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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
21 hours ago

When the Body Heals: Recovery From Relational Stress

Emotional stressors can lead to chronic stress, affecting immunity and increasing autoimmune disease risk, but healing can occur after relational stress ends.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Not everyone who avoids asking for help is proud. Some of them asked once, received it with a lecture attached, and learned that the cost of support was a small erosion of standing they could never quite earn back. - Silicon Canals

Asking for help can lead to unintended consequences that affect relationships and self-perception.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 hours ago

More teens are getting hooked on gambling. Parents say it often goes undetected

Gambling addiction among boys is rising, with 36% of U.S. boys aged 11 to 17 having gambled in the past year.
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Why Is Eradicating Adverse Childhood Experiences Critical?

Nearly 90 percent of suicide attempts among high school students are attributable to ACEs, as are 80 percent of adult suicides, translating to 109 suicides per day.
Public health
fromDaily Mom magazine
5 days ago

Special Needs Summer Camp For Children, Special Needs Camp

Special needs summer camps are specialized programs designed for children and young adults with a range of disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, Down syndrome, and other developmental or physical challenges.
Parenting
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Building Wisdom With BDNF-and Ketamine

BDNF is crucial for brain health, and can be boosted through healthy habits and ketamine, aiding neuroplasticity and cognitive function.
#mental-health
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago
Canada news

2 GTA mental health treatment centres for first responders a step closer to reality with new funding | CBC News

fromPsychology Today
4 days ago
Mental health

You Budget Your Money. Why Not Your Mental Health?

Mental health and financial health share foundational habits that lead to freedom and self-determination, emphasizing the importance of a diversified mental health plan.
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago
Mental health

The Link Between Medicine and Psychology

Mental health significantly impacts heart and brain health, necessitating integration of mental health care into traditional medical practices.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

2 GTA mental health treatment centres for first responders a step closer to reality with new funding | CBC News

Federal government allocates $15 million for new treatment facilities for first responders with post-traumatic stress injuries in Greater Toronto Area.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

You Budget Your Money. Why Not Your Mental Health?

Mental health and financial health share foundational habits that lead to freedom and self-determination, emphasizing the importance of a diversified mental health plan.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

The Link Between Medicine and Psychology

Mental health significantly impacts heart and brain health, necessitating integration of mental health care into traditional medical practices.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Op-ed: Faith-based resource centers are trailblazers in reentry work - San Jose Spotlight

April is Second Chance Month, focusing on reducing barriers for individuals reentering society after incarceration.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
2 days ago

What You Do After Training Matters More Than You Think

After a tough workout, your body enters a state of stress: muscle fibers are damaged, energy stores are depleted, and hydration levels drop. This is a critical moment. If your body gets the right nutrients, it starts rebuilding immediately. If not, recovery slows down, and so does progress.
Alternative medicine
Mindfulness
fromBustle
2 days ago

How To Survive Festival Season When You Get Migraines

Migraines can be triggered by music festival environments, but with proper preparation, attendees can manage their symptoms and enjoy the experience.
fromFast Company
2 days ago

What to do after a life-defining mistake

The only thing worse than making a mistake is keeping it bottled up inside. Learning from the mistakes of others could help you embark on the healing journey of sharing and working through a mistake of your own, with someone you trust.
Books
Los Angeles Rams
fromDefector
3 days ago

Puka Nacua Is In Rehab | Defector

Puka Nacua has checked into a Malibu rehab center amid allegations of assault and antisemitism from a woman named Madison Atiabi.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

How to Treat Your Successes Like Renewable Resources

Success can create pressure and lead to misaligned goals for entrepreneurs, making them feel obligated rather than fulfilled.
#addiction-treatment
SOMA, SF
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

The Hidden Crisis of Addiction Treatment

The story of Donovan Doyle highlights systemic failures in addiction treatment leading to preventable deaths.
SOMA, SF
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

The Hidden Crisis of Addiction Treatment

The story of Donovan Doyle highlights systemic failures in addiction treatment leading to preventable deaths.
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

Hawaii Is Open for Travelers After Historic Storms-Here's How to Help Local Communities Recover

More than two trillion gallons of water-enough to fill three million Olympic-sized pools-fell across the state, marking the most severe storm conditions in nearly two decades.
Miami food
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

I'm 66 and I spent forty years trying to stay positive through everything - and what I actually created was a life where nobody knew me well enough to notice when I was drowning - Silicon Canals

Staying positive can lead to hidden struggles and emotional isolation, as individuals often mask their true feelings to appear strong.
#body-image
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

When "I'm Trying to Be Good" Isn't So Innocent

Diet talk reinforces harmful beliefs about body image, health, and worth, impacting body dissatisfaction and promoting negative comparisons.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Functionality Appreciation Among Teens With Eating Disorders

Functionality appreciation positively influences body image and reduces eating disorder symptoms in adolescents.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

When "I'm Trying to Be Good" Isn't So Innocent

Diet talk reinforces harmful beliefs about body image, health, and worth, impacting body dissatisfaction and promoting negative comparisons.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Functionality Appreciation Among Teens With Eating Disorders

