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Child mental health crisis: Better resilience is the solution, say experts

The nature of school nursing has shifted from physical to mental health issues among children, with alarming rates of anxiety and depression.
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The man making a business out of China's burnout generation

Li Jianxiong transformed his life from a high-pressure marketing career to founding Heartify, a support group for burnout recovery.

What Is Psychodrama? How it can change your life

Psychodrama allows individuals to explore emotions interactively and gain insights through role-playing, contributing to emotional healing and personal growth.

The man making a business out of China's burnout generation

Li Jianxiong transformed his life from a high-pressure marketing career to founding Heartify, a support group for burnout recovery.

What Is Psychodrama? How it can change your life

Psychodrama allows individuals to explore emotions interactively and gain insights through role-playing, contributing to emotional healing and personal growth.
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from Advocate.com
9 hours ago

Breaking down barriers in mental health equity

LGBTQ+ youth mental health crisis heightened post-2024 election, necessitating urgent culturally inclusive care solutions.

Paz-Cedillos: When the center cannot hold - San Jose Spotlight

Mental health is universally impactful, but access to care and support often depends on privilege.
#productivity

6 Types of Procrastination: How to Identify and Fix Them

Procrastination is a widespread issue affecting many individuals and can be addressed by understanding its different types and causes.

Why You're Chronically Overcommitted

Overcommitment can lead to increased stress, anxiety, and physical health issues, exacerbated by the desire for validation and fear of failure.

6 Types of Procrastination: How to Identify and Fix Them

Procrastination is a widespread issue affecting many individuals and can be addressed by understanding its different types and causes.

Why You're Chronically Overcommitted

Overcommitment can lead to increased stress, anxiety, and physical health issues, exacerbated by the desire for validation and fear of failure.
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Subtle signs your partner is secretly miserable

Subtle signs of unrecognized depression include claims of being too busy, excessive cheerfulness, and physical symptoms.
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Do you feel overwhelmed? Here's why and how to fix it

Overwhelm is a widespread emotional experience driven by modern life's demands, distractions, and often exacerbated by increased screen time.

The Secret Weapon for Business Growth? Your Mindset | Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs must prioritize mental health as it significantly impacts decision-making and overall business success.

Do you feel overwhelmed? Here's why and how to fix it

Overwhelm is a widespread emotional experience driven by modern life's demands, distractions, and often exacerbated by increased screen time.

The Secret Weapon for Business Growth? Your Mindset | Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs must prioritize mental health as it significantly impacts decision-making and overall business success.
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Major Depression in Older Adults Tied to Risky Driving

Older adults with major depression exhibit unique patterns of risky driving independent of antidepressant use, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to ensure safety.

6 Tips to Cope with Depression

The winter season exacerbates mental health issues, requiring proactive measures to combat depression.

The Paradox of Protective Parenting

Hyperfocus on child safety can disrupt their sense of trust and connection.

How to deal with Zoom calls in 2025: in smaller groups with static backgrounds

Understanding and mitigating 'Zoom fatigue' is essential for maintaining productivity and well-being in remote work settings.

Questions to ask yourself for a more meaningful life

Happiness is often misconstrued as a product to be bought rather than an experience that embraces complexity and authenticity.

People With Mental Health Struggles Are Sharing The Things They Thought Were Normal Before Treatment

Chronic hypervigilance is often misinterpreted as emotional intelligence but is, in reality, a trauma defense mechanism. It can persist despite therapy.

The pink elephant test: What your visual imagination predicts about your ability to control your thoughts

Aphantasia allows some individuals to block involuntary visualizations, challenging the notion of universal difficulty in suppressing thoughts.

How to Stop Thinking About Work All the Time | ClickUp

Identify triggers that lead to overthinking work to regain control of your time.
Establish boundaries with defined work hours to protect personal time.
Utilize mindfulness techniques to reduce work-related stress.

A new book has amplified fierce debate around teens, mental health and smartphones

A new book has embroiled the academic community in a heated debate over whether spending time on smartphones affects young people's mental health and, if so, how.

Meet Your Habenula: The Tiny Controller of Mental Health

The habenula plays a significant role in linking depression with sleep disturbances.

