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fromFast Company
1 hour ago

The death of the daily commute (and why some parents kinda miss it)

Remote work has eliminated the commute, which provided essential alone time for mental health, leading to increased stress and burnout for parents.
fromIndependent
5 hours ago

'No one prepares you for the identity shift becoming a mother brings' - mother of three on perinatal depression struggles

Covid was a tough time for everyone, but when Louise L Bond became pregnant with her second child, she knew that looking after two children under two in lockdown would be difficult.
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#anxiety
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fromPsychology Today
21 hours ago

Should You Stop Listening to Your Body So Much?

Excessive awareness of bodily sensations can worsen anxiety and lead to various problems, but steps can be taken to reduce this hyperawareness.
Mental health
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

I'm a Big Tech executive with ADHD and anxiety. Neurodivergence has its downsides, but I've turned my habits into strengths.

Anxiety can serve as a beneficial tool for focus and preparedness in high-pressure situations.
fromKqed
4 days ago
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Welcome to 'Anxietyland' Theme Park, Where the Rides are No Fun

Mental health
fromFast Company
6 days ago

'I almost become paranoid': Why anxiety is so much worse in the middle of the night

Anxiety often spikes at night due to fewer distractions and fatigue, impacting sleep quality and overall functioning.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
21 hours ago

Should You Stop Listening to Your Body So Much?

Excessive awareness of bodily sensations can worsen anxiety and lead to various problems, but steps can be taken to reduce this hyperawareness.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Welcome to Anxietyland: I used alcohol to hide my fear but booze became a very bad friend

Experiencing panic disorder in 2018 led to overwhelming anxiety and panic attacks, marking a new and terrifying phase in a long struggle with mental health.
Mental health
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

I'm a Big Tech executive with ADHD and anxiety. Neurodivergence has its downsides, but I've turned my habits into strengths.

Anxiety can serve as a beneficial tool for focus and preparedness in high-pressure situations.
Mental health
fromKqed
4 days ago

Welcome to 'Anxietyland' Theme Park, Where the Rides are No Fun

Anxiety can be a lifelong struggle, but coping mechanisms can be developed through art and therapy.
Mental health
fromFast Company
6 days ago

'I almost become paranoid': Why anxiety is so much worse in the middle of the night

Anxiety often spikes at night due to fewer distractions and fatigue, impacting sleep quality and overall functioning.
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#trauma
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#addiction
Mental health
fromSlate Magazine
18 hours ago

I'm Watching My Best Friend's Rapid Downward Spiral. I Think My Strategy for "Helping" Is Backfiring.

Support for friends with addiction requires a balance between gentleness and tough love.
Mental health
fromSlate Magazine
18 hours ago

I'm Watching My Best Friend's Rapid Downward Spiral. I Think My Strategy for "Helping" Is Backfiring.

Support for friends with addiction requires a balance between gentleness and tough love.
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#borderline-personality-disorder
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
14 hours ago

Levels Over Labels: The Borderline Personality Organization

Individuals with borderline personality disorder struggle with self-identity, experience intense emotions, and often use splitting as a defense mechanism.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
14 hours ago

Levels Over Labels: The Borderline Personality Organization

Individuals with borderline personality disorder struggle with self-identity, experience intense emotions, and often use splitting as a defense mechanism.
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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
10 hours ago

The Model Minority Myth Is Also a Money Story

The intersection of financial health and mental health significantly impacts AAPI communities, shaped by narratives of achievement and the model minority myth.
Mental health
fromFast Company
16 hours ago

Your team needs a supportive manager, not yoga and meditation

Corporate wellness programs often fail because they address symptoms of stress rather than the underlying management issues causing it.
Mental health
fromFast Company
2 days ago

How to show up at work when your life is falling apart

Therapists can face personal struggles while maintaining professionalism through reliable strategies and mental strength plays.
#emotional-health
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

I'm 44 and I noticed I have been saying I am tired for ten years when the more accurate word is unwitnessed, and tired was just the version of the truth that nobody would follow up on - Silicon Canals

The word 'tired' often masks deeper feelings of being unwitnessed and unnoticed in one's emotional life.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

When the World Feels Too Much: Understanding "Oscillanguish"

Emotional experiences today are influenced by rapid global, technological, and social changes, leading to oscillating feelings of hope and distress.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

I'm 44 and I noticed I have been saying I am tired for ten years when the more accurate word is unwitnessed, and tired was just the version of the truth that nobody would follow up on - Silicon Canals

The word 'tired' often masks deeper feelings of being unwitnessed and unnoticed in one's emotional life.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

When the World Feels Too Much: Understanding "Oscillanguish"

Emotional experiences today are influenced by rapid global, technological, and social changes, leading to oscillating feelings of hope and distress.
more#emotional-health
#eating-disorders
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Comparison Trap in Eating Disorder Recovery

Comparison in eating disorder recovery fuels shame and self-criticism, hindering progress and reinforcing negative self-perceptions.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

When Are You Truly Recovered From an Eating Disorder?