Functionality appreciation positively influences body image and reduces eating disorder symptoms in adolescents.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Not everyone who chooses a partner with visible problems is making bad decisions. Some of them are choosing people whose damage is louder than their own, because as long as they're fixing someone else, nobody turns the spotlight around and asks what broke them. - Silicon Canals

People often choose partners with visible problems to avoid confronting their own internal issues.
#behavioral-health
Healthcare
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Better technology is an imperative for behavioral health

The behavioral health crisis is deepening, yet progress is evident in treatment rates and workforce growth despite ongoing challenges.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
5 days ago

Opinion: New York's Mental Health Crisis Demands We Invest in Programs That Work

Scaling and coordinating effective behavioral health programs is essential for creating a continuum of care in New York City.
Healthcare
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Better technology is an imperative for behavioral health

The behavioral health crisis is deepening, yet progress is evident in treatment rates and workforce growth despite ongoing challenges.
SF LGBT
fromBronx Times
4 days ago

'You saved my life': How one Bronx social worker helps transgender patients recover with dignity - Bronx Times

Asha Lyons provides vital support to transgender patients during recovery, emphasizing the importance of visibility and care in their journeys.
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

7 Lessons for When Your Attempts to Control Outcomes Fail

Many situations contain irreducible uncertainty. No matter how many variables we try to control, we can't reduce uncertainty to zero. It's inherent in the messiness of life.
Productivity
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Start Strong But Never Finish? 4 Causes and 4 Solutions

Starting strong and quitting is common due to tedium, poor planning, and discouragement; recognizing patterns and seeking support can help overcome this.
#empathy
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How to Help Someone Have an Empathy Makeover

Empathy can be developed through structured reflection and practice, enhancing mental health and relationship dynamics.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

3 Signs You're Carrying Someone Else's Anxiety

Empathy can lead to emotional overload for highly empathic individuals, causing them to absorb and internalize others' emotions.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How to Help Someone Have an Empathy Makeover

Empathy can be developed through structured reflection and practice, enhancing mental health and relationship dynamics.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

3 Signs You're Carrying Someone Else's Anxiety

Empathy can lead to emotional overload for highly empathic individuals, causing them to absorb and internalize others' emotions.
Medicine
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Our Prison-Like Clinic System Is Thwarting Effective Opioid Addiction Treatment

Methadone is essential for opioid addiction treatment, yet its distribution is heavily regulated by law enforcement, complicating access for those in need.
#trauma
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Mental Time Travel Is Our Ticket for a Healthier Society

Short-term thinking can lead to regrets; mental time travel enhances decision-making and benefits organizations through Future Design.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Why Exercising Alone Might Be Holding You Back

Exercising with others enhances physical health and deepens social connections, contributing to overall well-being.
#hope
Medicine
fromWIRED
3 days ago

A New Implant Aims to Rewire Stroke Patients' Brains

Epia Neuro aims to help stroke patients regain hand function using a brain implant and motorized glove.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

How to Stop Taking Things Personally When You Have ADHD

ADHD can intensify the tendency to take things personally due to emotional processing and past experiences.
Brooklyn
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I help people with psychosis off the streets. Sometimes, their minds won't let them leave

Mental health chaplains work with homeless individuals experiencing serious mental illness, navigating the complex intersection of psychiatric symptoms, delusions, and housing instability while maintaining compassion and patience.
Mental health
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Asking for a friend: 'My son has just been diagnosed with autism and ADHD. My husband also got tested and has ADHD. How will all this affect our relationship?'

Navigating the challenges of neurodiversity in a family can be overwhelming, especially with multiple diagnoses affecting communication and relationships.
Wellness
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-Ed | Recovery doesn't just happen in a clinic, it happens in a kitchen | amNewYork

Nutrition plays a crucial role in recovery from substance use by improving physical and mental health, aiding stability and healing.
Mindfulness
fromMindful
3 days ago

A Meditation to Allow Genuine Happiness, Even In Hard Times

Accessing genuine happiness during difficult times is essential for recovery and well-being.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days 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.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

This Theory Explains Why Neurodivergents Are Burning Out

Neurodivergent individuals experience higher burnout rates, necessitating accommodations to balance job demands and resources.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Still Waiting to Hear "You Were Right"?

The desire for validation stems from past neglect and devaluation, creating a painful emotional wound that seeks recognition and worth.
Mindfulness
fromMindful
1 week ago

Just One Thing: Be Kind to Yourself by Being Kind to Others

Recognizing the importance of kindness to others leads to personal peace and fulfillment.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Why Sobriety Feels Flat (and How to Bring Back the Spark)

Drinking behavior is driven by habit loops, and removing alcohol without replacing rituals can hinder sobriety efforts.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

When Parts Begin to Merge: Inside Integration

Integration is a complex, lived experience involving reorganization of the self, requiring safety and support systems for healing from complex trauma.
Miscellaneous
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

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.
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Partnership on the Spiritual Path

Devon Hase states, 'People are trying desperately to fix, optimize, or escape their way out of relationship difficulty - and suffering more for the effort. Social media has made this worse! We're surrounded by images of perfect partnerships while quietly drowning in our own ordinary struggles.' This highlights the pressure couples feel in the age of social media.
Mindfulness
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks 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.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

