Long-term memory refers to the transfer of information from short-term memory into long-term storage to create lasting memories. Short-term memories can become long-term memories through a process known as consolidation. Long-term memory can be subdivided into explicit (conscious) and implicit (unconscious). Betsie Van Der Meer / Taxi / Getty Images Long-term memory is crucial because it helps us recall significant life events. It shapes who we are, influences our decisions, and allows us to learn and grow....

Being separated from your partner can be an emotional rollercoaster. Loving someone from afar brings unique challenges, whether cities, states, or longer distances separate you. Building ahealthy relationshipcan be trickier when you are not together as often. Phiromya Intawongpan / Getty Images These emotional challenges can also have ramifications for your mental health. You might feel less connected, less trusting, less intimate, and even lonely at times. Both affect your gut health....

Obviously, this process is not always perfect. Memory Retrieval Basics So what exactly is retrieval? Simply put, it is a process of accessing stored memories. Hero Images / Getty Images There are four basic ways in which information can be pulled from long-term memory. The throw in of retrieval cues available can have an impact on how information is retrieved. A retrieval cue is a clue or prompt that is used to trigger the retrieval of long-term memory....

Emotionsrule so much of our lives. Even writers and poets seem incapable of describing the full range and experience of human emotions. We can’t exist without them but rarely stop to consider how many there actually are. Dimitri Otis / The Image Bank / Getty Images By the 20th century, with theadvent of psychotherapy, the number had expanded considerably. In recent years, psychologists have tried toidentify and categorizethese emotions in a way that is consideredempirical and universal....

Don’t let statistics dictate your happiness. While these are huge numbers, it was higher in previous years. In 2021, there were a total of 689,308 divorces. Grace Cary / Getty Images These numbers are alarming, but there is hope. First, the number ofdivorceshas dropped since the year 2000. Marriageisnt for everyone and more folks are realizing that. As a result, some young adults are no longer considering getting married. What Is the Top Cause of Divorce?...

And how can you figure out yours? Dimitri Otis / Getty Images Just how many personality traits are there, anyways? For example, Gordon Allport suggested that there were more than 4,000 different personality traits. Dimitri Otis / Getty Images Hans Eysenck, however, proposed that there were just three. Many experts today suggest that the answer lies somewhere in between. How Many Personality Traits Exist? The trait theory of personality suggests that personality is composed of a number of broad traits....

DIN / Getty Images What is the most important information I should know about MAOIs? If you have been prescribed an MAOI, it’s helpful to know how it works. But first, let’s talk about drugs that are categorized as MAOIs. DIN / Getty Images Emsam is a transdermal (skin) patch that’s applied once a day. Less MAO results in higher levels of norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine in the brain. The benefits of these increases are improved mood and anti-anxiety effects....

Nearly 700,000 couplesdivorced or annulledtheir marriage in 2022.Why? There are a couple of reasons from a lack of family support toinfidelityand a lack of intimacy. And look: no marriage is perfect. Getty Images / Verywell Mind What Is Marriage Counseling? Let’s start with the basics: what is marriage counseling? Couples get stuck in these patterns, which are often self-reinforcing. Counseling provides a clear understanding of the pattern and strategies for getting unstuck....

We learn much about people we don’t routinely interact with from the media. Unfortunately,media portrayalsof people living with mental illness often skew toward either stigmatization or trivialization. What Is Stigmatization? xavierarnau / iStock Stigmainvolves negative beliefs,attitudes, and behaviors directed toward people based on some distinguishing characteristics. Stigma happens when some person is viewed as an “other.” People who areotheredare then denied full social acceptance. Mental health stigma has significant negative consequences....

Find a Focal Point Allow the mind to rest on a single object. Return to Focus Mindfulness doesnt require ongoing concentration. Deep, slow, and gentle breaths open us up to positive change. Practice Non-Judgement Acceptance The key when you meditate is to rid yourself of expectations. There are no expectations to be calm or joyful or focused. When meditating, give yourself permission to be human. By assuming the light and gentle quality of a calm breath, life can become easier....

Meditation is also a consciousness-changing technique shown to have many benefits on psychological well-being. Mindfulness can target different issues, such asdepression, meaning its focus may differ from practice to practice. Specific Meditation Types How to Practice Meditation So what exactly do you do during meditation? Javier Snchez Mingorance / Getty Images Research has shown that meditation can have both physiological and psychological effects. What Does Meditation Do to the Brain? Using brain imaging techniques, studies have found that regular meditation leads to changes in brain structure....

That figure drops to slightly less than a third of men. And we’re not just making generalizations about gender here. Should men be taking a closer look at the female friendship handbook? 10'000 hours / Getty Images We’d argue yes. Strong communication traits are often ascribed to women but are not uniquely feminine. The quality of friendships and the ability to openly communicatenot the number of friends you haveis what matters....

What is not talked about, though, is the symptoms of a serious mental illnessastraumatic experiences. What Is Trauma? Someone who is traumatized will have trouble readjusting to life after the trauma. Massimiliano Finzi / Moment / Getty All of these symptoms can interfere with daily lifewhich is the difference between a normal stress reaction and trauma. And this traumatic experience could consist of just about anything. This follows the simple pattern of traumatic event trauma response....