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?"
Spoon theory is a communication tool to convey how it feels to live with a unique disability (or disabilities) to other disabled people or non-disabled people. This post includes disability and chronic disease resources, and the connection between mental health and chronic illnesses.
This post explores regulation activities (or potential coping skills) that can help lower stress, induce positive feelings, encourage mindfulness, and better emotional regulation (Khoury et al., 2013). Emotional Regulation (called “reappraisal” in neuroscience [Bo et al., 2024]) is a skill and key component in managing difficult emotions, stress, depression, and relationships (Gross, 1998).
Mental health is an aspect of overall health; monitoring your social, emotional, and psychological well-being is just as vital as monitoring your physical health. Learn about 8 research-backed habits that can improve your mental health.
Information about the Alaska TBI Provider Resource Locator tool webpage, through the State of Alaska Department of Health.