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Narcotics Anonymous (NA)is a global organization dedicated to helping people addicted to substances pursue and maintain a drug-free lifestyle via a12-step program. If you are considering undertaking the 12 steps of NA, you’re not alone. According to a 2020 study, approximately 45% of Americans who haverecovered from substance addictionhave used 12-step programs to do so.Like AA, NA is a free, community-based resource that anyone can access. Going to Your First 12-Step Meeting...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow the Twelve Steps WorkThe 12 StepsHistoryEfficacyPros and ConsAlternativesNext in AA 12 Step Program GuideStep 1 in the Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon Programs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How the Twelve Steps Work The 12 Steps History Efficacy Pros and Cons Alternatives Next in AA 12 Step Program Guide The 12 steps are also used in recovery programs for addictions other than alcohol....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryCharacter StrengthsAssessingMaximizing Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Character Strengths Assessing Maximizing Close Learn how the idea of these character strengths came about, how they are organized, and how to assess which strengths a person may possess. We also share ways to maximize one’s character strengths, enabling a person to live to their fullest potential. History of the 24 Character Strengths A character strength inventory can identify both a person’s strengths and ways they can use those strengths in their life....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNeurodivergent Love Languages ExplainedParallel Play/Body DoublingInfo-DumpingPenguin PebblingSupport Swapping/Spoon SwappingDeep PressureWhat’s Your Neurodivergent Love Language?Nurturing Neurodivergent Relationships Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Neurodivergent Love Languages Explained Parallel Play/Body Doubling Info-Dumping Penguin Pebbling Support Swapping/Spoon Swapping Deep Pressure What’s Your Neurodivergent Love Language? Nurturing Neurodivergent Relationships Close Neurodivergenceis a broad concept referring to the range of people whose brains function in ways outside the spectrum of typical development, and processing....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStage 1Stage 2:Stage 3Stage 4 Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Stage 1 Stage 2: Stage 3 Stage 4 Close Stage 1: Encoding Encodingis the first stage of memory, and it refers to the process of converting information into a format that can be stored in our memory: Different Types of Memories Stage 2: Storage Storage refers to the process of keeping the information in our memory so that we can access it at a later time....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDeath of a Loved OneDivorce or SeparationMovingLong-Term IllnessJob Loss Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Death of a Loved One Divorce or Separation Moving Long-Term Illness Job Loss Close Stress is a normal part of life—but some changes in relationships, finances, school, health, career, and family cause more anxiety than others. Here are the five top stressors in life, along with a few tips to deal with them....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Attraction?Physical AttractionEmotional AttractionRomantic AttractionSexual AttractionAesthetic AttractionIntellectual AttractionThe Impact of AttractionAttraction and RelationshipsUnderstanding AttractionWhen to Get Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Attraction? Physical Attraction Emotional Attraction Romantic Attraction Sexual Attraction Aesthetic Attraction Intellectual Attraction The Impact of Attraction Attraction and Relationships Understanding Attraction When to Get Help Close Although it’s common to think of attraction in a sexual or romantic context, humans experience physical, aesthetic, intellectual, and emotional types of attraction, as well—and sometimes, a mix of all six....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Does a Chakra Do?What Do the 7 Chakras Mean?Root ChakraSacral ChakraSolar Plexus ChakraHeart ChakraThroat ChakraThird-Eye ChakraCrown ChakraChakras and Mental Health Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Does a Chakra Do? What Do the 7 Chakras Mean? Root Chakra Sacral Chakra Solar Plexus Chakra Heart Chakra Throat Chakra Third-Eye Chakra Crown Chakra Chakras and Mental Health Close Chakrais a Sanskrit word that means disk or wheel, referring to energy centers in the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsADHD BenefitsThink of These ADHD Benefits as Your “Superpowers"Make the Most of These BenefitsBalancing ADHD Benefits and Challenges Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents ADHD Benefits Think of These ADHD Benefits as Your “Superpowers” Make the Most of These Benefits Balancing ADHD Benefits and Challenges Close ADHD benefits include high energy levels, creativity, hyperfocus, resilience, and spontaneity. Honing these strengths can be a source of empowerment and pride for people with ADHD....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryThe Big 5How to UseUniversalityInfluential FactorsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History The Big 5 How to Use Universality Influential Factors Frequently Asked Questions Close Many contemporary personality psychologists believe that there are five basic dimensions of personality, often referred to as the “Big 5” personality traits. The Big 5 personality traits areextraversion(also often spelled extroversion),agreeableness,openness,conscientiousness, andneuroticism. Extraversion is sociability, agreeableness is kindness, openness is creativity and intrigue, conscientiousness is thoughtfulness, and neuroticism often involves sadness or emotional instability....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon Causes of ADHDGeneticsIllnesses and InjuriesToxinsExposure to Substances in UteroNext in ADHD GuideTesting for ADHD Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Causes of ADHD Genetics Illnesses and Injuries Toxins Exposure to Substances in Utero Next in ADHD Guide Close Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) is a common neurobehavioral condition that causes inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It is usually diagnosed during childhood, but it can also affect adults....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnticipatory AnxietyGeneralized AnxietyPanicPerformance AnxietyPhobia-Related AnxietySeparation AnxietySituational AnxietySocial Anxiety Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anticipatory Anxiety Generalized Anxiety Panic Performance Anxiety Phobia-Related Anxiety Separation Anxiety Situational Anxiety Social Anxiety Close Anxiety is a common problem for many American adults. In fact, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders are the most common types of mental health conditions in the United States, affecting almost 20% of all adults....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinition6 Types of BullyingPrevalenceMental Health Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition 6 Types of Bullying Prevalence Mental Health Effects Close When you think of bullying, the physically and verbally aggressive behavior thatschool childrenendure from their peers might be what immediately springs to mind. However, it’s important to recognize that bully can come in many different forms. Just because it doesn’t involve physical or verbal aggression doesn’t mean that it doesn’t count as bullying....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsKetamine As MedicineKetamine-Assisted PsychotherapyKetamine Used Psychedelically Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Ketamine As Medicine Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Ketamine Used Psychedelically Close You can’t read about mental health treatment right now without reading something about ketamine orpsychedelics—but you may wonder what part of the experience makes it so effective. “Ketamine treatment is actually a spectrum of services which include the use of ketamine as a psychiatric pharmaceutical, the use of ketamine as a lubricant for the psychotherapy process, and the use of ketamine to induce mystical-type experience,” says Raquel Bennett, PsyD, and founder of theKetamine Research Institute....