Hawaii Center for Psychology

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For fire or police dial 911. For mental health it's 988. Spread the word and save a life.

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Before making resolutions for the New Year, what is it you are ready to let go of as 2022 winds down?

An important thing to remember.

Is the pandemic stressing folks out? What is causing the stress and more importantly what are some simple ways of coping? Dr Martin Johnson discusses this and more with Dr Kathy Kathleen Kozak on Hawaii Public Radio's, The Body Show!
https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/show/the-body-show/2021-08-16/the-body-show-stress-reduction-in-challenging-times

The Body Show- Stress Reduction in Challenging Times Stressed lately? What can you do about it? Dr. Martin Johnson has great tips on for even the busiest people to consider, and helps everyone find ways to achieve greater balance in these ever-changing challenging times.

Want to live longer and be healthy?
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20201215-why-being-kind-to-others-is-good-for-your-health

Why being kind to others is good for your health While we might all enjoy the warm glow of helping out others or giving up a little of our time for charity, it could be doing us some physical good too.

The mental health issues related to our lockdown and the pandemic are especially hard for people with depression, anxiety, and many other conditions. NAMI, The National Alliance on Mental Health have a 24 hour helpline: 800-950-6264. Also on Oahu, the Access Line (24 hr crisis hotline) is 808-832-3100.
Please could any two of my Facebook friends just copy and repost to share the helpline far and wide?
Just two. Any two. Say done.

Optimism helps you feel better and also helps you live longer!
https://www.mdlinx.com/article/this-common-harmful-habit-speeds-up-cognitive-decline/7zMZKCttc9Xan4vg7DmWxX

This common harmful habit speeds up cognitive decline | MDLinx A negative mindset can harm brain function.

PTSD feels crazy, but it's not. It can feel endless and hopeless, but it's not. Treatment works!

It is as things are starting to open up, after a couple of months of being locked down, that the calls have started to really pick up.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/therapists-are-under-strain-covid-era-counseling-clients-trauma-they-n1230956?fbclid=IwAR262t_0MAXAt-2rAMzIWQ8z7oT4LnQ5wd6-JS_cXqe4zILAiv9jhXHYHnQ

Therapists are under strain in the coronavirus era "I can't be both a really worried human and a good therapist at the same time."

There is the medical crisis, the economic crisis and this ...
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-mentalhealth/u-n-warns-of-global-mental-health-crisis-due-to-covid-19-pandemic-idUSKBN22Q0AO?fbclid=IwAR3BG8l6Pqo4goad3WH5_wMqHyOEH4ano3CgBsCKA7ftoem7LFLlkiTZAjs

U.N. warns of global mental health crisis due to COVID-19 pandemic A mental illness crisis is looming as millions of people worldwide are surrounded by death and disease and forced into isolation, poverty and anxiety by the pandemic of COVID-19, United Nations health experts said on Thursday.

For all my mental health pros ... please take a quick moment and send a message to congress for loan forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers! Don't complain, take action!

Provide Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers We must call on Congress to pass the Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Act (H.R. 6720), introduced by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.), as part of the next COVID-19 relief bill. This legislation would forgive the student loan debt...

Dr Klontz talks mental health to the business community...
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/12/op-ed-we-had-a-public-mental-health-crisis-before-this-pandemic.html?fbclid=IwAR1VRDwdNedHvYa3Ooc10YNV1IN5iPLY7kHVYIU2CSy-ujwrG4HX1lVDBvA

Op-Ed: We're in the middle of a mental-health crisis. Many were struggling before the pandemic Many people were struggling to keep it together before the coronavirus crisis hit. Some had never experienced a mental-health challenge before and are now suffering from anxiety and depression. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, here are some tips from financial psychologist Dr. Brad K...

Trauma hurts, and we can learn to heal and grow from it.

Building your resilience Resilience is adaptation in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or stress: family/relationship problems, health problems or workplace/money issues.

I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Alice Inoue of Happiness U. She brought some interesting questions about coping with the pandemic! Enjoy.
https://vimeo.com/410550454

COVID-19 Conversation Series | Dr. Martin Johnson This is "COVID-19 Conversation Series | Dr. Martin Johnson" by Happiness U on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

If you or a loved one would like to speak with a therapist, it has never been easier. No copay (in Hawaii, during the pandemic), book online, telehealth using your phone, tablet or laptop ~ from your home or car.
Hawaiicenterforpsychology.com

It's always a pleasure to talk with Dr. Kathy Kozak on Hawaii Public Radio. Here is our recent conversation about navigating life well in the pandemic.
https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/post/body-show-how-deal-lifestyle-changes-due-covid-19

The Body Show: How To Deal With Lifestyle Changes Due To COVID-19 Are you stressed out and anxious hearing about the latest numbers and cases of COVID-19? Psychologist Dr. Martin Johnson joins the show to provide his

Thinking about Maslow and Rogers in all our spare time!

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In case you've ever wondered why people stay...

Neuroscience Explains How a Narcissist Can Control Our Brain Find out how abusers exert "mind control" and what you can do.

Easy way to make your own mask!

No-Sew Pleated Face Mask with Handkerchief and Hair Tie Make a reusable, pleated face mask under 2 minutes. No sewing required.

This is a long but reassuring video by an ER doctor about the virus and how to protect yourself and your family. I recommend watching perhaps together with your family. I am confident you will feel more knowledgable and confident and less afraid. Take good care.
https://vimeo.com/399733860

Covid_19_Protecting_Your_Family_Dr_Dave_Price_3_22_2020 Dr. David Price of Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City shares information in a Mar. 22 Zoom call with family and friends on empowering and protecting families…

Shaggy dog joke . . .

A quick smile for "Lassie" fans...

Keeping sane in a pandemic:
1. If you have a job, be grateful, you have something important to do and an income.
2. If you are home, structure your day, set a time to make lunch, exercise, meditate, call friends, make dinner, binge watch a show.
3. Choose a project, small or large, something you would like to do and put it on the schedule. It gives a time a place to focus on something positive that you have control over.
4. Self-care, hydrate, eat well, move your body, watch comedy, keep a sense of humor
5. Remember this will pass, and one day this will be your story of what you did during the Great Pandemic of 2020. Make it a good story.
6. Wash your hands and don't touch your face!

Wise words from my friend Dr. Brad Klontz.

https://t.co/gqm0X1knk8?amp=1

5 tips to help you avoid financial ruin during this tumultuous time The coronavirus pandemic has caused many of us to panic and feel threatened. A financial psychologist gives 5 tips on how to cope with your emotions and make smart decisions during this tumultuous time.

Focus on what you can control.