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- Aug 9, 2021
- 1 min
TED Talk: The Cure for Burnout (hint: it isn't self-care)
Learn strategies to take look within and take care of yourself before the burn.
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- Jul 1, 2021
- 3 min
"How Can I Convince Someone to Go to Therapy?"
Do you have compassion for a loved one and want them to get help? Are you concerned about a friend's unusual behavior and think they...
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- May 10, 2021
- 4 min
Coping with Depression
Coping with depression is a tricky business. People experience different combinations of the symptoms of depression, and there are also...
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- Dec 30, 2020
- 2 min
Emotional First Aid
Let's imagine you're running around in a field after a picnic and then you step on something sharp and it cuts your foot. What do you do?...
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- Dec 18, 2020
- 1 min
Dose of Kindness
Get your own set of these cards. The School of Life - Kindness - Prompt Cards for Kindness and Empathy
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- Dec 4, 2020
- 1 min
Cultural Perspectives in Mental Health: Asian Americans
I want to share a link to an article that I found helpful in giving me new perspectives on my disconnect with elder family members...
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- Dec 1, 2020
- 1 min
Do One Thing Today
This artist paints a realistic snapshot of a moment in depression. Based on my own analysis, depressive symptoms evident in this art...
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- Nov 25, 2020
- 2 min
Grief and Mourning During the Holidays
It is that time of year. No matter how you celebrate, commemorate, or commiserate, the last couple months of the year are an exciting...
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- Nov 21, 2020
- 1 min
I’d Be Weary of Talkspace
I am on some private online groups for mental health clinicians, and I’ve noticed there are several and consistent negative comments...
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- Nov 20, 2020
- 1 min
Gratitude Playlist from Apple Music
Brilliant description of Apple Music's new Gratitude Playlist. Here's a screenshot: It's true how much we neglect gratitude when things...
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- Nov 19, 2020
- 1 min
"Sedentary Pandemic Life Is Bad for Our Happiness"
Check out this article from The Atlantic. "Sedentary Pandemic Life Is Bad for Our Happiness." Image Credit: JAN BUCHCZIK
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- Nov 19, 2020
- 1 min
Get Up and Move
Physical exercise plays a pivotal role in your mental health. Exercising produces the chemicals in your brain that regulates your mood...
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- Nov 6, 2020
- 1 min
"You just need to relax!" Well, how???
Have you ever been told by someone to "Just relax!" when dealing with something stressful or aggravating? It's quite common, and my...
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