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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesCausesImpactRecognizing the Signs of School ViolencePrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Causes Impact Recognizing the Signs of School Violence Prevention Close An estimated 246 million children experience school violence every year; however, girls and gender non-conforming people are disproportionately affected. “School violence can be anything that involves a real or implied threat—it can be verbal, sexual, or physical, and perpetrated with or without weapons....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSleep and Mental HealthCharacteristicsDiagnosisCauses of Depression NappingTreatment for Depression NapsCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sleep and Mental Health Characteristics Diagnosis Causes of Depression Napping Treatment for Depression Naps Coping Close Depression naps refer to excessive sleeping as a way to cope with low mood, anxiety, or stress. The use of the term has grown thanks to social media posts that often make light of the behavior....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Exactly Is Financial Abuse?SignsImpactHow to Get HelpTips for Helping a Friend or Love One Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Exactly Is Financial Abuse? Signs Impact How to Get Help Tips for Helping a Friend or Love One When most people think ofdomestic abuse, the first thing that comes to mind is likelyverbal abuseand physical assault. Abuse is more than just physical violence....

Close Many people thinkdepressionis just a deep sadness that doesn’t go away for a while. That’s not the whole story, however. Depression is more complicated than that. That’s why many people who have depression don’t recognize it as such. And it’s why people often show disbelief when they learnsomeone has depression. But just because you don’t feel sad or someone says, “But you don’t seem depressed,” doesn’t mean you aren’t. Everyone experiences and displays depression in their own way....

Close Key TakeawaysThanks to social media, consuming news is almost unavoidable.But the news can elicit a chronic stress response, which can take a toll on the body and mind.Limiting news consumption and setting boundaries can be an important act of self-care. Key Takeaways Thanks to social media, consuming news is almost unavoidable.But the news can elicit a chronic stress response, which can take a toll on the body and mind.Limiting news consumption and setting boundaries can be an important act of self-care....

Close If you’ve ever found yourself forgetting where you left your keys or blanking out information on important tests, you’ve probably wondered how to improve memory. Fortunately, there are plenty of things that you can do to increasememorypower. Tactics like reminders, organization, minimizing distractions, visualization, and repeating information out loud can help cement information in your memory.Obviously, utilizing some sort of reminder system can help. Setting up an online calendar that sends reminders to your phone helps you keep track of all those appointments and meetings....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsComponents of Psychological Well-BeingWhy Your Psychological Well-Being MattersCreating PurposePositive ThinkingFostering Relationships Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Components of Psychological Well-Being Why Your Psychological Well-Being Matters Creating Purpose Positive Thinking Fostering Relationships Close Psychological well-being refers to an individual’s emotional health and overall functioning. It consists of positive social relationships, autonomy, environmental mastery, self-acceptance, a sense of purpose, and personal growth. The absence of distress does not necessarily indicate a person has high psychological well-being....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Does Healthy Communication Look Like?ImportanceTips for ConflictsFor Long Distance Relationships Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Does Healthy Communication Look Like? Importance Tips for Conflicts For Long Distance Relationships Close Conflict in a relationship is virtually inevitable. In itself, conflict isn’t a problem; how it’s handled, however, can bring people together or tear them apart.Poor communication skills, disagreements, and misunderstandings can be a source ofangerand distance or a springboard to a stronger relationship and a happier future....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of Self-ControlWhy It Is ImportantExamplesDelaying GratificationEgo DepletionHealth BenefitsMotivation and MonitoringHow to Improve Self-ControlFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Self-Control Why It Is Important Examples Delaying Gratification Ego Depletion Health Benefits Motivation and Monitoring How to Improve Self-Control Frequently Asked Questions Close Self-control is the ability toregulateand alter your responses to avoid undesirable behaviors, increase desirable ones, and achieve long-term goals....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFactors That Influence Self-WorthGauging Your Self-WorthImportance of Self-WorthHow to Improve Self-Worth Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Factors That Influence Self-Worth Gauging Your Self-Worth Importance of Self-Worth How to Improve Self-Worth Close If you’ve heard the term “self-worth,” you’re probably wondering what exactly it means and why it’s important. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), your self-worth is your evaluation of yourself as a capable and valuable human being deserving of consideration and respect....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeet Elaine FoxWhy Elaine Fox Is Mentally StrongWhat You’ll Hear on the ShowWhat You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental StrengthQuotes From Dr. FoxMore About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Meet Elaine Fox Why Elaine Fox Is Mentally Strong What You’ll Hear on the Show What You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental Strength Quotes From Dr. Fox More About the Podcast...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSense of Belonging in ActionEffect of the Sense of BelongingIncrease Your Sense of Belonging Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sense of Belonging in Action Effect of the Sense of Belonging Increase Your Sense of Belonging Close The need to belong to a group also can lead to changes in behaviors, beliefs, andattitudesas people strive to conform to the standards and norms of the group....

Close Individuals with social intelligence can sense how other people feel, know intuitively what to say in social situations, and seem self-assured, even in a larger crowd. You might think of these folk as having “people skills,” but what they truly possess is social intelligence. Signs of Social Intelligence People who are socially intelligent display core traits that help them communicate and connect with others. How to Develop Social Intelligence While some people may seem to develop social intelligence without really trying, others have to work to develop it....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why It’s Important Confirm Their Consent Be Vocal About Your Wants Let Your Body Language Speak for You Be Spontaneous Schedule Time for Sex Use Playful Communication Dress the Part Don’t Have Unrealistic Expectations Close Sex can be a pleasurable experience to share with a partner. From foreplay and teasing to the exploration of physical touch, sexual intimacy can bring you closer as a couple....

Close When we’re in the thick of life’s stressors, sometimes we just want to experience happinessnow. Not only does research show that happy people experience many advantages in life due to their happiness, but happiness just feels good. While it may seem that happiness is always waiting around the corner with a better job, better relationship, or better house, the happiness that comes with those acquisitions can be fleeting. More importantly, you don’t have to make big changes to feel happier; you can find feelings of happiness right now....