recent memory, even those without recognized difficulties with substances might struggle. The 2020 holiday season might be the perfect storm to enable substance use and abuse, with many of us experiencing isolation, financial distress, health issues, on top of holiday stress....

When I was growing up, my family and I made an annual trip to Tampa, Florida to spend the winter holiday with my mom’s relatives, the Lebanese half of my racial identity. We always stayed at my Teta and Jido’s house (grandma and grandpa in Arabic). There was a consistent source of drama,stress, and hurt during these visits: my Teta. My mother dreaded Christmas because she associated the day with Teta driving her crazy, twisting every errand and conversation into a test of emotional stamina....

Before high school, I rarely felt insecure about my appearance. Other than the typical adolescent female itch to look more like a Barbie doll (smoother skin, whiter teeth, blonder hair, a smaller nose), I was, surprisingly, at peace with my body. I was much taller than most of my classmates (5’9” since age 11), but my parents and their friends reassured me that soon, I would be thankful for my height, and that my friends might even be jealous....

Anger. Panic. Betrayal. Broken trust. Emptiness. Loss. Suspicion. Grief. Ugly crying. There are many emotions that accompany the discovery that a partner has been cheating, and they are all justified. Infidelity can rock the picture-perfect view you had for your future with your partner, shake your confidence in all realms of the relationship — including emotional and physical intimacy — and downright feel like a punch in the gut. It can also leave you questioning yourself and the value placed on your relationship....

Mistakes can haunt us. Long after the dust has settled, we replay the incident over and over, ruminating on what we could have done differently, analyzing each detail as a reflection of our shortcomings. This pattern of thought is not only counterproductive, it’s bad for our mental health. Excessive self-criticism can contribute to feelings of depression and anxiety. The good news is there are many methods of moving on and forgiving ourselves....

Knowing or suspecting that someone you care about is in an abusive relationship can be a deeply conflicting experience. You know it’s taking a toll on their mental and possiblyphysical health— and you want to help — but you may not feel equipped. You want to swoop in and “rescue” your friend, and yet you know you have to respect their right to make their own choices. Despite these difficulties, it is possible to support a friend who is in an abusive situation — and often, a good friend’s supportmakes all the difference....

It’s hard to have social anxiety. You feel like everyone is judging you, and you’re frequently uncomfortable in your own skin. It can also be difficult to date someone who suffers from social anxiety. Sometimes it can seem like your life is being constricted in ways you didn’t sign up for, and that issue can lead to resentment and irritation. Here are some tips to keep in mind when your partner hassocial anxiety, so the relationship can withstand the pressure of this disorder....

The following is intended for readers 18+ Sexual incompatibility can range from a minor annoyance for some couples to the death-knell of a relationship for others. No matter what value you place on chemistry in the bedroom, though, the general rule is that if a problem is ignored, it grows in significance and leads to increased anger and resentment on both sides. If the following issues describe your relationship with your partner, I encourage you to start an open discussion with them about the role of sex and sexual compatibility within your relationship....

“Why We Can’t Wait Around for That Big Happy Moment” originally appeared on Shine, a free daily text to help you thrive. “Many people lose the small joys in the hope for the big happiness” – Pearl S. Buck It was a chilly evening in my cramped Brooklyn apartment, so I lit a candle and rolled out a yoga mat. I got into Child’s Pose, and, out of nowhere, I started crying....

Discovering the relationship between the brain and the mind is one of greatest challenges that scientists face in the 21st century. The implications of such a discovery will radically change our conception of what it means to be a conscious being, and will have radical effects on neuroscience, metaphysics, judicial law — and psychology. Even the concept that humans act with free will, an idea that is central to our conception of who we are, may turn out be false....