New Study Suggests There Is Perceived Safety in Marriage
Individuals who live in high-crime communities may experience more fear than those who live in communities with lower crime rates. Fear of crime and victimization can influence overall fear on many levels. People who have highly dysfunctional and violent families may have individual fear, which can increase their fear of their neighborhoods and communities. This type of relationship can also be positive. For instance, if people feel safe within their own homes, perhaps they... Read More
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We all experience losses, big and little, throughout our lives. When enduring a big loss, people fall into patterns that may be considered male or female ways of reacting.
Men and women tend to process their losses differently, but the way they grieve is affected by many other factors besides gender, such as culture, personality, and temperament. Grief and loss are experienced in unique ways by each individual.
A generalization about gender differences in grieving would be that men tend to focus on feelings of guilt and anger. They are likely to spend more time thinking than feeling. They... 
Existing research has identified a clear link between depression and stress in children of depressed mothers. Additionally, research has shown that stressful environmental conditions can also increase the chance of 
It’s perinatal depression.
Yes, it’s true…the number one complication of childbirth is perinatal depression/anxiety (or perinatal mood/anxiety disorder [PMAD] in clinical terms). Those of us in the maternal health field in the state of California are especially aware of May as being designated Maternal Depression Awareness Month. During this time, advocates, specialists, volunteers, and lobbyists are all working to destigmatize and to educate the public about the number one complication of childbirth…perinatal depression.
Perinatal depression affects at least 20% of all childbearing... 
Women have been stereotypically defined as being more emotional than men. In popular culture, women are depicted as being more emotionally volatile, often erupting into fits of sadness, anger, despair or jealousy much more frequently than their male counterparts. But is this portrayal scientifically accurate? Research has shown that there are differences in how men and women emotionally respond to situations. However, little research has addressed the core self-conscious emotions (SCE) of men and women and how they differ. Nicole M. Else-Quest of the Department of Psychology at the University of... 
Communities have worked tirelessly to provide different resources to schools, colleges, and other organizations that cater to young women in the hopes of educating them about the dangers of negative body image and unhealthy 
Many people agree that women have come a long way in regard to equal rights. Some even argue that women are completely equal to men and deny that sexism still exists. Others are appalled at the current state of attack on women’s rights. Whatever your opinion is on the current situation with equality among men and women and the concept of feminism, there is a specific type of therapy that still exists today called feminist therapy. With advances in equal rights, experts weigh in on the need for feminist therapy today.
Depending on who you ask, feminist therapy can be defined in slightly different... 
Intimate partner violence (IPA) is an issue that is addressed in various ways. Women who report IPA to legal authorities are often referred to services through the criminal justice system. Sometimes, when a woman reports IPA, resources to help her address the physical, mental, and social consequences of IPA can be accessed through community programs. IPA can cause depression, fear, and revictimization. 
Most women have experienced some symptom of premenstrual discomfort at one point or another—whether it be bloating, aches and pains, breast tenderness, fatigue, tension, headaches, or sleep, eating, and/or mood disturbances. By some estimates, up to 80% of women experience at least one symptom with some regularity. For approximately 5% of women, however, symptoms are severe enough to meet criteria for premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, which can lead to impaired functioning and quality of life during the last week of the menstrual cycle and until about 4 days after menstruation has begun.... 
Nearly half of the children born today are born to unmarried parents. Cohabitating is becoming more and more popular in modern culture. In Europe and in the United States, the majority of married couples report that they lived together before getting married. Research has compared the satisfaction levels of married couples versus cohabitating couples and has consistently shown that couples who live together are significantly less happy with their relationships than married couples. Although having a child can bring immense joy and emotional closeness, it has also been shown to decrease relationship... 
Sexually risky behavior can lead to many negative outcomes, including violence, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), HIV/AIDS, and unwanted pregnancies. Women who engage in sexually risky behavior are at increased risk for all of these situations. Therefore, identifying the factors that influence a woman’s sexual risk taking is essential for communities and health experts. Previous research has suggested a link between a woman’s childhood maltreatment (CM) and adult sexual risk taking. Additionally, some evidence exists that indicates a woman who has experienced intimate partner violence (IPV)... 
Imagery of pregnancy and motherhood surround us, with expectant mothers holding their bulging bellies and appearing to be filled with love, hope, and anticipation. Other photos of new mothers looking into the face of their child with a certain kind of love and fulfillment associated only with the connection between mother and baby also tell us what we should be expecting in the transition into parenthood. A visibly pregnant woman often becomes the object of projected nostalgia for those whose years with young children have passed. Strangers approach with pressured questioning and statements: “Don’t... 
Mindfulness is a therapeutic approach that focuses on increasing a client’s attentiveness and awareness of the present, through acceptance and understanding, without judgment. Mindfulness-based approaches have been shown to help increase emotional regulation in people with many different psychological issues, including, drinking problems, suicidal ideation, gambling addiction, self-harm behaviors, depression, anxiety, and many others. One of the many benefits of mindfulness therapy is that it can address multiple issues at a time. Individuals who have addictions often pick up a new behavior when... 
Unintended pregnancies represent nearly 50% of all pregnancies in America. Half of the couples experiencing unintended pregnancies do so because they do not use any form of contraceptives. Couples choose not to use contraceptives for various reasons, one of which is assumed infertility. Teenagers are most likely to have sex without contraceptive use because they believe they are infertile. Many teens who have had sex in the past without getting pregnant think that they cannot conceive and therefore consider contraceptive use unnecessary. Although some of these teens may truly be infertile, the... 
