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The COVID-19 pandemic andThe Great Resignationhave created the perfect storm. Workers across all industries are demanding better working conditions. As a result, 2.9% of American workers quit their jobs in February 2022, up from 2.4% in February 2021. Workplace incivilityis often the root cause of disrespect in the workplace, and its impact on mental (and physical) health is detrimental. In fact, this sort of disrespect is associated with obsessive negative thoughts about work which cause insomnia—which may also increase your risk for depressionand other mental and physical health conditions....

Close Many people with symptoms ofsocial anxiety disorder (SAD)never receive anofficial diagnosisbecause they’re afraid to talk to their doctor about how they’re feeling. You may feel like you don’t know what to say or how to explain it, or maybe you even feel embarrassed about your social anxiety.You’re not alone; many people with social anxiety feel similarly.It is important to realize that anxiety is very common—almost 20% of U.S. adults experience at least one anxiety disorder each year and more than 30% will experience some type of anxiety disorder during their lifetime....

TalkspaceWhether you’re new to therapy or you’re just looking for mental health care that fits your busy schedule, Talkspace might be the online service you’re looking for. It offers a variety of subscription plans and individual, teen, and couples therapy, as well as psychiatry, all while accepting health insurance. Plus, there are a variety of ways to connect with your therapist.VERYWELL MIND’s 2022 ONLINE THERAPY AWARDSBest Large ServicePros & ConsKey FactsPros & ConsProsConvenient, flexible online sessionsMultiple subscription plans availableOffers numerous ways to contact your therapistProvides individual therapy, couples, and teen therapyMedication management services availableQuick therapist matching processHigh user satisfactionAccepts health insurance plansAll sessions with licensed, well-qualified therapistsEasy to switch therapists if neededWebsite features additional mental health resourcesServes all 50 statesHas an easy-to-navigate appConsAdditional resources are difficult to navigateChooses therapists for youGroup or family therapy not availableExact pricing for each plan not clear until sign-upMost affordable plan is messaging-onlyText therapy is not always effectiveTherapist’s texts may feel vague or impersonalNo sliding scale optionsKey FactsPrice$276 to $436 per month for therapy subscriptionsIs Insurance Accepted?...

As online therapy companies are becoming household names, chances are you’ve heard of BetterHelp and Talkspace. They’re the largest online therapy companies and they continue to grow in their reach. Online therapy skyrocketed during the Coronavirus pandemic, and users are continuing to take advantage of its usability.Online therapyoffers convenience to therapy seekers who have busy schedules or who are unable to find a local therapist with openings.Each company offers live therapy sessions through chat, audio, or video....

We’re doubling down on our mission to offer mental health resources during these uncertain times.

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDoes Tapping Really Work For Anxiety?How Tapping for Anxiety WorksWhere Do You Tap for Anxiety?What Do You Say When Tapping for Anxiety?What Are the 5 Steps to Tapping?How Long Does It Take to See Results From Tapping? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Does Tapping Really Work For Anxiety? How Tapping for Anxiety Works Where Do You Tap for Anxiety? What Do You Say When Tapping for Anxiety?...

Close These many accomplishments moved us to name Henson one of this year’sVerywell Mind 25, an award given to champions of mental health and wellness. We sat down with the multi-hyphenate to discuss her foundation and its impact, what clinicians and advocates can do to further destigmatize Black mental health, and how she’s prioritizing wellness in both her personal and professional life. Breaking Down Therapy Stigmas in the Black Community Mental health is becoming more normalized generally, but in the Black community, it remains a shamed subject — something Henson has worked to correct over the years....

Close No two people have the samemental health experience, and thus no two people can deal with it in the same way. There is plenty of overlap, of course, but there is a unique set of strategies that works for each individual, even if they might appear a bit fringe. With that in mind, as long as a coping mechanism doesn’t hurt themselves or anyone else, there is no reason to judge it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Conditioned Taste Aversion?ExamplesUnderstanding Taste AversionsExplaining These Aversions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Conditioned Taste Aversion? Examples Understanding Taste Aversions Explaining These Aversions Close A conditioned taste aversion involves the avoidance of a certain food following a period of illness after consuming the food. These aversions are a great example of how classical conditioning can result in behavioral changes, even after just one incidence of illness....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Teamwork Makes the Dream WorkCharacteristics of Good TeamworkHow to Foster Good TeamworkHow to Be a Good Team Player Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Teamwork Makes the Dream Work Characteristics of Good Teamwork How to Foster Good Teamwork How to Be a Good Team Player Close You’ve probably seen the phrase “Teamwork makes the dream work” printed on office mugs and motivational posters....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefininitionCalming TechniquesAbnormal Fight-or-Flight Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Defininition Calming Techniques Abnormal Fight-or-Flight Close If you’ve ever been in a highly stressful situation, you’ve likely experienced the fight-or-flight response. Your pulse races, your breathing speeds up, your pupils dilate—all in response to a perceived danger. These symptoms serve an important purpose in some situations, but they can feel disruptive and uncomfortable in others....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow to KnowSymptomsCauses of Teenage DepressionWhen to Seek Help for Teen DepressionEvaluationHow to Help a Teenager With DepressionTreatmentsTeen Depression and Suicide Risk Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How to Know Symptoms Causes of Teenage Depression When to Seek Help for Teen Depression Evaluation How to Help a Teenager With Depression Treatments Teen Depression and Suicide Risk Close Cases ofteenage depressionhave almost doubled in the U....

Close Key TakeawaysBetween 2011 and 2021, the rate of teenage girls considering attempting suicide increased from 19% to 30%.Factors such as isolation, social media, and lack of access to mental health care all may have contributed.Structural and individual changes are necessary to lower the rates. Key Takeaways Between 2011 and 2021, the rate of teenage girls considering attempting suicide increased from 19% to 30%.Factors such as isolation, social media, and lack of access to mental health care all may have contributed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Is Your Temperament Formed?Temperament vs. PersonalityTypes of TemperamentHow Do I Know My Temperament?Can Someone Have Two Temperaments?Can Temperaments Change? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Is Your Temperament Formed? Temperament vs. Personality Types of Temperament How Do I Know My Temperament? Can Someone Have Two Temperaments? Can Temperaments Change? Close We often use the term temperament to describe a person’s personality....

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