Loneliness linked to ill health through effect on protein levels, research suggests

Loneliness significantly impacts health by altering protein levels tied to diseases, emphasizing the necessity of social connections.

Medications, TMS, and Psychotherapy: A Holistic Approach

Multi-modal care shows 75 percent better outcomes than single treatments, advancing mental health approaches.

I'm Sleeping Better. Now What?

Remission from insomnia can provoke unexpected anxiety, which can be managed through methods like CBT-I and validation.
#self-compassion

In a Stress-Filled New Year, Proceed With Kindness

Understanding ourselves better can help strengthen family connections during difficult times.

David Larbi Shares His Top Tips For Finding Happiness In 2025

Embracing and expressing all emotions, both positive and negative, is essential for overall well-being.

In a Stress-Filled New Year, Proceed With Kindness

Understanding ourselves better can help strengthen family connections during difficult times.

David Larbi Shares His Top Tips For Finding Happiness In 2025

Embracing and expressing all emotions, both positive and negative, is essential for overall well-being.
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#public-health

The Mental Neighborhood: A Useful Way to Think About Health

Neighborhood quality significantly influences individual well-being, affecting both physical and mental health outcomes.

Resist predatory' Boxing Day gambling offers, say NHS bosses amid worsening crisis

Promotional betting ads during the holiday season worsen Britain's gambling issues, leading to increased addiction and strain on NHS resources.

The Mental Neighborhood: A Useful Way to Think About Health

Neighborhood quality significantly influences individual well-being, affecting both physical and mental health outcomes.

Resist predatory' Boxing Day gambling offers, say NHS bosses amid worsening crisis

Promotional betting ads during the holiday season worsen Britain's gambling issues, leading to increased addiction and strain on NHS resources.
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The mental health nurse turned east London NHS boss named in New Year Honours List

Edwin Ndlovu has been awarded MBE for his services to the NHS, reflecting teamwork in mental health care.
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SF's First Chintown Night Market of 2025 (Mayor Inaguration Day)

Alcatraz and various free events provide affordable entertainment options in San Francisco.
Budget-friendly activities include free admission to the Japanese Tea Garden and many trivia nights.

White Claw + $1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)

San Francisco offers diverse free and discounted events encouraging community engagement and accessibility to art and culture.

World Literature Book Group: The Ice Palace by Tarjei Versaas

Various cultural and recreational activities in San Francisco are being offered for free or at reduced rates to promote accessibility and community involvement.

SF's First Chintown Night Market of 2025 (Mayor Inaguration Day)

Alcatraz and various free events provide affordable entertainment options in San Francisco.
Budget-friendly activities include free admission to the Japanese Tea Garden and many trivia nights.

White Claw + $1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)

San Francisco offers diverse free and discounted events encouraging community engagement and accessibility to art and culture.

World Literature Book Group: The Ice Palace by Tarjei Versaas

Various cultural and recreational activities in San Francisco are being offered for free or at reduced rates to promote accessibility and community involvement.
moresan-francisco

How Do You Feel: Should Docs Disclose Their Mental Health?

Drs Andrew Wilner and Jessica Gold discuss her book on mental health among healthcare professionals and the role of a chief wellness officer.

Muslims navigate the tension between psychedelics for mental health and Koran teachings

The Koran forbids intoxicants.
But as psychedelics show promise in treating mental health, some Muslims are trying to figure out if there can be a place for psychedelics within Islamic life.
from www.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Urgent referrals of children in mental health crisis in England rise 13% in year

Emergency mental healthcare referrals for children in England have risen by 10% in a year, indicating a growing crisis in mental health support.

Schizophrenia Today: What's New and What's Coming

Schizophrenia's negative symptoms, often overlooked, can be more debilitating than positive symptoms like hallucinations and delusions.
New potential treatments, like Roluperidone, may change the landscape for addressing negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
#self-care

The only thing you need is your own mind': how to start meditating

Meditation enhances mental well-being but requires persistence and a shift in how we relate to our thoughts.

Coping With Post-Holiday Blues

Post-holiday blues are common but temporary, often manageable through gradual routine re-establishment and self-care.
Physical activity can significantly enhance mood by boosting dopamine and serotonin.

The only thing you need is your own mind': how to start meditating

Meditation enhances mental well-being but requires persistence and a shift in how we relate to our thoughts.

