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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Gender Expansiveness?SignsSupporting Your Child Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Gender Expansiveness? Signs Supporting Your Child Close When children begin to express themselves, sometimes the ways that they do that are completely aligned with how their parents assumed they’d be. Other times, it’s a bit different. And in other circumstances, a child might start out expressing themself exactly as a parent thought they would, and then later their expression might change....

Close If your partner is going totherapy, whether at your urging or of their own volition, you may wonder how you can support them. Should you bring it up andask how therapy is going? Should you offer to accompany them? Or, should you wait until they say something first? Because you love them, it can be hard to watch your partner go through something difficult. It can also be hard to accept that they are not all right and need help from sources outside your relationship....

When someone you know has been sexually assaulted, it can be difficult to know what to say or do. Oftentimes, the best thing you can do is to just make yourself available. It’s also important toactively listento what they have to say if they want to talk. Strive to be supportive and nonjudgmental and assure them that you believe them. It’s also important to remind your loved one that what happened was not their fault and that they didn’t do anything to deserve what happened to them....

After death from drugs, it is normal for the person’s relatives and loved ones to grieve. However, supporting people who are going through drug-related bereavement can be complicated.While there may be beautiful memories of positive experiences with the loved one who has died, there may also be negative experiences. For instance, they may have experienced distressseeing the loved one intoxicatedor violent, have legal or financial problems that affect the family, as well as a possible history ofphysical, emotional, or sexual abuse, or other difficulties....

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

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSwitching Antidepressants SafelyStrategiesWhat to ConsiderSide Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Switching Antidepressants Safely Strategies What to Consider Side Effects Close There are several differenttypes of antidepressant medicationsand it’s important to find the one that works best for you. According to a 2016 study, up to two-thirds of people who have depression don’t respond to the first antidepressant drug they are prescribed and need to change their medication before they see results....

Close Do you constantly fear that your partner is going to leave you? Do you consistently put the needs of your partner before your own because you don’t thinkyour needsmatter, or do you think that expressing those needs will push your partner away? Do you find yourself doing extreme things to “save” your relationship at the slightest hint of trouble? If so, you might have an anxious attachment style—a way of relating to others built on previous childhood experiences of unreliable care....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRisks of Not Taking BreaksSigns You Need a BreakBenefitsTips for Taking a Break From WorkFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Risks of Not Taking Breaks Signs You Need a Break Benefits Tips for Taking a Break From Work Frequently Asked Questions Close Taking a break from work is essential, and yet many people leave their vacation time unused.Whether you plan a vacation, a staycation, or a playcation, it’s essential to take a break from your job, your routine, and the demands of life to keepstress levelsin check....

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. Friday Fix: Episode 61 It’s impossible to feelmentally strongwhen you’re giving away your power. But, it’s easy to get caught up in thinking traps that leave you feeling helpless. There may be several ways in which you give away your power without even realizing that you’re doing it....

Close Good note-taking skills are vital if you want to do well in yourpsychology courses. While your professor may assign various required and supplementary readings, you should assume that at least half of all exam questions will be pulled directly from content covered in class lectures and discussions.Psychology notes are more than just reminders of what happened in class—they are one of your best study resources!If your instructor takes the time to talk about it in class, you should assume it will appear on an exam....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Travel Can Be StressfulPreparing for Your JourneyStress During Your TripSteps to Avoid Travel Stress Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Travel Can Be Stressful Preparing for Your Journey Stress During Your Trip Steps to Avoid Travel Stress Close It is a great privilege to have the time, money, and flexibility to travel, whether you are hiking the national parks or exploring another country....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow to TakeForms and DosesStorageIs It Still Prescribed?Compared to Other ADHD MedsSide EffectsSafetyStopping the Medication Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How to Take Forms and Doses Storage Is It Still Prescribed? Compared to Other ADHD Meds Side Effects Safety Stopping the Medication Close At a GlanceDexedrine is one of the oldest medications used for ADHD. It’s still prescribed today, but not as often as other drugs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsReasons to Talk About SexTopics to DiscussWhen to Talk About SexHow to Talk About SexUnderstanding Your Sexual StyleFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Reasons to Talk About Sex Topics to Discuss When to Talk About Sex How to Talk About Sex Understanding Your Sexual Style Frequently Asked Questions Close It isn’t always easy to talk about sex. Sometimes it can be downright awkward....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsShould I Tell My Employer?Talking About Mental Health at WorkDo’s and Don’ts Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Should I Tell My Employer? Talking About Mental Health at Work Do’s and Don’ts Close Managing our mental health struggles is tough as it is. And it can become more difficult to keep up with work duties, among any other responsibilities on our plate....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCore Values to DiscussIs It Too Soon?How to Discuss ValuesWhen to CompromiseWhen the Conversation Doesn’t Go Well Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Core Values to Discuss Is It Too Soon? How to Discuss Values When to Compromise When the Conversation Doesn’t Go Well Close Values in a relationship, such as trust, honesty, family, and spirituality, have enormous implications for its long-term success....