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30 Low-Stress Jobs for People with Anxiety
Summit Malibu For people who are naturally anxious, trying to find the right employment fit can be scary and intimidating. If recruiters advertised “low-stress jobs” in their hiring promotions or even the “best jobs for people with anxiety,” it would make the job hunt much easier for so many people. There’s no shortage of individuals…
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Small Steps to Improve Your Mental Health in 2023
By Hannah Seo – NYT Hyosun Hwang This year may not have been the sea of calm you had hoped for after the tumult of 2020 and 2021. The pandemic continued; war broke out in Europe; we experienced natural disasters and troubling shortages; and more viruses stoked fears. But 2022 was also a year of…
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Ten Things You Can Do for Your Mental Health
University of Michigan Try these tips to keep your balance, or re-balance yourself.* 1. Value yourself: Treat yourself with kindness and respect, and avoid self-criticism. Make time for your hobbies and favorite projects, or broaden your horizons. Do a daily crossword puzzle, plant a garden, take dance lessons, learn to play an instrument or become…
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National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month 2023
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services OMH Minority Mental Health Disparities Snapshot National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is observed each July to bring awareness to the unique struggles that racial and ethnic minority communities face regarding mental illness in the United States. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how…
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Understanding Emotional Abuse
John Kim LMFT The damaging effects of emotional abuse can often go unnoticed. Unlike physical abuse, emotional abuse leaves no visible scars, making it harder to recognize and address. However, its impact can be just as detrimental, affecting an individual’s self-esteem, mental well-being, and overall quality of life. Emotional abuse refers to a pattern of behaviors…
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Recognizing Our Barriers to Self-Compassion
Bernard Golden, Ph.D. “Taking this program will be transformative.” That’s what I was told when I registered for Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP), a 10-month program offered to psychotherapists by the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion, which was founded by Chris Germer and Kristin Neff. I had previously become acquainted with their work through reading their books and attending…
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4 Ways to Say “No” to Alcohol Without Saying It
Sarah Dermody Ph.D. Cutting down on your drinking? Set SMART goals and practice refusing drinks now. It is officially summer! Many of us are finally enjoying some downtime in the sun at cookouts, sporting events, or weekend getaways. Dry January has long come and gone, but you may have decided to cut back or even…
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With Autism, at Any Age, Never Say “Never”
Written by Susan Senator This past week was a home run for my autistic son, Nat. He communicated with others independently and effectively on two separate occasions. This is the sort of triumph that may appear small to some, but to my family, this is huge. When Nat finds the words and feels confident about using them,…
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How Alcohol Affects Sleep
Shelby Harris Psy.D. Many of us have been there: After a long day at work, we’re looking for something to help us wind down, and many of us might reach for a glass of wine or a favorite cocktail (even more so on the weekend). The majority of Americans report drinking alcoholic beverages, and as is the…
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Why We Get Bored and How to Overcome It
Patricia Lockwood, Ph.D., and Jo Cutler, Ph.D. People seek out novelty and excitement. We explore, discover, and create. At the same time, we all experience moments of boredom. Whether it’s during a long meeting, a tedious task, or a lazy afternoon, boredom can have negative effects on our mood or energy levels and leaves us feeling…