Coping With Post-Holiday Blues

Post-holiday blues are common but temporary, often manageable through gradual routine re-establishment and self-care.
Physical activity can significantly enhance mood by boosting dopamine and serotonin.
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Mental Wellness Matters: The Power Of Protecting It In The New Year And Beyond

Mental wellness involves managing emotions and maintaining perspective, crucial for coping with life's challenges.
#parenting

Childhood Rejection: Psychological & Physical Effects and How to Heal

Rejection in childhood leads to significant emotional and psychological effects that persist into adulthood.

Take it from me, the queen of sleep micro-naps will transform your life | Emma Brockes

Micro-napping enhances daily functionality, especially for parents managing tight schedules and post-work energy dips.

Childhood Rejection: Psychological & Physical Effects and How to Heal

Rejection in childhood leads to significant emotional and psychological effects that persist into adulthood.

Take it from me, the queen of sleep micro-naps will transform your life | Emma Brockes

Micro-napping enhances daily functionality, especially for parents managing tight schedules and post-work energy dips.
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Gender equality: A challenge that also affects mental health

Women experience mental health problems more frequently than men, particularly anxiety disorders.

Psychology has a consciousness problem

The interaction between consciousness and the physical brain presents a significant challenge in understanding the nature of mental experiences.

19 People Who Escaped Bad Relationships Share The First Red Flag They Ignored

Immediate danger from domestic violence requires calling 911.
24/7 help is available through the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
Mental health support can be accessed via NAMI helpline.

Americans' Top Causes of Anxiety Revealed

The economy, gun violence, hate crimes, international conflicts, the holidays, and postelection worry weigh heavily on the minds of Americans.

To Minimize Dementia Risk, Doctors Say To Steer Clear Of These 3 Things

Loneliness significantly increases risks of dementia, depression, and mortality; fostering social connections is crucial for health and well-being.

Yes, trans people exist - and gender-affirming care can save their lives

Accessing gender-affirming care for trans children can be life-saving and significantly improves mental health outcomes.

Ambition can be exhausting. Here's why you should have a filler year' instead | Hannah Ewens

The year 2024 was perceived as a filler year, marked by a lack of significant personal or professional achievements.

15 TV Moments From 2024 That People Believe Are Genuinely The Most Heartbreaking

Various hotlines provide essential support for mental health and child abuse concerns.

Dispelling the Concussion Dogma

The Curbsiders consult a concussion expert to find out how to best promote recovery after head injury.

Time for New Guidance on Poststroke Depression, Anxiety?

Depression and anxiety are among the most common complications of stroke.
Is it time for new treatment guidance?
from www.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Mental Health Advice for 2025

Consistent exercise enhances mental resilience and cognitive health, potentially lowering risks of depression and dementia.

This Q&A With A Therapist Is A Must-Read For Anyone Who Had A Hard 2024

Trauma affects individuals differently, often overwhelming their ability to cope and resulting in lasting impacts.
Somatic therapy helps individuals process trauma through body awareness and release of physical stress.
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Reduced Response to Rewards Predicts Depression in Teenagers

Biology and genetics significantly influence depression risk in adolescents, underscoring the importance of studying brain behavior in high-risk individuals.

When Antidepressants Harm

Depression may have healing value, challenging traditional views of it as purely pathological.

Depression: You're predisposed to it or you're not DW 12/30/2024

In 2022, over 9.5 million people in Germany were diagnosed with depression, with the trend rising, and more women are affected.
Depression can stem from genetic predisposition and traumatic childhood events, distinguishing it from normal life stresses.

Reduced Response to Rewards Predicts Depression in Teenagers

Biology and genetics significantly influence depression risk in adolescents, underscoring the importance of studying brain behavior in high-risk individuals.

When Antidepressants Harm

Depression may have healing value, challenging traditional views of it as purely pathological.

Depression: You're predisposed to it or you're not DW 12/30/2024

In 2022, over 9.5 million people in Germany were diagnosed with depression, with the trend rising, and more women are affected.
Depression can stem from genetic predisposition and traumatic childhood events, distinguishing it from normal life stresses.
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Final crystal triangles installed on Times Square ball ahead of New Year's Eve

Mental health is as important as physical health, and establishing measurable mental wellness goals can enhance overall well-being.