How Systemic Therapists Can Improve Sleep

Sleep issues are often relational problems, not just individual disorders, highlighting the need for systemic therapy in sleep medicine.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Caring for the Part of You That Wants to Die

Suicide ideation affects 15.6% of U.S. adults, with significant risk factors including mental disorders, trauma, and social circumstances.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

I Tried to Quit Drinking for Good, This Is What I Got Wrong

Quitting alcohol requires many small decisions at choice points rather than one single decision, where you choose between moving toward your values or away from discomfort.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

My Sobriety Is Not a Weight Loss Plan

Early sobriety requires simple self-care and presence rather than goal-setting and optimization plans that can undermine recovery.
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

People With Bipolar and BPD Struggle in Mental Healthcare

There is a unique kind of pain in losing your mind, not just once, but over and over. Losing your perception of reality, of your emotions, of your closest relationships-both across months and multiple times a day. Knowing deep down that something is wrong but being unable to stop it.
Mental health
#addiction
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days 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.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days 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.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Mother, Clinician, Witness: Healing Communities

Violence against children impacts the entire community, necessitating protective programs and trauma-informed care for meaningful change.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Clinging to Safety: The Hidden Logic of Eating Disorders

Disordered eating can provide temporary safety from stress, but recovery requires gradual steps and compassionate support.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Everyone Deserves Trauma-Informed Healthcare

Trauma-informed care must extend beyond mental health to all medical settings, using principles of partnering, consent, and pacing to honor patient humanity and prevent retraumatization.
Mental health
fromNature
4 days ago

Struggling to focus on research when the world is 'on fire'? Some ways to cope

Global news events are causing burnout and mental exhaustion among researchers, impacting their work and personal lives.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Outsmarting Depression: A 6-Step Roadmap to Personal Renewal

Depressive symptoms, often dismissed as everyday blues, can escalate quickly and disrupt life, highlighting the importance of recognizing and addressing mental health issues.
#homelessness
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Stop Telling Anxious People to Be Resilient

Resilience frameworks wrongly attribute anxiety to individual weakness rather than systemic issues, leading to harmful consequences for those affected.
#ptsd
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

An IFS Therapy Program for PTSD: A Proof-of-Concept Study

The IFS therapy-based PARTS program is a promising cost-effective treatment for PTSD and related mental health issues.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

An IFS Therapy Program for PTSD: A Proof-of-Concept Study

The IFS therapy-based PARTS program is a promising cost-effective treatment for PTSD and related mental health issues.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Safe spaces needed for drug-addicted children, say grieving mums

State provision for under-18 residential drug treatment is inadequate, leaving many adolescents without timely, effective care.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

When Dissociation Changes the Rules of Therapy

Therapists face common fears and challenges when treating dissociation, requiring a collaborative approach rather than control.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

For those with addiction, going into and coming out of prison can be a minefield.

The Alaska Department of Corrections does not provide comprehensive access to this life saving medication. "I'm gonna give you a little pinch," Spencer said, sliding the needle into a fold of skin on the patient's belly for the subcutaneous injection. Alaska's not an outlier. Despite the fact that those recently released from incarceration are some of the most vulnerable to dying from drug overdose, addiction experts say that many jails and prisons around the country don't provide medication treatment.
Public health
Healthcare
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Power of Feeling Seen: Supporting Patients After Discharge

Post-hospital transitions often leave patients anxious and unsupported, increasing readmission risk; regular follow-ups via phone, telehealth, or AI improve adherence and confidence.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

IFS Research: Group Therapy for PTSD and Substance Use

PTSD and substance use disorder require integrated treatment combining past- and present-focused techniques, delivered briefly via telehealth to diverse populations.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Joy and Good Fortune of Catching It Early

A chain of coincidences led to early cancer detection and effective treatment, turning ordinary events into a perceived miracle.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Skills That Feel Worse May Work Best for Long-Term Recovery

Behavioral activation skills use after discharge from intensive treatment predicts sustained depression improvement, while short-term mood-focused skills do not support long-term symptom recovery.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Who Does It Help? It's a Good Question in Mental Health Care

Subgroup and biomarker-guided analyses reveal that antidepressants can produce faster, stronger responses in specific genetic or biological subgroups, reducing trial-and-error prescribing.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

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.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

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.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Living Well With Psychosis: Is It Possible?

Recovery-oriented cognitive therapy combines CBT principles with recovery-focused goals to help people with psychosis regain hope, pursue meaningful life goals, and improve functioning.
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Do Mental Health Retreats Allow Social Media Access? - Social Media Explorer

The question of whether mental health retreats allow social media access does not have a universal answer. Different facilities approach digital connectivity in varying ways, reflecting their treatment philosophies and therapeutic goals. Most mental health retreats limit or completely restrict social media use during the initial phases of treatment, though specific policies can range from total digital detox to supervised access at designated times.
Mental health
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

You know you're finally healing when these 8 old patterns have stopped running your life - Silicon Canals

Healing requires confronting recurring patterns, reducing compulsive busyness, recognizing triggers, and building positive habits that support emotional regulation.
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