Many strategies can be helpful for you in supporting your partner’s mental health. One of the best ways to start is to have an open, supportive, honest conversation with your partner regarding how they best receive feedback and if they would like for your conversation to be one that’s f...
Kale Monk, assistant professor of human development and family science, says that a persistent pattern of breaking up and getting back together can impact an individual's mental health, and not for the better. He suggests partners 'look under the hood' of their relationships to determine why th...
If you're in a relationship that's impacting your mental health, Dr. Bartell says it's a good idea to address that right away by bringing it up with them, especially if this is someone you still want to be with for the long-term. AdvertisementADVERTISEMENT "I would say you should addr...
Whether you're dealing with past trauma, seeking to heal relationships, battling mental health challenges, or yearning for fulfillment and purpose, the Amazing You course is designed to help you confront these challenges head-on. If you're serious about breaking free from the constraints of your...
Trust and jealousy issues & mental health A lack of trust in the relationship can tax the partnership and take a toll on an individual’s emotional well-being. There are many reasons why individuals may have problems with trust. For example, negative experiences with previous relationships or tr...
Friends who blow hot and cold put more strain on your physical and mental health than enemies. Here's how to spot them and handle them
Re-evaluate your relationship and ask yourself:Is this person causing real damage to my self-esteem and overall mental health? Limit the time you spend with people who bring frustration or unhappiness into your life. If this person is someone you need to interact with, like a family member ...
On-again, off-again relationship toxic for mental health: Study "Open relationships work for some people but they can be very tricky to negotiate and should never be entered into lightly," said Dr Becky Spelman. Open for the best.. EDITED BY SALLY MCLEAN; A couple take drastic measures to...
race, and class. We adhere to these expectations because we want to avoid being rejected or being perceived as “bad”. However, we can suffer negative consequences if we only operate from societal and cultural expectations and never stop to acknowledge what it is we actually va...
It’s true that loneliness carries its own significant risks to physical and mental health, and no research has yet directly studied which is worse for you: having lots of ambivalent relationships or being alone. But in most cases, folks don’t have to make such a binary choice. Ambivalent...