Mad in America

APRIL 22, 2025

Understanding these hidden dynamics can facilitate reflection on psychiatric institutions and increase the awareness of the social and cultural factors embedded in mental health assessment. In this way, my work makes visible the often overlooked moral underpinnings of psychiatric assessment.

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Personality disorders Genetics and mental health Construction Self-awareness 112

Mad in America

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The therapy was based on strong science: DBT incorporates some classic techniques from therapy, such as cognitive reappraisal , or reframing negative events in a more positive way, and it also includes more avant-garde techniques such as mindfulness, the practice of being in the present moment. The curriculum has since been revamped.)

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy Sleep and mental health Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Self-awareness 130

Mad in America

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

I can think of many examples throughout my early career where I saw many people admitted to psychiatric wards having suffered an adverse life event, recent or past trauma, only to leave with prescriptions for multiple drugs to treat their new presumed diagnoses. I have seen this merry-go-round all too often.

Trauma and the brain 143

Trauma and the brain Sleep and mental health Personality disorders Self-awareness 143

Mad in America

JULY 16, 2024

In essence he was conveying that commitment to “free association” during psychotherapy—or speaking as honestly and freely about inner thoughts and feelings as possible, genuine emotional truth telling —allows for visceral, socially unacceptable urges and emotions to enter our awareness that typically leave a person feeling out of control.

Self-awareness 135

Self-awareness 135

Clear Behavioral Health

JUNE 16, 2025

While not all teens develop anxiety, it is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms in anxious teens that may indicate a need for extra support. Help Them Identify Triggers Work together to identify situations or events that trigger your teenager’s anxiety.

Resilience and coping 52

Resilience and coping Sleep and mental health Anxiety disorders Group therapy 52

Lightwork

JUNE 26, 2025

Overthinking is when you constantly analyze and reanalyze past events, future possibilities, and present situations more than what’s helpful or necessary. The relationship between overthinking and anxiety creates a self-perpetuating cycle. What exactly is overthinking?

Sleep and mental health 52

Sleep and mental health Trauma and the brain Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Self-awareness 52

Mad in America

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

The process of creation of trauma usually happens when people are not able to process a certain event which exceeds their ability to cope and it is too overwhelming. This constitutes the re-enactment of the original event that has overwhelmed the organism. Rationally, a person can be aware of this.

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Mad in America

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Childhood trauma and further adverse events in adulthood such as bullying, social discrimination or exclusion, migration or visibly marginalized status may, for example, increase risk of developing what is then labeled as psychotic disorder. This is why it is sometimes important to also listen to what they are pointing towards.

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Construction Childhood trauma Self-awareness Education 145

Clear Behavioral Health

JUNE 16, 2025

You may face internal conflicts and external pressures that deter gender expression as well as affect your self-esteem and mental well-being. An affirming therapist will provide a supportive environment where you can navigate these challenges and achieve greater self-acceptance and authenticity.

Resilience and coping 52

Resilience and coping Aging and mental health Healthcare Self-awareness 52

Mad in America

JUNE 17, 2024

The mania, paranoia, delusional thoughts and rage I’d been experiencing in the days and weeks leading up to this event became an untenable crisis. I was a shell of my former self, unable to think, staring off into space; all while trying my best to care for my family. Broken trust It wasn’t just the doctors I’d lost trust in.

Trauma and the brain 135

Trauma and the brain Sleep and mental health Aging and mental health Self-awareness 135

The Anxiety Guy

APRIL 11, 2025

Its especially effective right before a triggering event or transition, like getting in the car or going to bed. They combine breath, gentle suggestion, sound, and awareness to help you move from a state of internal resistance to a place of soft allowing. What Ive seen: Self-touch can often unlocks tears or emotional release.

Sleep and mental health 94

Sleep and mental health Self-awareness 94

Mad in America

JANUARY 3, 2025

I wasnt aware that a retail store could have a jail. It was clear to me that the whole succession of events had happened because I was in public disgrace. I thought about the succession of events that got me there and wanted to say, this is my first time for any of this s**t! My father bailed me out. One is worth recounting.

Retail 117

Retail Sleep and mental health Hospitality Self-awareness 117

Mad in America

APRIL 2, 2024

These symbols serve as a form of self-expression and a shield against the social pressures of the school environment. The intervention focuses on validating Alex’s feelings, enhancing self-esteem, and gradually developing social skills and resilience. However, this journey has its challenges.

