It's easy to get lost in negative thoughts, but it's seldom productive. This guide will help you get problems solved and cultivate a more positive outlook. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/truth-and-courage/202005/4-steps-tackling-mental-health-distress
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4 Steps to Tackling Mental Health Distress
Using vague language might avoid conflict, but it won't solve problems. This article describes how you can address issues tactfully, but directly. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-other-side-relationships/202005/say-the-thing-revitalize-your-relationship
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"Say The Thing" to Revitalize Your Relationship
During the pandemic, it's important to focus on the things we can still control. Check-in with yourself to determine how screentime is making you feel, and limit it if it's not helping. https://bit.ly/3imP5O6
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5 COVID-19 Survival Tips for Teens and Young Adults with ADHD
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Everybody is suffering from increased anxiety during the pandemic. Being able to name the specific emotions you're feeling will help you to reduce your fear of them. https://psychcentral.com/blog/practicing-emotional-awareness-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/
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Practicing Emotional Awareness During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Women with a history of depression often experience a return of their symptoms during menopause. Therapy helps a lot of people through this transition. http://bit.ly/2VHQ7vw
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Menopause and mental health - Harvard Health
It's scary when your teen suffers panic attacks. But you can work with them to figure out how you can be helpful, and which skills they can practice to regain control. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/emotionally-healthy-teens/202004/how-can-i-help-my-teen-during-panic-attack
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How Can I Help My Teen During a Panic Attack?
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Exercise can help regulate mood and stimulate creativity. Do you often make time to go on a walk? http://bit.ly/2vsIopQ
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How Walking Enhances Cognitive Performance
A lot of women don't get the information they need about perimenopause. As a result, many go too long without learning that therapy can improve their mood regulation and energy level. https://n.pr/2TjRuyF
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As Menopause Nears, Be Aware It Can Trigger Depression And Anxiety, Too
Although sadness is a normal human emotion, if it seems to linger or worsen, consider speaking to a professional. Reach out for support if you recognize any of these symptoms. http://bit.ly/2Nf2d9k
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Differences Between Sadness and Clinical Depression
We're grieving for our old lives as well as those lost to the coronavirus. This article describes some ways for parents and teens to engage in self-care together. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/inside-out-outside-in/202005/how-help-young-people-grief-and-loss-during-covid-19
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How to Help Young People With Grief and Loss During COVID-19
Children with ADHD struggle to identify and control their emotions. There are a few ways that parents can help them improve their emotional regulation. https://bit.ly/2Xu70ue
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Language, Self-Awareness, and Coping Skills: The Building Blocks of Emotional Regulation
Are your ways of managing anger actually helping you? If not, it may be because you're falling into one of these habits. https://blogs.psychcentral.com/anger/2020/05/anger-management-unhealthy-and-healthy-coping-skills/
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Anger Management: Unhealthy and Healthy Coping Skills
An apology is a way for you to strengthen a relationship. But people often avoid them because they have mistaken notions of what exactly an apology communicates. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/make-it-right/202005/the-top-15-myths-about-apologies
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The Top 15 Myths About Apologies
Differences between partners can be a cause of anxiety. But when we examine those feelings, we often find that differences are actually opportunities. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/stronger-the-broken-places/202005/avoiding-explosions
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Avoiding Explosions
Teenagers who began puberty earlier than their peers are at greater risk for depression, especially during the pandemic. But practicing executive function has been found to make them more resilient. https://news.stanford.edu/2020/09/22/covid-19s-mental-toll-teens/
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COVID-19’s mental toll on teens | Stanford News
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People with a prior history of trauma are particularly likely to develop PTSD or depression following an injury. A recent study found the young black men are particularly in need of mental health resources. http://bit.ly/2X65QFv
There is a lot of stigma surrounding mental illness. The facts behind anxiety disorders can help people understand. http://bit.ly/340HSeQ
Spirituality offered through Christian Counseling can help patients heal and grow. It is an untapped resource for strength and resilience for those struggling with mental health. http://bit.ly/2I5Sgsa
Women are more likely to experience anxiety problems than men, due to differences in development and the likelihood of encountering traumatic events. http://bit.ly/2DQU0UA
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Is She More Anxious Than He Is? Probably. Here’s Why. - GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog
During months with less sunlight, people commonly develop changes in appetite, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating. People experiencing these symptoms may be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder, which is serious but treatable. https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/depression/seasonal-affective-disorder
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
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Is Remote Learning Causing A Mental Health Crisis Among Teens And Children?
People in their older or midlife years are at a higher risk of suicide. Research states that it could be caused by a lack of social connections or from struggling to adjust to new life transitions. http://bit.ly/35qcrv1
From someone who suffers daily with depression, this author discusses ten tips for getting the best out of life. http://bit.ly/2YCjWNx
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People with bipolar disorder tend to rely more on routines and coping methods that have been disrupted by the pandemic. But there are alternative coping methods available, and it's still possible to engage in new routines. https://blogs.psychcentral.com/older-bipolar/2020/07/bipolar-disorder-and-covid-19/
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Bipolar Disorder and Covid-19
