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: Healthy Diet for Mental/Emotional Well-Being »
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: Coping with Depression and Negative Emotions »
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: Combatting Mental Health Stigma »
“Emotional wellness is the ability to successfully handle life’s stresses and adapt to change and difficult times.” – Emotional Wellness Toolkit by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) See 6 strategies for improving your emotional health and read articles about each topic. See: https://www.nih.gov/health-information/emotional-wellness-toolkit More Resources: https://www.nih.gov/health-information/emotional-wellness-toolkit-more-resources The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part… Read More: Emotional Wellness Toolkit »
Beth W. Orenstein, a freelance writer for Everyday Health, lists “10 Ways to Boost Your Emotional Health Through Improving Your Self-Esteem.” She writes, “Taking care of your emotional health is as important as taking care of your physical body… These strategies will help you stay resilient through everyday stresses and when larger personal issues arise.”… Read More: Emotional Health and Self-Esteem »
“Being alone can have great value. It can allow issues to surface that people spend energy holding at bay, and offer an opportunity to clarify thoughts, hopes, dreams and desires.” These words are found in an article, “Spending time alone in nature is good for your mental and emotional health” published in The Conversation and… Read More: Big Difference Between Lonely and Alone »
“Negative emotions are essential for mental health.” – Tori Rodriguez, psychotherapist and Ayurvedic health coach in private practice, published by Scientific American (May 1, 2013). According to Tori Rodriguez: “Although positive emotions are worth cultivating, problems arise when people start believing they must be upbeat all the time. In fact, anger and sadness are an… Read More: Negative Emotions: Key to Well-Being »
HelpGuide.org updated an article in December 2016 that describes how to improve life by increasing mental, emotional, and social well-being. The article describes six keys to building mental and emotional health and addresses the following: • How does mental, emotional, and social health affect our lives? • The role of resilience in mental and emotional… Read More: Building Mental and Emotional Health »
The U.S. Congress is debating the future of mental health care right now (January 2017). If there is one thing we know, they need to hear from constituents. Ask your members of Congress to ensure continued insurance safeguards and Medicaid coverage that help people with mental illness get the treatment they need. The 114th Congress… Read More: Standing Up for America’s Mental Health »
What is BFD? Borderline Personality Disorder BPD – Borderline Personality Disorder – is considered a treatable medical disorder characterized by a persistent instability of emotions, behaviors, and/or relationships. See this 90-second video by the Borderline Personality Disorder Resource Center at Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital: For more information: Borderline Personality Disorder Resource Center