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. What Can We Do About It?

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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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MQ Mental Health

MARCH 4, 2024

World Book Day also encourages young children to dress up as fictional characters, which may also turn out to be potentially good for mental health. Whatever time of year, is reading good for mental wellness? But just like a smile to a stranger , can reading be helpful to improve mental health?

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Lawson Psychology

MARCH 5, 2024

Can running improve my mental health? Yes, running can improve your mental health and general wellbeing. Running has been shown to improve mood, and reduce stress and anxiety symptoms both alone, and in combination with psychological treatments for mood disorders. Copyright © 2024 Lawson Clinical Psychology.

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My Brains Not Broken

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Language is one of the most important aspects of mental wellness, and how we talk about mental health can go a long way toward shrinking the mental health stigma. This recurring feature on the blog will tackle different words and phrases that I use when talking about my mental health.

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Psychological Health Care

JANUARY 8, 2024

Self-care or self-love plays an important role in supporting your mental health. Loving yourself is important because it affects many areas of your life, including your physical health, mental health and relationships with others. Understanding and managing emotions are essential components of mental well-being.

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MQ Mental Health

MARCH 4, 2024

World Book Day also encourages young children to dress up as fictional characters, which may also turn out to be potentially good for mental health. Whatever time of year, is reading good for mental wellness? But just like a smile to a stranger , can reading be helpful to improve mental health?

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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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Prosper Health Collective

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Mental health is a state of your mental wellness , involving your emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Much like how physical health is important to our daily functioning, your state of mental health can have a direct impact on how we think, feel, and act.

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Social Work With Adults

OCTOBER 10, 2022

World Mental Health Day is our annual reminder to protect our psychological and emotional wellbeing and help others do the same. it's World Mental Health Day and the tools are available to adapt to the stresses of the modern world. World Mental Health Day is here. Just when you thought it was safe.

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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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Relias

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

An issue that has gone largely unexplored until recently, however, is the alarming rise of suicide rates among Black youth and the general state of mental health in this group. In the past, research on youth suicide focused mainly on white youth, leaving holes in our understanding of mental health and suicidality among Black youth.

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MQ Mental Health

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This week (5-11 February 2024) is Children’s Mental Health Week. The UK government recently published guidance from the department of health and social care into improving the mental health of babies, children and young people. Early years are formulative, and can set the course for mental health in later life.

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MQ Mental Health

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This week (5-11 February 2024) is Children’s Mental Health Week. The UK government recently published guidance from the department of health and social care into improving the mental health of babies, children and young people. Early years are formulative, and can set the course for mental health in later life.

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MQ Mental Health

FEBRUARY 5, 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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Relias

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

They are also exposed to high levels of stress, trauma, and burnout, which can take a toll on their mental health. In this article, we’ll look at what causes elevated levels of nurse depression and anxiety, how nurses can help themselves and each other, and how healthcare leaders can support their nurses’ mental health.

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Psychological Health Care

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Giving the gift of better mental health during the holiday season can be a wonderful and meaningful way to show you care. Read on for an explanation of how such gifts can make a positive mental health impact and eight non-commercial gift ideas to consider. We wish everyone a mentally healthy festive season.

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MQ Mental Health

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The Mental Health Foundation found in a 2020 survey that 63% of UK adults say their mental health is improved by kindness shown to them. The same survey found 63% say their mental health is improved by being kind to others. The post Kindness and Mental Health first appeared on MQ Mental Health Research.

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Relias

JANUARY 23, 2024

On January 23, we recognize Maternal Health Awareness Day , an initiative by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) to increase awareness and action related to maternal mortality and morbidity in the U.S. It affects not only the mother, but also their children, their families, and their communities.

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Social Work With Adults

MAY 16, 2023

Anxious for more progress It’s Mental Health Awareness Week , which this year takes a theme we can all relate to: anxiety (#ToHelpMyAnxiety). This wonderful social movement’s continuing mission is to challenge and one day end the stigma and discrimination faced by those of us who experience mental health problems.