Recovery encompasses body, behaviors, and mindset, focusing on a meaningful life rather than just symptom cessation.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Comparison Trap in Eating Disorder Recovery

Comparison in eating disorder recovery fuels shame and self-criticism, hindering progress and reinforcing negative self-perceptions.
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fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Why Mental Disorders So Often Travel Together

Many psychiatric disorders share genetic risk factors, suggesting overlapping biological roots that may influence diagnosis and treatment.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

My mother is addicted to gaming and emotionally unavailable. What should I do? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Video game addiction in older adults can affect family relationships and may be a coping mechanism for unresolved emotions.
#burnout
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

The Curative Power of 'This Is Not About You'

Lainey Wilson combats burnout and anxiety by focusing on making others happy, shifting her perspective on performance and perfectionism.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

The Curative Power of 'This Is Not About You'

Lainey Wilson combats burnout and anxiety by focusing on making others happy, shifting her perspective on performance and perfectionism.
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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Why Caregivers Are More Vulnerable to Doomscrolling

Caregivers are particularly vulnerable to doomscrolling due to their heightened sense of responsibility and emotional fatigue.
Mental health
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

I'm 51 and child-free, and the sole caretaker for my 92-year-old dad. It's taken a toll on my social life.

Caring for an aging parent is challenging, regardless of personal circumstances like being single or child-free.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Why Caregivers Are More Vulnerable to Doomscrolling

Caregivers are particularly vulnerable to doomscrolling due to their heightened sense of responsibility and emotional fatigue.
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Mental health
fromMail Online
2 days ago

AI addiction leaves sufferers feeling suicidal, experts wran

AI chatbot addiction is increasingly recognized as a mental illness, with users reporting severe emotional and social consequences.
#stress-management
Mental health
fromFast Company
6 days ago

25 years ago, Jeff Bezos said this is the best way to deal with stress. Science says he's still right

Stress often arises from inaction regarding controllable situations, and addressing them can significantly reduce anxiety.
Mental health
fromFast Company
6 days ago

25 years ago, Jeff Bezos said this is the best way to deal with stress. Science says he's still right

Stress often arises from inaction regarding controllable situations, and addressing them can significantly reduce anxiety.
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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Can Fathers Get Postpartum Depression?

Postpartum depression affects fathers, particularly between three to six months after birth, impacting bonding and family relationships.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

One of the most profound encounters of my life': could existential therapist Emmy van Deurzen change the way you think?

Emmy van Deurzen established existential therapy in the UK, emphasizing the need for support during mental health crises beyond traditional anti-psychiatry.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

3 Things Mentally Strong People Do to Stop Worrying

Worry can be managed by scheduling specific times to address it, allowing for better mental control and focus on the present.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology suggests people who consume self-improvement content obsessively without ever changing their lives aren't lazy or lacking discipline, they're getting the feeling of forward motion without the terror of actually becoming someone different, and the content is the coping mechanism, not the cure - Silicon Canals

Consuming self-improvement content can create an illusion of progress without actual change.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Why You Shouldn't Believe in Your Worry

Worrying is a cycle driven by beliefs that misinterpret responsibility and certainty, focusing on imagined worst-case scenarios rather than present realities.
Mental health
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

The invisible face of pregnancy and postpartum: one in every 16 women experiences serious depression

Pregnancy and postpartum can involve serious mental health issues, with 1 in 16 women suffering from major depressive disorder during this period.
Mental health
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Psychiatrist's Case for Downsizing a Friendship

Anxious attachment may enhance sensitivity to subtle indicators, which can be beneficial in certain contexts like stock trading.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

How Younger Generations Are Financially Adapting

Younger adults prioritize immediate financial needs over long-term goals due to economic uncertainty and changing realities.
Mental health
fromForbes
5 days ago

How Technology Is Driving Stress and Burnout Today

Modern technology has conditioned people to live in a constant state of alert, leading to widespread exhaustion and burnout.
Mental health
fromFast Company
4 days ago

51% of U.S. employees have cried at the office within the last month, according to a new report

Workplace stress is escalating, leading to alarming behaviors such as substance use, crying, and panic attacks among employees.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

AFL player Nathan O'Driscoll opens up on depression and mental health struggles

I'm sharing this because speaking up matters. No one is there to judge you, every person I've opened up to has supported me in ways I never expected. From the outside, it might look like I have everything, but what's going on internally can be a very different story.
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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

When Survival Replaces Childhood

Emotional neglect influences identity and belonging, while childhood stress impacts emotional regulation and decision-making, but different futures remain possible.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Do Age and Timing of Bullying Matter in Mental Health?

Recent bullying has a stronger link to depressive symptoms than overall exposure, with recency being the most critical factor.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

College Mental Health Care Is Expanding, But Is It Working?

