Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. However, mental illness affects everyone directly or indirectly through family, friends or coworkers. Despite mental illnesses’ reach and prevalence, stigma and misunderstanding are also, unfortunately, widespread.
This Sunday starts Mental Illness Awareness week.
#mentalhealth #emdr
https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Mental-Illness-Awareness-Week
A study in people fails to detect differences in the brain’s response to fear or anxiety, long thought to be controlled by different neural circuits.
#anxiety #mentalhealth
https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/brain-circuitry-for-fear-and-anxiety-is-the-same-on-fmri-67949
THE-SCIENTIST.COM
Brain Circuitry for Fear and Anxiety Is the Same on fMRI
September is National Suicide Awareness Month.
This link has some useful resources, should you be interested or know someone in need.
#suicideawareness #mentalhealth
https://adaa.org/node/5562
ADAA.ORG
Triumph: September 2020 Issue | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Most people can remember where they were on 9/11, or what the weather was like on the day their first child was born. Memories about world events on Sept 10, or lunch last Tuesday, have long been erased.
Why are memories attached to emotions so strong? This article will shed light on why this occurs.
#EMDR #PTSD
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/07/200713144408.htm
SCIENCEDAILY.COM
Why are memories attached to emotions so strong?
World Suicide Prevention Day was this week. This recent article highlights the help that #EMDR played in this persons surviving suicide.
#PTSD
https://nonpareilonline.com/people/jameela-jamil-surviving-suicide-is-the-most-extraordinary-gift/article_5d0a905b-bb29-5883-acf1-a1cad99ea170.html
NONPAREILONLINE.COM
Jameela Jamil: Surviving suicide is the 'most extraordinary gift'
September is back to school time. This article addresses how some teens have lower #anxiety levels with remote schooling.
#mentalhealth
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/some-teens-experiencing-lower-levels-of-anxiety-with-remote-schooling
HEALTHLINE.COM
Teens Experiencing Lower Levels of Anxiety with Remote Schooling
We need a healthy brain for a healthy psychology. There are concrete things we can do to help keep our brain younger. This article has some tips you might consider.
#mentalhealth #brainhealth
https://www.awakeningfromalzheimers.com/10-simple-ways-to-make-your-brain-10-years-younger/
AWAKENINGFROMALZHEIMERS.COM
10 Simple Ways to Make Your Brain 10 Years Younger
October focuses on Emotional Wellness Month. While taking stock of our stress levels, it’s an excellent time to make some changes, too. Emotional Wellness Month provides information and resources to help us do just that.
Stress comes into all our lives in varying amounts. Depending on our the demands, emotional health can take a toll. However, noting the causes of our stress helps identify the biggest offenders so we can stop them.
Do you know your biggest causes of your stress?
#EmotionalWellnessMonth #EMDR #anxiety
The next time you feel the nausea of workplace anxiety, know that you are not failing to regulate your emotions, nor are you psychologically flawed. Really. Chances are that your anxiety is not even about you. It’s a reaction to an actual problem: your work life.
#mentalhealth #stress
https://www.telegraphherald.com/ap/business/article_f38f3cc5-70c9-5f8d-9862-ff654d1102df.html
TELEGRAPHHERALD.COM
Anxious about work? It's likely the job, not you
Anxiety, the most common family of mental illnesses in the U.S., has been pushed to epic new heights by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimating that nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adults and a staggering 41% of people ages 18-29 experienced clinically significant anxiety symptoms in late August. Now, the findings of a recent UMD-led study indicate that some long-accepted thinking about the basic neuroscience of anxiety is wrong.
#Anxiety #mentalhealth
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-10-anxiety-bases-brain.html
MEDICALXPRESS.COM
Study shows fear and anxiety share same bases in brain
Newly published guide that some might be interested in.
