Author Archives: Emo Health

Mental Health Crisis for Children After COVID-19

“The COVID-19 pandemic deepened existing health disparities and thrust children into a mental health epidemic, altering the landscape of health and wellbeing for a generation.” – Dr. Jatinder Hayre in his critical analysis of ‘entrenched inequities’ in the UK, The Lost Generation of COVID-19. Dr. Jatinder Hayre presents research regarding Britain’s struggle with COVID-19 that… Read More »

Emotion regulation and mental health across cultures

Emotion regulation (ER) plays a central role in mental health, but the effect differs across cultures. A systematic review and meta-analysis has been published in Nature Human Behaviour. This meta-analysis synthesized evidence on the associations between the two most-studied ER strategies (cognitive reappraisal and expressive suppression) and two mental health outcomes (psychopathology and positive functioning)… Read More »

Ahead – Duolingo for emotional intelligence

Ahead is an iOS app built by behavior change experts. Ahead is described as a “personalized pocket coach that provides bite-sized, science-driven tools to boost emotional intelligence. Think of it as a pocket cheerleader towards a better, more fulfilling, clearer-minded way of life.” Here are excerpts from the associated website: 1) The journey of change… Read More »

We All Have Mental Health

? “We All Have Mental Health” is a 5-minute animation designed to give young people aged 11-14 a common language and understanding of what we mean by mental health and how we can look after it. For more information, a behind the scenes video, and to download the free, accompanying teacher toolkit: https://www.annafreud.org/resources/schools-and-colleges/we-all-have-mental-health-animation-and-teacher-toolkit/ Anna Freud… Read More »

Ad Council Initiative re: Mental Health Crisis

The Ad Council launched a $65 million multiyear initiative to address the mental health crisis in the U.S. The new effort will unite brands, marketers, media companies and nonprofits. The initiative encompasses current campaigns below and new efforts to meet the needs of multiple audiences. The Huntsman Mental Health Institute made a $15 million contribution… Read More »

Trauma Professionals – Psychotraumatology

Mike Miller is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with the International Association of Trauma Professionals. He works at the Yatra Centre, Asia’s leading trauma care facility, offering evidence-based trauma therapy to clients with a range of mental health concerns. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the… Read More »

National Suicide Prevention Week/Month

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) recognizes the month of September as National Suicide Prevention Month. National Suicide Prevention Week is the week after Labor Day. “Suicide prevention is important every day of the year. National Suicide Prevention Month gives us an opportunity to shine a special, encouraging light on this topic that affects… Read More »