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Close Key Takeaways• The Mental State of the World Report has been published, and the US is near the bottom.• The ‘Core Anglosphere’ region as a whole scored low, with the UK joint-bottom.• More individualistic societies tended to score poorly, with collectivist societies ranking higher.• Globally, the mental health of young adults is declining. Key Takeaways • The Mental State of the World Report has been published, and the US is near the bottom....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding the Prisoner’s DilemmaExamples of the Prisoner’s DilemmaExtensions and Variations of the Prisoner’s DilemmaStrategies and Outcomes in the Prisoner’s DilemmaCriticisms and Limitations of the Prisoner’s Dilemma Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding the Prisoner’s Dilemma Examples of the Prisoner’s Dilemma Extensions and Variations of the Prisoner’s Dilemma Strategies and Outcomes in the Prisoner’s Dilemma Criticisms and Limitations of the Prisoner’s Dilemma...

Close Key TakeawaysAnnual cigarette sales have increased for the first time in 20 years, according to the Federal Trade Commission.Young adults in particular can be more vulnerable to stress and may use cigarettes as a coping mechanism.As mental health care remains inaccessible for a lot of people, people are turning to cigarettes as a substitute. Key Takeaways Annual cigarette sales have increased for the first time in 20 years, according to the Federal Trade Commission....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Can You Tell If Someone Is a Flying Monkey?Why Do People Submit to Narcissists?How to Deal With Flying Monkeys Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Can You Tell If Someone Is a Flying Monkey? Why Do People Submit to Narcissists? How to Deal With Flying Monkeys Close When people discuss narcissists, they sometimes use the phrase ‘flying monkeys.’ Flying monkeys refer to people who carry out the work of a narcissist or an abusive person, and it comes from The Wizard of Oz, in which the Wicked Witch of the West puts flying monkeys under her spell....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefining TraitAllport’s Trait TheoryCattell’s ModelEysenck’s Dimensions5-Factor TheoryCriticismsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Defining Trait Allport’s Trait Theory Cattell’s Model Eysenck’s Dimensions 5-Factor Theory Criticisms Frequently Asked Questions Close The trait theory of personality suggests that people have certain basic traits, and it is the strength and intensity of those traits that account for personality differences. The trait approach to personality is one of the major theoretical areas inthe study of personality....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesReasons to See a TherapistHow to Find a TherapistImpactWhat to ExpectPotential Pitfalls Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Reasons to See a Therapist How to Find a Therapist Impact What to Expect Potential Pitfalls Close If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat988for support and assistance from a trained counselor. If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911....

Close The idea of remarrying your ex probably sounds far-fetched. After all, you are divorced for a reason (or many reasons) and presumably havemoved on. But remarriage does occur, and may be more common than you realized. According to one study, as many as 10% to 15% of all divorced couples will reconcile. In those cases, the couples may have realized that they were unhappier apart than they thought they would be....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRecognize That It’s DifferentAccept That Her Kids Come FirstTake It SlowBe Honest and UpfrontOffer Emotional SupportBe TrustworthyStay FlexibleDon’t Discipline the ChildrenDon’t Pass JudgmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Recognize That It’s Different Accept That Her Kids Come First Take It Slow Be Honest and Upfront Offer Emotional Support Be Trustworthy Stay Flexible Don’t Discipline the Children Don’t Pass Judgment...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Sexting?Sexting and Sex AddictionSigns of Sexting AddictionWhat to Do If You’re Addicted to Sexting Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Sexting? Sexting and Sex Addiction Signs of Sexting Addiction What to Do If You’re Addicted to Sexting Close Sexting is the practice of sending or receiving sexual text messages. It can be a way to stay connected to your partner when you’re apart....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Does a Panic Attack Feel Like?What to Do During a Panic AttackHow to Calm Down After a Panic AttackTreatment Options Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Does a Panic Attack Feel Like? What to Do During a Panic Attack How to Calm Down After a Panic Attack Treatment Options Close During a panic attack, you might feel out of control and like the world is ending....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Common Are RelapsesIs Relapse a Sign of Failure?StagesCausesTreatmentsCopingPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Common Are Relapses Is Relapse a Sign of Failure? Stages Causes Treatments Coping Prevention A relapse is the worsening of a medical condition that had previously improved. When it comes to addiction, it refers to a person engaging in addictive behavior after a period ofabstinence. The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) defines relapse as the recurrence of behavioral or other substantive indicators of active disease after a period of remission....

Close There are times when our partner will be upset with us. Maybe we know why, or we might have no clue what we did to hurt them. While we may want to avoid further conflict and wait for things to blow over, research shows that tackling issues head-on is usually the best course of action. Though it may be uncomfortable at first, having open and honest conversations can benefit our relationship in the long run....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Didn’t It Work?What Did You Learn From It?Look Out for Dangerous AssumptionsCreate a Plan for YourselfHow to Make ChangesGet Help If You Need It Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Didn’t It Work? What Did You Learn From It? Look Out for Dangerous Assumptions Create a Plan for Yourself How to Make Changes Get Help If You Need It Every January, my therapy office receives calls from people who say something like, “I planned to stop drinking for Dry January but it was harder than I thought....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs Therapy Working?Reevaluating Expectations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is Therapy Working? Reevaluating Expectations Close Many make the decision to go totherapywhen they are desperate for relief from deep pain. It isn’t an easy task, so if you have taken the leap to get support, take a moment to honor this accomplishment. Therapy is a unique treatment. For many forms of clinical support we may seek, like gettingmedication for mood swingsorhormone therapy, there is a clear timeline of when we can expect to see results....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRecognize the Signs You’re Growing ApartShare Your Concerns About Growing ApartSpend Time TogetherSupport One AnotherHave Fun TogetherGet Professional Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Recognize the Signs You’re Growing Apart Share Your Concerns About Growing Apart Spend Time Together Support One Another Have Fun Together Get Professional Help Close It can be easy for couples to grow apart over time, particularly when each person has responsibilities and commitments that pull them in other directions....