#EMDR #ptsd
https://connect.springerpub.com/content/book/978-0-8261-5823-9
CONNECT.SPRINGERPUB.COM
A Clinician’s Guide for Treating Active Military and Veteran Populations with EMDR Therapy
How some might incorporate #EMDR during these times of #COVID.
https://www.foxla.com/in-depth/in-depth-covid-19-self-care-and-emdr-therapy
FOXLA.COM
In Depth: COVID-19 self care and EMDR therapy
Being physical helps our #mentalhealth.
#Anxiety #PTSD
https://www.insider.com/less-exercise-linked-to-higher-risk-of-depression-anxiety-study-2020-11
INSIDER.COM
People who don't regularly exercise have higher risks of depression and anxiety, study finds
New research shows resistance training can have a life-changing effect on the mind, able to relieve anxiety in young adults. After a whirlwind year that's put mental health through the wringer, these findings give people actionable steps to strengthen muscles — and help their brain too.
#anxiety #mentalhealth
https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/strength-training-anxiety-study
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A side-effect of resistance exercise training could help young adults thrive
We are coming into holiday season - during a difficult time given #COVID.
Are you a perfectionist?
#anxiety
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/holiday-perfectionist-might-high-functioning-090042406.html
YAHOO.COM
If You’re A ‘Holiday Perfectionist,’ It Might Be High-Functioning Anxiety
Strong emotions such as fear and anxiety tend to be accompanied and reinforced by measurable bodily changes including increased blood pressure, heart rate and respiration, and dilation of the eyes' pupils.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/11/201123134431.htm
#Anxiety #mentalhealth
SCIENCEDAILY.COM
Scientists identify brain cells that help drive bodily reaction to fear, anxiety
November is #NationalGratitudeMonth month.
Everything in our lives has the ability to improve when we are grateful. Research has shown that gratitude can enhance our moods, decrease stress, and drastically improve our overall level of health and wellbeing. On average, grateful people tend to have fewer stress-related illnesses and experience less depression and lowered blood pressure, they are more physically fit, they are happier, have a higher income, more satisfying personal and professional relationships, and will be better liked. Grateful kids are even more likely to get A’s in school.
Do you do a gratitude journal?
#MentalHealth
Today is National #givingtuesday2020.
Please consider a donation to help fund important #EMDR research through EMDR Foundation.
https://emdrfoundation.org/donate/
EMDRFOUNDATION.ORG
Donate | EMDR Foundation | Research Matters
Anxious thoughts and feelings can take a terrible toll on one’s quality of life and mental health. Now, a new study finds anxiety may also cause mild cognitive decline to turn into full blown Alzheimer’s disease faster.
This research, performed at the Medical University of South Carolina, is set to be presented at the 2020 meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
#Anxiety #mentalhealthawareness
https://www.studyfinds.org/anxiety-speeds-alzheimers-
disease-development/
STUDYFINDS.ORG
Anxiety can speed up development of Alzheimer's Disease, brain scans reveal - Study Finds
Using #EMDR to process traumatic experiences and make them more manageable
http://www.jewishlife.co.za/new/2020/11/26/getting-back-to-normal/
#Trauma #mentalhealth
JEWISHLIFE.CO.ZA
Getting back to normal – Jewish Life Magazine
Do you know how to recognize the signs of #anxiety in yourself and others? Her is an article from the "Military Times."
#MentalHealth #PTSD #trauma
https://www.militarytimes.com/opinion/commentary/2020/12/09/recognize-the-signs-of-anxiety-in-yourself-and-others/
MILITARYTIMES.COM
Recognize the signs of anxiety in yourself and others
Many are coping with #anxiety this time of year. Here are some tips outlining how you might consider helping.
#mentalhealth
https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-help-someone-with-anxiety-5089005
VERYWELLMIND.COM
How to Help a Friend or Loved One With Anxiety
Are you female and having trouble with #sleep? Thus article discusses anxiety and sleep issues.
