Meet Kati Morton Kati Morton is a licensed marriage and family therapist who runs a private practice in Santa Monica, California. She’s well known for her YouTube channel which has attracted more than 1 million subscribers who tune in to hear her mental health tips. She’s the author of two books. Her first book, “Are u ok? A Guide to Caring for Your Mental Health” was released in 2018 and her newest book is called “Traumatized: Identify, Understand and Cope With PTSD and Emotional Stress....

For example, maybe you don’t want your boss to see your weekend shenanigans, or you don’t want your ex to see your new romantic partner. Whatever the reason, Instagram allows you to hide posts from specific followers, giving you more control over your online presence. Get to know how to set up a close friends list, use it to hide posts from specific followers, and take tips on managing hidden posts....

However, not all relationships are created equal. Negative relationships can create toxic situations involving conflict and stress. Disconnecting from unhealthy relationships and fostering healthy ones is vital to your well-being. The quality of your sleep directly affects your mental and physical health. It also affects the quality of your life, including your productivity, emotional balance, creativity, and even your weight. No other activity delivers so many benefits with so little effort....

Not everyone wants their information to be so easily accessible to the public. How to increase the privacy of your Facebook profile? Manage your posts and photographs, restrict who can access your friend list, and alter your privacy settings. Take control of your profile and make it more personal, whether you’re concerned about privacy, want to keep your personal information to yourself, or just want to keep your Facebook profile more organized....

We dive into the potential complications that can occur in pregnant women with bipolar disorder and how best to manage bipolar disorder during pregnancy. While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to managing this mental illness, there are things you can do to protect yourself and the unborn child. Complications Associated With Bipolar Disorder in Pregnancy Bipolar disorder treatment varies from person to person. If you’re managing the condition without medication, you may not need to adjust your treatment during pregnancy....

Many people who experience addiction are surprised at how difficult quitting can be. You may even end up wondering, Why can’t I quit? This article discusses some of the reasons why quitting an addiction is so difficult. It also covers the challenges you might face and strategies that can help you succeed. Why Is Quitting So Hard? Addiction affects the frontal cortex of your brain and alters your impulse control and judgment....

Meet John Oates John Oates is a member of the best-selling duo of all time, Hall & Oates. He’s also an accomplished solo artist who has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and The American Songwriters Hall of Fame. Hall & Oates has recorded 21 albums, 10 number-one records, and more than 20 Top 40 hits. John has also recorded seven solo albums. In 2017, his autobiography, Change of Seasons, became a bestseller....

Fortunately, you can learn how to say no to people without causing hurt feelings or impaired relationships. This article discusses some strategies you can use to set boundaries, protect your personal time, and say no more often. Why It’s Important to Say No to People There are a number of reasons why knowing how to say no is so important. Saying no establishes boundaries: Boundaries demonstrate what you are willing to accept in a relationship and how you expect to be treated....

Look for signs of a healthy relationshipMaintain healthy boundariesCare for yourselfGet help from a mental health professional The term codependency was first used to describe the partner of someone with an addiction—whose unhealthy choices enable or encourage the addiction to continue. But over the years, it’s been expanded to include individuals who maintain one-sided, emotionally destructive, or abusive relationships, and those relationships don’t necessarily have to be romantic. Signs of Codependency Individuals who are codependent have good intentions....

Many people feel embarrassed to ask for help with depression symptoms, but you don’t have to be ashamed. Depression is a very common condition, and your doctor is already quite familiar with it. It will not seem strange or shameful in any way to your doctor that you are feeling depressed. Some insurance plans require that you see a primary physician first in order to obtain a referral to a more specialized mental health care provider, such as a psychiatrist or psychologist....

This mental health condition is usually not seen as a specific disorder, but rather a symptom of certain anxiety-related disorders, including panic disorder, generalized anxiety, and social phobia. Your anxious feelings can reach a peak in the hours before a scheduled event or last for months prior to a situation that may or may not happen. Symptoms If you know that you will soon need to face the object of your fear, you might develop physical and emotional symptoms, such as:...

Given the emotional and physical toll a death can have on survivors, it’s far from the best time to make serious decisions. Big Decisions That Should Wait In particular, one should avoid making any major changes during the mourning period, if at all possible. Moving to a New Home If you’re thinking of selling your home or moving because a loved one died, you should delay this decision for at least six months, if possible, because of the other stressors you’re likely also experiencing....

This article discusses the long-term effects of meth use, including its impact on mental and physical health. Tolerance and Withdrawal As with other drug addictions, people who routinely use meth eventually develop a tolerance to the drug, requiring higher dosages to get the same effect, and they experience withdrawal symptoms when the drug leaves their system. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) research has shown that the brains of people who use meth long-term are changed to the point that they may find it difficult to experience any pleasure other than that provided by the drug....

The assumptive nature of Machismo is traditionally ingrained in men throughout LatinX cultures and impacts how they behave, speak and interact with others and their role in their household and society. Machismo Characteristics Machismo encompasses positive and negative aspects of masculinity including bravery, honor, dominance, aggression, sexism, sexual prowess, and reserved emotions. History of Machismo It’s believed that these strict gender roles, like marianismo (the opposite of machismo and directs how women should behave) are a result of Christian influence during the colonization of Latin America The word itself has only been in popular use since the early 20th century....

Renowned for its heart-healthy properties, the Mediterranean diet is rich in plant-based foods while limiting red meat and sweets. While its physical health benefits are clear, new research suggests there may be mental health benefits, as well. A recent study found that young men experienced lessened symptoms of depression when following the Mediterranean diet. The Research The Mediterranean diet consists of foods commonly eaten in countries along the Mediterranean Sea, like Greece and Italy....

This article explores the different types of mental abuse, signs that someone is being abused, the impact of mental abuse, and some coping strategies that may be helpful for people who have been abused. Types of Mental Abuse These are some of the different types of mental abuse: Bullying Intimidation Coercion Harassment Ridicule Humiliation Controlling behaviors Gaslighting Attempts to isolate the person from their friends or family Verbal displays of anger, such as yelling or swearing The nature of mental abuse can vary across different types of relationships....

This article will explore the physical and mental health effects of vision loss, how to cope with the loss as well as how to avoid vision loss. Is Vision Impairment Widespread? The current statistics on those who have serious problems with their eyesight are staggering. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports the following statistic on vision impairment: “Approximately 12 million people 40 years and over in the United States have vision impairment, including 1 million who are blind, 3 million who have vision impairment after correction, and 8 million who have vision impairment due to uncorrected refractive error....

As a child of Chinese immigrants, I grew up with a dual identity: one at home and one at school. I didn’t feel like I belonged in either, only desperate to impress whoever was around me at the moment. I was lost between two worlds, facing the dilemma of choosing who I truly was every time I stepped through the doors of my home. At home, my parents were in survival mode....