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We are all “that person” on the right day, at the right time, under the right pressure. Afford compassion, as you would like it shown toward you.

Patients say keto helps with their mental illness. Science is racing to understand why It's not just for weight loss. Patients and doctors alike are having success using the diet for illnesses like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. And research is taking off.

TikTok · ADHDoers 14.6K likes, 317 comments. “According to this video genes related to ADHD and Autism go back more than 10,000 years and we must create an environment that celebrates our unique brains! What do you think of this take? I personally always believed it, and believing it has always helped me put myself...

Unlocking the Full Potential of Mindfulness: Rethinking Thoughts about the Past and Future - Mindful Explore how integrating hindsight and foresight unlocks resilience, open-mindedness, and a richer understanding of what it means to be human.

Sometimes when people feel disconnected from their emotions, it's harder to connect with others. It can be a survival response that has developed over time, like having a shield around their feelings to stay safe.

And it's also important to understand that having that shield can make it difficult to have strong and happy relationships with others. To make things better, we need to understand why we built that shield in the first place and take actions to change it.

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Employers need to focus on workplace burnout: Here’s why 'Workplace' burnout is an occupation-related syndrome resulting from unaddressed chronic workplace stress. It involves ongoing emotional exhaustion, psychological distance or negativity, and feelings of inefficacy.

APA poll reveals toxic workplaces, other significant workplace mental health challenges Nearly one in five respondents say their workplace is very or somewhat toxic

We’re looking at you, capitalism

Letting Go of the Need to Win - Mindful When we accept the very human reality of failing, we may stumble onto a sense of simple joy that is the pinnacle of achievement.

That salad isn’t just good for your nutrition–it may help stave off depression Growing evidence suggests consuming healthy foods and micronutrients fosters better mental health, while poor-quality diets diminish it.

Alua Arthur: Why thinking about death helps you live a better life As a death doula, or someone who supports dying people and their loved ones, Alua Arthur spends a lot of time thinking about the end of life. In a profound talk that examines our brief, perfectly human time on this planet, she asks us to look at our lives through the lens of our deaths in seeking to...

How to cope with traumatic stress

What is the DDH? The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is a 24/7, year-round, confidential, multi-lingual crisis counseling and emotional support resource for survivors, respo...

Stress effects on the body Stress affects all systems of the body including the musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, gastrointestinal, nervous, and reproductive systems.

How does trauma spill from one generation to the next? The idea that trauma can be passed across generations can be a difficult to grasp. But just as trauma can be passed through generations, so can resilience.

When stress persists over a long period of time, it can be overwhelming. Here are small steps you can take to address chronic stress and protect your health.

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THESE CALMING STRATEGIES ARE PROVEN EFFECTIVE AND ARE RESEARCH-BASED

These strategies are grounded in neuroscience that focus on physical movements and activities for organizing sensory input to the brain and nervous system.

https://parentswithconfidence.com/calm-down-strategies-for-kids/

Get your veggies!

That salad isn’t just good for your nutrition–it may help stave off depression Growing evidence suggests consuming healthy foods and micronutrients fosters better mental health, while poor-quality diets diminish it.

THE POWER THAT MUSIC HAS ON THE BRAIN

"Apart from being the entertainment staple for most of the humans, music rewires the brain is a medicine with time-tested effectiveness to back its reputation."

https://www.merriammusic.com/research/the-neuro-plastic-side-of-melodies-how-music-rewires-the-brains-cognitive-sockets/

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3 Mindfulness Practices for Neurodiverse Meditators - Mindful We don’t all meditate the same way—nor do we need to. Explore tips and practices, informed by the autism community, to make mindfulness practice accessible.

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How to tame your wandering mind Amishi Jha studies how we pay attention: the process by which our brain decides what's important out of the constant stream of information it receives. Both external distractions and internal ones diminish our attention's power, Jha says — but some simple techniques can boost it.

Employers need to focus on workplace burnout: Here's why