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Mental health

Dear James: I'm Living in a Tragedy

Mental health

Use This 4-Step Approach to Find Balance & Rediscover Joy

Mindfulness

What We Do Matters, Especially When Things Are Hardest

Mindfulness

Stop Avoiding Triggers

Artificial intelligence

fromwww.bbc.com

My AI therapist got me through dark times: The good and bad of chatbot counselling

AI chatbots can provide emotional support and coping strategies for those in distress, despite concerns over their effectiveness compared to traditional therapy.

fromPolygon

Thunderbolts*' big depression metaphor hit me hard, because of what it's missing most

The film Thunderbolts addresses depression and mental health through a superhero narrative, exploring self-medication and emotional struggle.

fromThe Atlantic

Mental health

Dear James: I'm Living in a Tragedy

Mental health

Use This 4-Step Approach to Find Balance & Rediscover Joy

Mindfulness

What We Do Matters, Especially When Things Are Hardest

Mindfulness

Stop Avoiding Triggers

Artificial intelligence

fromwww.bbc.com

My AI therapist got me through dark times: The good and bad of chatbot counselling

AI chatbots can provide emotional support and coping strategies for those in distress, despite concerns over their effectiveness compared to traditional therapy.

fromPolygon

Mental health

Thunderbolts*' big depression metaphor hit me hard, because of what it's missing most

The Six Types of Inner Critics and How to Silence Them

The inner critic can lead to mental health issues, with distinct types that emerge based on individual experiences.

fromBusiness Insider

I bought my nearly 3-year-old a daddy doll for when he's deployed. It's helping me too.

The daddy doll, or the 'dada pillow,' serves as a huggable reminder of his role in our home. It joins us for meals, playtime, and nightly snuggles.

Parenting

What It's Like to Lose a Pet: 4 Lessons About How We Grieve

"I am a very lonely person, and my pet has been my only source of companionship. Losing my pet felt like losing a part of myself."

Pets

fromtime.com

The Difference Between Stress and Anxiety

Stress is situation-dependent; anxiety persists without clear triggers and can escalate from prolonged stress.

#adhd

Mindfulness

Non-Medication Strategies for Managing ADHD and Anxiety

fromClickUp

Mental health

10 ADHD Templates to Help You Manage Tasks at Work

Mindfulness

Non-Medication Strategies for Managing ADHD and Anxiety

fromClickUp

Mental health

10 ADHD Templates to Help You Manage Tasks at Work

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Health Anxiety and the 'Emotional Reasoning' Thinking Error

People with health anxiety tend to engage in cognitive distortions or thinking errors when it comes to health-related situations.

Mental health

Father's Day After Loss: Grieving and Remembering Dad

As a family scholar who studies fathers, I've noticed a pattern: Father's Day is often the one time of year media outlets reach out to talk about dads.

Parenting

#rejection

Relationships

The Deep Sting of Rejection

Rejection is painful due to our evolutionary wiring to avoid it, impacting emotional well-being.

Employing healthy coping strategies can mitigate rejection's pain and support growth.

Talk about it, focus on your values and stay stoic': how to cope with rejection

Rejection is a painful, inevitable aspect of life that impacts our psychological well-being and behavior.

Relationships

The Deep Sting of Rejection

Talk about it, focus on your values and stay stoic': how to cope with rejection

Rejection is a painful, inevitable aspect of life that impacts our psychological well-being and behavior.

more#rejection

The Psychedelic Response to a Chaotic World

Psychedelics can cultivate emotional resilience and adaptability in uncertain times, providing tools for individuals to better manage the complexities of a VUCA world.

Mental health

Mindfulness

Top 10 Ways Experts Say to Cope With Uncertainty

Individual strengths can provide multiple strategies for coping with uncertainty instead of seeking one singular solution.

Mindful consumption of news is essential to maintain mental well-being.

Utilizing character strengths is pivotal for effective self-care.

fromTiny Buddha

Beyond Coping: How to Heal Generational Trauma with Breathwork - Tiny Buddha

Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls our lives.

Mindfulness

#grief

Everyday cooking

Create Traditions for the Most Difficult Days

Mental health

Writing About Grief

Board games

How Dungeons & Dragons helped my siblings and me grieve our father's death

Grief includes moments of both confronting pain and seeking escape, both essential to healing.

Everyday cooking

Create Traditions for the Most Difficult Days

Mental health

Writing About Grief

Board games

How Dungeons & Dragons helped my siblings and me grieve our father's death

Grief includes moments of both confronting pain and seeking escape, both essential to healing.

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A Journey Through Grief, Betrayal, and Stoicism

Stoic principles provide effective tools for managing stress and healing through emotional turmoil.

The Danger of Hungry Vulnerability

Isolation after a break-up can hinder emotional recovery; healthier approaches are necessary for better future relationships.

