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fromSilicon Canals
2 hours 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
5 hours 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.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
50 minutes 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
2 hours 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.
#anxiety
Mental health
fromwww.businessinsider.com
8 hours 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
1 day ago
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Welcome to 'Anxietyland' Theme Park, Where the Rides are No Fun

fromTiny Buddha
2 days ago
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How to Feel Safe When Panic Feels Dangerous - Tiny Buddha

Anxiety is a temporary sensation that can pass, not a permanent part of one's identity.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

You've Been Working on Your Anxiety: What You May Be Missing

Anxiety affects individuals uniquely across four systems, and understanding this can change one's relationship with it.
Mental health
fromwww.businessinsider.com
8 hours 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
1 day 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
2 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
3 days ago

You've Been Working on Your Anxiety: What You May Be Missing

Anxiety affects individuals uniquely across four systems, and understanding this can change one's relationship with it.
more#anxiety
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fromForbes
1 day 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.
#caregiving
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days 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
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Why Caregivers Are More Vulnerable to Doomscrolling

Caregivers are particularly vulnerable to doomscrolling due to their heightened sense of responsibility and emotional fatigue.
more#caregiving
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fromFast Company
1 day 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
1 day 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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fromPsychology Today
2 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.
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fromPsychology Today
2 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.
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fromPsychology Today
2 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
2 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
1 day 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
3 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
2 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
2 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.
#stress-management
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fromFast Company
3 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
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Meta's CTO Claims He Rarely Feels Stressed Out - Here Are His Top Strategies to Stay That Way

Andrew Bosworth experiences stress only a few times a year, managing it through exercise, deep breathing, and family time.
Mental health
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Meta's CTO Claims He Rarely Feels Stressed Out - Here Are His Top Strategies to Stay That Way

Andrew Bosworth experiences stress only a few times a year, managing it through exercise, deep breathing, and family time.
Mental health
fromFast Company
3 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
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Meta's CTO Claims He Rarely Feels Stressed Out - Here Are His Top Strategies to Stay That Way

Andrew Bosworth experiences stress only a few times a year, managing it through exercise, deep breathing, and family time.
Mental health
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Meta's CTO Claims He Rarely Feels Stressed Out - Here Are His Top Strategies to Stay That Way

Andrew Bosworth experiences stress only a few times a year, managing it through exercise, deep breathing, and family time.
more#stress-management
#adhd
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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.
more#adhd
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 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
2 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
4 days 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
3 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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
3 days 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
4 days 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
3 days 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
4 days 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.
#resilience
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
5 days 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
5 days 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.
more#resilience
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
5 days 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
5 days 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
5 days 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
5 days 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
6 days 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.
#ai-psychosis
Mental health
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Certain Chatbots Vastly Worse For AI Psychosis, Study Finds

Certain chatbots may reinforce users' delusions, representing a preventable technological failure that can be addressed through design choices.
Mental health
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Certain Chatbots Vastly Worse For AI Psychosis, Study Finds

Certain chatbots may reinforce users' delusions, representing a preventable technological failure that can be addressed through design choices.
more#ai-psychosis
#suicide-prevention
Mental health
fromFortune
1 week ago

Young adult suicide rate down 11% over 2.5 years of new 988 mental health crisis hotline | Fortune

The 988 mental health crisis hotline has contributed to a significant reduction in suicide deaths among U.S. teens and young adults.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Suicide-related callouts to fire services triple in England in a decade

Suicide-related callouts to fire services in England have tripled in the last decade, prompting calls for mandatory training for firefighters.
Mental health
fromFortune
1 week ago

Young adult suicide rate down 11% over 2.5 years of new 988 mental health crisis hotline | Fortune

The 988 mental health crisis hotline has contributed to a significant reduction in suicide deaths among U.S. teens and young adults.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Suicide-related callouts to fire services triple in England in a decade

Suicide-related callouts to fire services in England have tripled in the last decade, prompting calls for mandatory training for firefighters.
more#suicide-prevention
Mental health
fromInc
1 week ago

Workplace Stress and Bullying Are Linked to 840,000 Deaths a Year, New Study Finds

Psychosocial workplace factors are responsible for over 840,000 premature employee deaths annually due to stress-related disorders.
Mental health
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Dad Was Murdered. When People Find Out, They All Ask the Same Question. They Don't Like My Answer.

