Issues related to depression, anxiety, PTSD, healthy relationships, brain injuries, role of healthy habits on health (e.g., sleep), and new research
Acronym soup: CBT, ACT, DBT, SFBT (AKA, types of psychotherapy)
"How do I start therapy?” "How do I find the right therapist?" "Isn't that what friends are for?"
‘Tis the season for hosting a gathering, family talking about the political landscape, end-of-the-semester cramming, fielding unsolicited comments about your body, traveling, planning gifts, catching a cold, flu, or COVID; the holiday season is a trial for stress management.
This post answers common questions about anxiety such as “what does anxiety feel like,” “signs and symptoms of anxiety,” “panic attacks vs. anxiety attacks,” and offers 9 anxiety focused coping skills.
As defined in the American Psychological Association dictionary: Self-compassion: n. a construct derived from Buddhist thought and entailing a noncritical stance toward one’s inadequacies and failures. It has been suggested that if self-criticism can lead to negative emotions, self-compassion may promote well-being by protecting one from the negative emotional implications of one’s perceived failings. It can be challenging to make a mistake and provide self-compassion. Providing self-compassion can be even more strenuous for folks who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, or perfectionism.
Mental health describes a person’s psychological, social, and emotional well-being. Mental health and physical health are intertwined and make up a person’s entire health and well-being. Many myths about mental health, mental illness, and therapy have already been busted yet some persist. As humans and society change over time there will assuredly be new myths about mental health issues that pop up. This post explores 11 misconceptions about mental health.