Black Motherhood as Inheritance and Resistance

Black motherhood is a cultural inheritance and a psychological blueprint, often a form of resistance. It's rich in complexities shaped by racial trauma and cultural expectations.

Parenting

How to Shift Out of ADHD Survival Mode

Neurodivergent individuals face unique challenges balancing their perspectives with societal expectations, particularly with ADHD-related fatigue affecting their daily lives.

Are Substance Use Disorders More than Addiction?

Neurodiversity includes diverse neurological experiences, and substance use is a complex coping mechanism that doesn't universally categorize individuals as neurodivergent.

How to Shift Out of ADHD Survival Mode

Neurodivergent individuals face unique challenges balancing their perspectives with societal expectations, particularly with ADHD-related fatigue affecting their daily lives.

Are Substance Use Disorders More than Addiction?

Neurodiversity includes diverse neurological experiences, and substance use is a complex coping mechanism that doesn't universally categorize individuals as neurodivergent.

Dear Abby: How do I heal from my husband's death?

Grieving is a solitary journey; joining support groups and engaging in community can help mitigate feelings of emptiness.

How to Stay Calm When the Economy Isn't

Financial anxiety can overwhelm due to fear-based media exposure; understanding helpful concern versus unhelpful rumination aids mental clarity.

Relationships

fromBustle

I'm So Jealous Of My Friend's Perfect Life

It's normal to feel jealous of friends' success, but it's important to recognize the underlying feelings and cope with them.

fromwww.nytimes.com

What (Actually) Brings Teens Joy?

Amid the gloom of a rising mental health crisis, teenagers are finding joy in small things, revealing their resilience through creative outlets and personal routines.

Parenting

Handling Relationships With Emotionally Immature Parents

The ongoing emotional unpredictability of emotionally immature parents can lead to feelings of anger, emotional burnout, and a struggle with personal identity.

Parenting

A Politics of Fear Defines Trump's First Hundred Days in Office

Fear and trauma are significant forces in today's U.S. political climate, affecting government workers and citizens.

Washington Wizards

fromDefector

Live From The Bad Times, With Denny Carter | Defector

Reflecting on political disillusionment and individual coping strategies in a changing political landscape.

fromThe New Yorker

A Politics of Fear Defines Trump's First Hundred Days in Office

Fear and trauma are significant forces in today's U.S. political climate, affecting government workers and citizens.

Washington Wizards

fromDefector

Live From The Bad Times, With Denny Carter | Defector

Reflecting on political disillusionment and individual coping strategies in a changing political landscape.

Mental health

Tackling Anxiety: What Works and What Doesn't

Mental health

On a Deadline and Feeling Anxious?

Parenting

Outsmarting Your Child's Overthinking: What Actually Helps

Mental health

How to Follow Politics Without Losing Your Mind

Mental health

How to Behave Skillfully When You're Feeling Anxiety

Mindfulness

5 months ago

Making Friends With Anxiety

Allowing anxiety can promote better emotion regulation.

Embracing emotions reduces the fear of anxiety.

Mental health

Tackling Anxiety: What Works and What Doesn't

Mental health

On a Deadline and Feeling Anxious?

Outsmarting Your Child's Overthinking: What Actually Helps

Managing worry is a skill children can learn, not an inherent flaw.

Parents should be present to support their anxious children, even if not perfect.

Mental health

How to Follow Politics Without Losing Your Mind

How to Behave Skillfully When You're Feeling Anxiety

Fear of anxiety stems from its unpleasantness and perceived effect on competence.

Skillful behavior involves making informed decisions, not striving for perfection.

Narrowing choices can help manage anxiety in decision-making.

Mindfulness

5 months ago

Making Friends With Anxiety

Allowing anxiety can promote better emotion regulation.

Embracing emotions reduces the fear of anxiety.

more#anxiety-management

How to Cope With a Problem You Can't Solve Right Away

Effective stress management during uncertain situations is crucial for maintaining peace.

US Elections

fromLos Angeles Times

Commentary: In their golden years, this isn't the country they expected to be living in. So what now?

Citizen coping strategies amid political unrest

Different generational perspectives on political turmoil

Impact of current events on mental well-being of seniors

Helping Youth Struggling With Anxiety

Anxiety in youth manifests in various ways and can be addressed through skill-focused conversations and recognizing helpful versus unhelpful worries.

#emotions

Mental health

3 Types of Embarrassment and How to Deal with Them

How do I navigate the fear and anger of this political moment? | Leading questions

Navigating fear and anger in politics involves finding a balance to engage productively without becoming overwhelmed.

Mental health

3 Types of Embarrassment and How to Deal with Them

How do I navigate the fear and anger of this political moment? | Leading questions

Navigating fear and anger in politics involves finding a balance to engage productively without becoming overwhelmed.

more#emotions

4 Ways Yoga Heals Trauma

"Circular breathing is a good thing if you're really anxious or having a panic attack or something. Being able to think your way towards that and make yourself do that, especially if you're losing control."

Yoga