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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding Self-PreservationSelf-Preservation in Different ContextsSelf-Preservation and Personal GrowthDeveloping Self-Preservation Skills Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Self-Preservation Self-Preservation in Different Contexts Self-Preservation and Personal Growth Developing Self-Preservation Skills Close Most afternoons, I enjoy a hot cup of tea with a splash of milk while sitting in silence at the dining table. It’s 10 minutes of solitude before my husband and kids come home and chaos ensues where I have to jump from snack-making, dinner-prepping, and sock-picking to errand running....

Close Key TakeawaysOn June 24, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.Only 17 states in America require medically-accurate sex education.Comprehensive sex education provides teenagers with an increased ability to make safe, healthy choices moving forward. Key Takeaways On June 24, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.Only 17 states in America require medically-accurate sex education.Comprehensive sex education provides teenagers with an increased ability to make safe, healthy choices moving forward....

Close Sexual aftercare is the practice of caring for your partner(s) after sex. It can involve anything from showering together to cuddling and talking; it’s all about what makes everyone feel cared for and nurtured after engaging in sexual intimacy. In the past, society has primarily been focused on the before and during of sex: Thinkforeplayand enthusiasticconsent. In recent years, however, the inclusion of what happens after the act of sex has also become a focal point....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Gray Divorce?PrevalenceContributing FactorsFinancial ConsiderationsEmotional and Psychological ImpactMaintaining Health and WellnessResources and Support for Gray Divorcees Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Gray Divorce? Prevalence Contributing Factors Financial Considerations Emotional and Psychological Impact Maintaining Health and Wellness Resources and Support for Gray Divorcees Close Why are older couples—after spending nearly half of their lives together—ending their relationships? This phenomenon, dubbed “gray divorce,” is one explanation for the growing number of single-person US households....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Social Support?Types of Social SupportHow Does Social Support Reduce StressHow to Get More Social Support Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Social Support? Types of Social Support How Does Social Support Reduce Stress How to Get More Social Support Close Statistics suggest that too many of us are under too muchstress. According to the 2022 APA Stress in America survey, 27% of American adults say they are frequently so stressed that they cannot function....

Close Some people believe that love is an illusion. It’s understandable if they were in a relationship that they thought was a long-lasting one based on true love, but the reality ended up not aligning with their perception. Or if they’ve witnessed friends and family members get hurt when it came to love, so they come to believe love does not exist. This article explores why love seems like an illusion, why love can hurt, how this belief negatively impacts your mental health, how love is not an illusion, and the positive effects of love....

Close Key Takeaways You might have had someone say it to you before: “Oh, just take a mental health day.” It’s not a bad suggestion. Experts saymental health dayscan help people feel replenished and ready to return to work. But they are not a long-term solution to the mental health crisis the U.S. is facing. Fittingly, the theme of World Mental Health Day this year is investment in mental health.Investment requires more than just taking the occasional mental health day, and experts say it needs to start in the workplace....

Close Whether you’ve just parted from a quick fling or are ending a years-long relationship, dealing with abreakupis downright heart-wrenching. Complicated feelings of grief, relief, anger,regret, and sadness swirl around in a messy sea, and no matter how right the decision was to part ways you may find yourself missing the other deeply. As difficult as it is to go “no contact” with someone you spent so much time with, many relationship experts believe that this is one of the best routes you can take to heal your heart, keep things uncomplicated, and move onward....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBeing Near WaterVitamin DFresh AirRelaxationMindfulnessBonding With Others Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Being Near Water Vitamin D Fresh Air Relaxation Mindfulness Bonding With Others Close When the sun is out and warmweatheris in the forecast, heading to the beach is a no-brainer for most. But, what makes the beach such an excellent place formental health? Three words—water, sun, and air. All of these natural elements offer some form of mental health benefits that helps the mind relax and allow the opportunity for social gathering....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFriday Fix: Episode 160More About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Friday Fix: Episode 160 More About the Podcast Close The Verywell Mind Podcast’s“Friday Fix” is a short episode that features a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern. Whether you carried on a whole conversation with spinach in your teeth or you slipped and fell in front of a whole room full of people,embarrassing momentsare inevitable....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsImportancePrioritiesIf You’re StrugglingFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Importance Priorities If You’re Struggling FAQs Close Along with newlywed bliss can come some ups and downs. In fact, it’s pretty normal to hit rough patches in the first two years of marriage, but don’t panic. By understanding some of the transitions and roadblocks you may experience in early marriage, you and your partner can work together to build a strong foundation for years to come....

Close Key Takeaways COVID-19 was particularly challenging for Asian Americans who navigated negative job developments andhate crimes. This is likely connected to the model minority stereotype, which places unrealistic expectations on Asian Americans. Unfortunately, themodel minority mythcan make it difficult for Asian Americans to seek help when needed, due to external pressures from work, family, and society, as well as their own internalizedracism. Given the negative impact that the model minority myth continues to have on Asian American individuals, it is crucial to unpack this stereotype....

Close How the Thematic Apperception Test Works The TAT involves showing people a series of picture cards depicting a variety of ambiguous characters (that may include men, women, and/or children), scenes, and situations. It’s purposefully difficult to identify what is happening in these images. The person examining the card is then asked to tell as dramatic a story as they can for each picture presented, including: The TAT is different from theRorschach Inkblot Testin that the Rorschach uses symmetrical inkblot images rather than a detailed scene with characters and locations....

When Hurricane Ida hit New Orleans last year,Jasmin Pierrehad to leave her home for the sake of her safety. Due to this natural disaster, she ended up at a shelter in Alexandria, Louisiana, as her father was not around to help her like he usually did during hurricane season. By the time she arrived there, she was in a state of mental health distress, so she stated this to the team at the medical station at the shelter....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Third Place DefinedWhy Third Places MatterTypes of Third PlacesCreating and Sustaining Third PlacesThe Future of Third Places Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Third Place Defined Why Third Places Matter Types of Third Places Creating and Sustaining Third Places The Future of Third Places Close In life, we spend a lot of our time either at home or at work—or school if we’re a student....