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For Black men,stigmais one of the greatest obstacles to dealing with mental health issues. We found that barbershops are somewhat of a safe haven for Black men, Lewis explains. What Is The Confess Project? RyanJLane / Getty Images The Confess Projectnotes it is Americas First Mental Health Barbershop Movement. Their mission is to give Black males access to mental health help, as well as support and encouragement. Men are equipped withcoping strategiesto processstress,trauma, and other mental health issues....

Barbiturates are substances that have sedative-hypnotic effects. This article discusses what barbiturates are, how they work, and their potential side effects. It also covers potential side effects and risks of withdrawal. Bellurget Jean Louis / The Image Bank / Getty Images What Are Barbiturates? Barbiturates are a class of drugs derived from barbituric acid that act as depressants to thecentral nervous system. These drugs are used as sedatives or anesthetics and have the potential tobecome addictive....

Basic researchalso known as fundamental or pure researchrefers to study and research meant to increase our scientific knowledge base. In contrast with applied research, basic research doesn’t seek to solve or treat these problems. Associal psychologistKurt Lewin once observed, “There is nothing so practical as a good theory.” Hinterhaus Productions/Getty Images The results of these theoretical explorations might lead to further studies designed to solve specific problems. These first studies are examples of basic research designed to learn more about the topic....

Verywell / Bailey Mariner Are you writing a paper for a psychology class? What Is APA Format? These guidelines were eventually expanded into theAPA Publication Manual. Verywell / Bailey Mariner Why is APA format so important in psychology and other social sciences? Consistency ensures readers know what to look for as theyread journal articlesand other forms of psychological writing. Title Page Yourtitle pageshould contain your title, name, and school affiliation....

Be Authentic: 19 Ways To Do It What Is Authenticity? Observe yourself objectively to rekindle authenticity 2. Examine family belief systems to rekindle authenticity 3. Examine your doubtsto rekindle authenticity 6. Develop the courage to face your fearsto rekindle authenticity 7. Explore your relationship with moneyto rekindle authenticity 8. Love yourself and have compassion for othersto rekindle authenticity 9. Recognize that developing authenticity takes time 10. Release patterns and beliefs that no longer serve youto rekindle authenticity...

Westend61 / Getty Images Key Takeaways We all have ourbedtimeroutines. But one bedtime habit has proven controversial: listening to music. Past research exploring music played before bed has been divided. Westend61 / Getty Images The answer to this debate may lie in the jot down of music that’s played. Participants then self-reported on their quality of sleep. But no significant difference in sleep quality was reported between listening to happy or sad music....

The BDI was developed by Dr. Aaron T. Beck, a psychiatrist, and released in 1961. The BDI includes 21 items, each of which corresponds to a symptom of depression. History of the Beck Depression Inventory The BDI was first published in 1961 byDr. Maria Korneeva / Getty Images The original BDI consisted of 21 items, each of which corresponded to a symptom of depression. Dr. Beck and his colleagues found that the BDI had good reliability and validity....

He felt like he couldnt breathe. And as a result, he wasnt able to finish the segment. Fortunately, the panic attack was a wake-up call that inspired him to get professional help for hisanxietyanddepression. Verywell / Julie Bang One of the many things that improved his mental health wasmeditation. Dan now uses his platform to teach others what he has learned about mental health and meditation. Youre likely to get caught in a vicious spiral that is hard to break....

As a 20-year-old college student myself, I can attest to this. And sometimes, we just need a break. But, is actually bed-rotting healthy? The Good Brigade / Getty Images What is bed-rotting? Bed rotting emerged in the last couple of months on TikTok as a new key in ofself-caretrend. However, while TikTok has popularized the trend, it has also critiqued it. Critics of bed-rotting say it encourages low moods, or that it is simply lazy....

Not all light boxes meet the recommended requirements for treating SAD. What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder? As such, it begins and ends at about the same time every year. Verywell / Alex Dos Diaz Less often, SAD causes depression in the spring or early summer. In either case, symptoms may start out mild and become more severe as the season progresses. Take steps to keep your mood and motivation steady throughout the year....

After all, absence does make the heart grow fonder Jasmin Merdan / Getty Images Missing them hurts. To put it simply, it sucks. Or we might miss certain things about the person. Jasmin Merdan / Getty Images We might even miss the person we were in that relationship. What Missing Someone Terribly Feels Like Missing someone often feels like a physical ache in your chest. We might feel sad or even angry....

LightFieldStudios / iStockphoto If you struggle with chronic pain, you may have been prescribed anopioid medication. It is also likely that you have been asked to sign a pain management agreement or opioid treatment agreement. These agreements are commonly known as “opioid contracts” or “pain contracts.” LightFieldStudios / iStockphoto What Is a Pain Management Agreement? A pain medication agreement is a contract between a doctor and a patient. Years ago, pain medication agreements were rare....