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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWho Is Most at Risk?SignsWhy It HappensImpactIs It Fair to Use the Term ‘Medical Gaslighting?‘How to Avoid Medical GaslightingTake the Gaslighting Quiz Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Who Is Most at Risk? Signs Why It Happens Impact Is It Fair to Use the Term ‘Medical Gaslighting?’ How to Avoid Medical Gaslighting Take the Gaslighting Quiz Close Medicalgaslightingdescribes a behavior in which a physician or other medical professional dismisses or downplays a patient’s physical symptoms or attributes them to something else, such as a psychological condition....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSignsWhy It’s UnhealthyHow to Overcome Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Signs Why It’s Unhealthy How to Overcome Close Codependency in a relationship is when each person involved is mentally, emotionally, physically, and/or spiritually reliant on the other. A codependent relationship can exist between romantic partners, but also with family members and friends. It’s important for us to be able to depend on our friends and loved ones, but past a certain point, it can lead to dysfunctional relationship patterns....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPhysical SignsCognitive SignsBehavioral SignsEmotional SignsCommon Causes of Depression Among Older AdultsHow To Support an Older Adult With Depression Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Physical Signs Cognitive Signs Behavioral Signs Emotional Signs Common Causes of Depression Among Older Adults How To Support an Older Adult With Depression Close I was a teenager when I first experienceddepression. It was hard to fall asleep and I did not want to wake up for school....

Close At a GlanceThere are many paths you can take if you’re interested in a career in psychology, including researching, teaching, and working with people to improve their mental health. At a Glance There are many paths you can take if you’re interested in a career in psychology, including researching, teaching, and working with people to improve their mental health. If you’re thinking about a career in psychology, learning about the different paths you can take will help you figure out which one will be the best fit for your interests, needs, and goals....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrepare Ahead of TimeBeware of Conversation KillersKeep It PositiveStart SimpleAsk for HelpCheck Your Body LanguageListen and Express InterestStrike a Balance Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prepare Ahead of Time Beware of Conversation Killers Keep It Positive Start Simple Ask for Help Check Your Body Language Listen and Express Interest Strike a Balance Close Some people seem to have a knack for making conversation, while others struggle to make small talk....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Meditation?How to PracticePotential PitfallsBenefits Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Meditation? How to Practice Potential Pitfalls Benefits Close As contemporary life is more and more reliant on non-stop streams of information from our mobile devices, and constant stimulation becomes the norm, people crave a way to unplug and give their minds a rest.Meditationoffers one way to do this.This article covers what meditation is, how to start a meditation practice, potential challenges you’ll face when meditating (and how to overcome them) as well as the many benefits that meditation offers....

Close If you’ve experienced a breakup, but have given yourself time to heal, you may feel ready totrustsomeone with your heart again. So, you’re looking for a romantic partner, but aren’t sure how to date again. How do you get back to navigating the dating world while protecting your mental and emotional health? This article will explore the sorts of feelings you’ll likely have after a breakup, what to do before you start dating again, obstacles you might face in dating, how to begin meeting romantic prospects again, and what not to do on dates....

Close OnThe Verywell Mind Podcast, Amy Morin, LCSW, interviews authors, experts, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, and other inspirational people about the strategies that help them think, feel, and do their best in life. Subscribe Now:Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Google Podcasts Meet Motiff When it comes to music, Motiff (whose real name is Arbise Gonzalez) can do just about anything. He’s an artist, producer, DJ, and songwriter. He’s worked alongside musicians like Pitbull, Marc Anthony, Gloria Estefan, and Jennifer Lopez....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefits of Visualization MeditationHow Do I Practice Visualization Meditation?Different Visualization TechniquesIntegrating Visualization Meditation into Daily LifeCommon Challenges and SolutionsPrecautions and Considerations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits of Visualization Meditation How Do I Practice Visualization Meditation? Different Visualization Techniques Integrating Visualization Meditation into Daily Life Common Challenges and Solutions Precautions and Considerations Close Meditationsounds like an awesome idea to many of us, but it can be super challenging to get started and stay on track if you’ve never tried it before....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFriday Fix: Episode 168More About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Friday Fix: Episode 168 More About the Podcast Close The Verywell Mind Podcast’s“Friday Fix” is a short episode that features a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern. When someone is gaslighting you, you’ll likely second guess yourself. Gaslighters are good at convincing you that you’ve lost touch with reality....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEstablish a PlanCreate a MantraPractice Self-CompassionPractice GratitudeDistract Yourself Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Establish a Plan Create a Mantra Practice Self-Compassion Practice Gratitude Distract Yourself Close I never paid too much attention to Valentine’s Day—until the year I was widowed. I was 26, and it felt like all my friends and family had some amazing dates lined up. Every chocolate display in the stores and every jewelry commercial I saw felt like a reminder that I would be completely alone on what was supposed to be the most romantic day of the year....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFriday Fix: Episode 67More About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Friday Fix: Episode 67 More About the Podcast Close OnThe Verywell Mind Podcast, Amy Morin, LCSW, shares the “Friday Fix”—a short episode featuring a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern. A lot of people have entered my therapy office over the years saying things like, “I just have to get rid of my stress....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFriday Fix: Episode 80More About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Friday Fix: Episode 80 More About the Podcast Close OnThe Verywell Mind Podcast, Amy Morin, LCSW, shares the “Friday Fix”—a short episode featuring a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern. Subscribe Now:Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Google Podcasts Everyone experiences grief. Yet, we rarely talk aboutour experiences....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of Contents1. Create a Schedule2. Establish a Dedicated Workspace3. Work in Small Blocks of Time4. Limit Distractions and Interruptions5. Practice the “10-Minute Rule”6. Reward Yourself7. Challenge Yourself8. Practice Good Self-Care9. Experiment With Different Strategies10. Practice Regulating Your Emotions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Create a Schedule Establish a Dedicated Workspace Work in Small Blocks of Time...

Lasting recoveryrequires lasting effort, but relapse is not failure or weakness; it takes more thanwillpowerto maintain sobriety. This article discusses the meaning of sobriety and arms you with information and strategies to smooth—and stay on—your path to wellness. How common is relapse?Total abstinence may be the goal, but the reality is that setbacks are common: Research has shown that relapse rates for those recovering from alcohol abuse disorder run up to 62% in the first year—and about 90% over a lifetime....