My Brains Not Broken

AUGUST 17, 2023

When it comes to my mental health, one thing I can always count on is that it won’t be too long before I learn something new. Sometimes it’s a mental health or psychological term. After ten years of living with depression and anxiety, there’s still a lot to learn.

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My Brains Not Broken

JANUARY 10, 2023

Over the years, I’ve learned a number of words, phrases and definitions that have helped me understand my own mental health. Some of these are connected to mental illness or medicine, while others are connected to mental wellness. Recognizing a thought spiral isn’t always easy, but awareness is the first step.

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My Brains Not Broken

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

But in all this thinking, I forget that I don’t always have control over what impacts my mental health, which is what I’d like to talk about today. When my mental health is in a good place and something comes along to disrupt that, I won’t lie: I get upset at myself.

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My Brains Not Broken

MARCH 13, 2024

You would think, after ten years of living with depression, of experiencing it on and off, I’d have a better understanding of it by now. But other days, it’s like I’m dealing with depression for the first time. But other days, it’s like I’m dealing with depression for the first time.

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My Brains Not Broken

APRIL 14, 2022

And now that I’m noticing some things about myself and how mental health affects my life, I’m facing a new challenge. A lot of that is related to personal development, but I’m also interested in the concept and how it relates to mental health. So, what is self-awareness?

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Bipolar Bandit

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Music has been proven to help with your mental health and overall health. Singing, Singing, songwriting, listening to music and playing an instrument are all things that you can do deal with your mental health.

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My Brains Not Broken

JUNE 30, 2022

For the past few years, I’ve done research surrounding mental health and the LGBTQIA+ community during Pride Month. I think it’s important to understand what mental health challenges exist for unique communities and groups of people, and these statistics help paint that picture. population. population.

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MQ Mental Health

MAY 2, 2024

Last week, a ruling was published rejecting calls from over 30 organisations to look at the impact the pandemic had on the mental health of children and adults as part of the Covid-19 Inquiry. This} decision means key questions will go unanswered, questions like: Why was there no public mental health plan?

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My Brains Not Broken

JANUARY 24, 2023

Life has its ups and downs, and mental health is no different. There are times when I feel like my mental wellness is in the best place it’s ever been. Sometimes I can feel my mental health slowly deteriorating, which is when I know it’s time to make some sort of change. Is it my anxiety?

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MQ Mental Health

DECEMBER 1, 2022

A link has been found between joint hypermobility and the emergence of depression and anxiety in adolescence, according to a new study by Brighton and Sussex Medical School in the United Kingdom (BSMS) published in the BMJ Open. When this part of our nervous system works differently, mental health problems are more likely to develop.

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My Brains Not Broken

JULY 25, 2023

Over the years, I’ve learned a number of words, phrases and definitions that have helped me understand my own mental health. Some of these are connected to mental illness or medicine, while others are connected to mental wellness. Should is also not the only word that create this strain and anxiety.

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My Brains Not Broken

JANUARY 31, 2023

There have been many moments along my mental health journey where I’ve felt like I’ve failed. There’s a fear of complacency about my mental health that I never want to test, and that is what I’d like to share today. But what about in our mental health? Enough what? you might ask.

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My Brains Not Broken

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Mental health is important for everyone, but it’s especially important to spotlight teenagers and mental health. Mental health is important for people of all ages, but there is a clear need for mental health awareness and education with teens.

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My Brains Not Broken

AUGUST 9, 2022

I like to bounce around many topics here on My Brain’s Not Broken, especially surrounding anxiety and depression. However, one of my other favorite things to do is break down myths surrounding mental health. Usually it happens on a whim, when I feel there’s a need to debunk a certain aspect of mental health.

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My Brains Not Broken

DECEMBER 23, 2021

It’s not easy to take care of your mental health during the holiday season. Whether it’s handling family dynamics, dealing with unpleasant memories or grieving during an especially sentimental time of year, the holidays can bring challenges for our mental health. Remember that this time of year is temporary.

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Blurt It Out

APRIL 18, 2024

In a world where mental health struggles often remain invisible, depression stands as a silent yet pervasive force affecting millions. Depression, often misconceived as mere sadness, encompasses a complex array of physical and mental manifestations.

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Blurt It Out

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

One thing we love about the Internet is that it opens the door for conversation about mental health. 10 Mental Health Blogs We Like Across the world, people use blogs as a platform to share experiences, increase awareness and understanding, and provide comfort and support. And that’s a very good thing.

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My Brains Not Broken

JANUARY 13, 2022

I have several activities and hobbies that I do that relieve/help me manage my mental health challenges, and the winter is one of the most challenging times because it limits what I can do. But even though my mental health tool kit might be slightly smaller, there’s nothing a few modifications can’t fix.

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MQ Mental Health

APRIL 21, 2024

Not only are there a number of runners raising money for vital mental health research (Which you can too in the future ) but also we’re excited because running is an excellent way to relieve stress and anxiety. But why is running good for mental health? Running not for you?

