“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 »
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 »
“Emotional health is defined by four markers: our degree of self-love, of openness, of communication and of trust.” – Video published by The School of Life on November 21, 2017.
Emotional growth and the importance of connection and self-expression. “From our earliest days, all of us are set on a path towards physical growth and maturity. What is less well known is that there are forces within us that – in comparable ways – push us towards emotional growth and maturity. Throughout our lives, sometimes… Read More »
World Mental Health Day seeks to raise awareness of mental health illnesses while educating the population and mobilizing efforts to support mental health. Mental health, which includes a person’s emotional, psychological and social well-being, has become increasingly important in recent decades as an estimated 350 million people worldwide suffer from depression. In 1992, the World… Read More »
“Schools that are highly engaged in whole-school emotional and social health promotion are likely to be more effective in providing for the psychosocial and educational needs of their whole student community.” A paper has been published that describes the development of a survey designed for use in research and in educational practice that measures the… Read More »
If you grew up with an emotionally immature, unavailable, or selfish parent, you may have lingering feelings of anger, loneliness, betrayal, or abandonment. You may recall your childhood as a time when your emotional needs were not met, when your feelings were dismissed, or when you took on adult levels of responsibility in an effort… Read More »
“Mental and emotional well-being is essential to overall health. Positive mental health allows people to realize their full potential, cope with the stresses of life, work productively, and make meaningful contributions to their communities.” – Excerpt from a web page at SurgeonGeneral.gov, a website of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Resources The web… Read More »