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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns You’re Tired After WorkCausesHow to CopeWhen to Get Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs You’re Tired After Work Causes How to Cope When to Get Help Close Working eight (or more) hours a day can leave you feeling drained or downright exhausted. The demands of work—whether it’s dealing with co-workers, helping customers, orstaring at a computer screen all day—can sap you of the energy you need to make dinner, care for your kids, or enjoy your leisure hours....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDating a Younger ManDating an Older WomanHow to Maintain a Healthy Older Woman-Younger Man Relationship Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Dating a Younger Man Dating an Older Woman How to Maintain a Healthy Older Woman-Younger Man Relationship Close Age really is just a number, and this is becoming truer as we move toward a greater cultural embrace of aging gracefully and the possibilities of longevity....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptoms of Depression in College StudentsWhat Percentage of College Students Experience Depression?What Really Causes Depression in College Students?Impact of Depression on Academic and Personal LifeCoping With Depression in CollegeTreatments for Depression in College StudentsResourcesHow Schools Can HelpFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms of Depression in College Students What Percentage of College Students Experience Depression? What Really Causes Depression in College Students?...

Close Hobbies are often thought of as activities for people who lead quiet, relaxed lives, but people with full, busy, stressful lives may actually need hobbies more than the average person. Hobbies have many stress-relieving benefits that usually make them more than worth the time they require. Keep reading to learn about the health benefits of hobbies. Health Benefits of Hobbies Hobbies have been found to have both psychological and physical health benefits....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOther MedicationsImproper StorageSubstance UseMedical ConditionsPregnancyStressAgeBipolar DisorderToleranceDelayed Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Other Medications Improper Storage Substance Use Medical Conditions Pregnancy Stress Age Bipolar Disorder Tolerance Delayed Effects Close At a GlanceAntidepressants can help people with mental health conditions like depression but they can stop working. For example, if you’ve been taking an antidepressant like Prozac for years, you might notice a “poop out” effect where it doesn’t seem to be helping as much anymore....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Long-Term Planning MattersWhy Planning Is HardImproving Planning Skills Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Long-Term Planning Matters Why Planning Is Hard Improving Planning Skills Close Have you ever felt like others were getting ahead in life but you weren’t? Maybe a friend bought a house, and you haven’t even considered saving for a down payment. Or perhaps a relative your age is married and starting a family, and you can’t fathom the responsibility of raising children....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsImportanceBenefitsRequirementsGetting Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Importance Benefits Requirements Getting Help Close Some psychology students are surprised (maybe even dismayed) to realize that they must take a statistics course. But almost all psychology programs have this requirement for graduation.The subject is also discussed in many other classes, highlighting the importance of statistics in psychology.Recognizing the role of statistics in psychology is necessary when pursuingcareers in this field, and may even make it easier to accept having to take this type of course....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of Contents10 Common Open-Ended Therapist QuestionsOpen vs Closed-Ended QuestionsTypes of QuestionsUses in Daily LifeFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents 10 Common Open-Ended Therapist Questions Open vs Closed-Ended Questions Types of Questions Uses in Daily Life Frequently Asked Questions Close An open-ended question is a question that can’t be answered with just one word or phrase. Open-ended questions require longer explanations and more thought than a question whose answer can just be “Fine,” “Good,” or “OK....

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Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Representation Matters Examples Solutions Close “The Bachelor.” ”Love Island USA.” “Keeping Up With the Kardashians.” “Real Housewives.” It’s escapism at its finest, jaw-dropping, attention-grabbing, mindless forms of entertainment that I can’t stop watching. But as much as I love streaming these shows, I can’t help but get upset at howunrealisticthey are. And sure, marrying someone you met through a pod isn’t something your everyday person is doing, but you know what is?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFear of StressFear of Negative EmotionsFear of CravingsFear of Weight GainFear of Failure Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Fear of Stress Fear of Negative Emotions Fear of Cravings Fear of Weight Gain Fear of Failure As of Dec. 20, 2019, thenew legal age limit is 21 years oldforpurchasing cigarettes, cigars, or any other tobacco productsin the U.S. There are many reasons you might be afraid toquit smoking, such as the fear of becoming more stressed, the fear of weight gain, the fear of the uncomfortable symptoms ofnicotine withdrawal, or even just the fear of the unknown....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIdentifyingSymptomsCausesCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Identifying Symptoms Causes Coping Close Test anxiety is a psychological condition in which people experience extreme distress and anxiety in testing situations. While many people experience some degree of stress and anxiety before and during exams, test anxiety can actually impair learning and hurt test performance.Test anxiety is a type of performance anxiety. In situations where the pressure is on and a good performance counts, people can become so anxious that they are actually unable to do their best....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFriday Fix: Episode 135More About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Friday Fix: Episode 135 More About the Podcast Close OnThe Verywell Mind Podcast, Amy Morin, LCSW, shares the “Friday Fix”—a short episode featuring a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern. Subscribe Now:Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Google Podcasts While some people say you should always give others the “benefit of the doubt,” other people say doing so means you let people take advantage of you....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOn Black Mental WealthOn the Unique Issues Surrounding Black Mental HealthNavigating Race and Injustice IssuesOn Why Community Care MattersYour Environment and Your Mental Health Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents On Black Mental Wealth On the Unique Issues Surrounding Black Mental Health Navigating Race and Injustice Issues On Why Community Care Matters Your Environment and Your Mental Health Close Every Friday onThe Verywell Mind Podcast, host Minaa B....