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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Dancing Benefits Mental HealthHow Different Types of Dancing Affect Mental HealthDance TherapyHow to Get Started Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Dancing Benefits Mental Health How Different Types of Dancing Affect Mental Health Dance Therapy How to Get Started Close Dancingis fun and can be a great way to celebrate, but evidence also suggests it can be a powerful tool for boosting mental health and well-being....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesUsesHow They WorkPotential Pitfalls Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Uses How They Work Potential Pitfalls What are the most important things I should know about depressants?Some people experience serious side effects when taking depressants, such as suicidal ideation and seizures, requiring immediate medical attention.Depressant misuse can occur, and dependence on these drugs can lead to withdrawal symptoms when discontinuing their use....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSubtle SymptomsCaregiver Responses to Family DepressionImpacts of Depression on Family LifeHow Family Member Depression Affects RelationshipsHow Depression Affects ChildrenWhat to Do If a Family Member Has DepressionHow to Help Family Members Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Subtle Symptoms Caregiver Responses to Family Depression Impacts of Depression on Family Life How Family Member Depression Affects Relationships How Depression Affects Children What to Do If a Family Member Has Depression...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSelf-Checks/At-Home Testing for DepressionTests and Scales for DepressionDiagnostic ChangesHow It All Fits TogetherNext in Depression GuideAn Overview of the Treatments for Depression Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Self-Checks/At-Home Testing for Depression Tests and Scales for Depression Diagnostic Changes How It All Fits Together Next in Depression Guide Close TheDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)is a handbook that provides guidelines for clinicians who diagnose psychiatric illnesses....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Big 5 Personality TraitsPersonality and Well-BeingAdapting for Life After COVID-19What to Expect Post-PandemicChallenges to ConsiderHow to Cope With Life Post-Pandemic Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Big 5 Personality Traits Personality and Well-Being Adapting for Life After COVID-19 What to Expect Post-Pandemic Challenges to Consider How to Cope With Life Post-Pandemic Close While many people feel excitement and relief about getting vaccinated and returning to “normal life,” not everyone feels the same elation about reverting to previous patterns....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefining CharacteristicsAdvantages of Cross-Sectional StudiesChallenges of Cross-Sectional StudiesCross-Sectional vs. Longitudinal Studies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Defining Characteristics Advantages of Cross-Sectional Studies Challenges of Cross-Sectional Studies Cross-Sectional vs. Longitudinal Studies Close A cross-sectional study looks at data at a single point in time. The participants in this type of study are selected based on particular variables. Cross-sectional studies are typically used indevelopmental psychology, but they are useful in many other areas as well, including social science and education....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Asking Someone Out Is DifficultDating and Social AnxietyAsking Someone on a DateOnline DatingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Asking Someone Out Is Difficult Dating and Social Anxiety Asking Someone on a Date Online Dating Frequently Asked Questions Close Asking someone on a date involves taking the initiative to let them know what you are thinking and feeling, asking for what will make you happy, and at the same time considering the feelings of the other person....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is ADHD?Therapy for ADHDADHD Psychiatrist vs. ADHD TherapistCan a Psychiatrist Diagnose ADHD?How to Find an ADHD Psychiatrist Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is ADHD? Therapy for ADHD ADHD Psychiatrist vs. ADHD Therapist Can a Psychiatrist Diagnose ADHD? How to Find an ADHD Psychiatrist Close If you’ve been diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or suspect you might have ADHD, you might want to visit an ADHD psychiatrist....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Bipolar Disorder?Signs and SymptomsHow to Find Out If You Have Bipolar DisorderTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Bipolar Disorder? Signs and Symptoms How to Find Out If You Have Bipolar Disorder Treatment Close If you have symptoms that resemblebipolar disorder, such as intense mood swings, you might be wondering if you have the disorder. Perhaps others have suggested that you have some signs of bipolar disorder....

Close Startingtherapytakes real courage, especially if it’s something you’ve never done before. It usually requires you to dig deep into yourself to examine your strengths and weaknesses and to work through painful trauma. Therapy also requires you to do the hard work of developing new skill sets and bettercoping mechanismsso that your relationships—both with yourself and others—can improve.But how do you know if therapy is working for you? Keep reading for five clear signs your therapy sessions are having a positive impact....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Is Losing a Pet so Painful?How Long Does Pet Grief Last?Strategies for Coping With GriefSuggestions for Remembering and Honoring Your PetHow to Help Your Family Cope With the LossResources for Further SupportHealing Takes Time Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Is Losing a Pet so Painful? How Long Does Pet Grief Last? Strategies for Coping With Grief Suggestions for Remembering and Honoring Your Pet...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTake OwnershipCatch YourselfDevelop a Plan TogetherWork On YourselfPractice Healthy CommunicationGet Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Take Ownership Catch Yourself Develop a Plan Together Work On Yourself Practice Healthy Communication Get Help Close In the “Ask a Therapist” series, we answer your questions about all things mental health and psychology. Our Reader AsksWhen my wife asks me to do something I don’t want to do or when she gives me constructive criticism, I turn things around on her....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Microaggressions?History of MicroaggressionsHow Microaggressions Show UpCauses of MicroaggressionsCopingHow to Recognize MicroaggressionsHow to Be an Ally Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Microaggressions? History of Microaggressions How Microaggressions Show Up Causes of Microaggressions Coping How to Recognize Microaggressions How to Be an Ally Close Microaggressions, on the other hand, can be more subtle, but are stillforms of prejudice: They could create similar feelings that racial slurs do, making you feel anxious, confused, angry, gaslit, unwelcome, or judged due to your appearance, culture, sexual orientation, or another characteristic that’s related to the marginalized group you may find yourself in....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBefore a Neuron FiresDuring Neuronal FiringAfter a Neuron FiresProblems With Neurons Firing Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Before a Neuron Fires During Neuronal Firing After a Neuron Fires Problems With Neurons Firing Close A neuron (a nerve cell) is the basic building block of the nervous system. When neurons transmit signals through the body, part of the transmission process involves an electrical impulse called an action potential....

While stigma remains one of the biggest barriers to seeking mental health for the BIPOC community, the conversation doesn’t end there. To align with Minority Mental Health Month, this spotlight aims to shed light on some of the lesser-explored factors that impact the BIPOC community’s ability to access mental health treatment—from health literacy and alternate healing methods to epigenetics and generational trauma.In This Spotlight:Is a Non-Culturally Safe Therapist Better Than No Therapist?...