Explore these articles for valuable insights on mental health that can benefit you or someone you know.
Breaking the Silence: Mental Health Stigma & Its Barriers
Mental health is an essential aspect of our overall well-being, yet it remains a topic shrouded in stigma and misunderstanding. This stigma, deeply ingrained in society, prevents many individuals from seeking the help they need. It’s time to break the silence and address how mental health stigma affects people and what we can do to change it.
Navigating Emotional Dysregulation
Emotional dysregulation is a formidable challenge that many individuals face daily. It’s the difficulty in managing and controlling emotions, often resulting in overwhelming feelings, impulsive actions, and unpredictable outbursts. However, understanding this phenomenon, its causes, and effective coping strategies can pave the path toward emotional well-being.
10 Simple Ways to Practice Mindful Self-Care
Have you experienced being on the go-go-go and along the way recognize that it is hard to go-go-go? Do you look back and wonder what happened? More likely than not, it is because your well-being was not prioritized on the journey, and over time, burnout took place. It takes mindfulness and self-care to slow down and catch up with yourself before burnout occurs.
Trauma in the Body
Trauma survivors are resilient. Having faced harsh realities in life they can function, despite the aftereffects of trauma. Despite this resilience, survivors are forever changed by trauma. According to Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk, trauma literally reshapes both body and brain, potentially compromising sufferers’ capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust.
Mindfully Weathering the Storm with R.A.I.N.
In our fast-paced world, it is very common to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life. It can feel like a chaotic storm, making it difficult to experience a mindful calmness inside. To make matters worse, our hectic experiences can often lead to negative self-talk or other harsh inner critical voices. In such situations, it becomes easy to get caught up in the storm inside.
