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Close When someone you care about is depressed, offering advice or wisdom may be something you do with only good intentions in mind. However, the words you use may not convey the message you want to send—especially if you don’t understandthe nature of depressionand mental illness. It’s important to remember that depression is a mental health condition that requires treatment.Depression treatmentcan involve medication, therapy, self-help strategies, and more. That’s why it can be helpful to understand what not to say to someone with depression....

Close You’ve found a psychiatrist or therapist, set up an appointment, and are ready to start your first session—now what? What do you talk about once you start therapy? When it comes to speaking with your therapist, there are very few conversation topics that are off the table. This article describes some common phrases that therapists tend to hear from their clients and why those phrases might hinder your progress in therapy....

Close Key TakeawaysJune is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, a time to celebrate queer folks and all that they’ve accomplished.In addition to being queer, many individuals also encompass other identities that may not be as affirmed in all Pride spaces.Pride provides an opportunity for individuals to learn more about how queer community members may be marginalized in other ways, such as race, disability, religion, etc. Key Takeaways June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, a time to celebrate queer folks and all that they’ve accomplished....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsResilient MeaningCharacteristicsExamplesHow Do I Build Resilience?How to Ask for HelpFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Resilient Meaning Characteristics Examples How Do I Build Resilience? How to Ask for Help Frequently Asked Questions Close Resilience involves the ability to recover and rebound from challenges and setbacks. It can be important for helping people deal with a variety of problems and recover from trauma....

Close Key TakeawaysWearable devices are helping people deal with mental health conditions.New technology may help wearables detect potential mental health reactions in seconds.People who decide to use wearables should consider the pros and cons before using them as a method of care. Key Takeaways Wearable devices are helping people deal with mental health conditions.New technology may help wearables detect potential mental health reactions in seconds.People who decide to use wearables should consider the pros and cons before using them as a method of care....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhere Does Our Idea of Beauty Come From?How Is Beauty Defined?Partner Status Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Where Does Our Idea of Beauty Come From? How Is Beauty Defined? Partner Status Close It isn’t necessarily fair, but there is a substantial body of research demonstrating that being perceived as beautiful orhandsome offers some advantages. Physical attractiveness has important social consequences. It may not be surprising that attractive individuals fare better in the world of dating....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding Sex AddictionSymptomsImpactCausesTreatmentHow to Manage Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Sex Addiction Symptoms Impact Causes Treatment How to Manage Close Something we often hear a lot about, whether in the media or just conversations with friends, is sex addiction. But in an era of dating apps and hookups, what doesthatmean? There’s often a lot of confusion around sex addiction—there’s even somedebate over sex addictionbeing a real diagnosable condition, as it’s not in theDSM-5(the diagnostic standard for addiction and mental health disorders)....

Close Sexual minorities are groups of people whose sexual orientation, gender identity, or sexual characteristics are different from the presumed majority of the population, which are heterosexual, cisgender, and non-intersex individuals. Sexual Orientation The most common use of the term sexual minority is to refer to people whose sexual orientation is not heterosexual. This includes gay men (men/man-aligned people who are only attracted to people of the same/similar gender), lesbians (women-aligned people who are solely attracted to people of similar genders),and bisexuals (people of any gender attracted to people of all genders), and questioning people....

Close Key TakeawaysWhile sobriety cuts out alcohol entirely, sober curiosity encourages less consumption of alcohol.With the rise of the sober curious lifestyle, socially geared non-alcoholic beverages have become more popular.Alcohol alternatives allow for the rituals of connection and celebration while lessening the harmful after-effects. Key Takeaways While sobriety cuts out alcohol entirely, sober curiosity encourages less consumption of alcohol.With the rise of the sober curious lifestyle, socially geared non-alcoholic beverages have become more popular....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding the Concept of Soul SearchingExploring the Purpose of Soul SearchingBenefits of Soul SearchingHow to Engage in Soul SearchingCommon Challenges in Soul SearchingIntegrating Soul Searching into Daily Life Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding the Concept of Soul Searching Exploring the Purpose of Soul Searching Benefits of Soul Searching How to Engage in Soul Searching Common Challenges in Soul Searching Integrating Soul Searching into Daily Life...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRole of Texting in RelationshipsGauging Textual CompatibilityAttachment Styles & Texting HabitsHow to Improve Textual Compatibility Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Role of Texting in Relationships Gauging Textual Compatibility Attachment Styles & Texting Habits How to Improve Textual Compatibility Close While you’ve probably heard of dating criteria like physical attraction, emotional compatibility, and sexual chemistry, here’s a new one that has gained importance in today’s day and age of mobile phones, digital apps, andinternet dating: textual compatibility....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsChapman’s 5 Love LanguagesTake the Quiz to Identify Your Love LanguageThe ‘Gifts’ Love LanguageKnow Your Partner’s Love LanguageHow to Understand the Gift-GiverPrecautions for Gift-Giving Partners Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Chapman’s 5 Love Languages Take the Quiz to Identify Your Love Language The ‘Gifts’ Love Language Know Your Partner’s Love Language How to Understand the Gift-Giver Precautions for Gift-Giving Partners Close...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe ExperimentImpactCriticism Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Experiment Impact Criticism Close The question of how children learn to engage in violent behavior has been of great interest to parents and researchers alike. In the 1960s, psychologistAlbert Banduraand his colleagues conducted what is now known as the Bobo doll experiment, and they demonstrated that children may learn aggression through observation. Aggression lies at the root of many social ills ranging frominterpersonal violenceto war....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Color Psychology of PinkWhat Does the Color Pink Mean?How Does Pink Make You Feel? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Color Psychology of Pink What Does the Color Pink Mean? How Does Pink Make You Feel? Close Why do we associate the color pink with romance, kindness, and femininity? Short answer?Color psychology! Certain colors emit specific feelings—blue is sadness, red is anger, yellow is sunshine; the list goes on....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionHow and Why It WorksResearch and StudiesExamplesOther TechniquesCriticisms and LimitationsPractical Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition How and Why It Works Research and Studies Examples Other Techniques Criticisms and Limitations Practical Tips Close Getting someone to do what you want them to do is an age-old problem we all face from time to time. Whether you’re trying to convince someone to buy your product, donate to your charity, or hire you for a job, there are countless areas in our lives in which a little persuasion can go a long way....