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Resilience and coping Art therapy Self-awareness Education 114

Child Mind Intitute

MARCH 24, 2025

Another factor may be that reduced cognitive abilities can make it harder for children with IDD to cope with stressful events, resulting in emotional problems. These experiences can lead to loneliness, isolation, and low self-esteem. Bullying can also be a factor, especially in the teen years. They’ve left you behind.

Aging and mental health 92

Aging and mental health Genetics and mental health Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy 92

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

MARCH 30, 2025

April is Stress Awareness Month, a time dedicated to helping people recognize, manage, and reduce stress for a healthier, happier life. Why Is Stress Awareness Month Important? National Stress Awareness Month reminds us to pause, reflect, and take steps toward managing stress before it negatively impacts our health.

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Resilience and coping Self-awareness Sleep and mental health Breathing techniques 52

Lightwork

JUNE 12, 2025

Negative thought patterns can feel like an endless loop, trapping you in a cycle of self-doubt, anxiety, and emotional distress. The therapy’s emphasis on self-compassion and value-aligned living creates a foundation for lasting emotional resilience.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Self-awareness Mindfulness practices Art therapy 52

Dr. Sagnik Mukherjee Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2024

In this article, I will outline simple yet powerful strategies to help you manage intense emotions, improve self-awareness, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Enhance Self-Awareness The journey toward better emotional regulation begins with self-awareness. This calms the nervous system.

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Mad in America

AUGUST 10, 2024

Eleven years earlier a deeply damaging romantic relationship had coincided with a series of other stressful events and precipitated a manic episode, which then progressed to psychosis once I was trapped in the terrifying environment of the psychiatric ward. That was in fact my second stint in a locked psychiatric ward.

Sleep and mental health 125

Sleep and mental health Aging and mental health Trauma and the brain Social Services 125

Child Mind Intitute

MARCH 25, 2025

The goal is to help teens process emotions and build self-awareness through mood tracking, guided prompts, and private self-expression. In celebration of Mirror: Journaling & Insights the Child Mind Institute recently hosted an event at UCLA. Olympians: journaling helps me maintain perspective and find balance.

Poverty and mental health 52

Poverty and mental health Digital mental health Self-awareness Technology 52

Mad in America

OCTOBER 20, 2023

One has to counter the thinking from false delusions with positive self-talk and correct ethical reasoning, and also actually talking to people and checking outside oneself if that reality is true or not. The drugs may also skew one’s emotions and acumen and this needs to be taken into account as well.

Neurotransmitters and mental health 109

Neurotransmitters and mental health Trauma and the brain Self-awareness Healthcare 109

Lightwork

APRIL 3, 2025

Introduction Journaling for mental health transforms your thoughts and feelings into written words, creating a powerful tool for emotional healing and self-discovery. Journaling becomes a form of self-therapy, helping you gain clarity and perspective on challenging situations.

Resilience and coping 52

Resilience and coping Self-awareness Trauma and the brain 52

Mad in America

JANUARY 18, 2024

For some of those present at the conference, it seemed to refer to certain kinds of people, for some, to certain kinds of behaviours, for others, to the consequences of certain biochemical events, and for some, to comprehensible psychological strategies.

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Mad in America

MAY 13, 2025

This simple view has turned complex human experiences into basic disease categories boiling down the rich world of human awareness to a list of disorders that need fixing with chemicals. Doctors stopped seeing distress as a reaction to life events. It puts hope, self-determination, and belonging ahead of just following treatment plans.

Trauma and the brain 110

Trauma and the brain Poverty and mental health Childhood trauma Self-awareness 110

Lightwork

APRIL 10, 2025

Life’s challenging experiences can leave deep emotional scars that persist long after the initial event. Understanding Unresolved Trauma Unresolved trauma occurs when the emotional and psychological impact of a distressing event remains unprocessed, creating lasting effects on a person’s mental well-being.

Trauma and the brain 52

Trauma and the brain Sleep and mental health Self-awareness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 52

The Art of Healing Trauma

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Sometimes, trauma survivors do play some role in getting into situations in which they end up being traumatized, and it can be important to examine potential mistakes, naivet, and self-sabotage, as one stage of the therapeutic process (generally after other, much more important, symptoms and issues are worked with). That’s it.

