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Breaking Free: Navigating The Complexities Of Living With A Toxic Family

Blurt It Out

These toxic family environments can have profound effects on our mental health, shaping our emotional well-being and sense of self. Low Self-Esteem: Toxic family dynamics erode our sense of self-worth, leaving us feeling undeserving of love and respect.

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Member Voices: Be Wary of Mental Health ‘Experts’ on Social Media

Social Work Blog

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. False or misleading information perpetuates the stigma of mental illness and can contribute to feelings of inadequacy or lack of self-worth.

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ACE 101: Childhood Emotional Abuse

Stop Abuse Campaign

The landmark CDC Adverse Childhood Experiences Study defines emotional abuse as when “a parent, stepparent, or adult living in your home often swore at you, insulted you, put you down, or acted in a way that made you afraid that you might be physically hurt.” . Childhood Emotional Abuse vs. Emotional Neglect. Low self-esteem.

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The Impact of Collective Trauma and How Behavioral Health Organizations Can Help

Relias

How collective trauma affects individuals Collective trauma deeply impacts individuals on psychological, emotional, and even physical levels. Individual healing from collective trauma is a deeply personal journey that requires self-awareness, self-compassion, and resilience.

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My Mental Health is Bad! Why and What Now?

Stop Abuse Campaign

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines mental health as our “ emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Emotional and behavioral outcomes may include a propensity towards substance abuse, an inclination to risky or defiant behaviors, anxiety, or depression. Practice kindness and compassion.

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How to Deal with Loneliness for Better Mental Health

Psychological Health Care

Behavioural symptoms – decreased motivation, changes in eating habits, and increased substance abuse. The psychological impact of loneliness is also significant. Loneliness can cause feelings of hopelessness, sadness, and low self-esteem. Practice self-care. Be kind to yourself. Seek professional help.

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Am I Going Through a Nervous Breakdown?

Beautiful Voyager

A nervous breakdown, also called mental breakdown, refers to the inability to perform functions of daily life due to intense psychological distress. Symptoms of a Nervous Breakdown Various physical, psychological, and behavioral symptoms are present when someone is dealing with a breakdown. Frequent thoughts of self-harm or suicide.