A Study of Tradition 9 in A.A. and Al-Anon

In the real world businesses and other groups are “organized.” But,in twelve-step groups, no one has this kind of authority. The groups are a “fellowship of equals.” Getty Images Decisions are made by the group as a whole and not by one or a few members. If no one is in authority, how are “executive” decisions made? Decisions are made by the group as a whole through what is known as a group conscience vote....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 174 words · Sean Morgan

A Table of Contents in APA Format

For example, your instructor may specify that your paper must be submitted with a table of contents. Research papers, in particular, may benefit from the addition of a table of contents. APA style is the official publication style of the American Psychological Association. Justin Lewis/Getty ImagesOwner General Guidelines The table of contents serves as a basic roadmap of your paper. It should list all of the major headings and subheadings within the body of your paper....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 115 words · John Williams

A Verywell Report: Music Helped Most of Us Get Through the Pandemic

And its almost magical how listening to your playlist can turn a bad day into a good night. It affects our brains, our bodies, and our social connections. And theres no doubt that many people have relied on music to get through the pandemic. The pandemic brought most social activities to a screeching halt for over a year. So many of us were left feeling bored, anxious, andlonely. Stay-at-home orders meant many of our go-to coping skills were taken away....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Kristen Manning

A Verywell Report: Parents Have Increasing Concerns About Kids’ Mental Health

Parents are definitely feeling the psychological strain from a year-long pandemic. That age group is more likely than any other group to score for moderate to severedepressionandanxiety. We wanted to find out how concerned parents are about their kids' mental health. Alex Dos Diaz / Verywell Parents also report they are growing increasingly concerned about their kids as the pandemic lingers on. A child who questions their ability, for example, may experience high anxiety....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 212 words · John Garcia

AA Step 6 of the 12-Step Program

These faults or ways of behaving and coping have been with the individual for a long time. In which case, we may be sober but very unhappy. Stopping drinking without addressing those behaviors makes slipping back into our old habits easier. Luis Alvarez / Getty Images That is why Steps 4 through 7 are in the middle of the 12 steps. It’s all about being honest with ourselves and those around us....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 293 words · Andrew Ramirez

Abandonment: Definition, Issues, Symptoms, & Triggers-Being Institute

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April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 9 words · Robert Gibson

Ableism: What It Means, History, Types, Examples, How It's Harmful

Verywell / Laura Porter Ableism is discrimination against people with disabilities. Ableism centers around the notion that people with disabilities are imperfect and need fixing. Despite the term not being created until this past century, the history of ableism extends much further back. Verywell / Laura Porter Connection to Eugenics In the 1800s, the Eugenics movement was founded. Eugenics sought to further humanity by only breeding “desirable” characteristics into people....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 233 words · Michael Cruz

Ablutophobia Causes and Treatments

At a Glance Ablutophobia, like all phobias, is ananxiety disorder. As you become comfortable with each step, you may come to be less afraid. Ablutophobia is highly treatable bytrained professionalsbut can be very difficult to overcome on your own without help. Suchada Tansirimas/iStock/Getty Images Bajwa M, Chaudhry KA, Saeed R.Prevalence and factors associated with phobias among women.Journal of Psychiatry. 2014;15(2):140-145. Garcia R.Neurobiology of fear and specific phobias.Learn Mem. 2017;24(9):462-471. doi:10.1101/lm.044115.116...

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 91 words · Bonnie Ford

About Everyday Health Marketplace

it’s possible for you to trust our reviews because we do the legwork for you. to keep our business running, we have affiliate relationships with companies, which we detail below. In these cases, our goal is to give readers the context they need to make informed decisions. About Affiliate Links and Marketing We create referral links that direct you fromEverydayHealth.comto our partner sites. These links dont cost you any money....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Jason Harris

About Us – Meet Our Team and Review Board

Our mission is to help you prioritize your mental health and find balance. As research in this space constantly evolves, so does our understanding of these topics. Societal shifts and cultural awareness are bound to any conversation around mental health. We want you to see yourself in the communities we reach and in the stories we share. They ensure our content is high-quality, inclusive, and reflects the latest in evidence-based research and health information....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 275 words · Keith Rollins

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We Create Research-Based Content, Courses, & Resources for You So That You CanMore Easily & Effectively Promote Well-Being in Your Community

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 21 words · Katie Morris

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April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 4 words · Travis Smith

Abuse By Proxy

This emotional abuse pops up if an abuser inflicts harm upon the victim through third parties. The perpetrator may turn the victims children against them in some circumstances. Each of these examplesfunctions as a wayto intimidate, isolate and inflict punishment upon the victim. Ol’ga Efimova / EyeEm / Getty Images Sometimes this form of abuse can result in humiliation, thus resulting in the victimsself-esteembecoming significantly impacted. For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 295 words · Sara Hawkins