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My Routine Is Both a Blessing and the Bane of My Existence
A very important part of my routine is my mental health time, which includes using mindfulness techniques, like yoga, meditation, breathing exercises, etc. -
Ways We Can Address the Social Determinants of Mental Health
Our environments and the world around us have a lot do to with our mental well-being. Here are a few ways we can make them better. -
Responding to Bipolar Psychotic Symptoms
As you learn how to manage your own illness, you might start noticing your symptoms. It can be scary to realize that you are headed for a psychotic episode, but it is possible to do things that lessen the severity of, or even avert, psychosis. -
Tidying for Your Mental Health
Here's advice on how to use the popular Marie Kondo method of tidying to improve your mental health. -
Shared Decision-making: Getting a Say in Your Care
Shared decision-making is when a person and their mental health care provider collaborate to create a treatment plan. Learn the benefits of this type of treatment. -
Self-Help Techniques for Coping with Mental Illness
Some common self-help suggestions people receive are to exercise, meditate and be more present, which are helpful and work for many people. However, other proven methods aren’t mentioned as often. -
How to Use Journaling as a Coping Tool
Journaling can help someone with mental illness track their symptoms, understand their triggers and see patterns of behavior. Here's how to approach journaling in an effective way. -
Supporting Your Own Mental Health as a Caregiver
If you are a loved one or a caregiver of someone with mental illness, taking care of your own mental health is essential. Not only for yourself, but to set an example for your loved one that mental health is a priority. -
Combating Loneliness with EASE
"Sure, I’d make an effort to get to know others and I’d even spend time with classmates or co-workers, but I still felt lonely. That’s because loneliness isn't about the number of relationships you have, but the quality of them." -
A Therapist’s Journey: Learning the Art of Self-Soothing
"People want one solution to feel better: one medication, one single action to solve all their problems. The fact is, that’s not how life works. We have to try all kinds of solutions; some will work, some won’t, and some might for a period of time and then stop."