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MQ Mental Health

OCTOBER 17, 2023

World Mental Health Day falls on 10 October every year. This year the theme is ‘Mental Health is a Human Right’. In a previous article , we answered the questions like what is a human right and why is mental health one? Now we look at how our mental health is protected by human rights.

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Psychological Health Care

JANUARY 8, 2023

This means the number of Medicare subsidised psychology sessions you can claim has dropped from 20 to 10, per calendar year. a referral from their reviewing practitioner who considered additional mental health treatment services were appropriate. Medicare subsidised visits to psychologists have been reduced from 1 January 2023.

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Prosper Health Collective

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Working in the field of psychology, we are often in the pursuit of good mental health. Over the course of research and studies, there are certain elements have have been shown to promote good mental health. Your Mental Health. So there you have it, the six core elements we need for good mental health.

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Stop Abuse Campaign

JANUARY 19, 2022

Therapists and counselors have extensive training in mental health techniques, mental health issues and what interventions to employ based on goals that are determined collaboratively with the client and counselor or therapist. . There are several types of mental health providers and therapies.

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Society of Clinical Psychology

DECEMBER 9, 2023

The benefits of cultivating compassion have been described for thousands of years and, over the last two decades, an increasing number of therapeutic approaches have been promoting its use in addressing mental health difficulties. This approach proves particularly helpful in addressing issues like self-criticism and shame.

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MQ Mental Health

MARCH 16, 2023

Recently, a systematic review and meta-analysis was published in The British Medical Journal , which looked at mental health symptoms before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. It says that at a population level in these countries, there was little change in the prevalence of mental ill-health. But is this the full picture?

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Society of Clinical Psychology

MAY 2, 2023

Nearly half of all Americans will meet criteria for a mental health disorder at some point in their lives, and many more experience symptoms of these conditions at different points in their lives. ” The post May is Mental Health Awareness Month! ” The post May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

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MQ Mental Health

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Research has shone a fascinating light onto the power costume can have on our mental health. Clothing and Psychology The power of costume is apparent in all of our lives. Researchers began using the term “ enclothed cognition ”, to refer to the way clothing influences people’s psychological processes.

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Stop Abuse Campaign

MAY 4, 2022

If you’ve ever felt concerned about your mental health, you’re not alone. Mental health is an increasingly important issue in our society. Roughly 1 in 5 adults report experiencing mental health problems each year. Our individual experiences are what shape our mental and emotional health.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

Monteiro, LCSW The past two years were filled with fear and uncertainty, exacerbating a mental health crisis with an increase in anxiety, depression, suicide rates, and substance abuse. Storytelling can be part of the healing process in one’s mental health journey. By Carla B. My concern is not unwarranted.

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Bipolar Bandit

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Wh at is Mental Health? Mental health reflects “our emotional, psychological, & social well-being.”. Mental health can affect, how we think, feel, & act. You can have both good or bad mental health. . You can have both good or bad mental health. .

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Psychological Health Care

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health and well-being issues in Australia with more than 17% of people aged 16-85 years reporting an anxiety disorder in the past two years. Fortunately, anxiety disorders are treatable and symptoms can be effectively managed for better physical and mental health.

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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. Where to turn for help?

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Social Work With Adults

OCTOBER 8, 2021

This year, World Mental Health Day takes place on Sunday 10 October. Mental health in an unequal world’, this year’s World Mental Health Day theme, is one I believe all mental health social work colleagues can relate to. Common cause through common experience.

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Psychological Health Care

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Mental Health Week and World Mental Health Day are marked in October each year. It’s a good time to reflect on the importance of looking after your mental health and a reminder of how your actions, experiences, and the world around you can shape your wellbeing. What is Good Mental Health?

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

You asked, can you be a social worker with a psychology degree? Throughout our exploration, we’ll touch on the critical subjects of social services, substance abuse, and mental health issues, shedding light on the profound impact these professionals have in helping individuals and communities thrive. The answer is yes.

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Psychological Health Care

APRIL 25, 2022

If you suffer from a chronic illness, you will know how it affects your physical health. But did you know that it can also affect your mental health? Illness can affect your mental health in many ways. In fact, living with a chronic illness can be debilitating both physically and mentally. Cancer – 1.6%.

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