Psychedelic experiences in clinical settings | Letters

Psychedelic experiences may be negatively impacted by clinical environments; diversity and informed consent in trials are crucial.

Nature: A Remedy for the Bullying Epidemic

Viewing bullying through a medical lens allows nature exposure as a treatment strategy, providing healing and reducing stress for both victims and perpetrators.

For seniors with hoarding disorder, a support group helps with stigma and isolation

Community support is crucial for individuals with hoarding disorder, as they face significant challenges in decluttering.
Effective treatments for hoarding disorder are limited, emphasizing the need for more resources and funding.

Rise in talk about killing in films raises health concerns, researchers say

The rise in homicide discussions in films poses potential health risks for both children and adults.

Council Post: How To Work From Home Without Sacrificing Your Mental Well-Being

Working from home offers flexibility but poses significant mental health challenges, such as isolation and disrupted work-life balance.

Panic Attacks: From Understanding to Prevention

News feed algorithms can exacerbate anxiety and trigger panic attacks.
Winter stress can mimic or trigger panic symptoms.
Healthy lifestyle choices help mitigate panic attack likelihood.

There was so much fear': the battle to keep children out of Colombia's armed gangs

Violence has resurged in Cauca, Colombia, endangering children as armed groups recruit them, undermining the peace established by the 2016 peace deal.

This is medicine': inside the psilocybin retreat for US first responders

Psychedelic therapy offers potential hope for first responders suffering mental health crises. They seek healing for trauma, anxiety, and depression through innovative treatments.

7 Signs You Might Have Imposter Syndrome-and What to Do About It

Imposter syndrome often affects high-achieving individuals, leading to burnout and anxiety.
Therapy can be effective in overcoming self-doubt related to imposter syndrome.

Transforming Work Culture Through Employee Wellness

Employee well-being requires a proactive approach, integrating mental, physical, and emotional health into workplace culture for long-term success.

Controversial face-down restraint still being used for mental health patients in England

Prone restraint in mental health care continues despite known risks, with over 5,000 instances reported in 2023.

How horses are helping to heal people's mental and physical health

Horse-powered therapy at the Legacy Ranch outside of Chicago has helped people with mental, occupational and physical challenges on their road to recovery.

Inside Dissociation

Dissociation is often overlooked in mental health care despite its significant role in trauma processing and emotional navigation.

What's Next for Wellness?

Wellness in 2025 prioritizes weight management, aging gracefully, and boosting immune health through holistic approaches and personalized strategies.

How the controversial 'Keto' diet can improve mental health

Western therapy culture often overlooks severe mental illnesses that require urgent intervention.

Why are my biceps so small?' The boys and young men turning to steroids

Nick, an 18-year-old student, uses steroids to cope with his brother's cancer diagnosis, feeling empowered yet experiencing severe emotional outbursts.

Banana bends and a well-timed coffee: 31 easy ways to jump-start your energy levels in the new year

Improving morning routines, hydration, and light exposure can significantly boost energy and well-being.

Scientists say your brain suddenly ages at 57, 70, and 78. Here are 5 ways to curb mental decline.

Brain aging accelerates significantly at ages 57, 70, and 78 with specific biological changes indicating cognitive decline risks.
Engaging in healthy habits can mitigate these risks and promote cognitive health.

My holidays were blighted by moany voicenotes, so I imposed a Whatsapp ban with mixed results | Poorna Bell

The pervasive nature of WhatsApp has eroded personal boundaries, making it challenging to disconnect during personal time.

What is Pleasanteeism? Understanding and Addressing Workplace Emotional Strain

Pleasanteeism pressures employees to suppress their true emotions for workplace expectations, affecting well-being and productivity.

Playing Video Games: Positive and Negative Mental Effects

Video gaming harbors both positive and negative psychological effects, enhancing cognitive skills while also presenting potential risks to mental health.

Michelle Klinedinst: Guiding Hope and Healing in West Palm Beach

ViaMar Health prioritizes holistic care for individuals struggling with eating disorders, emphasizing emotional, physical, and social aspects in the recovery process.

