Cultural Assimilation—How It Affects Mental Health

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsVoluntary vs. Forced Cultural AssimilationHistoryIs It a Good or Bad Thing?Forced Cultural Assimilation and Its Impact on Mental HealthThings to Consider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Voluntary vs. Forced Cultural Assimilation History Is It a Good or Bad Thing? Forced Cultural Assimilation and Its Impact on Mental Health Things to Consider Close Cultural assimilation refers to the process in which a minority group or culture assumes the behaviors, values, rituals, and beliefs of their host nation’s majority group....

January 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2398 words · Cassandra Cantrell

Cultural Awareness—How to Be More Culturally Aware & Improve Your Relationships

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Importance of Cultural AwarenessHow to Be More Culturally AwareWhat If I Say the Wrong Thing?Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity in Intercultural/Interracial RelationshipsCan I Ask Someone to Help Me Learn About Their Culture?Pitfalls of Not Developing Cultural Awareness Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Importance of Cultural Awareness How to Be More Culturally Aware What If I Say the Wrong Thing? Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity in Intercultural/Interracial Relationships...

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2070 words · Daniel Williams

Cutting and Self-Harm Behaviors in Teens

Close Depression, eating disorders, anxiety, and other psychological conditions can take people to extremely dark places and, if left untreated can lead to self-harming behaviors. Teens and young adults are particularly susceptible. Cutting is a type of self-harm in which teens deliberately cut or scratch themselves with knives, razor blades, or other sharp objects, but not with any intention of trying to commit suicide. Other self-harm behaviors can include head-banging, branding or burning their skin, overdosing on medications, and strangulation....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1065 words · Emily Taylor

Cyclothymia (Cyclothymic Disorder)

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWho Gets Cyclothymia?CausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Who Gets Cyclothymia? Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Close Cyclothymia, sometimes called cyclothymic disorder, is known as a mild form ofbipolar disorder. (Cyclothymia is also sometimes referred to as bipolar III, but this isn’t its official diagnostic name.) It is a long-term condition in which moods cycle betweenhypomaniaanddepression—but the moods are not incapacitating or suicidal....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1008 words · Christine Holloway

Cymbalta (Duloxetine) for Panic Disorder

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesHow It WorksSide EffectsPrecautionsWhen Taking Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses How It Works Side Effects Precautions When Taking Close If your healthcare provider wants you to take Cymbalta for panic disorder, it’s beneficial to learn more about this drug. Here we share important information about Cymbalta, its potential side effects and precautions, and more. The Most Important Things to Know About CymbaltaSerious side effects such as hallucinations and abdominal swelling can occur when taking Cymbalta, requiring immediate medical attention....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1280 words · Debra Keller

Daddy Issues: Psychology, Causes, Signs, Treatment

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Do Some People Have Daddy Issues?Causes of Daddy IssuesHow to Spot Daddy IssuesHealthy Father-Child BondsTreatment Recommendations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Do Some People Have Daddy Issues? Causes of Daddy Issues How to Spot Daddy Issues Healthy Father-Child Bonds Treatment Recommendations Close During childhood, some people have distant relationships with their fathers or no relationship at all. Others might be so close that the relationship becomes unhealthy....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2145 words · Jamie Marks DDS

Damage to the Brain's Corpus Callosum—How It Impacts Brain Health

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is the Main Function of the Corpus Callosum?How the Corpus Callosum Impacts Cognitive FunctioningWhere Is the Corpus Callosum Located?Examples of How the Corpus Callosum Functions in Daily LifeHow Damage to the Corpus Callosum Impacts the BrainCan You Repair the Corpus Callosum?Keeping the Brain Healthy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is the Main Function of the Corpus Callosum? How the Corpus Callosum Impacts Cognitive Functioning...

January 17, 2025 · 13 min · 2691 words · Amanda Williams

Dark Empaths: Is There Such a Thing as a Worst Personality Type?

Close Key TakeawayIt is incorrect, in the view of researchers, to view dark empaths as the most dangerous personality type.Research into dark empaths opens up pathways to treatment and the reduction of stigma.Further research is underway to identify how other behaviors intersect with the concept of dark empathy. Key Takeaway It is incorrect, in the view of researchers, to view dark empaths as the most dangerous personality type.Research into dark empaths opens up pathways to treatment and the reduction of stigma....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1284 words · Matthew Padilla

Dark Triad Personality: 3 Traits to Know

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Dark Traits?Recognizing a Dark Triad PersonalityThe Light Triad Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Dark Traits? Recognizing a Dark Triad Personality The Light Triad Close Are people inherently good or inherently evil? If you’re trying to avoid a philosophical or existential debate it is easiest to say, it depends on the person. That is, there is no one-size-fits-all template for the traits of all humankind....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1532 words · Ryan Briggs

Dating a "Narcissist": What to Expect

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January 17, 2025 · 1 min · 26 words · Lisa Wagner

Dating a Man with Depression: What You Need to Know and Do

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January 17, 2025 · 16 min · 3373 words · Miranda Robertson

Dating a Widow or Widower Can Be Complex—Here Are Some Things to Consider

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIt’s Not Like Other RelationshipsUnderstanding the Widow’s PerspectiveCommunication and Emotional SupportNavigating Relationship DynamicsDealing with Grief Triggers and AnniversariesBuilding a Strong FoundationRed Flags and Warning Signs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents It’s Not Like Other Relationships Understanding the Widow’s Perspective Communication and Emotional Support Navigating Relationship Dynamics Dealing with Grief Triggers and Anniversaries Building a Strong Foundation Red Flags and Warning Signs...

January 17, 2025 · 14 min · 2835 words · Juan Jennings

Dating After Divorce: Knowing If You're Ready and How to Get Started

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow to Know If You’re ReadyHow to Meet PeopleTips For Dating Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How to Know If You’re Ready How to Meet People Tips For Dating Close Out of all the major life changes we can experience, going through a divorce is one of the toughest. No matter how long you were married, the act of permanently parting from one of the most important people in life can be incredibly jarring, hard, and heartbreaking....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1225 words · Mary Montoya DDS

Dating and Autism: 6 Tips For Success in Love, According to a Psychologist

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommunication Is KeyPay Attention to Sensory SensitivitiesSome Love Touch, Some Don’tMake Time to Process EmotionsSpecial InterestsCoping with ChangeFinal Thoughts Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Communication Is Key Pay Attention to Sensory Sensitivities Some Love Touch, Some Don’t Make Time to Process Emotions Special Interests Coping with Change Final Thoughts Close Language note: Although individual preferences exist, surveys of the autistic community consistently show that autistic people prefer identity-first language rather than person-first language (i....

January 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2461 words · Eric Smith

Dating Apps Can Be Stressful, Here's How to Cope

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefits of Using Dating AppsHow Can Dating Apps Cause Stress?How to Stress Less Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits of Using Dating Apps How Can Dating Apps Cause Stress? How to Stress Less Close Ugh, the apps. We all know they’re exhausting but it can feel like there’s no way to avoid them when we want to get back in the dating scene....

January 17, 2025 · 19 min · 3882 words · Jennifer Frost