Follow Now : Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Common Myths These things you may think happen at 12-step meetings, but might be myths rather than typical occurrences: You will be surrounded by “helpful” alcoholics.You have to stand up and say, “I am an alcoholic.“You have to tell all of your secrets surrounding my addiction to alcohol.You have to participate in group hugs.You have to pray.You are joining a cult....

This year may feel even more stressful for teens after multiple years of navigating COVID protocols, political and economic strife, and hearing about school shootings. As a result, this school year may seem particularly overwhelming for teenagers, stirring up additional feelings of stress and uncertainty. Read on for advice on how parents help teens by offering emotional support and creating a semblance of normalcy. An Uptick in Stress for Teens Students have undergone tremendous challenges the last few years due to the pandemic, social isolation, political dissension, school violence, and beyond....

Below are just a few ways to make your partner feel special and improve the quality of your intimate relationships by showing your appreciation in the way they like to receive it, taking responsibility for your emotions, supporting their goals, and sending sweet messages throughout the day. Speak Your Partner’s Love Language Gary Chapman’s book The Five Love Languages has changed the way many people talk about getting their needs met in relationships....

Whether you’re concerned about your safety or want tо maintain your privacy online, this article will provide useful tips and advice. Possible ways someone could have gotten your WhatsApp number There are several ways someone might have obtained your WhatsApp number. Here are some possibilities to consider: To prevent someone from obtaining your WhatsApp number in the future, there are a few steps you can take. For example, you can be selective about who you add as a contact in your phone’s address book, and you can use WhatsApp’s privacy settings to control who can see your phone number....

A report by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) found that despite the passage of the mental health and addictions parity law in 2008, many people continue to struggle with barriers to mental health care. Most prominent among these obstacles were coverage denials by insurance providers, difficulty getting psychiatric medications, problems finding in-network providers, and high out-of-pocket costs. While it can be expensive, the cost of therapy depends on a range of factors....

As useful as Prozac can be in treating these conditions, the drug may cause side effects ranging in severity from mild to life-threatening. Moreover, people who take Prozac may experience withdrawal symptoms if the treatment is not tapered off appropriately. Use in Treating Anxiety Disorder Prozac is commonly used to treat anxiety disorders, many of which can co-exist with bipolar disorder. These include generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety disorder (SAD), panic disorder (PD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) In fact, a 2015 review of studies published in EBioMedicine concluded that the lifetime risk of an anxiety disorder co-occurring with bipolar disorder was 42....

A psychoeducational group is a common component in treatment plans for phobia, which includes agoraphobia, social phobia (social anxiety disorder), and a specific phobia, an exaggerated or irrational fear of a specific object or situation. Common Characteristics of Psychoeducational Group Therapy Your psychoeducational group is likely to consist of members who all share the same diagnosis. In this case, education tends to focus on coping with that specific disorder. In other groups, members may have very different diagnoses, and the educational focus is on practical life skills such as managing stress or improving relationships....

Snapchat, with its over 200 million daily active users, is one of the most popular social media platforms. One of the most powerful features of Snapchat is the ability to add a link to your story, which can drive traffic to your website or help to promote your brand. Read on for instructions on how to add a link to your Snapchat story, as well as some suggestions for making the most of this function....

Likable people tend to endear themselves to others and make friends easily. While this trait comes naturally to some people, there are steps you can take to improve your social skills and be more likable. This article explores some of the characteristics of likable people, the benefits of this trait, and some steps you can take to be more likable. How to Be More Likable Listed below are some ways to be more likable, according to Clarissa Silva, a behavioral scientist, relationship coach, and creator of ‘Your Happiness Hypothesis Method....

Meet Lori Gottlieb Lori Gottlieb is a psychotherapist and author of the New York Times bestseller Maybe You Should Talk to Someone. In addition to her clinical practice, she writes a weekly column for The Atlantic called “Dear Therapist,” and contributes regularly to many other publications. Lori also hosts the “Dear Therapists” podcast, in which she and fellow therapist, Guy Winch, provide on-air guidance to people who share their struggles. Then, they follow up with the listener to learn what happened when they followed the advice....

Meet Ty Tashiro Dr. Ty Tashiro is an author, social scientist, and relationship expert. He’s a popular TED speaker and the author of a great book called Awkward: The Science of Why We’re Socially Awkward and Why That’s Awesome. He is also the author of The Science of Happily Ever After. Dr. Tashiro’s work has been featured in the New York Times, Time.com, TheAtlantic.com, on NPR, and more. Why Ty Tashiro Is Mentally Strong While he talks about the scientific reasons some people are socially awkward, much of what he shares also comes from personal experience....

“Therapy is instrumental in supporting anyone’s mental health,” notes Allison Chase, PhD, CEDS. “It is the opportunity to get professional support in processing the challenging and often overwhelming thoughts and feelings one may struggle with, which can frequently result in unhealthy and maladaptive behaviors.” Once you’ve made the decision to begin this journey, it only makes sense that you want to ensure you’re getting the most out of each session....

However, there may be times when you want to hide your WhatsApp account from others for various reasons. You may want to take a break from the constant notifications, or you want to keep your online activity private. Whatever the reason, it’s good to know that there are several methods you can use to hide your WhatsApp account from others. Method 1: Archiving Chats Method 1 for hiding your WhatsApp account is by archiving chats....

If you have social anxiety, you most likely face these types of situations with fear and dread or avoid them completely. This strategy can sustain your anxiety in the long term. Leaving situations in a state of panic also teaches you that they are to be feared. Ideally, you need to gradually introduce yourself to increasingly more difficult situations and stay in those situations until your fear subsides. This type of exposure training can be done in real life (in vivo) or in your imagination....

In fact, the longer you think about something, the less time and energy you have to take productive action. Plus, thinking about all the things you could have done differently, second-guessing your decisions, and continuously imagining worst-case scenarios can be exhausting. Learn what overthinking is, some signs you may be an overthinker, and a few reasons some people think too much. Also, explore different types of overthinking, the effects on your mental health and relationships, and how to stop overthinking things in your life....

Friday Fix: Episode 113 Whether you want to pay off your debt or you want to start hitting the gym five days a week, there’s a good chance you’ll make some mistakes along the way. When you repeat a mistake, you might be tempted to draw inaccurate conclusions about yourself. You might think you lack willpower or you might start to believe you’re incapable of change. Ultimately, your mistakes may cause you to stop trying to reach your goals....

Because you love them, it can be hard to watch your partner go through something difficult. It can also be hard to accept that they are not all right and need help from sources outside your relationship. Verywell Mind asked David Klemanski, PsyD, MPH, a psychologist at Yale Medicine, to share some ways to support a partner who’s undergoing therapy. How to Support a Partner Who’s Undergoing Therapy Below, Dr....

While it is sometimes overlooked or only an afterthought, an abstract is an important part of any academic or professional paper. This brief overview serves as a summary of what your paper contains, so it should succinctly and accurately represent what your paper is about and what the reader can expect to find. The abstract is a critical component of an APA-formatted paper. By following a few simple guidelines, you can create an abstract that follows the format....

Physical Changes When your stress response is triggered, a series of changes occur within your body. They include: A quickening of your pulseA burst of adrenalineRedirection of blood away from extremities and instead to major organsThe release of cortisol and other hormones, which bring other short- and long-term changes Common Triggers The stress response is intended to give you a burst of energy so you’re able to fight off attackers or run away from them effectively....