Can what we eat help us to feel happy and protect us from depression? Is it any surprise to learn that research confirms that food affects our emotions and moods, including depression? Kira M. Newman reports that new research is exploring the connection between the foods we eat and our feelings of depression, anxiety, and… Read More »
Four teenagers in Oregon led a successful, first of its kind, effort in the USA to treat physical and mental health equally by lobbying for a mental health bill that was signed by Oregon’s governor in July. As a result, Oregon schools now allow students to miss classes for mental or behavioral health reasons without… Read More »
Each person who experiences depression does so in their own way. In this video, Pete Holmes, most known for his comedy, talks about coping with depression by “witnessing” his thoughts and feelings using a technique he learned from Ram Dass. Listen to how Pete Holmes describes his experience with depression, anxiety, and negative emotions in… Read More »
Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. It provides advice and support to more than 500,000 people and campaigns to improve services, raise awareness, and promote understanding. Mind’s “Mental Health Awareness at Work” is a 50-minute interactive course designed to help employers to raise awareness of mental health in the workplace.… Read More »
“Exercise keeps us physically fit, but what about our Emotional Fitness?” Fika is an app designed in the UK to help students be emotionally fit by developing skills for resilience, coping, active listening, and healthy relationships. Fika is inspired by Scandinavian culture and draws on scientific evidence from Sports Psychology, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Positive… Read More »
“Painful emotions such as regret can be powerful sources of inspiration,” writes Jennifer Taitz in the Smarter Living section of the New York Times on February 7, 2019. She reports that researchers have found obsessing over regrets has a negative impact on mood and sleep, can increase impulsivity, and increase the risk of binge eating… Read More »
This 10-minute video offers 10 of the most important insights for happiness from the writings of Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor and devout student of the philosophy of Stoicism. 10 Important Insights for Happiness 1. Seek to build your own character 2. Stop seeking the praise of other people 3. Focus only on what you have… Read More »
The Hi, How Are You Project is a non-profit organization inspiring new conversations around mental health issues by funding and creating media content, projects and events. The Foundation provides a platform for the exchange of ideas and education on mental well-being. The mission is to remove the stigma and shame around mental health, so people… Read More »
Lenard McKelvey, known professionally as Charlamagne Tha God, speaks with Trevor Noah on The Daily Show about what he discovered by going to therapy and why it’s important to be honest and upfront about mental health. Charlamagne says, “It’s always important to share our experiences because they can help the next person.” He says, “therapy… Read More »
In a 4-minute audio file heard on Morning Edition, National Public Radio reports, “If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It’s Good For Your Health.” The report mentions Laurie Santos, who teaches a course on the science of well-being and happiness at Yale University and Sonja Lyubomirsky, a professor of psychology at the University of… Read More »