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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHealth Benefits of FlirtingDo We Accurately Detect Flirting?Flirting When Socially AnxiousHow to Flirt Successfully Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Health Benefits of Flirting Do We Accurately Detect Flirting? Flirting When Socially Anxious How to Flirt Successfully Close Picture this: you’re at your favorite downtown bar with your friends, wearing your best jeans and you’re having a great hair day. You lock eyes with someone cute across the bar and they smile....

Close Gen Z mental health differs from that of previous generations—and they are a lot more open about sharing their struggles. Who Are Gen Z?Generation Z refers to the generation born roughly between 1997 and 2012. They are the first generation to be completely raised with the Internet and smartphones and have grown up with a very different experience of the world than previous generations. Who Are Gen Z? Generation Z refers to the generation born roughly between 1997 and 2012....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionHarmsUsesOther StrategiesA Last Resort Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Harms Uses Other Strategies A Last Resort Close Some people get what they want after issuing an ultimatum in a relationship. However, taking this approach doesn’t always have a positive outcome. At a minimum, it can create a wedge between partners, sometimes evenbringing the relationship to an end. Here we examine the impact of ultimatums in relationships, as well as when they may be beneficial....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Honesty Means in a RelationshipWhat Is Radical Honesty?Why Is Honesty So Important in RelationshipsTips for Having More Honesty in Your Relationships Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Honesty Means in a Relationship What Is Radical Honesty? Why Is Honesty So Important in Relationships Tips for Having More Honesty in Your Relationships Close Are you always honest with your partner? Are little white lies allowed or do you always tell the truth?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe First Weight LossThe GainThe DecisionTaking the PlungeChanges in Mind and BodyLetting People InReleasing the ShameNext in GLP-1s and Mental Health Guide"I Lost Weight, But I Don’t Feel Like Myself Anymore" Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The First Weight Loss The Gain The Decision Taking the Plunge Changes in Mind and Body Letting People In Releasing the Shame Next in GLP-1s and Mental Health Guide...

I loveintentional gift-giving. While I also enjoy being on the receiving end, I love the feeling of giving someone something they adore. Whether it’s something mentioned in a vague passing comment or an item someone desperately wants but can’t get for themselves, I make it my mission to always give items with a lot of thought and consideration. I won’t lie; it does feel good to make someone happy. But I would never say this process is entirely selfless, either....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefining IdentityWhat Makes Up a Person’s Identity?Identity Development Across the LifespanThe Importance of IdentityTips for Reflecting on Your Identity Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Defining Identity What Makes Up a Person’s Identity? Identity Development Across the Lifespan The Importance of Identity Tips for Reflecting on Your Identity Close Your identity is a set of physical, mental, emotional, social, and interpersonal characteristics that are unique to you....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMortality RatesMental HealthCauses of DeathTreatmentFinding SupportEating Disorder Prevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Mortality Rates Mental Health Causes of Death Treatment Finding Support Eating Disorder Prevention It’s amyththat the effects of eating disorders aren’t as dangerous as the effects of other mental health conditions. Unfortunately, health complications related to eating disorders can be fatal. However, early intervention markedly improves treatment outcomes, which is one reason to ensure people with eating disorders receive a prompt diagnosis and access to treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Is Dating So Hard?What to Do About Dating Being So Hard Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Is Dating So Hard? What to Do About Dating Being So Hard Close Unless you met your partner in high school, you’ve likely done some dating in your life—so you’ve probably exclaimed “Why is dating so hard??” to friends at least once or twice....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsTipsImportance Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Tips Importance Close Humility is the ability to accurately view your talents and flaws while being void of arrogance. Some believe that being humble means havinglow self-esteemand alack of confidence, but it’s the opposite. Humility is having the self-esteem to understand that even though you are doing well, you do not have to brag or gloat about it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCharacteristicsBenefits and DrawbacksHow to Build Loyalty Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Characteristics Benefits and Drawbacks How to Build Loyalty Close Loyalty is a virtue we value inrelationshipswith family, friends, romantic partners, workplaces, organizations, religions, and nations.But what is loyalty, and why is it important? This article explores the characteristics, benefits, and drawbacks of loyalty, as well as some strategies to build loyalty in relationships....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns of ADHDADHD vs. High EnergyOther ExplanationsHow to Help Your Child Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs of ADHD ADHD vs. High Energy Other Explanations How to Help Your Child Close All kids seem to have those moments where they are bouncing off the walls. However, there are times you might wonder whether your child has high energy or if their behavior might be a sign of ADHD....

Close John Lund / Getty ImagesThe number of studentsmajoring in psychologyhas grown tremendously. On college campuses throughout the world, psychology frequently ranks in the top five most popular majors. On many campuses, it is the top major.Why is psychology continuously chosen as a major and potentialcareer path? Here are a few reasons why we think earning a psychology degree appeals to so many students. John Lund / Getty Images The number of studentsmajoring in psychologyhas grown tremendously....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of ReligionWhy People Believe in ReligionImpactPotential PitfallsTips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Religion Why People Believe in Religion Impact Potential Pitfalls Tips Close The famed psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud described religion asa form of wish fulfillment. However, modern psychology recognizes that religion can play an important role in an individual’s life and experiences and can even improve health and well-being....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeet Mark GoulstonWhy Mark Goulston Is Mentally StrongWhat You’ll Hear on the ShowWhat You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental StrengthQuotes From Dr. GoulstonMore About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Meet Mark Goulston Why Mark Goulston Is Mentally Strong What You’ll Hear on the Show What You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental Strength Quotes From Dr. Goulston More About the Podcast...