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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsColors and MoodsDressing For a Virtual WorldLeaving Your Comfort Zone Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Colors and Moods Dressing For a Virtual World Leaving Your Comfort Zone Close The world can be a stressful place, and sometimes makes us feel like we have to put our joy on hold for one reason or another. Thankfully, though, we have control over at least one thing that’s connected to happiness for many people: our clothing....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsExamplesSignsHarmsTalking to Your Partner Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Examples Signs Harms Talking to Your Partner Close A double standard in a relationship occurs when an individual has certain expectations of their partner but does not believe the same expectation should be applied to them. They are unfair expectations that can harm a relationship. Double standards can appear in different aspects of the relationship such asfinances, physical appearance, and sexual behaviors....

Close A double-blind study is one in which neither the participants nor the experimenters know who is receiving a particular treatment. This procedure is utilized to prevent bias in research results. Double-blind studies are particularly useful for preventing bias due todemand characteristicsor theplacebo effect. For example, let’s imagine that researchers are investigating the effects of a new drug. In a double-blind study, the researchers who interact with the participants would not know who was receiving the actual drug and who was receiving a placebo....

Close Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn was selected for 2023’s Verywell Mind 25 awards for going above and beyond to help move mental health forward. He was among the first researchers to recognize the medical potential of meditation and yoga, and is the man we have to thank for themindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) frameworkthat many mental health professionals still incorporate into treatment plans today. His pioneering work began in 1979 with his creation of the eight-week MBSR program that involved intensive mindfulness training, includingmeditation, body scanning, and basic yoga postures....

Close Relationships, love, anddating can be hard. However, ongoingracial traumaand complex interpersonal dynamics that exist within Black culture can make dating even more of a challenge. But whenDr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed therapist and advocate for Black women’s mental health, createdTherapy for Black Girlsin 2014, people listened and began to open up. It turns out that people had been waiting for a platform where they could have eye-opening and unfiltered conversations about relationships....

Close Dr. Laurie Santos was selected in this year’s Verywell Mind 25 awards as one of the top mental health champions whose work is helping move mental health forward. A professor of psychology and head of Silliman College at Yale University, Dr. Santos is an expert on cognitive science who has spent decades researching the human mind, uncoveringcognitive biases, and figuring out what actually makes people happy. Her course, “The Science of Well Being,” is available for free on Coursera and breaks down the science of human happiness while offering concrete tools learners can use to improve their overall mental wellness....

Close It is this knowledge that informsDr. Mariel Buqué’scontributions to the mental health field. Dr. Buqué is a Columbia University-trained psychologist,intergenerational traumaexpert, and author of the upcoming book “Break the Cycle,” a guide to healing intergenerational trauma that fuses modern psychology with ancient and indigenous healing practices. She is shifting the way we view mental health, pulling the focus from the individual and shifting to the mental health of families, communities, and society as a whole....

Close Little did Hamdani know that this call to counteraction would open her eyes to a whole new world ofcontent creation. “The further I got into it, the more I could see what a huge and diverse pool of creators and information that was actually very good and very sound was on there,” she explains. “So to be recognized amongst that group feels weird. It feels very flattering and great, but still, I’m trying to wrap my head around it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAbout DreamingMeaning of Cheating DreamsWhat to Do Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents About Dreaming Meaning of Cheating Dreams What to Do Close Have you had asexual dreamin which you cheated on your partner? The other person could have been a stranger, celebrity, someone you’re close to, or even a former partner. If so, you’re not alone because dreams about cheating are quite common according toSarah Gundle, PsyD, a clinical psychologist with a private practice in New York City....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Antidepressants Affect DreamsStudying the ImpactTypes of AntidepressantsMore Research Is Needed Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Antidepressants Affect Dreams Studying the Impact Types of Antidepressants More Research Is Needed Close Antidepressants can help relieve symptoms of depression and other mental health conditions, but they can also have side effects. Nightmares or other changes in dreaming are one possible effect you might notice after you start taking an antidepressant....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs Drinking Alone Normal?Benefits to Drinking AloneRisks and ConcernsProblematic Signs of Solitary DrinkingDrinking ResponsiblySeeking Help and Support Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is Drinking Alone Normal? Benefits to Drinking Alone Risks and Concerns Problematic Signs of Solitary Drinking Drinking Responsibly Seeking Help and Support A second glass of wine after dinner, a nightcap before bed, a beer at the end of the day, and a few trips to the bar before making it home....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewConditioning and ReinforcementMathematical Theory of BehaviorCriticismInfluenceAlternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Conditioning and Reinforcement Mathematical Theory of Behavior Criticism Influence Alternatives Close This article explores how drive reduction theory works, criticisms of Hull’s theory, and a few alternative motivational theories that have been proposed. Overview of Drive Reduction Theory Hull was one of the first theorists to attempt to create a grand theory designed to explain all behavior....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionCausesSignsWhat to DoPreventing Overdoses Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Causes Signs What to Do Preventing Overdoses Recognizing drug overdose signs and learning about treatments can help save lives. Signs and symptoms vary with the substance ingested, the method used, and many other factors, as do the treatments. Some signs, however, are more common than others. Knowing these can assist you in seeking help and managing an overdose until it arrives....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Dry January? How Can It Be Helpful?How to Try Dry JanuarySafety ConsiderationsNext in The End of the Resolution GuideHow to Manifest What You Really Want in Your Life Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Dry January? How Can It Be Helpful? How to Try Dry January Safety Considerations Next in The End of the Resolution Guide Close Key Takeaways"Dry January" is the exercise of abstaining from alcohol for the entirety of the first month of the year....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Substance Use Disorders?Diagnostic CriteriaSubstance-Induced DisordersDiagnosisGetting Help for a Substance Use Disorder Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Substance Use Disorders? Diagnostic Criteria Substance-Induced Disorders Diagnosis Getting Help for a Substance Use Disorder The"Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders", Fifth Edition, text revision, often called the DSM-V-TR or DSM-5-TR, is the latest version of the American Psychiatric Association’s gold-standard text on the names, symptoms, and diagnostic features of every recognized mental illness—including addictions....