Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSuicide Attempts & Risk of DeathSuicide MethodsSeverity of Suicide AttemptsPrior Suicide AttemptsSelf-Harming BehaviorDepression and SuicideLGBTQ Suicide RatesTheories & ExplanationsFor Parents and Loved Ones Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Suicide Attempts & Risk of Death Suicide Methods Severity of Suicide Attempts Prior Suicide Attempts Self-Harming Behavior Depression and Suicide LGBTQ Suicide Rates Theories & Explanations For Parents and Loved Ones Close Information presented in this article may be triggering to some people....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of Contents4 Main TypesTheir FunctionHow They’re FormedWays to Improve Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents 4 Main Types Their Function How They’re Formed Ways to Improve Close Memory is the ability to store and retrieve information when people need it. The four general types of memories are sensory memory, short-term memory, working memory, and long-term memory. Long-term memory can be further categorized as either implicit (unconscious) or explicit (conscious)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns and SymptomsComplications and ComorbiditiesFAQNext in Bipolar Disorder GuideUnderstanding the Causes of Bipolar Disorder Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs and Symptoms Complications and Comorbidities FAQ Next in Bipolar Disorder Guide Close Bipolar disorder isn’t just about having mood swings. It’s a serious mental health condition that used to be referred to as manic depression. There are two main types of bipolar disorder that differ in terms of severity, duration, and nature of their symptoms....

The era of the Dinner Party is upon us, and I feel pretty confident in making that statement. It’s not as if dinner parties are anything new, but there’s been a resurgence—particularly among young people—that’s worth paying attention to. Not only because dinner parties are a delightfully classic way to gather, but because it’s become clear they’re an essential piece of the puzzle to solve our current crisis of connection.It’s no secret that loneliness and a lack ofcommunityare majorly detrimental to mental health, but when you feel stuck in this way it seems impossible to overcome....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Dirty Talk, Exactly?Types of Dirty TalkTips for Easing Into Dirty TalkHow to Get More ConfidentConsent and Communication Are EssentialDo’s and don’ts for respectful and consensual dirty talkAdvanced TechniquesOvercoming Challenges and Awkward MomentsKeep in Mind Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Dirty Talk, Exactly? Types of Dirty Talk Tips for Easing Into Dirty Talk How to Get More Confident...

Close Key TakeawaysDisability pride doesn’t always meaning being out and loud about your disability.Disability pride is a serious stumbling block for mental health practitioners and patients. Key Takeaways Disability pride doesn’t always meaning being out and loud about your disability.Disability pride is a serious stumbling block for mental health practitioners and patients. July was Disability Pride Month, but there’s a difference between shouting from the rooftops and speaking in hushed tones....

Close Key TakeawaysAsking for disability accommodations is still a large hurdle for those entering or currently in the workforce.Practitioners are seeing younger people be more and more confident in their identity.There is still a divide between how visible and non-visible disabilities are perceived in the workplace. Key Takeaways Asking for disability accommodations is still a large hurdle for those entering or currently in the workforce.Practitioners are seeing younger people be more and more confident in their identity....

Close Weighing the pros and cons of being a psychologist can help you decide if it is right for you. There are manyadvantages of being a psychologist, but no career is 100% ideal all of the time. While working as a psychologist can be a very rewarding and satisfying career choice, there are some potential disadvantages that all psychology students should consider.As you evaluate your ​career options, think about your own personality, needs, and interests....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTechniquesThe History of Discernment CounselingWhat Discernment Counseling Can Help WithBenefitsEffectivenessThings to ConsiderHow to Get Started Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Techniques The History of Discernment Counseling What Discernment Counseling Can Help With Benefits Effectiveness Things to Consider How to Get Started Close Discernment counseling is a form of therapy for couples who believe they are on thebrink of a divorceand need guidance on whether or not toend the marriage....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeet Ryan HolidayWhy Ryan Holiday Is Mentally StrongWhat You’ll Hear on the ShowWhat You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental StrengthQuotes From RyanMore About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Meet Ryan Holiday Why Ryan Holiday Is Mentally Strong What You’ll Hear on the Show What You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental Strength Quotes From Ryan More About the Podcast...

Close Key Takeaways Over the last decade or so, with the help of social media, we’ve become increasingly aware of the ongoing challenges people of color face in the United States as a direct result of systemic racism. A study published in theInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Healthfound that this reality—either through actually happening or having the heightened awareness of an incident occurring—can be costly to a Black man....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsExamplesCausesImpactTreatment & Coping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Examples Causes Impact Treatment & Coping Close We grieve when we lose something important to us that we cared about.Grief can be difficult and painful to experience. Social supportcan play a major role in helping people cope with their grief and accept their loss.According to a 2020 study, having social support in a time of grief can improve well-being and help prevent depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and evensuicide....

Close Disinhibition is saying or doing something on a whim, without thinking in advance of what could be the unwanted or even dangerous result. There’s also another way to think of disinhibition: as reduced control over your impulses, or urges, which means being unable to stop, delay, or change (“inhibit”) an action that is not appropriate for the situation you’re in. Disinhibition is the opposite of inhibition, which means being in control of the way you respond to what’s going on around you....

It’s no secret that the pandemic has upended the lives and mental wellness of everyone around the world. Even those of us who’ve been able to safely quarantine, work remotely, and live with others who affirm us have faced depression, anxiety, and dread. Imagine, then, the additional challenges that LGBTQ+ youth face as they move through an already difficult phase of life. Barriers to mental healthcare for LGBTQ+ youth aren’t new, as our country-wide healthcare system isn’t in any way set up to cater to the needs of this demographic....