#mentalhealth
https://technology.inquirer.net/106756/sleep-loss-anxiety-women-suffered-more-from-lockdown-than-men-study
TECHNOLOGY.INQUIRER.NET
Sleep loss, anxiety: Women suffered more from lockdown than men — study
Social #anxiety disorder (SAD) is conceptualized as an excessive and/or unreasonable fear of situations in which the person’s behavior or appearance might be scrutinized and evaluated.
https://oxford.universitypressscholarship.com/view/10.1093/oso/9780195369250.001.0001/isbn-9780195369250-book-part-8
OXFORD.UNIVERSITYPRESSSCHOLARSHIP.COM
Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)
#Anxiety, an uncomfortable reaction to stress is normal but often temporary. This article is worth a look, should you find the topic of interest.
#mentalhealth #emdr
https://www.healthline.com/health/anxiety/does-everyone-have-anxiety
HEALTHLINE.COM
Does Everyone Have Anxiety?
There's an emerging view that psychiatric disorders are not due to chemical imbalances in the brain and instead are a disturbance in brain circuits. Click on link to continue reading.
#mentalhealth #emdr #anxiety
https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/fear-anxiety-mouse-brain-study
INVERSE.COM
Neural circuitry study explains why fear can transform into anxiety
Want to feel "better"? Try helping someone else "feel better"!
#mentalhealth #happiness
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/202012/want-make-someone-feel-better-validate-their-feelings
PSYCHOLOGYTODAY.COM
Want to Make Someone Feel Better? Validate Their Feelings
This video has some tips worth consideration on how you can help yourself to be less anxious.
#mentalhealth #anxiety #brainhealth
https://youtu.be/zTuX_ShUrw0
YOUTUBE.COM
Rewiring the Anxious Brain - Neuroplasticity and the Anxiety Cycle(Anxiety Skills #21)
Article from "down under."
Despite it being the most common mental health condition in Australia, with one in three women affected, there are plenty of misconceptions around #anxiety.
https://www.womenshealth.com.au/symptoms-signs-high-functioning-anxiety
WOMENSHEALTH.COM.AU
8 Signs You're Struggling With High-Functioning Anxiety
New article on why #PTSD may plague many hospitalized Covid-19 Survivors.
#emdr #mentalhealth
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/why-ptsd-may-plague-many-covid-19-survivors-180976715/
SMITHSONIANMAG.COM
Why PTSD May Plague Many Hospitalized Covid-19 Survivors
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For a #motivationmonday this is some food for thought. Are you someone that likes to listen to talks, in hope of strengthening your motivation?
#mentalhealth
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-power-prime/201109/personal-growth-why-inspirational-talks-dont-work
PSYCHOLOGYTODAY.COM
Personal Growth: Why Inspirational Talks Don't Work
General article if you or someone might be considering #EMDR therapy.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/relationship-and-trauma-insights/202012/what-expect-in-your-initial-emdr-therapy-sessions
PSYCHOLOGYTODAY.COM
What to Expect in Your Initial EMDR Therapy Sessions
Read a personal story about how #EMDR helped in #trauma release for author of this article.
#mentalhealth
https://www.painnewsnetwork.org/stories/tag/EMDR
PAINNEWSNETWORK.ORG
EMDR — Latest Stories — Pain News Network
Do you ever have trouble sleeping? New study shows the link between #anxiety and insomnia.
#mentalhealthawareness
https://southfloridareporter.com/new-study-shows-why-anxiety-is-the-leading-cause-of-our-increasing-insomnia-video/
SOUTHFLORIDAREPORTER.COM
New Study Shows Why Anxiety Is The Leading Cause Of Our Increasing Insomnia (Video) - South Florida Reporter
The use of stories in #psychotherapy.
#mentalhealth #trauma
https://www.psychotherapy.net/article/story-is-everything
PSYCHOTHERAPY.NET
The Story is Everything
Dr. Richard Davidson of UW Madison has an excellent talk on how mindfulness changes the emotional life of our brains.
