So are we. Here at Verywell Mind, our mission is—and always will be—to help you prioritize your mental health and find balance. Above all else, we want you to know you are not alone. Our team talks every day (via Zoom) about our work—and also about how we’re feeling. Since we’re all in this together, we’ve compiled some tips for you, too. We may not have it all figured out, but these are some of the ways we’re taking good care of our mental health....

If you wish to overcome your social anxiety, start by taking a good hard look at how you view yourself. Low self-esteem can create anxiety and loneliness, which only reinforces your negative self-image. Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Core Beliefs and Self-Esteem If you live with SAD, you likely have core beliefs about yourself such as “I cannot control my anxiety around people,” and “I do not have adequate skills to cope with social and performance situations....

Learn how to be more interesting by following these tips: Be curious about the world around you. Ask questions, do research, and try new things. Be passionate about something. Find a hobby or interest that you’re really excited about and pursue it with gusto. Be engaged in conversations. Listen more than you talk, and be interested in what others have to say. Be a good storyteller. Share your experiences and adventures with others, and make them captivating....

When we think of our ideal relationships we often think of a wonderful, close, lifelong relationship with our most important person. How do we build that kind of relationship? That cozy, safe, long-term bond with someone who we know has our back for the long haul? A relationship that gives us the freedom to be ourselves, that supports our growth and allows us to have flexibility with each other? One of the key elements is understanding the difference between interdependence and codependence....

With our current situation and the state of the global economy, there is a much lower chance of landing a new job anytime soon. And it’s unclear when social distancing measures will end or what shape the economy will be in when you are able to return to work. Add in the fear of getting sick, the inability to leave home, and the need to educate your children, and you’ve got a recipe for an increased risk of mental health issues....

While much of looking for a therapist for your child is the same as looking for a therapist for yourself or another adult, there are a few other things you might want to consider as you’re looking—from other resources, such as their guidance counselor, to how involved you want to be. How Do I Know When It’s Time to Find a Therapist for My Child? All children—all humans!—will struggle from time to time....

But have you ever wanted to see who is subscribed to you on Snapchat? Maybe you want to thank a new subscriber or see who is following your content. Whatever the reason, it’s easy to find out who is subscribed to you on Snapchat. So if you’re ready to see who’s subscribed to you on Snapchat, read on! Finding Your Subscribed Snapchatters To access your list of subscribers on Snapchat, you’ll need to start by opening the app....

Meet Paul Ekman Paul Ekman is a psychologist who co-discovered “micro-expressions.” He’s often called “the human lie detector” and he’s considered the world’s deception detection expert. He’s the inspiration behind the hit series, “Lie to Me” and he consulted on the movie Inside Out. He’s also trained organizations, such as police departments and the TSA, on how to tell when someone is lying. He’s authored many books and offers online trainings in micro-expressions, the key component in learning how to detect lies....

Оver time our interests and priorities change, and we may want to clean up our Facebook profiles by unliking pages that no longer align with our goods. We will teach you through unliking all pages on Facebook, whether you’re using the mobile app or the website. We’ll cover everything you need to knоw to ensure that you can easily and effectively, unlike all pages, including important privacy considerations and tips for navigating through large numbers of liked pages....

This article explores some of the steps you can take if you feel like you need help. It covers why you might need help, where you can find help, and some strategies you can use to help yourself feel better. Reasons You Might Need Help There are many different reasons why you might need someone to help you. Every person faces unique challenges, and many different factors—ranging from your personality to your support system—can play a part in determining the type of help that you need....

Of all the supernatural creatures that haunt pop culture, including zombies, werewolves, ghosts, and demons, it’s vampires that never die. It seems no matter what kind of monster is featured in the latest movies, TV shows, books, plays, or more recently, podcasts, vampires are always lurking in the shadows, waiting for their moment to re-take the spotlight. After a few years of flying under the radar, in 2022, vampires are once again flooding our TV screens, with four shows—Peacock’s Vampire Academy, Syfy’s Reginald the Vampire, Showtime’s Let Me In, and AMC’s Anne Rice’s Interview With the Vampire – debuting within just two months....

Is development due more to genetics or environment? Does development occur slowly and smoothly, or do changes happen in stages? Do early childhood experiences have the greatest impact on development or are later events equally important? Here are some of the basic questions within the realm of developmental psychology and what many psychologists today believe about these issues. Nature vs. Nurture The debate over the relative contributions of inheritance and the environment usually referred to as the nature versus nurture debate is one of the oldest issues in both philosophy and psychology....

This article discusses some of the reasons why people tend to jump to conclusions. It also explores strategies that can help people move past this type of negative thinking pattern. What Jumping to Conclusions Means Jumping to conclusions is a type of negative thinking pattern known as a cognitive distortion. Theories of cognitive therapy claim that we are what we think we are. When a person is jumping to conclusions, they are drawing negative conclusions with little or no evidence for their assumptions....

L-theanine is an amino acid that is found naturally in green tea. L-theanine has been shown to have a calming effect and can help reduce anxiety and stress. Some research has also suggested that L-theanine may be helpful in treating ADHD. However, more research is needed to confirm these effects. What Is ADHD? ADHD is a mental disorder that is characterized by problems with attention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. Symptoms of ADHD can include difficulty staying focused on tasks, trouble paying attention, acting without thinking, and being easily distracted....

Picture this: it’s the start of what could be a perfect relationship. The conversation is fantastic, communication is loud and clear both ways, and everything seems set for a happily ever after—except for one or two doubts you can’t seem to shake off. ‘What do they even see in me?’, ‘Will they get bored?’ ‘How long until this one falls apart?’ In some cases, these questions linger on even after ‘I love yous’ have been exchanged in the relationship....

Most people who use weed will not become addicted. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that about one out of every ten people who uses marijuana will become addicted. Is Marijuana Addictive? Marijuana addiction is uncommon and can only be diagnosed in severe cases. Only a small percentage of people who use weed will develop what is known as cannabis use disorder. The number rises significantly for those who started using weed in their teens, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)....

What Is a Sense of Impending Doom? Before going into the possible medical or psychological causes of a sense of impending doom, it’s important to briefly define and describe this symptom. A sense of impending doom is a feeling of knowing that something life-threatening or tragic is about to occur. Certainly being in the midst of a life-threatening crisis may lead people to feel they may die , but this symptom may actually precede other obviously critical symptoms....