Peer Validation
Resilience is an important psychological concept that refers to a person's ability to recover from stressful situations, trauma, or adverse events. It involves a range of factors...
Romantic relationships can be an important source of emotional support and mental health protection for individuals. They provide a sense of belonging, validation, and security that can help reduce...
Emotional attunement is an important aspect in any relationship, including that between mentors and their mentees in faith-based LGBT programs. When the mentor can connect with the mentee on an...
Supportive relationships are those that promote positive emotions and well-being, reduce stress, and provide social support. They can come from romantic partnerships, family members, friends,...
What does it mean to be "mentally healthy" in a world that stigmatizes one's existence?
A mental illness is a condition that affects an individual's brain functioning and emotional wellbeing,...
According to researchers, it is possible to measure mental well-being without reference to cultural bias or moral judgments. Mental health professionals utilize assessment tools that evaluate various...
What is an anxiety disorder?
Anxiety is a natural response to stressful or dangerous situations. It's the body's way of preparing you to deal with danger, such as when you need to escape from a...
There has been growing interest in the relationship between sexual avoidance and generalized anxiety in couples. While it may seem that these two concepts are unrelated, research suggests otherwise....
Sexual performance anxiety is an issue that many people experience at some point in their lives. It can be described as a persistent fear of performing sexually in certain situations such as during...