The research found that the physical act of smiling not only created internal positive feelings, but also caused participants to see the world around them in a more positive way, according to lead researcher Fernando Marmolejo-Ramos, PhD, a research fellow at the Centre for Change and Complexity in Learning at the University of South Australia. Subscribe Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Happy Brain, Brighter Perspective Researchers from the University of South Australia had participants replicate the facial movement of a smile by holding a pen between their teeth, causing the corners of the mouth to lift....

Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Friday Fix: Episode 63 When we talk about mental strength, we often think about adults who need mental muscle to get through tough times, like job loss or a relationship issue. But the truth is, people of all ages need mental strength. Our Verywell Mind survey found that 80% of parents say their kids are struggling with at least one of the 13 things I discuss in my new book: 13 Things Strong Kids Do....

Finding full-text psychology journals online can be difficult, especially for people with limited access to academic libraries or online databases. Fortunately, there are a number of psychology, social science, and medical journals that offer free full-text articles. Full-text journals may be especially useful for students living in rural areas or studying via distance education. The below journals offer access to a selection of full-text articles online. Full-Text Psychology Journals You might consider starting your search with journals that offer full-text, electronic versions of their content....

Overview Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is considered a risk factor for homelessness among veterans. The lifetime prevalence of PTSD among all U.S. adults is estimated to be around 6.8%. Research suggests that this rate is much higher among veterans. As many as 30% of Vietnam veterans experience PTSD at some point during their lives. These increased rates of PTSD among veterans may play a role in explaining why they are overrepresented in the U....

Dangers of Fitness Trackers for Patients With Eating Disorders Although the impact of fitness trackers on clients with eating disorders has not yet been well studied, anecdotal evidence and some early research suggest these applications may be detrimental. People with restrictive eating disorders frequently obsess about the number of calories they are consuming and burning. Many health apps emphasize tracking the ingestion and expenditure of calories. In addition, they encourage the user to reduce intake, increase energy expenditure and set increasingly extreme goals, all behaviors that are consistent with eating disorders....

This article explores BDSM and how its practice can be used to cultivate healthy romantic relationships. The Perception of BDSM The practices involved in BDSM have been around for centuries in many cultures, however, some still see these kinds of sexual/relationship dynamics as taboo. According to Kim Anami, a holistic sex and relationship coach, BDSM “to an outsider, many of these ideas may seem extreme, but for centuries various cultures have used these techniques as deeper ways to explore consciousness, power, and control, as well as the dynamics of masculine and feminine energies in relationships....

“The inability to plan for the future places individuals in a realm of stagnancy where they ruminate and catastrophize, often in isolation,” says Leela Magavi, MD, regional medical director at Community Psychiatry. “COVID fatigue as well as anxiety and depressive symptoms can adversely affect working memory and processing speed; consequently, individuals can make impulsive and risky decisions.” What Is Caution Fatigue, and How Does It Increase Your Risk? Caution fatigue, or COVID-related fatigue, is both a physical and emotional state that’s different from just regular fatigue....

What Is Gaslighting? The term gaslighting comes from the 1930’s thriller Gaslight where the protagonist exhibited this sort of behavior. In the film, a cheating husband makes his wife doubt her sanity by engaging in overt manipulation. For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database. For example, he places his own watch in her handbag and convinces her she has pickpocketed it without realizing she has done so. He tries to convince her that she is only imagining the gas lights in the house flickering, to dissuade her from realizing that they are changing because he is searching the house for a lost treasure....

What Is an Exposure Hierarchy? An exposure hierarchy is a list that is used to guide your progression through exposure therapy. It details the main situations or sources of anxiety that trigger your fear, arranged in order of how severe each fear is. The SUDS Scale in an Exposure Hierarchy Your therapist might use a scale called the Subjective Units of Distress Scale, or SUDS scale, to rate your anxiety, ranging from 0 (completely relaxed) to 100 (the worst anxiety you can imagine feeling) when you encounter the thing you fear....

For some people, everything seems to fall into place before or just after quitting, but for many others, reshaping your attitude into a winning mindset may happen much more gradually, one day at a time. This article discusses how mindset can affect addiction. It also covers some of the things that you can do to develop a mindset that will assist you in quitting smoking successfully. What Is an Addiction Mindset?...

These interactions can be positive, but when they’re negative, they can bring high amounts of stress to a family gathering. Defining What You Can Control and What You Can’t How often have you had an experience where you knew you were going to see your family and could predict in advance what annoying or frustrating interactions you might have with certain family members, and things went exactly as you’d hoped they wouldn’t?...

The idea is that by doing things that you find embarrassing on purpose, you will learn that you can handle your feelings in those situations. Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts How to Start The steps to complete this exercise are quite simple, although the act of carrying them out may feel uncomfortable before you begin: Choose a situation in which to practice.Get into the right frame of mind....

While many people are hunkered down at home and doing what they can to maintain a safe social distance when they do have to venture out in public, others are still insisting on socializing in big groups or throwing parties, while ignoring other people’s concerns. Many people are struggling to have conversations with aging parents and grandparents who are still going out and doing all the social things they normally do, even though they are one of the groups most at risk of complications....

Where to find one, how much they cost, how often you’ll need to go in are all questions you’ll probably be asking yourself. This article provides you with information on finding a psychiatrist to cater to your needs. Why You Might Need to Find a Psychiatrist Before finding a psychiatrist, it’s great to think about why you might need one. This places a key role in helping you pick the best psychiatrist for your needs....

Funks typically pass on their own, but that doesn’t mean you need to be stuck in one for the duration. Instead, you can take action to help yourself feel better and happier. We’ll discuss how you can tell if you’re in a funk, and what to do about it to getting you feeling back to yourself as quickly as possible. What Does Being in A Funk Entail? Being in a funk means that you feel unhappy, whether that’s with or without a life event that caused it....

If you’re an administrator of a Facebook page or an event host, it can be time-consuming to manually invite each of your friends to like your page or RSVP to your event. You’ll learn how to quickly and easily invite all your friends to a Facebook page or event at once, so you can save time and reach more people, and you’ll be able to invite everyone on your friend list with just a few clicks....

How can you learn to be more accepting of emotions? This exercise teaches you to see your emotion from a little bit of a distance. This is different than dissociation (which involves being completely cut off from your emotions) or emotional suppression. The exercise is adapted from a workbook developed by Dr. Steven Hayes at the University of Nevada at Reno called “Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life....

Learn how to set up Facebook for multiple languages, create multilingual posts, and manage multilingual comments and messages. And you can have a better understanding of how to effectively reach a diverse audience on Facebook. Setting up Facebook for multiple languages. Access the language settings on your Facebook account. You can do this by going to your profile and clicking on the settings icon. When you’re in settings, click on the “Language” option....