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According to color psychology, color-related emotion is highly dependent on your personal preference and past experiences with that particular color. The color black is no different. The Psychological Effect of Black Individual reactions to the color black can vary widely. Some of these responses have cultural associations, but other factors can also play a part. Your own reactions might be shaped by your experiences and personal preferences. According to German scientist Hermann von Helmholz, “Black is real sensation, even if it is produced by the entire absence of light....

Assuming men should be protectors, breadwinners, or leaders, or associating men with anger, selfishness, and aggression can be problematic and damaging. When those beliefs are based on unproven biases that we, as both individuals and a society, perpetuate, boys and men are taught to believe them falsely or to try to measure up to them, ultimately harming themselves and others in the process. Traditional Gender Roles and Toxic Masculinity In many ways, “manhood,” like “womanhood,” comes with many expectations in the United States....

“Experiences that induce positive emotion cause negative emotion to dissipate rapidly. The strengths and virtues…function to buffer against misfortune and against the psychological disorders, and they may be the key to building resilience. The best therapists do not merely heal damage; they help people identify and build their strengths and their virtues,” wrote Martin Seligman, former president of the American Psychological Association and the father of the field of positive psychology, in his book Authentic Happiness....

Among adults, men are more likely than women to be heavy drinkers and more likely to be alcohol dependent. While the physical effects of alcohol use are largely similar for men and women, there are conditions that affect men more frequently and others that are entirely unique. Alcoholism and Injury When compared to men, women often have it harder when it comes to the health-related consequences of drinking. Alcohol-induced liver diseases such as cirrhosis and hepatitis develop more quickly in women, and more alcoholic women die from cirrhosis than do alcoholic men....

Let’s take a closer look at the connection between sleep deprivation and mental health in teens, what can be done to address the issue, how to help your teen get more sleep, and the best ways to help them manage their mental health. Facts About Teen Sleep In order to understand the connection between teen sleep and mental health, it’s important to understand the unique position teens are in when it comes to getting enough sleep....

The APA’s annual Stress in America survey was released in two parts in 2017, with the first section focusing on coping with change and the second installment focusing on the stress of technology and social media. There are several findings that are interesting and relevant to most of us. It is clear that technology and the use of social media is affecting our stress levels, happiness, and wellbeing. One of the most salient findings is that many of us check our phones too often, and this is linked to higher levels of stress....

How Eating Habits Form The neuroscience of habit formation is complex. In simplified terms, a habit is a behavior or sequence of behaviors that has shifted from requiring focus and energy to one that requires little to no attention—one that is seemingly automatic. Humans often do things in pursuit of a reward; so we often develop habits through our repeated thoughts and behaviors directed toward the reward. At some point, the brain seems to choose to conserve energy—kind of like a computer’s hard drive when it shifts to sleep mode—by allowing us to not use extra thinking energy on what has already been well-practiced....

How Antidepressants Treat Panic Disorder Neurotransmitters are naturally-occurring chemicals in the brain and are considered to be imbalanced for people with mood and anxiety disorders. Antidepressants work by affecting these neurotransmitters in a way that can help reduce anxiety and decrease the frequency and intensity of panic attacks. Different classes of antidepressants influence various types of neurotransmitters. The most frequently prescribed groups of antidepressants for panic disorder include the following....

“It’s been clear throughout the pandemic that the overall impact on the population’s mental health has been significant. There have been reports of more depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts during this time, particularly for youth and young adults, caregivers, frontline workers, and BIPOC populations,” says Doreen Marshall, PhD, vice president of mission engagement at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Still, she remains positive that measures taken to protect and support mental health are making an impact amid continued and collective distress....

Swipe left, swipe right, like a photo, start the chat, ghosted, repeat. There is a collective exhaustion around dating, and while finding love has never been easy, the mainstream strategy for courtship and potential mate shopping has managed to eliminate a huge component of what makes falling in love special: the mystery. Like so many of the technological conveniences we hold dear in the 21st century, dating apps strive to streamline a very nerve-wracking part of life, but for too many people they ultimately cause more dissatisfaction than they are worth....

However, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the mental health benefits of the great outdoors. A new study from the Journal of Environmental Psychology found that people who watched interactive computer-generated virtual reality (CG-VR) experienced a significant increase in positive mental health. Participants were divided into three categories of nature watching: 2D television, 360-degree video VR (360-VR) viewed via a head-mounted display, and CG-VR via a head-mounted display and using a hand-held controller....

One factor that makes Wellbutrin especially unique among antidepressants is that it doesn’t tend to affect sexual function or reduce libido, and may even increase it. In fact, Wellbutrin is often prescribed along with other antidepressants to help counter their sexual side effects, like loss of desire. Learn more about what Wellbutrin is and how it is used. We also share what you should know before you take this medication, including the potential side effects of Wellbutrin and drug interactions....

At first, Marty Markowitz wanted nothing to do with Isaac Herschkopf. Sure, he panicked when he had to confront problems as the new head of his family’s fabric company and missed his recently deceased parents but it was his sister Phyllis who felt he needed professional psychological help. So, to appease her, he went to see Herschkopf, a psychiatrist. Soon, Dr. Ike, as Marty called him, had not only convinced Marty that he needed his therapeutic help, he has also wormed his way into other parts of Marty’s life....

Someone could say, “I am a cisgender man, and my friend is a transgender woman,” but never “I am cisgendered” (which attempts to use the word as a verb) or “I am a cisgender” (which attempts to use the word as a noun. Instead, the term cisgender—and other terms to describe gender identity—should be used as adjectives. Just as the word trans is an abbreviated version of the word transgender, the word cis can be used as shorthand for cisgender....

The sense of entitlement that is seen in children is not always negative. Throughout the stages of development, children depend on their caregivers. However, as children grow older and become more independent, wanting other people’s help becomes less practical and takes away from working toward self-sufficiency. In this article, we’ll explore the signs of a sense of entitlement, the impact of a sense of entitlement, and coping strategies to deal with this issue in yourself and when dealing with other people....

Allostatic load was introduced by neuroendocrinologist Bruce McEwen and psychological psychologist Eliot Stellar in 1993. McEwen described allostatic load as the price people pay for adapting to stress. It is meant to objectively measure the biological consequences of prolonged stress. When faced with stress, the body responds in a variety of ways to cope with the threat. Allostasis refers to how the body’s physiological systems change in order to meet the demands of the environment....

Casual sex is a no-strings-attached act that doesn’t involve future expectations or a romantic, emotional commitment. While casual sex also has merit, intimacy combined with sex seems to be advantageous. In recent research, for example, results for both men and women in romantic, long-term relationships showed that higher levels of intimacy are associated with more sexual desire. More sexual desire, in turn, raised the odds of sexual activity occurring....

Mental health allows people to use their abilities, be productive, make decisions, and play an active role in their communities. Having poor mental health is often confused with having a mental illness. But mental health actually refers to a person’s state of mental well-being whether or not they have a psychiatric condition. History of Mental Health A paper in the World Psychiatry journal states that mental health officially emerged as its own field of study in 1946 during the International Health Conference....

The danger is you might interpret the sexual chemistry alone as reflecting a deeper connection. Without more knowledge about this very attractive person, you just don’t know enough about who they are. Sometimes the chemistry does reflect a deeper connection. But how can you distinguish between what is sexual chemistry and what hints at more of a possible deep, intimate bond? This article will delve into the benefits and drawbacks of sexual chemistry, the chemicals our brain produces during our feelings of lust and love, information on attachment styles, what happens when chemistry diminishes, as well as more about intimacy and loving bonds....

In this guide, we’ll be examining the different types of sexual dysfunction, possible causes of these hurdles, as well as known treatment methods for managing issues during sexual activity. Symptoms of Sexual Dysfunction While sexual dysfunctions are common in both men and women, intimacy challenges are experienced in ways that are unique to each sex. In Men An unexplainable lack of interest in sexual intercoursePersistent difficulty in producing or maintaining an erection suitable for sexThe inability to reach orgasm, or a lengthened delay in climaxingConstant difficulty with regulating moments when ejaculation occurs...