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Close Terror Management Theory (TMT) suggests that human beings are uniquely capable of recognizing their own deaths and therefore they must manage the existential anxiety and fear that comes with knowing their time on Earth is limited. In this article, we’ll review key concepts of TMT, look at empirical evidence in support of TMT, explore real-life examples of TMT, and discuss how it is used across different fields. Key Concepts and Principles of Terror Management Theory Terror Management Theory explains that people protect themselves against mortality salience, or awareness of one’s own death, based on whether their fears are conscious or unconscious....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTests for ADHDDiagnostic CriteriaAt the DoctorMedical HistoryThe Assessment ProcessNext in ADHD GuideHow Is ADHD Treated for Children and Adults? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Tests for ADHD Diagnostic Criteria At the Doctor Medical History The Assessment Process Next in ADHD Guide Close Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can’t be diagnosed with a physical test, like a blood test or an X-ray. Instead, a health professional uses anevaluation process to diagnose ADHD....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses, Triggers, & Risk FactorsSigns & SymptomsDiagnosisThalassophobia TreatmentComplications of ThalassophobiaThalassophobia PreventionTips for Coping With Thalassophobia Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes, Triggers, & Risk Factors Signs & Symptoms Diagnosis Thalassophobia Treatment Complications of Thalassophobia Thalassophobia Prevention Tips for Coping With Thalassophobia Thalassophobia differs from aquaphobia, the fear of water, in that it centers on bodies of water that seem vast, dark, deep, and dangerous....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisCausesReasonsTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Reasons Treatment Coping Thanatophobia is an intensefear of death or dying.For some, this involves a fear of being dead. Others are afraid of the dying process. A person with thanatophobia can fear their own death or they might fear the death of someone they love. Many, if not most, people are afraid of dying....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistorySexual Assault StatisticsImpactWhat’s Next for #MeToo?FAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Sexual Assault Statistics Impact What’s Next for #MeToo? FAQ If you are a survivor of sexual assault, contact theRAINN National Sexual Assault Hotlineat 1-800-656-4673 to receive confidential support from a trained staff member at a local RAINN affiliate.For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database. If you are a survivor of sexual assault, contact theRAINN National Sexual Assault Hotlineat 1-800-656-4673 to receive confidential support from a trained staff member at a local RAINN affiliate....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFriday Fix: Episode 194More About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Friday Fix: Episode 194 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. Many listeners and readers have reached out to me to ask how to know when they’re growing mentally stronger....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat to Look forWhy Trust Verywell Mind Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What to Look for Why Trust Verywell Mind Mental health impacts every aspect of our lives, whether we’re aware of it or not. It affects how we think and feel, and guides us in our decisions and how we act around other people. Mental health also has a direct impact on individuals’ physical health—poor mental health could make an individual more susceptible to certainchronic physical conditions....

If you’ve heard that going to couples therapy is a sign of trouble, you’re not alone. Yes, it can be helpful if there is a big issue in your relationship, like infidelity, but it can also be beneficial during the good times. Plus, clinical studies have shown that couples therapy canenhance overall relationship satisfaction.A relationship therapist can help you learn to manage conflict, communicate with your partner better, or navigate differences you might have around parenting styles, sex, money management, and more....

Divorce counseling can refer to each party’s healing journey pre- or post-divorce, learning to co-parent after the marriage ends, or finding support through peers or a therapy group. Whether you are trying todecide if you need to get divorced, coping with divorce, or finding support for yourself or your childrenduring a divorce, there are many online therapy options that can help you. Here are the services that came out on top for supporting those going through a divorce....

Loss and grief are inevitable, but they can feel paralyzing. An estimated 2.5 million people die in the U.S. each year (a figure that climbed to over 3 million in both 2020 and 2021), and with each death, an average of five mourning loved ones are left behind.But as challenging as grief can feel, you don’t have to do it alone. Grief counseling, a type of therapy dedicated to helping you navigate the grieving process with the help of atherapist who specializes in bereavement, can offer yousupport, comfort, and coping skillsto get through this difficult time....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat to Look ForWhy Trust Verywell Mind? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What to Look For Why Trust Verywell Mind? Relationship skills andsocial skillsare referred to as “skills” for a reason—they require learning, practice, and refinement. Limited engagement is leaving many of us feeling out of practice with these skills, and disconnection is leading to emotions filled with fear, stress, anxiety, and depression....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Addictive Are Pain Relievers?The Opioid CrisisSymptoms of Opioid MisuseMost Addictive PainkillersTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Addictive Are Pain Relievers? The Opioid Crisis Symptoms of Opioid Misuse Most Addictive Painkillers Treatment What is the most important information I should know about painkillers? One of the most common reasons Americans visit their doctors is to get help with pain relief. Pain causes distress and can even be debilitating....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEpisode 131The 10 Most Popular Episodes of 2021More About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Episode 131 The 10 Most Popular Episodes of 2021 More About the Podcast Close As 2021 comes to a close, we wanted to round up the 10 most popular episodes that you all listened to this year. While it’s been a difficult year, we hope that The Verywell Mind Podcast has made it a little easier for you....