National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
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Living in poverty due to mental health problems or developing mental health problems because of poverty? It's both
Poverty and mental illness are not only linked, but there is also a causal relationship. This is the conclusion of researchers from Amsterdam UMC, the University of Edinburgh and the University of Modena. ...
Make Kindness Great Again
The healing power of complete strangers
Learning to Say No
Saying no is a fundamental skill for maintaining personal boundaries, preserving energy, and ensuring that your actions align with your goals and values. Despite its importance, many people find it…
The Shadow Side of Positivity: When Optimism Becomes a Tool for Manipulation
Psychology Today: Understanding yourself, finding help, and making the most of life.
Why Childhood Trauma Survivors Blame Themselves
On Burnout, Mental Health, And Not Being Okay
What makes ‘toxic positivity’ different from a healthy attitude
Influencers and self-help gurus are preaching a form of positive psychology that risks doing more harm than good
LGBTQ people say their mental health is positively impacted when states have protective laws
Members of the LGBTQ+ community say living in states with strong protections is positive for their mental health amid a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation sweeping the U.S.
Why do we pathologize and "cure" grief?
From AI chatbots that sound like grandma to memory deletion, author Cody Delistraty has seen the future of grieving
Child Abuse and Mental Health Survivors Information - Issue #143
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Finding Your Life After Trauma
Psychosis: Know the Facts Not The Stigma.
It is well documented through this blog that I am a Psychosis sufferer, it’s not something I shy away from and it is definitely not something I am ashamed of. There is no reason for me to be …
Men’s Mental Health Month and Pride Month: Overlapping Importance
June is a month for many things and today I’m talking about one of the ones that gets overshadowed by the others. Men’s Health Month.
Madness reminds us that health inequities remain present, and political
Antonia Hylton’s book uncovers the roots of today’s mental health injustice. Book Madness reminds us that health inequities remain present, and political Antonia Hylton’s book unc…
Pebbling: The Simple Act of Sharing Joy
Be like a penguin
The Strange World of Dissociation
Self-care: why looking after No 1 isn’t always best for your wellbeing
A range of scientific studies point to clear physical and mental benefits of supporting friends and family
Navigating the Journey of Grief: Understanding and Managing Loss
Grief is an inevitable part of life, touching us all at some point. Whether due to the loss of a loved one, the end of a significant relationship, or other major life changes, grief can be a deeply…
‘The young people feel it in their bones’: A look at the mental health impact of transgender legislation
Psychological science points to an increased risk of suicide and poor mental health amid a record number of bills introduced in state legislatures aimed at restricting the rights of the LGBTQ+ population
The Stigma Around Men’s Mental Health
June is a celebratory month for many reasons, most notably the start of summertime, but many don’t realize this time of year is also Men’s Mental Health Month. While discussing such an important topic shouldn’t be confined to one month out of the year, it offers a great opportunity to reflect on the progress and […]
It's never too late to start healing
I have heard so many people say things like, “It’s too late for me to heal what happened” and “There’s no one who could help me” or “I’m too old to get help for this.” These statements are some of what has motivated to write about trauma and to create a better understanding about healing from trauma
The Very Important Role Shame Can Play In Our Mental Health
It doesn't always take us a lot to feel shame, but often we feel that sense of shame in situations where there's no reason to feel that way
The Science of Having a Great Conversation
Forming meaningful bonds with others can improve your health, make you mentally sharper, and fuel creativity. Making friends can feel daunting, but research shows there are many ways to build better connections.
Everyone is going through something
It’s easy to assume that those around us are in love, don’t have financial strain or have healthy family dynamics. We often only see what people show us. I am here today to tell you that everyone is going through something. No one is living a perfect life void of the complexity that comes with being human.
Changing the Course on Suicide: The Launch of a New National Strategy for Suicide Prevention
In the United States, someone dies by suicide every 11 minutes; the rates of suicidal behaviors have risen over the past decade; and disparities in suicide rates among certain populations are growing (PDF | 13.4 MB).
Mental Health, Violence, and Heat Waves
Heat-humidity affects mental health and well-being, but caution is needed is assuming direct links to violence.
Grief is horrible – but it’s supposed to be. We have to feel a loss before we can grow through it
I’ve been a bereavement counsellor and a bereaved daughter. Both taught me that we need to face our emotions
Six (more) Mental Health accounts you need to follow on Instagram
Did you catch last week’s blog on six Instagram accounts you need to follow to learn more about mental health? We started putting together our list, and realised there was so much great content, we needed to create a part two so you don’t miss these must follows! Check them out here: Therapist in NYCAliza […]
The Power of Friendship: Why Humans Need Social Connections
Psychology Today: Understanding yourself, finding help, and making the most of life.