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My Brains Not Broken

AUGUST 16, 2022

This post comes on a heels of a similar post I wrote recently called “I Am Not My Depression” ( you can check it out here! ). And just like in my recent post, I want to share why instead of saying that I’m more than my anxiety, I explicitly try to reinforce the notion that I am not my anxiety – and here’s why.

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My Brains Not Broken

JULY 26, 2022

There’s a phrase I see a lot when I am scrolling through social media or finding mental health resources on the Internet that always gets me thinking. The concept behind them all is that you (or I, or anyone) is “more than” their mental illness. And so that’s where I landed: I am not my depression.

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My Brains Not Broken

JANUARY 19, 2023

I have posts all about mental health terms and why we use the words we do when we talk about mental health. I have a different way of talking about mental health than I did in years past, and I know I’m better for it. There are plenty of valid reasons to adjust the way we talk about mental health.

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MQ Mental Health

APRIL 26, 2024

One week ago, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gave a speech causing concern when it comes to words he used about mental health. Language can be powerful, particularly in regards to mental health conditions. The Conservatives recent rhetoric has provoked a strong response from charity sector leaders and health organisations.

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MQ Mental Health

MARCH 7, 2024

Dr Teresa Tavassoli (UK) in 2017 shed light on the relationship between sensory differences and mental health symptoms in autistic children. In 2018, Dr Rachel Hillier (UK) used data to map and better understand the mental health needs of young people growing up in care.

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MQ Mental Health

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The theme for Children’s Mental Health Week (5 to 11 February 2024) this year, the campaign’s 10 th year, is ‘My Voice Matters’. Autonomy can positively benefit mental health and lack of independence can, for adults, increase symptoms of depression. Childhood doesn’t usually involve much autonomy.

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My Brains Not Broken

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

On its head, ambition and depression don’t seem like they have anything in common. In fact, many people believe that if they’re depressed, that means they can’t have ambition. This negative stereotype is perpetrated not only by people who experience mental illness, but the people in their lives.

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MQ Mental Health

JUNE 14, 2023

Today an article in the British Medical Journal has announced that a group of global experts are working on a new resource to help progress research into anxiety disorders, depression and psychosis, with a view to developing new treatments. Our vision is a global resource curated by and relevant to a global community.”

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Relias

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Anxiety Anxiety may be the most common comorbidity for those with autism. Research indicates that up to 84% of autistic individuals also live with anxiety. Elevated levels of anxiety can exacerbate certain complications of autism , such as social withdrawal and repetitive behaviors. The reasons for this vary.

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MQ Mental Health

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Worldwide there are around 9 million individuals with type 1 diabetes, a more volatile condition, of which the cause is unknown. People with both types of diabetes are at a higher risk of developing  depression  and  anxiety and are at a higher risk of early mortality due to the combination of mental health and physical health comorbidities.

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The Social Care Elf

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Ashlee Negrone summarises a systematic review and meta-analysis on omega-3 supplements for depression and anxiety in adults, and briefly introduces their Active Ingredients project on omega-3 for youth depression and anxiety.

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Blurt It Out

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

One thing we love about the Internet is that it opens the door for conversation about mental health. 10 Mental Health Blogs We Like Across the world, people use blogs as a platform to share experiences, increase awareness and understanding, and provide comfort and support. And that’s a very good thing.

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Psychological Health Care

MAY 7, 2023

Being a mother can be a wonderful and fulfilling experience, but it can also come with mental health challenges. Whether you’re a new mum, or dealing with toddler tantrums, managing fast growing teens or preparing to farewell adult children, each stage of motherhood is a joy and blessing, but can also impact your mental health.

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The Social Care Elf

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Alice Potter explores a systematic review which finds that children and young people are often satisfied with the CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) they receive for anxiety or depression. The post CBT for youth anxiety and depression: satisfaction guaranteed? appeared first on National Elf Service.

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My Brains Not Broken

APRIL 17, 2024

Unfortunately, anxiety can exacerbate some of these more challenging days, taking situations that are challenging and turning them into overwhelming messes (I know where of I speak). But it is the lead-in to an important question that, in my opinion, we don’t ask ourselves enough when considering our mental health.

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My Brains Not Broken

JANUARY 11, 2022

While I’ve improved how I manage anxiety over the years, there are plenty of ways my anxiety manifests that I’ve never been able to get a handle on. No matter how much I try to manage anxiety in every possible area of my life, there always seems to be something that makes me anxious. The Mayo Clinic. The Mayo Clinic.

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MQ Mental Health

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Amidst the wishes of peace and good will there are many challenges to our mental health. It’s not uncommon for mental illnesses to be exacerbated at this time of year. If you struggle with your mental health at this time of year, you are not alone and help is available. Rumination is {also} a predictor.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

As depression, anxiety and eating disorders are highly comorbid illnesses that share a multitude of risk factors (McGrath et al., As depression, anxiety and eating disorders are highly comorbid illnesses that share a multitude of risk factors (McGrath et al., Target Article. Rickerby, N., Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, M.,

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