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The Power of Meditation Apps: A Clinician’s Perspective
As a therapist, I frequently recommend meditation apps to my patients, especially those dealing with anxiety, depression, insomnia, and...
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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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"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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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"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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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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"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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