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Close OnThe Verywell Mind Podcast, Amy Morin, LCSW, interviews experts, authors, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, and other inspirational people about the strategies that help them think, feel, and do their best in life. Meet Craig Grossi Craig Grossi is a marine corps veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart. While serving in Afghanistan, he came across Fred, a stray dog. The two bonded during Craig’s time there. And when Craig’s deployment was up, he decided to bring Fred back to the United States—something that wasn’t allowed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewEmotional and Physical Benefits of JournalingDrawbacksCompared to Other Stress Management PracticesStrategies to Try Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Emotional and Physical Benefits of Journaling Drawbacks Compared to Other Stress Management Practices Strategies to Try Close Journalinggenerally involves the practice of keeping a diary or journal that explores thoughts and feelings surrounding the events of your life. There are several different ways to do this....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLow-Risk Drinking GuidelinesDefining Binge and Heavy DrinkingUnderstanding the RisksCould You Have a Problem?Next in Your Relationship With Alcohol GuideWhat Is a Problem Drinker? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines Defining Binge and Heavy Drinking Understanding the Risks Could You Have a Problem? Next in Your Relationship With Alcohol Guide If you regularly drink more than the recommended guidelines for alcohol consumption, you may be wondering what exactly are the risks....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy It MattersEat a Balanced DietMake Sleep a PriorityStay ActiveAvoid Harmful SubstancesManage Your Stress Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why It Matters Eat a Balanced Diet Make Sleep a Priority Stay Active Avoid Harmful Substances Manage Your Stress Close Taking care of your physical body is good for your mental health. The mind and body interact and influence one another in complex ways....

Close TheVerywell Mind Mental Health Trackeris a monthly survey of the overall mental health and well-being of adults living in the United States. Fielded online, this survey of 4,000 people seeks to measure current attitudes and behaviors, as well as feelings about the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.For June, Amy Morin, LCSW, takes a deep dive on why stressed-out parents should be up-front with their kids about mental health treatment they may be receiving....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsDrawbacksScientific Perspective on Sleeping NudePersonal Experiences and OpinionsTips for Sleeping Nude Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Drawbacks Scientific Perspective on Sleeping Nude Personal Experiences and Opinions Tips for Sleeping Nude Close When you want a good night’s sleep, you do a few things. You might brew yourself a cup of chamomile tea, limit your screen time before bed, fluff your pillows, and fiddle with the thermostat until your room’s temperature isjustright....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Does the Moon Supposedly Affect Compatibility?Should You Use the Moon Phase Compatibility Test to Figure Out Your Love Life?Why You Should Be Wary of Online Relationship TestsTherapist-Approved Tips to Tell If You and Your Partner Are CompatibleKeep in Mind Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Does the Moon Supposedly Affect Compatibility? Should You Use the Moon Phase Compatibility Test to Figure Out Your Love Life?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns You’re Treating Your Partner Like a ChildWhy It HappensHow to Stop Parenting Your PartnerHow to Respond Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs You’re Treating Your Partner Like a Child Why It Happens How to Stop Parenting Your Partner How to Respond Close Putting yourself in the role of “parent” and your partner in the role of “child” is demeaning and can actually be counterproductive....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Do Dreams About Death Symbolize?What Do Death Dreams Feel Like?Types of Death Dreams and What They MeanCan You Die in Your Own Dream?Do Dreams About Death Indicate a Mental Health Disorder?Why Am I Having Recurring Dreams About Death?Is There a Way to Stop Dreaming About Death? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Do Dreams About Death Symbolize? What Do Death Dreams Feel Like?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is the 3-Year Relationship Problem?Why Is This a Significant Relationship Moment?Common Challenges in 3-Year RelationshipsImpact of the 3-Year Relationship ProblemStrategies for Overcoming the 3-Year Relationship Problem Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is the 3-Year Relationship Problem? Why Is This a Significant Relationship Moment? Common Challenges in 3-Year Relationships Impact of the 3-Year Relationship Problem Strategies for Overcoming the 3-Year Relationship Problem...

Close If I had a nickel for every time I heard the phrase, “Happiness is a choice,” I would be a very wealthy woman. I bet someone in your life, at some point, has said this to you. And if it made you feel bad about yourself, you’re not alone. While it’s true that we can choose how to react to situations or circumstances in our lives, we rarely get to choose those situations and circumstances themselves—and in that way, our happiness is not entirely up to us....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Wundt Is the Father of PsychologyThe Life of Wilhelm WundtCareerInfluenceOther “Fathers of Psychology” Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Wundt Is the Father of Psychology The Life of Wilhelm Wundt Career Influence Other “Fathers of Psychology” Close Who is considered the father of psychology? This question does not necessarily have a cut-and-dry answer since many individuals have contributed to the inception, rise, and evolution of modern-day psychology....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy You Miss SmokingLife Without SmokingChanging Your MindsetWhat to Do When You’re Craving a Cigarette Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why You Miss Smoking Life Without Smoking Changing Your Mindset What to Do When You’re Craving a Cigarette At A GlanceSome former smokers say they “loved smoking” and still miss it, but what they really loved was the relief from the discomfort of nicotine withdrawal that smoking brings when you’re addicted....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDo Others Regret Not Having Kids?How to Decide If You Will Regret Not Having KidsWhat If You Decide Not to Have Children?What to Do If You Regret Not Having Kids Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Do Others Regret Not Having Kids? How to Decide If You Will Regret Not Having Kids What If You Decide Not to Have Children? What to Do If You Regret Not Having Kids...