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4 hours ago

Humor

Welcome to the Anxiety Club

fromwww.npr.org

5 days ago

Arts

Sitting in a jail cell, alone and hopeless, a man's life is suddenly changed

37 minutes 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.

Education

'I stood up to my workplace bully - everyone tells you not to, but fighting back was my therapy'

In a Mental Health Crisis, Families Need Help, Too

Community and family support are essential for improving mental health outcomes in young people.

Why the future of mental healthcare is team-based

Team-based care improves mental health treatment outcomes by integrating multidisciplinary teams to address complex conditions effectively.

Humor

4 hours ago

Welcome to the Anxiety Club

Humor and mental health intertwine in 'Anxiety Club,' showcasing comedians' struggles and promoting open conversations about anxiety.

fromwww.npr.org

5 days ago

Arts

Sitting in a jail cell, alone and hopeless, a man's life is suddenly changed

37 minutes 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.

Education

'I stood up to my workplace bully - everyone tells you not to, but fighting back was my therapy'

In a Mental Health Crisis, Families Need Help, Too

Community and family support are essential for improving mental health outcomes in young people.

Why the future of mental healthcare is team-based

Team-based care improves mental health treatment outcomes by integrating multidisciplinary teams to address complex conditions effectively.

Psychology says the people who find it hardest to be taken care of when they're sick aren't independent, they're carrying a very old belief that needing someone was the fastest way to be left - Silicon Canals

Needing care from loved ones during illness can evoke feelings of vulnerability and discomfort, often rooted in deeper fears of abandonment.

3 hours ago

Stop Demanding That You Know What's Next

Nexting is a self-aggressive habit that distracts from the present by fixating on what comes next in life.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

fromKqed

10 hours ago

Amid ICE Fears, Mental Health Workers Report Drop in Immigrants Seeking Treatment | KQED

Increased immigration enforcement has led to a decline in mental health support access among immigrant families in the Bay Area.

Higher education

15 hours ago

What's Driving the Student Mental Health Crisis?

Student mental health is a complex challenge in higher education, with varying experiences and increasing demand for support across campuses.

11 hours ago

When Life Stops: But Only for You

Illness disrupts not only physiology but also our entire sense of existence and future, leading to a profound confrontation with uncertainty and mortality.

Wellness

I'm Tired Of Being Told I Can Buy My Way Out Of Burnout

The wellness industry targets burnt-out mothers, offering products that promise relief while shifting responsibility for well-being onto them.

Law

fromwww.amny.com

6 hours ago

Landmark ruling: Prosecutors cannot force domestic violence survivors to waive past-trauma hearing

Survivors of domestic violence cannot be forced to waive DVSJA hearings as part of plea agreements, according to a ruling by the New York Court of Appeals.

Washington DC

fromwww.theguardian.com

12 hours ago

Can I have some, please?': has Trump opened the door to a psychedelic future?

Trump signed an executive order to accelerate research and access to psychedelics, marking a significant shift in policy towards hallucinogens.

Environment

Suffering from Eco-Paralysis? Here's What You Can Do

Many Americans feel climate distress and eco-paralysis, which can lead to action and improved mental health through engagement with climate emotions.

Healthcare

fromCity Limits

Opinion: Medicaid-Funded Care Saves and Rebuilds Lives

Medicaid reductions threaten access to essential health care for those living with or at risk for HIV, impacting thousands of individuals.

Philosophy

fromBig Think

What if the real driver of your health isn't genes or diet - but energy flow?

Energy flow defines vitality and shapes human experience, distinguishing living beings from the lifeless.

Medicine

Move More, Stress Less

Parkinson's disease affects millions globally, with symptoms including motor and nonmotor issues, and may be managed through exercise and dietary changes.

#resilience

fromBusiness Matters

Careers

How resilient leaders help their teams thrive through change

The Truth About Resilience No One Tells You About

Resilience is a dynamic process cultivated through engagement with adversity, not a fixed trait.

Mental health

Why Pressure Feels Like a Problem (Even When It's Right)

Mental health

'Bouncing back' is a myth. Here's what real resilience looks like

Mindfulness

Like Water, We Heal

fromBusiness Matters

How resilient leaders help their teams thrive through change

Resilience in business means continuing to move forward despite challenges and is heavily influenced by effective leadership.

The Truth About Resilience No One Tells You About

Resilience is a dynamic process cultivated through engagement with adversity, not a fixed trait.

Why Pressure Feels Like a Problem (Even When It's Right)

Resilience is built through facing suffering, not avoiding it, as it fosters clarity, energy, and self-trust.