Colleges are expanding mental health services, but many students still feel overwhelmed and unsupported despite increased awareness and resources.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Growing Your Practice Without Losing Yourself

Growth and authenticity are interdependent in building a practice, requiring a balance between promotion and staying true to oneself.
Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
6 days ago

The Most Common Issues Gen X'ers Bring Up In Therapy, According To Therapists

Gen X faces a lingering stigma around mental health, contrasting with Millennials and Gen Z's openness to therapy.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

The Dark Wizard of Perfection

Dean Potter's perfectionism and obsession with being the best led to struggles with envy and depression, especially as younger climbers surpassed his achievements.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

What Mental Strength Really Is-and Why We Need It at Work

Mental strength involves thriving under pressure and managing emotions, especially during personal loss while maintaining professional responsibilities.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Advice for Living with Grown Children with Mental Illness

Individuals with mental health issues are more often victims of violence than perpetrators, highlighting the need for better support systems.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

New Poll Reveals Growing Concern About Mental Health

Mental health is now the top health concern for 50% of U.S. respondents, reflecting a significant increase in awareness and worry.
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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Why Are People With ADHD Drawn to the Mountains?

Nature provides a stimulating environment that helps individuals with ADHD thrive and find peace, especially during high-risk outdoor activities.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

The Truth About ADHD and Dopamine

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition not accurately defined by low dopamine levels, as dopamine function is more complex than mere quantity.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Why Are People With ADHD Drawn to the Mountains?

Nature provides a stimulating environment that helps individuals with ADHD thrive and find peace, especially during high-risk outdoor activities.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

The Truth About ADHD and Dopamine

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition not accurately defined by low dopamine levels, as dopamine function is more complex than mere quantity.
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fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

What Are Your Options for OCD Treatment?

Different therapeutic approaches for OCD can help change the relationship with the disorder, allowing individuals to live more freely.
Mental health
fromFortune
6 days ago

Your job can actually kill you: More than 840,000 people die annually from health conditions linked to work stress, ILO report says | Fortune

Work-related psychosocial risks contribute to over 840,000 deaths annually, primarily from cardiovascular disease and mental disorders, impacting global health and economy.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

What Anxiety, BPD, and Bulimia Have in Common

Most individuals with one mental health diagnosis often qualify for multiple others, indicating a need for more integrated treatment approaches.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

If Therapy Feels Incomplete, Emotional Neglect May Be Why

Childhood emotional neglect leads to a lack of emotional awareness and connection in adulthood, resulting in feelings of emptiness.
Mental health
fromForbes
1 week ago

What Many Mental Health Clinics Get Wrong About Content Marketing

Mental health clinics struggle with patient engagement due to unclear messaging that fails to address the hesitance of potential clients.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Four-fifths of UK mental health nurses say their workload is unmanageable

High caseloads and understaffing in UK mental health services lead to patient harm and distress among nursing staff.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Beyond Crisis Mode: Positive Youth Development Aids Teens

Youth mental health crisis is escalating, with nearly 1 in 5 adolescents experiencing major depression, prompting a shift towards positive youth development frameworks.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

'Euphoria' Is Nailing the Experience of Substance Abuse

More than half of teens try alcohol, with repeated use potentially leading to substance use disorder and significant public health concerns.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

First teenage suicide linked to domestic abuse recorded in England and Wales

Teenage suicides linked to domestic violence are rising, with violent pornography and toxic influencers contributing to the issue.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How to Protect Teens' Mental Health for Life

Teen brain development significantly influences lifelong mental health, and structured parenting can support healthy reward systems and social development.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Psychology says the most resilient people aren't the ones who never fell apart - they're the ones who fell apart quietly, rebuilt themselves with no audience, and never mentioned it - Silicon Canals

Strength comes from overcoming breakdowns, not from avoiding them.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

It took me until 44 to realize that the most dangerous comfort is a life that's bearable - not bad enough to leave, not good enough to feel like living - Silicon Canals

A bearable life can lead to complacency, preventing necessary changes and growth.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

8 small habits of people who grew up with money worries and still flinch at the sound of a bill arriving even though they could pay it ten times over - Silicon Canals

Financial anxiety persists regardless of improved financial situations due to deep-rooted conditioning and fear responses in the brain.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

I spent forty years believing I was mentally strong because I never broke down - it took one question to make me understand that what I called strength was just a very old, very practiced form of disappearing - Silicon Canals

True strength involves vulnerability and allowing others to see struggles, rather than hiding them.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Lena Dunham is right that fame is toxic. Unfortunately, we're all famous now | Emma Beddington

Fame has become increasingly toxic, distorting relationships and self-image, affecting mental health, and creating a shared experience of 'famesickness' in the digital age.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Even without social media, phones have a subtle, damaging effect on our mental health | Devi Sridhar

Modern communication methods, especially digital, increase stress levels and lack the nuances of face-to-face interactions.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Developing a Helpful Long-Term Perspective After Psychosis

Short-term thinking and emotions are common in early recovery from trauma, but developing a long-term perspective is essential for healing.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

The hardest thing about healing isn't the work itself. It's the quiet grief of realizing how many years you spent believing the problem was you, when the actual problem was an environment that needed you to believe that in order to keep functioning - Silicon Canals

Family systems may require a child to remain unwell for their own functionality, leading to grief and loss when the child realizes their true self.
Mental health
fromFast Company
1 week ago

LLMs don't get mental health right. We need a two-pronged approach to fix them

LLM-powered chatbots can inadvertently enable suicide and self-harm ideation, necessitating a clinically informed approach to user interactions.
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