Denver hospital uses therapy dogs to cut stress and burnout among doctors and nurses

Specially trained therapy dogs are helping doctors, nurses and patients at a Denver hospital reduce stress and burnout.
from Psychology Today
1 week ago

Artificial Intelligence Can Revolutionize Mental Health Care

AI is transforming mental health care delivery by enhancing access, diagnosis, and treatment.
Ethical considerations, particularly regarding patient privacy, are critical for successful AI integration in mental health.

These Risk Factors At Age 60 May Be The Strongest Predictors Of Dementia

Age 60 risk factors significantly predict dementia and cognitive impairment later in life.

North Carolina Invests in Mental Health Crisis Transportation

Relying on law enforcement for mental health patient transport criminalizes their crises and heightens trauma.

Dale's balcony in Kings Cross has become a refuge for injured birds, but the healing goes both ways

Dale Edwards has fostered a close bond with a flock of pigeons over 40 years, providing them safety and care in a bustling urban environment.

Mother of deceased Oregon inmate files wrongful death lawsuit against agency

The lawsuit alleges negligence in mental health care by Oregon prison staff contributed to the inmate's death.

Experts warn of mental health risks after rise in magic mushroom use

Magic mushroom use is on the rise, but recreational use poses risks that outweigh benefits.

Video. Kenyans let off steam in rage rooms

Rage rooms can provide temporary relief for anxiety but are not a replacement for professional therapy.
A significant portion of Kenyans suffer from mental disorders and lack access to adequate mental health services.

When kindness becomes a habit, it improves our health

Whether it's volunteering at a local school or taking soup to a sick neighbor, research shows that when we help others, we can also improve our own physical and mental health.

Mental Health Leveled Up in 2024

2024 marked a significant year in mental health treatment advancements with multiple new FDA approvals.
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Brain Rot: Why Brain Health Matters Now More Than Ever

Excessive social media use leads to 'brain rot', impacting cognitive functions like memory and mental health.
Focusing on thinking, feeling, and doing can protect cognitive function.

Decision-Making After Brain Injury

Making decisions involves complex cognitive processes, especially post-brain injury.

Brain Rot: Why Brain Health Matters Now More Than Ever

Excessive social media use leads to 'brain rot', impacting cognitive functions like memory and mental health.
Focusing on thinking, feeling, and doing can protect cognitive function.

Decision-Making After Brain Injury

Making decisions involves complex cognitive processes, especially post-brain injury.
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India's Muslims struggle to access mental health care DW 12/24/2024

Muslims seeking mental health support in India face systemic bias and representation issues, impacting their care experience.
The mental health of Indian Muslims remains underreported and misunderstood, as identified in a recent collective report.

Drinking Alone Is a Red Flag...Or Is It?

Drinking alone can indicate underlying mental and physical health issues, particularly if it becomes a habit or is associated with emotional distress.

Major increase in young people spending Christmas Day alone in UK

The number of young people spending Christmas alone has increased ninefold since 1969.

Muslims in India struggle for access to mental health care DW 12/24/2024

Muslims in India face unique challenges in accessing mental health support due to stigma and biases related to their identity.

Americans over 75 have the highest rates of suicide. How to prevent depression in old age, according to AARP

Here's how to address mental health across the whole life course-including with older people.

Major crisis' in NSW mental health care escalates as public psychiatrists prepare to quit en masse

New South Wales faces a crisis that could result in losing 150 psychiatrists due to unresolved pay disputes and deeper systemic issues.
from Psychology Today
2 weeks ago

2024 Year in Review: Mental Health in the Workplace

Mental health has become a strategic necessity for workplaces and entrepreneurial ecosystems in the past year.

Why Is Anxiety Worse at Night?

Nighttime often exacerbates anxiety symptoms due to fatigue and cognitive decline, creating a cycle of worry and sleeplessness.

The Promise of Psychoplastogens

Psychoplastogens may offer a faster-acting alternative to traditional antidepressants by inducing rapid neural plasticity.

Could 10 CBT Sessions Produce Lasting Change for You?

Short-term Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can provide effective tools for coping with emotional distress, as evidenced by individual experiences.

Teletherapy for High Achievers: Is It a Good Fit?

Teletherapy provides crucial mental health support by offering convenience and accessibility, particularly for high achievers with demanding lifestyles.
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