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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is the Two-Minute Rule?Using the Two-Minute Rule to Boost Mental HealthOvercoming Potential ChallengesKeep in Mind Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is the Two-Minute Rule? Using the Two-Minute Rule to Boost Mental Health Overcoming Potential Challenges Keep in Mind Close Two minutes doesn’t seem very long, does it? Well, it depends on the situation. Two minutes can seem like an hour in both good and bad scenarios....

Table of ContentsTable of ContentsExpandMeet Charlamagne tha GodWhy I Wanted to Interview CharlamagneCharlamagne’s Mental Health JourneyStandouts From the EpisodeWhat Charlamagne Learned About Mental HealthMore About the PodcastView All Table of ContentsExpandMeet Charlamagne tha GodWhy I Wanted to Interview CharlamagneCharlamagne’s Mental Health JourneyStandouts From the EpisodeWhat Charlamagne Learned About Mental HealthMore About the PodcastView All Table of ContentsExpandMeet Charlamagne tha GodWhy I Wanted to Interview CharlamagneCharlamagne’s Mental Health JourneyStandouts From the EpisodeWhat Charlamagne Learned About Mental HealthMore About the Podcast...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhere Did the “Pick Me Girl” Originate?Characteristics of a “Pick Me Girl”Negative Associations With Being a “Pick Me Girl”Are There Any Positive Aspects of “Pick Me Girls”?Are There “Pick Me Boys”?How To Avoid Being a “Pick Me Girl”Harmful Impacts of Labels Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Where Did the “Pick Me Girl” Originate? Characteristics of a “Pick Me Girl” Negative Associations With Being a “Pick Me Girl”...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Science Behind the 36 QuestionsHow the Questions WorkHow to Use the 36 QuestionsThe 36 Questions: A BreakdownBenefits of Using the 36 QuestionsResponses to the 36 QuestionsFrequently Asked QuestionsAdditional ResourcesOther Ways to Build Intimacy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Science Behind the 36 Questions How the Questions Work How to Use the 36 Questions The 36 Questions: A Breakdown Benefits of Using the 36 Questions...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPersonality Traits of a Sigma MaleOrigin of the TermSigma Males vs. Alpha and Beta MalesMisconceptions about the Sigma MaleThe Sigma Male in Modern CultureThe Pseudoscience of Male ArchetypesWhat to Know About Dating a Sigma Male Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Personality Traits of a Sigma Male Origin of the Term Sigma Males vs. Alpha and Beta Males Misconceptions about the Sigma Male...

Close An unspecified depressive disorder meets the criteria for other depressive disorders but not any disorder in particular. It has symptoms that have been present for at least two weeks, and disrupts daily life.TheDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM-5-TR) no longer uses the abbreviation NOS (not otherwise specified). This was used in the previous edition (DSM-IV) as a catchall for signs and symptoms that don’t fall neatly into a defined diagnosis but meet the criteria for a specific family of diagnoses....

Table of ContentsTable of ContentsExpandMeet Jasmine MarieMaking the ConnectionPandemic Proves More NeedHealing Conversation in Addition to BreathingAdvocating Beyond BreathView All Table of ContentsExpandMeet Jasmine MarieMaking the ConnectionPandemic Proves More NeedHealing Conversation in Addition to BreathingAdvocating Beyond BreathView All Table of ContentsExpandMeet Jasmine MarieMaking the ConnectionPandemic Proves More NeedHealing Conversation in Addition to BreathingAdvocating Beyond Breath Table of ContentsExpand Expand Meet Jasmine Marie Making the Connection Pandemic Proves More Need Healing Conversation in Addition to Breathing...

Rarely does a mental health service provider’s name invoke images of friends gathering—but that’s exactly what the word “clubhouse” does, and Clubhouse International has seen its friendly and human-oriented approach help grow its reach to one that’s now worldwide. The organization, which began as a single Clubhouse is now a network of several hundred. Clubhouse International doesn’t just provide the standard clinical services, either. Rather, they connect people with mental illness to housing, employment, friends, and community....

Close In 2023 alone, legislators across 46 states proposed more than 650 pieces of legislation to curtail the rights of queer and trans people in the U.S. The purpose of these bills, to eradicate LGBTQIA+ people from public life, is clear and chilling. At the same time, countries across the world continue to criminalize and punish LGBTQIA+ individuals for existing. There are at least 67 countries with laws that criminalize same-sex relations, even between consenting adults....

Close The notion of embracing rest is somewhat new to our society, which typically in recent decades has been focused on productivity and success: Think “hustle culture,” for example, in which the notion of working nonstop to achieve one’s goals is exalted as the motivation needed to “make it” in life. In 2020,the concept of rest was brought to the forefrontof our consciousness when, while some people were digging gardens planting produce or in the kitchen making sourdough bread, others decided to take a much-needed moment to just…be....

It’s been two years, and the coronavirus pandemic continues to upend every facet of our lives, forcing people to find ways to cope with theuncertainty of the future. And while the pandemic negatively impacted the mental health of people throughout the country, unique and significant stressors impacted and continue to affect Black, AAPI, Latinx, Indigenous, and people of color. Inaccessibility, stigmas surrounding mental health, and the lack of culturally competent and responsive therapists make finding support a challenge for many....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryWhy LGBTQIA+ Representation MattersWhen to Use the LGBTQIA+ AcronymImpact of the LGBTQIA+ AcronymChallenges and Limitations of the LGBTQIA+ Acronym Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Why LGBTQIA+ Representation Matters When to Use the LGBTQIA+ Acronym Impact of the LGBTQIA+ Acronym Challenges and Limitations of the LGBTQIA+ Acronym Close Thanks to sitcoms like “Will & Grace” and “Modern Family” and celebrities like Ellen DeGeneres and Cynthia Nixon, there’s been more visibility and knowledge of various sexual and gender identities....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns of Untreated Adult ADHDWhy Adult ADHD Goes UntreatedEffectsTreatment Options for Adults Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs of Untreated Adult ADHD Why Adult ADHD Goes Untreated Effects Treatment Options for Adults Close Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) is a neurobehavioral condition that usually starts during childhood. ADHD can affect adults as well, whether they were diagnosed in childhood or not. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon forADHD in adults to go untreated, either because people don’t recognize the need for treatment or don’t realize that they even have ADHD....

Close Key TakeawaysOn October 20th, 2022 Surgeon General Vivek Murthy outlined a five-step framework for supporting workers mental health and well-being.This guidance comes as a response to the national mental health crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic.Companies and organizations are encouraged to implement these recommendations wherever they can to improve employee satisfaction and retention. Key Takeaways On October 20th, 2022 Surgeon General Vivek Murthy outlined a five-step framework for supporting workers mental health and well-being....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow to PracticeWhere to Learn Guided ImageryEffectsHow It WorksBenefitsLimitationsCompared to Other TechniquesTips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How to Practice Where to Learn Guided Imagery Effects How It Works Benefits Limitations Compared to Other Techniques Tips Close Guided imagery is a mind-body intervention that involves evoking positive mental imagery to help invoke a positive effect. This relaxation technique can be helpful for calming the body, relieving stress, and combatting feelings of anxiety....