'Bouncing back' is a myth. Here's what real resilience looks like

Resilience is not about toughness or bouncing back, but about moving forward after loss and trauma.

Mindfulness

Like Water, We Heal

More and more people are locked up in S.F. jail. Hundreds are booked repeatedly.

San Francisco's crackdown on drug offenses has led to increased arrests, but many individuals continue to cycle in and out of jail without lasting change.

Mission District

fromMission Local

'Tired of living like this': One man's journey from jail to addiction treatment

San Francisco's jail system often releases individuals quickly, limiting access to substance abuse treatment and recovery programs.

California

fromMission Local

More and more people are locked up in S.F. jail. Hundreds are booked repeatedly.

San Francisco's crackdown on drug offenses has led to increased arrests, but many individuals continue to cycle in and out of jail without lasting change.

Mission District

fromMission Local

'Tired of living like this': One man's journey from jail to addiction treatment

San Francisco's jail system often releases individuals quickly, limiting access to substance abuse treatment and recovery programs.

"I Want To Be Alone"

Solitude is essential but should be self-chosen and limited to foster fulfillment through social connections.

Education

The Consequences of Having No Consequences

Consequences are essential for teaching resilience and responsibility in youth development.

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

How Mistakes Springboard Conscientious People's Growth

Many mistakes move us forward more than backward. Conscientious people often experience a springboard effect following mistakes, whereby fixing the mistakes accelerates growth faster than if they'd never made any missteps.

Productivity

Agriculture

A Vision of Food Justice, Collective Care, and Safety | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Food and medicine are interconnected, yet food policy often separates them, impacting access and equity in food justice.

Running

The Psychological Side of Sports Injury Recovery

Sports injuries significantly impact mental health, requiring attention to emotional recovery alongside physical healing.

Online learning

Learning Beyond Correction

Single-loop and double-loop learning enhance student achievement and adaptability in education.

#domestic-abuse

fromIrish Independent

Boston

Woman who was abused by garda ex-husband says she was broken in 'every part of my life'

Law

Alcoholic lied about heart attack and cancer and subjected ex-partner to campaign of abuse and violence

fromIrish Independent

Boston

Woman who was abused by garda ex-husband says she was broken in 'every part of my life'

Law

Alcoholic lied about heart attack and cancer and subjected ex-partner to campaign of abuse and violence

3 Amazing Ways You Can Re-Parent Yourself

Emotional lessons missed in childhood can be learned in adulthood through compassionate responsibility and self-discipline.

LGBT

fromLGBTQ Nation

Teacher suspended for supporting trans athlete gets reinstated after allies fight back - LGBTQ Nation

Dr. Chet Hesson was reinstated after an investigation found no basis for claims against him regarding his support for a transgender student athlete.

Austin

The Emotional Cost of Becoming Someone New

Coping with life changes during a Ph.D. journey involves financial adjustments, emotional challenges, and personal growth.

US news

fromStreetsblog USA

When Traffic Violence Hits The Same Family Twice - Years Apart, On Exactly the Same Street - Streetsblog USA

Traffic fatalities at the same intersection highlight the urgent need for traffic calming measures in communities.

London

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Nothing left': Hong Kong fire survivors return to burnt homes

Survivors of the Hong Kong fire return to their homes five months later, finding little left intact after the tragedy.

fromPortland Mercury

Women's Treatment Center Announces Permanent Closure After Abruptly Halting Services - Portland Mercury

The closure saw 47 patients discharged in rapid fashion, some of which didn't have a stable place to transition to and relapsed immediately afterward.

Portland

Cancer

When Healing Becomes Harm

A melanoma diagnosis transformed the perception of sunlight from healing to dangerous, reshaping the relationship with mortality and health.

14 hours ago

Psychology says a woman has a beautiful soul if she has taken real pain and turned it into gentleness rather than armor - because the default response to being hurt is becoming harder, and the woman who went through the same things and came out softer instead has done something rare and almost impossible to teach - Silicon Canals

Pain can lead to gentleness, with some individuals choosing softness over hardness despite their hardships.

fromBig Think

Why rest alone doesn't restore energy

Energy management requires active engagement rather than passive rest; inactivity can lead to increased fatigue.

You survived a layoff. Now what?

Surviving layoffs brings complex emotions like relief, guilt, frustration, and anxiety about job security and workplace relationships.

Wellness

fromEntrepreneur

6 New Books That Treat Wellness Like the Business Strategy It Is

Entrepreneurs need better filters for information, focusing on practical tools for health, clarity, and stamina.