Anger can be a complex, enduring emotion that transforms over time, often hidden beneath the surface after initial outbursts.
Mental health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Silent suffering': Why children in Gaza are losing their ability to speak

1.1 million children in Gaza need mental health support due to trauma and injuries, leading to speech loss from psychological distress or physical damage.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Psychology says the reason so many successful people quietly burn out in their 50s isn't overwork - it's that they spent three decades performing a version of themselves that the job required, and somewhere along the way they stopped being able to locate the original person underneath, and the burnout isn't about energy, it's about grief for a self they outsourced - Silicon Canals

Identity erosion in high-performing professionals often manifests as a grief response to losing one's original self to job demands.
Mental health
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

What I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Had Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression can persist long after childbirth and is not solely linked to feelings about motherhood.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Long Live the King: 3 Lessons From 60 Years of the Black Panther

Suicide rates among Black Americans increased by nearly 20% over two decades, contrasting with declining rates for White Americans.
Mental health
fromFortune
1 week ago

Climate activists realize that it's a bad look to be an 'eco-pooper,' embrace joy for a change | Fortune

Activists are using joy and community to combat climate change instead of focusing on sacrifice and doom.
Mental health
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

A New Industry Is Being Built on "Talking" to the Dead. It's Ghoulish-and Worth Billions.

Digital necromancy raises ethical concerns as agencies propose campaigns using reanimated avatars of deceased loved ones to address addiction stigma.
Mental health
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Meta will show parents the topics of their teens' AI conversations

Meta introduces features for parents to monitor teen interactions with AI on its platforms.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Question Mark: Systemic Failures in the Virginia Tech Shooting

Misdiagnosis of early schizophrenia as depression led to untreated psychosis, contributing to the Virginia Tech tragedy.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

When Summer Screen Time Poses a Mental Health Risk for Teens

Increased social media use among adolescents can negatively impact mental health, particularly when combined with developmental vulnerabilities and engagement-maximizing algorithms.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Existential Therapy Is More than Philosophy-And It Works

Human suffering often stems from psychological narrowing and avoidance of life's paradoxes, while meaning-centered therapies effectively reduce distress.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Not everyone who works through the weekend is ambitious. Some people learned a long time ago that the cost of stopping isn't lost productivity, it's the immediate surfacing of everything the work was keeping quiet - Silicon Canals

Work can serve as a means of emotional suppression, masking deeper issues rather than addressing them.
Mental health
fromTiny Buddha
1 week ago

Breaking Free from Self-Consciousness and Erythrophobia - Tiny Buddha

Shame can lead to intense fear and avoidance of situations that trigger feelings of unworthiness.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

What happens to your sense of self when a machine can do the thing you were proudest of? - Silicon Canals

The distress from AI is more about the erosion of professional identity than labor displacement.
Mental health
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

NCBE Updates Character Report Application To Encourage Applicants To Get The Help They Need - Above the Law

Recent updates to the Character Report Application encourage law students to seek mental health help without fear of career repercussions.
Mental health
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

The mental toll of injury nightmares that threaten players' World Cup dreams

Injuries can severely impact athletes' mental and physical readiness for major events like the World Cup.
#trauma
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fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How to Talk About Childhood Issues Without Blaming the Parents

Unresolved parental trauma can manifest in children's psychiatric symptoms, perpetuating trauma across generations unless actively addressed.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Sexual Assault Survivors Are Not Responsible for Their Own Suffering

The effects of trauma from sexual abuse in adolescence are long-lasting and profoundly alter development.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How to Talk About Childhood Issues Without Blaming the Parents

Unresolved parental trauma can manifest in children's psychiatric symptoms, perpetuating trauma across generations unless actively addressed.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Sexual Assault Survivors Are Not Responsible for Their Own Suffering

The effects of trauma from sexual abuse in adolescence are long-lasting and profoundly alter development.
more#trauma
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fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Loneliness in older adults can often lead to memory impairment

Age is the primary factor affecting memory decline, with significant drops after 75 and more pronounced after 85.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How Music Therapy Can Help Parentless Children Navigate Loss

Music therapy provides essential support for grieving adolescents and children, helping them cope with the loss of a parent.
Mental health
fromMail Online
11 years ago

The invention that provides Pacific sunshine in Britain

Real Sunlight clinics offer artificial sunshine to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder, which affects 2 million Britons, especially women.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Secret History of LSD in Psychiatry

Doctors used LSD to induce psychosis in healthy individuals to understand schizophrenia's biological basis, leading to the serotonin hypothesis of mental disorders.
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