This is why its important to keep your partner in the loop. Your partner should be your advocate, cheerleader, and the person who knows you best. At the same time, telling them about your depression can feel awkward, uncomfortable, and stressful. Verywell / Nez Riaz Learn from experts how to communicate your feelings of depression with your partner so they can help support you. If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat988for support and assistance from a trained counselor....

We can choose to adopt a growth mindset or a fixed mindset. Being willing to put in the hard work and being open to learning are signs of a growth mindset. The trick is to believe that we can improve our skills and abilities if we put in the effort. Alice Morgan for Verywell Mind / Getty Images This mindset can be limiting because it keeps us from learning and growing....

It’s more than just saying thank you. Click below to listen now. Grateful kids also tend to give more social support to others as well. FG Trade / E+ / Getty Images So clearly, many good reasons exist to help kids experience and express gratitude. Here are a few strategies that can help your kids feel more grateful. Teach Your Child to Say Thank You Encourage your child to say “Thank you” regularly....

Shes also starred in many movies, including her role as agent Maria Hill in Marvel movies. Cobie knows a thing or two about resilience. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at age 25. Verywell / Julie Bang Currently, she lives with her husband and two children in California. Now, shes teamed up with Colgate Smile Fund to talk about the importance of teaching kidsresilience. But, kids arent born resilient. They need adults to teach them how to develop resilience....

Someone can have both ADHD and bipolar disorder, and both conditions need to be treated. Both conditions can significantly affect a person’s daily functioning. ADHD vs. Bipolar ADHD and bipolar disorder are different conditions with different symptoms. JGI/Jamie Grill / Blend Images / Getty Images Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects attention and behavior. ADHD is a chronic condition, but the symptoms may lessen or disappear in adulthood....

Body Language, Expressions, and Other Signs of Lying Can you tell when someone is lying to you? They help us maintain harmony and foster more positive interpersonal relationships. Other lies can be much more destructive and take a serious toll on mental health and well-being. JAG IMAGES / Getty Images How Often Do People Lie? Research suggests that about half of all lies were told by just 5% of all the subjects....

Meet Paul Ekman Paul Ekman is a psychologist who co-discovered micro-expressions. Hes often called the human lie detector and hes considered the worlds deception detection expert. TIME Magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Verywell / Julie Bang Hes also been ranked fifteenth among the most influential psychologists of the 21st century. He was approached by a President who wanted to learn how to lie betterbut he declined to teach him....

Theres a difference between helping and enabling someone, but its not always easy to tell. How can you stop if you are being an enabler? Enabling an alcoholic is not the same as helping an alcoholic. laflor/Getty Images Helping is doing something that the person could not or would not do for themselves if they were sober. An important difference between helping and enabling? Helping does not protect a person who is misusing alcohol from the consequences of their actions....

In this imbalanced dynamic, one person puts in more time and effort or has less control. The problem with any one-sided relationship is that it can bedrainingand challenging to sustain over the long haul. This can be contrasted withhealthy relationshipscharacterized by mutual honesty, trust, and commitment. Jeffbergen / Getty Images Ultimately, a one-sided relationship isn’t healthy for either person involved. What Is a One-Sided Relationship? A mutual, equal relationship provides stability and security....

“Depression can often look different in kids than adults. Knowing what to look for can help you identify symptoms of depression so you could seek help. Low mood and loss of pleasure are often the two primary symptoms in adults with depression. Kids are more likely to experience primary symptoms such as irritability and physical complaints. If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911. For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database....

Let’s be honest; nearly everyone lies from time to time. However, excessive ordestructive lyingcan irreparably harm your relationship with your spouse. So, what counts as deception in a relationship? Verywell / Theresa Chiechi Knowing how to spot a liar in a relationship can be helpful. However,detecting a lie isn’t easy. And sometimes, your suspicions can get in the way of finding out the truth. People choose to lie for many underlying reasons....

Its normal to get close to a friend or co-worker. Or maybe you realize that gradually over time youve developed romantic feelings for this special someone. Figure Out Your Real Feelings Sometimes were confused about our closeness to someone. Catherine Falls Commercial / Getty Images Do we care for them as a really good friend? Or in another way? To better assesswhatyou feel, take some time to reflect on these possibilities....

There isnt a right or wrong decision about disclosure, and there isnt a one-size-fits-all answer either. Its up to you to decide whats best for you. Who Should You Tell If You Were Sexually Assaulted? Radu Bighian / EyeEm / Getty Images Are they likely to believe you? Can they be someone who provides you withemotional support? Do they know the perpetrator? That may impact how they respond to your disclosure....