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Close The use of adult coloring books has become popular as a form ofrelaxation, meditation, andstress relief. Individuals with anxiety may find it helpful to use these coloring books to promotemindfulnessin their daily lives. Initial research on this topic indicates thatcoloring patterns such as mandalasmay lead to at least a short-term reduction in anxiety.Below are eight coloring books that may be helpful for those with social anxiety disorder (SAD), along with tips on how to decide which book might be best suited to you as an individual....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSlow RadioSleep With MeBoring Books For BedtimeGet SleepyGoodnight WorldNothing Much HappensSleep WhispersDeep Energy Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Slow Radio Sleep With Me Boring Books For Bedtime Get Sleepy Goodnight World Nothing Much Happens Sleep Whispers Deep Energy Podcast Close One in three adults in the United States doesn’t get enough sleep.In many cases, it’s not for want of trying but because they struggle with falling asleep at night....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCharacteristicsCausesImpactTipsWhat’s Your Parenting Style? Take the QuizFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Characteristics Causes Impact Tips What’s Your Parenting Style? Take the Quiz FAQs Close Others believe that there are more styles of parenting beyond these three. For instance, some say that there are four parenting styles: authoritarian, authoritative, permissive, and uninvolved or neglectful. Parents with an authoritarian style have very high expectations of their children, yet provide very little in the way of feedback and nurturing....

SharePrintDownload Share Print 8 Effective ways to improve mental health in the workplace Where once there was a stigma, today, we understand the critical importance of addressing mental health in the workplace. Every year,1 in 5 adultswill experience a mental health condition, and1 in 20of them will be severe. The impact mental health has on the global economy is staggering — the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates it costs around$1 trillionannually....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEveryone Reacts DifferentlyAge Doesn’t MatterBinge Drinking Is Never SafeHigh Tolerance Is RiskyAlcohol Isn’t Safe for PainBeer Is Just as RiskyMixing Drinks Won’t Stop That HangoverOnly Time Will Sober You UpNext in Your Relationship With Alcohol GuideWhat Does It Mean to Be Sober Curious? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Everyone Reacts Differently Age Doesn’t Matter Binge Drinking Is Never Safe High Tolerance Is Risky...

Close A social experiment is a type of research performed in psychology to investigate how people respond in certain social situations.In many of these experiments, the experimenters will include confederates who are people who act like regular participants but who are actually acting the part. Such experiments are often used to gain insight into social psychology phenomena.Do people really stop to appreciate the beauty of the world? How can society encourage people to engage in healthy behaviors?...

Close Hero Images / Getty ImagesRunning and walking are great ways to alleviate depression, relieve stress, and lower blood pressure. So it makes sense that around the world, manymental health charitiesorganize walks and runs to build a sense of community and promote exercise while also raising money for mental health initiatives.Whether you’re running your first 5K or you’re a seasoned runner, here are 10 ways to get involved in a mental health awareness walk or run near you....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNAMI’s Compartiendo EsperanzaAmerican Society of Hispanic PsychiatryTherapy for LatinXMental Health America’s Resources for Latinx/Hispanic CommunitiesEach Mind MattersNational Alliance for Hispanic HealthLeague of United Latin American Citizens Latinos Living HealthUnited States Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents NAMI’s Compartiendo Esperanza American Society of Hispanic Psychiatry Therapy for LatinX Mental Health America’s Resources for Latinx/Hispanic Communities...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDopamine: Too High or Too Low?How Dopamine WorksCauses of Low Dopamine LevelsTreatment for Low Dopamine LevelsHow to Increase Your Dopamine Levels Naturally Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Dopamine: Too High or Too Low? How Dopamine Works Causes of Low Dopamine Levels Treatment for Low Dopamine Levels How to Increase Your Dopamine Levels Naturally Close Dopamine, achemical messengerin your brain that governs motivation, mood, movement, memory, sleep, and behavior regulation, is central to the brain’s reward system....

In recent years, telehealth has exploded in popularity. You can schedule an urgent care visit, get treated for common ailments, or see a therapist, all from your phone or computer. In fact, you don’t even have to see or talk to your therapist if you don’t want to—you can have entire therapy sessions via text message.Text-based therapy can provide a flexible, accessible way to get immediate support from a qualified therapist....

There is a significant gap in mental healthcare accessibility for marginalized communities. This injustice stems fromsystemic racism,prejudices, unequal opportunities, unjust policies, lack of insurance and affordable healthcare, and the list, unfortunately, goes on. Many strides have been made to help initiate moreequal opportunitieswithin themental healtharena. These achievements cannot be attributed to just oneorganizationalone, but several that consistently work towards filling the mental health gap for underprivileged communities. It is important to be informed of these platforms, donate to them if you are able, and explore their resources....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Study of the Mind and BehaviorScientific MethodsMultiple PerspectivesPsychology SubfieldsBeyond Mental HealthWide InfluenceCareer PathsMaking Human Lives Better Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Study of the Mind and Behavior Scientific Methods Multiple Perspectives Psychology Subfields Beyond Mental Health Wide Influence Career Paths Making Human Lives Better Close Psychology can be fun and fascinating, but it can also be a little bit daunting if you have no background in the subject....

Close Social skillsself-help books are a good option for those withsocial anxiety disorder (SAD)who want to improve their interpersonal functioning. These books cover a wide range of topics including body language, effective speaking, and general people skills. Just like self-help books for anxiety, those for interpersonal skills should be chosen carefully.In a 2008 study, it was determined that thebest self-help bookshave similar qualities. These include being grounded in science (what we call “evidence-based”), realistic in terms of what you are promised (should not promise a “cure”), detailed in the guidance that is offered, and not providing any inaccurate or false information (what’s called “doing no harm”)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns of a Bad Therapist Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs of a Bad Therapist Close Deciding to see a therapistis an important first step of a mental health journey. If you’ve chosen to pursue therapy, it indicates that you’re ready towork through your problemsand better yourself. The thought ofhealing from traumaor undergoing a personal transformation with the help of a trusted mental health professional can be exciting....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of Contents8 Signs of Emotional MaturityAt What Age Do Most People Reach Emotional Maturity?What Does It Mean to Be Emotionally Immature?How Do You Develop Emotional Maturity? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents 8 Signs of Emotional Maturity At What Age Do Most People Reach Emotional Maturity? What Does It Mean to Be Emotionally Immature? How Do You Develop Emotional Maturity? Close Emotional maturity is a person’s ability to manage their emotions and life stressors in a healthy manner....