Music Festivals for Neurodivergents: Avoid Overstimulation
Every spring, the city of Austin and its innovative art and music scene ramps up for SXSW, one of the biggest music festivals of the year. The festival attracted more than 205,000 music enthusiasts in 2022—41,000 of whom likely live with a mental illness. Music festivals can be a source of fun, excitement, and unforgettable […]
Harness the Power: 7 Proven Mental Health Apps
In recent years, there has been a surge of people seeking help for mental health concerns from their mobile devices. As many people struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic to cope with the 25% rise in anxiety and depression, mental health applications became a popular way to cope with symptoms while in-person support was restricted. Two […]
A Love Letter to People-Pleasers
A Love Letter to People-Pleasers You might not be sure if this is for you. Or maybe you’re very aware of it. Maybe you recognize the tell-tale signs of self-sacrifice within yourself and are tired and overwhelmed from all the effort it takes to keep the people in your life (and even strangers) happy. You’re […]
Harnessing Exercise for Mental Well-Being: Expert Tip
We all know exercise is essential for physical health, and it’s becoming common knowledge that working out can also boost mental wellbeing. Unfortunately, not all of us are able to experience those benefits. The CDC reports that only one quarter of American adults exercise the minimum amount necessary to live a healthy life. In addition […]
Harnessing Mindfulness: Breaking Free from Doomscrolling
The bad news: social media can make bad news seem endless. Ever catch yourself scrolling through story after story of civil unrest, climate peril, warfare, political controversy, or economic downfall? You may have fallen into the vicious cycle of doomscrolling. Doomscrolling refers to binging negative news or social media posts about upsetting topics. The phrase’s […]
7 New Year’s Resolutions That Nourish Your Mental Health
At the start of a new year, cultures around the world celebrate traditions that help shuck off the old and don the new. In Greece, onions are hung outside the door to symbolize fertility and growth. Before the Lunar New Year, Taiwanese families clean and purge their households of clutter to make room for good […]
Winter Is Coming: How nature can boost your mood in dark times
As winter approaches, the days grow darker. For an estimated 20 percent of Americans, the temperature drop also means a mood drop—a phenomenon often called the “winter blues.” Fewer hours of sunlight in the wintertime can negatively impact our mental well-being throughout the season. In some cases, feelings of sadness, lethargy, irritability, hopelessness, and other […]
6 Tips To Manage Holiday Stress
For many people around the world, the holiday season is a joyous time of vibrant gatherings, shared meals, and festive decorations. Hype for the season rises as early as October and exciting events snowball through the dawn of the new year. Among hot holiday topics continues to be the timeless debate of when to decorate […]
What does “triggered” mean? 3 Trauma Myths Busted
Our use of the term “triggered” today has diverged greatly from its true meaning and may even be harmful. An Urban Dictionary user defines the term as you may have heard used colloquially: “triggered is when someone gets offended or gets their feelings hurt, often used in memes to describe…people with strong victimization.” An example […]
How can Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) help Depression?
What is CBT? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a highly researched treatment that helps various mental health conditions by challenging negative ways of thinking. This multi-pronged treatment also includes education, coping techniques, and graduated exposure therapy to create and maintain long-term change. The American Psychological Association explains that CBT interventions are founded on three core […]