Examining Racial Disparities in Health Care

BIPOC face systemic discrimination in healthcare and societal support, leading to increased trauma and grief for their families.

Parenting

fromTiny Buddha

To the Wounded Parent Who Wants to Do Everything Right - Tiny Buddha

Healing from childhood trauma is essential for effective parenting and nurturing children's emotional well-being.

Philosophy

Education to Improve the Planet's Health, and Our Own

Nature enhances human health, but environmental degradation now negatively impacts well-being, necessitating education reform for Planetary Health.

11 hours 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.

12 hours ago

Want to live a longer, happier life? Science says work to be more successful (but not in the way you might think)

Engagement in pursuing goals, rather than achieving them, correlates with longer, more fulfilling lives.

What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do

Accepting mistakes and being honest with oneself are crucial for navigating uncertainty in decision-making.

fromEntrepreneur

How to Show Up With Kindness, Even on Your Toughest Days

Offering help and showing kindness can significantly improve relationships and workplace culture.

Books

2 weeks ago

Is Recovery Too Serious to Be Funny?

Recovery literature often overlooks humor, focusing instead on serious tones despite the potential for laughter in the journey.

Parenting

The people who were praised for being mature as children and punished for being needy as adults, and the decades it takes to untangle which one was actually true - Silicon Canals

Maturity in children often reflects adult expectations, leading to long-term consequences for the child's emotional development.

Wellness

What To Say When Someone Comments On Your Body, According To Therapists

Body comments can impact self-worth and anxiety, regardless of intention, highlighting the need for mindful communication about appearance.

fromwww.theguardian.com

We asked what repairing the harm of enslavement would look like. This is what we found

Living in a constrained environment reflects the ongoing impact of historical injustices and the struggle for dignity and self-worth.

#trauma

Mental health

Sexual Assault Survivors Are Not Responsible for Their Own Suffering

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.

2 weeks ago

When Should We Be Over Our Trauma?

Healing from trauma is a complex process influenced by support, safety, and resources, not merely time.

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.

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.

2 weeks ago

When Should We Be Over Our Trauma?

Healing from trauma is a complex process influenced by support, safety, and resources, not merely time.

Competence, Merit, and Excellence Are Social Strengths

Competence, merit, and excellence are universal principles essential for advancement in all human endeavors.

How Can Survivors Regain Pleasure After Sexual Trauma?

Survivors of sexual trauma can experience a range of sexual responses, including both desire and avoidance, and their fantasies often overlap with non-victims.

Why second chance hiring is smart business

The job market is challenging, especially for individuals with justice-involved pasts, who face significant barriers to employment.

Why You Should Stop Rejecting Unpleasant Feelings

Fixing unpleasant feelings disrupts attention more than the feelings themselves.

11 hours ago

Why It's Still So Hard For Moms To Talk About Postpartum Depression

Mom guilt and shame can prevent mothers from seeking help for postpartum depression.

18 hours ago

Not everyone who says they're fine is lying. Some people genuinely cannot locate the word for what they're feeling because nobody ever sat with them long enough to help them name it, and fine became the only vocabulary they trust - Silicon Canals

Many people struggle to articulate their emotions, often responding with 'fine' due to a condition called alexithymia, which affects emotional vocabulary.

Resilience and Reconstruction in Practice

A long-term approach is essential for supporting displaced individuals, emphasizing identity continuity and meaningful work for resilience.

Psychology says a truly successful life isn't measured by what you've accumulated, it's measured by whether the people closest to you feel more like themselves or less like themselves after spending time with you - Silicon Canals

Success should be measured by the quality of relationships and personal fulfillment rather than external achievements.

Helping Everyone Else Might Be Hurting You

Noble self-sabotage manifests as prioritizing others' needs, reinforcing the belief that personal needs come last.

To Be Happy, Use Your Strengths

Using personal strengths enhances fulfillment, well-being, and satisfaction in various aspects of life.

When Illness Becomes a Character in Your Life

Chronic illness often becomes personified, impacting adaptation and well-being.

When Tension Turns Toxic

Understanding conflict phases helps in choosing appropriate responses and managing interactions effectively.

Why Avoiding Your Emotions Makes Them Stronger

Avoiding thoughts and emotions often intensifies them, while small shifts in response can help manage emotions effectively.

5 Words That Quiet Your Loudest "What If" Worries

Creating distance from troublesome thoughts reduces their power over you.

The Emotions Behind Forgiveness

Forgiveness involves motivation, positive emotions, and behaviors toward an offender, often starting with cognitive changes.

