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Close Call-out culture is intended as a more humane response to cancel culture, which is when a person is “canceled,” or publicly shamed in a potentially permanent way, for their actions. Public shaming is nothing new. Just think of brandishing adulterers with a scarlet letter, tarring and feathering, or exile. All those punishments were designed to humiliate and isolate a person whom others decided had done wrong. In the age of social media, these punishments come in the form of verbal shaming instead of physical....

Table of ContentsTable of ContentsExpandDefine Your Comfort ZoneYour Boundaries Don’t Need JustificationEstablish ConsequencesBring SupportHave Constructive DiscussionsIt’s OK Not to EngageBe an Ally to Vulnerable GroupsRest and RechargeView All Table of ContentsExpandDefine Your Comfort ZoneYour Boundaries Don’t Need JustificationEstablish ConsequencesBring SupportHave Constructive DiscussionsIt’s OK Not to EngageBe an Ally to Vulnerable GroupsRest and RechargeView All Table of ContentsExpandDefine Your Comfort ZoneYour Boundaries Don’t Need JustificationEstablish ConsequencesBring SupportHave Constructive DiscussionsIt’s OK Not to EngageBe an Ally to Vulnerable GroupsRest and Recharge...

Close Verywell Loved is an ongoing series on the dating and relationship topics people are talking about, with personal stories and expert advice to help you better understand your own experiences. David Carter has never lacked confidence when it has come to dating, especially not before becoming disabled at age 24. For him, beingrejectedwas just a reason to move on and ask someone else he was interested in.“When I was rejected, even in my younger years of dating people, sometimes I would look at their friend sitting next to them and say, ‘Hey, you want to go on a date?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Euphoric StageTake the Love QuizThe Early Attachment StageThe Crisis StageThe Deep Attachment StageFinal Thoughts Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Euphoric Stage Take the Love Quiz The Early Attachment Stage The Crisis Stage The Deep Attachment Stage Final Thoughts Close Falling inloveis easy, but relationships can be hard—despite what Hollywood tries to sell us. Like anything else in life worth having, relationships take work....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding Eldest Daughter SyndromeThe Psychological ImpactCultural and Societal FactorsBreaking the CyclePersonal Experiences Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Eldest Daughter Syndrome The Psychological Impact Cultural and Societal Factors Breaking the Cycle Personal Experiences Close Eldest daughter syndrome is a colloquial term used to describe the complex experience of being the eldest female-identifying child. If you are a big sister or the oldest girl in your family, you probably already have a sense of what we’re talking about....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Hyper-Empathy?How It Shows Up For Autistic PeopleHow to Deal Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Hyper-Empathy? How It Shows Up For Autistic People How to Deal Close Empathyis something we all like to think we possess. The ability to be in tune with others and their feelings naturally makes us kinder people, because when we can relate to what another person is feeling, we are more likely to behave in their best interest and less likely to intentionally cause them pain....

Close Key TakeawaysThe fentanyl crisis has had a significant impact on teens and young adults, whether they face opioid addiction or use other drugs.It takes a very small amount of fentanyl to cause an overdose, and tools like naloxone sprays are becoming more prevalent in discussions of harm reduction.Those with lived experience are advocating for more education about its effects, especially on mental health. Key Takeaways The fentanyl crisis has had a significant impact on teens and young adults, whether they face opioid addiction or use other drugs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEmotional and Psychological EffectsWhat is the Link Between Infertility and Relationship Stress?What the Stress of Infertility Looks LikeStrategies and Coping MechanismsResources and Help for Couples Facing InfertilityThe Bottom Line Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Emotional and Psychological Effects What is the Link Between Infertility and Relationship Stress? What the Stress of Infertility Looks Like Strategies and Coping Mechanisms Resources and Help for Couples Facing Infertility...

Close Key Takeaways The negative effects thatwhite supremacyhave on mental health are well documented but in order to combat these harms, it’s important to know whereracist actsare taking place. A recent study published in theJournal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatryfound that Black youth experienced more racial harassment online compared to their white counterparts. Given the mental health impacts of online racial harassment on BIPOC individuals, more efforts are needed todismantle white supremacy....

Close For this edition of the Verywell Mind Mental Health Tracker, we discuss job satisfaction, and what has employees looking elsewhere.To find out what previous surveys said about the state of mental health in the U.S., check outour previous releases. For this edition of the Verywell Mind Mental Health Tracker, we discuss job satisfaction, and what has employees looking elsewhere. To find out what previous surveys said about the state of mental health in the U....

Close When it comes to treating mental health issues, we’re living in an era of exploration. There are more options for mainstream treatments like psychotherapy and medication than ever. The current mix of crisis, awareness, and openness around mental health, however, has bred approaches to care that were considered taboo just a few short years ago. One such approach is the use ofpsychedelic drugslike psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine. This class of substances can change sensory perceptions, produce hallucinations, alter mood, and shift your cognitive processes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns & SymptomsDiagnosisCauses, Triggers, & Risk FactorsTreatmentComplicationsPrognosis & PreventionCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs & Symptoms Diagnosis Causes, Triggers, & Risk Factors Treatment Complications Prognosis & Prevention Coping Death and dead things are inherently scary, but most of us can manage our emotions surrounding these things. Necrophobia is a specific type of phobia that involves a fear of dead things and things that are associated with death....

Close We know taking care of ourselves matters. But when we can’t summon the energy to do the most basic tasks, one of the first acts of self-care can be simply asking for help. For skilled support, psychotherapy is one of the most successful and cost-effective methods to treat a broad spectrum of psychiatric conditions. On top of all of its benefits, therapy can just feel really good when we openly share and our stories are met with non-judgmental acceptance–not any blankness, shame, or embarrassment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBest for Talk TherapyBest for Anxiety and DepressionBest for CouplesBest for KidsBest With InsuranceHow to Handle the Holidays on Your Own Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Best for Talk Therapy Best for Anxiety and Depression Best for Couples Best for Kids Best With Insurance How to Handle the Holidays on Your Own The holidays can be stressful for anyone—but what happens when thatstress becomes overwhelming?...