Self-awareness 52

Self-awareness 52

Lightwork

JUNE 5, 2025

Perfectionism Coupled with Self-Criticism Women with high-functioning anxiety often set impossibly high standards for themselves. ” This self-criticism creates a cycle where achievements bring temporary relief rather than satisfaction, pushing you to set even higher standards to prove your worth. .”

Sleep and mental health 59

Sleep and mental health Genetics and mental health Self-awareness Mental health advocacy 59

The Art of Healing Trauma

DECEMBER 21, 2018

While scribbling, the children became wild, energetic, expressive and enthusiastic, a complete contrast to their previous self-conscious or restless and distracted states. In a Guided Drawing session, time is spent in the beginning becoming aware of various sensations going on in the body while in a safe container.

Art therapy 52

Art therapy Trauma and the brain Self-awareness 52

Solara Mental Health

JULY 12, 2022

Meditation is a series of practices designed to cultivate a heightened state of awareness and total concentration. In essence, meditation is a practice that alters awareness that has been found to have numerous positive effects on psychological health. The exercise encourages them to recognize and exercise their humanity.

Self-awareness 52

Self-awareness Resilience and coping Emotional intelligence 52

Mad in America

JANUARY 1, 2024

Many of us psychologists believe that depression is the final common pathway that can be reached as the result of a variety of pre-depression causes and unfortunate life events that emotionally impact the individual in a negative way. These depressed patients will need to undergo an attitude change and CBT would be the treatment of choice.

Healthcare 87

Healthcare Self-awareness Genetics and mental health Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 87

Love & Life Toolbox

MARCH 8, 2025

Key Takeaways: Mindful Observation: Stress responses are observed with compassionate awareness, creating space for choice rather than reaction. Compassionate Self-Acceptance: Approaching internal experiences with kindness reduces reactivity and promotes emotional health. She also has a strong focus on self-compassion in her work.

Gratitude practices 49

Gratitude practices Self-awareness 49

Lightwork

JANUARY 23, 2025

These practical strategies will give you the skills to: Process complex emotions Maintain stability during uncertainty Build stronger support networks Create sustainable self-care practices Let’s take a look at these tools that can turn difficult transitions into opportunities for growth and self-discovery.

Resilience and coping 52

Resilience and coping Sleep and mental health Self-awareness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 52

Zencare

JANUARY 17, 2025

Through the written word, individuals engage in a process that fosters greater awareness, helps resolve unfinished business, and provides a healthy way to process difficult emotions. This practice has many applications, including self-care, personal growth, and improving relationships.

Self-awareness 52

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Lightwork

MARCH 27, 2025

Raising Awareness About the Realities of OCD Breaking down stigma around OCD starts with accurate education and open conversations. Remember: OCD awareness isn’t just about spreading informationit’s about creating a supportive environment where people feel understood and valued.

Neurotransmitters and mental health 52

Neurotransmitters and mental health Sleep and mental health Genetics and mental health Self-awareness 52

Zencare

APRIL 9, 2025

People internalize this pressure, leading to: Constant self-comparison Disordered eating and excessive exercise Avoidance of social activities Depression and anxiety during summer months We are left to feel a tremendous amount of shame about our bodies, instead of appreciating everything our bodies can do for us. But thats simply not true.

Eating disorders 52

Eating disorders Self-awareness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 52

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

APRIL 3, 2025

This article will explore natural remedies for PTSD, alternative therapies, and self-care practices that can support long-term healing. Practice Creative Expression Engaging in creative activities helps process emotions and promotes self-discovery.

PTSD recovery 52

PTSD recovery Nutrition and mood Trauma and the brain Sleep and mental health 52

The Anxiety Guy

JULY 15, 2024

I realized this in my physical self. By reinterpreting previous events, you may eliminate negative feelings and reestablish objectivity. But genuine anxiety transformation stems from small internal realizations that you can only become aware of when you give up trying to divert your attention.

Resilience and coping 52

Resilience and coping Self-awareness 52

Child Mind Intitute

JANUARY 28, 2025

According to Emotional Disclosure Theory by James Pennebaker, a psychologist at the University of Texas at Austin, writing about emotional experiences helps process traumatic events by organizing chaotic thoughts and releasing pent-up emotions. This can lead to improved mental clarity and resilience (Pennebaker, 1997).

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Sleep and mental health Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Self-awareness Construction 52