Psychology explains people who forgive easily aren't weak or naive - they've simply done the math on what resentment actually costs the person carrying it and decided the debt isn't worth collecting, because forgiveness isn't about the other person deserving peace, it's about refusing to let someone who already hurt you once continue to take up space in a body they no longer have any right to occupy - Silicon Canals

Forgiveness is essential for personal well-being and mental health, freeing individuals from the burden of resentment.

The Emotions Behind Forgiveness

Forgiveness involves motivation, positive emotions, and behaviors toward an offender, often starting with cognitive changes.

Psychology explains people who forgive easily aren't weak or naive - they've simply done the math on what resentment actually costs the person carrying it and decided the debt isn't worth collecting, because forgiveness isn't about the other person deserving peace, it's about refusing to let someone who already hurt you once continue to take up space in a body they no longer have any right to occupy - Silicon Canals

Forgiveness is essential for personal well-being and mental health, freeing individuals from the burden of resentment.

The Tool Your Clients Wish You Had Prescribed

AI can provide immediate mental health support, helping individuals manage anxiety and difficult moments effectively.

4 Words That Stop a Gaslighter in Their Tracks

Gaslighters manipulate perceptions to create self-doubt; using the phrase 'I remember this differently' helps disengage from their tactics.

Healthcare

1 month ago

The Value of Everyday Healthcare and Mental Healthcare

Everyday kindness and professionalism are essential for effective healthcare and mental healthcare.

Where the Resistance Lives

Internal resistance to emotions can block creativity and flow, but confronting difficult thoughts can restore movement and reduce tension.

fromwww.theguardian.com

The emotional security secret: how to get healthier, happier and have stronger relationships

Amir Levine's new book, Secure, offers tools to help individuals develop secure attachment styles for improved relationships and longevity.

What I Wish Health Care Providers Knew About Postpartum

Intrusive thoughts and images are common among pregnant and postpartum parents, often graphic and disturbing, but they are treatable.

The underrated value of rest - Silicon Canals

Prioritizing rest can significantly enhance creativity, patience, and overall well-being, challenging the misconception that rest is for the lazy.

Overcoming Problems of the Emotional System

Emotional rigidity leads to self-limiting behavior and misinterpretation of feelings, hindering personal growth and development.

Medicine

1 month ago

My Schizophrenia Recovery Today

Schizophrenia recovery is possible through persistent treatment; the author achieved full symptom remission after initial total disability diagnosis using clozapine therapy.

Reparative Experiences in Relational Trauma Recovery

Childhood adversity significantly impacts adult brain architecture and well-being, but therapeutic relationships can foster healing through reparative experiences.

The Secret Advantage of Not Doing It Alone

Social support enhances performance, reduces stress, increases well-being, and can be experienced through imagination and helping behaviors.

When Is the Right Time to Start Trauma Therapy?

Clinicians often delay trauma-focused treatment due to overestimating the need for stabilization, while avoidance drives PTSD symptoms and treatment delays.

When Trauma Awareness Stops at the Hospital Door

Chronic health conditions significantly impact psychological well-being, yet healthcare providers often neglect this aspect for both patients and themselves.

#homelessness

fromwww.bbc.com

UK news

'I nearly died on the streets - then found a new family'

Mental health

A Unique Chance for Long-Term Care

fromwww.bbc.com

UK news

'I nearly died on the streets - then found a new family'

Mental health

A Unique Chance for Long-Term Care

How to Recover from a Bad Case of the F**k-its

The 'f**k-its' stem from unhelpful thinking patterns that can be addressed through cognitive restructuring and practical coping strategies.

3 weeks ago

Remembering an Angel With a Traumatic Brain Injury

Laura, despite severe brain damage, radiated joy and built meaningful connections with caregivers, enriching their lives through her infectious spirit.

fromwww.bbc.com

3 weeks ago

'I nearly broke trying to help my partner with addiction issues'

Addiction impacts both the individual and their loved ones, requiring personal growth and boundaries for recovery.

1 month ago

How to Help Communities Rebound from Crisis and Disaster

Disaster psychology provides an empirically-based framework for building community resilience and growth during crises through understanding predictable psychological phases and natural recovery mechanisms.

A Better Way to Respond to Mental Health Crises

Most mental health crises do not justify deadly force; specialized mental-health crisis teams reduce violence and produce safer, better outcomes.

Supporting Youth at Risk With Empathic Intervision

Empathic intervision in youth support groups cultivates integrative empathy, building resilience, belonging, and agency through structured dialogue, deep listening, and practical empathic skills.