#mindfulness #mentalhealthmatters
https://youtu.be/7CBfCW67xT8
YOUTUBE.COM
How mindfulness changes the emotional life of our brains | Richard J. Davidson | TEDxSanFrancisco
Performance anxiety is normal: nearly everyone feels nervous every now and then.
This article has some concrete tips on how to reduce nervousness and #anxiety.
#mentalhealth
https://www.yths.fi/en/health-information/mental-health/performance-anxiety/
YTHS.FI
Performance anxiety - FSHS
Neuroplasticity gives you the ability to shape your brain.
With the use of the MRI we are able to see exactly what happens in our brain, in response to experience. We can use this information to our benefit as all of our behaviors can change our brain.
#mentalhealth #brainpower
https://youtu.be/LNHBMFCzznE
YOUTUBE.COM
After watching this, your brain will not be the same | Lara Boyd | TEDxVancouver
Very short video on the role the amygdala plays in our fear conditioning.
#mentalhealth #brain
https://youtu.be/Qmpcf7ZlL18
YOUTUBE.COM
The Amygdala and Fear Conditioning
Dr. Davidson is the William James and Vilas Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Founder and Director of the Center for Healthy Minds. He is best known for his groundbreaking work studying emotion and the brain. Influential People in the World” in 2006.
In this short video, Dr. Davidson tells us four components of well being, resilience, basking in the fundamental sweetness of existence, generosity, and being here now.
https://youtu.be/EPGJU7W0N0I
YOUTUBE.COM
Well being is a Skill: Richard Davidson
The sun is getting stronger as we approach spring. This article reminds us that walking is one of the simplest and most strategic things you can do for yourself to improve sleep and thinking, while reducing symptoms of #anxiety.
#mentalhealth
https://hbr.org/2021/02/dont-underestimate-the-power-of-a-walk?utm_source=pocket-newtab&fbclid=IwAR1u-uqWXGwGxYaE9I3XmvGmHqlu-Q1sYA9W3-43jdW1lzPzzfC-XYYUbuc
HBR.ORG
Don’t Underestimate the Power of a Walk
Dr Oliver Robinson joins Colin Mahoney to discuss the neural circuitry of anxiety, outlining our current understanding the anatomical basis for anxiety, as well as paradigms used to explore the shared circuits which lead to pathological levels of anxiety. Dr Robinson also outlines the future research goals in this important area.
##anxiety #mentalhealthawareness
https://soundcloud.com/bmjpodcasts/anxiety?in=%2Fbmjpodcasts%2Fsets%2Fjnnp
SOUNDCLOUD.COM
Neural circuitry of anxiety
Are you anxious? Did you know that #anxiety can affect your memory?
#EMDR #mentalhealth
https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/anxiety-and-memory-loss
HEALTHLINE.COM
Anxiety and Memory Loss: What's the Connection?
Recent article on how #EMDR is helpful in treating grief through pregnancy loss.
#griefsupport
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/happy-healthy-relationships/202103/how-treat-grief-and-pregnancy-loss
PSYCHOLOGYTODAY.COM
How to Treat Grief and Pregnancy Loss
Here is one person's journey utilizing #EMDR.
...."EMDR is a remarkably simple, effective way to reprogram your brain and emotions around past traumas"
https://jewishjournal.com/commentary/columnist/334209/how-emdr-was-my-exodus/
JEWISHJOURNAL.COM
How EMDR was my Emotional Exodus
Interesting article on flow and the psychology of #peakperformance.
Find out the unusual location where Einstein did some of his best thinking; how diet affects your focus and the triggers that help you reach, and sustain, a highly focused flow state.
#mentalhealth
https://www.nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/conversation-flow-and-the-psychology-of-peak-performance/17558/
NEXTBIGIDEACLUB.COM
Flow and the Psychology of Peak Performance | Next Big Idea Club
Though this article was written for children, it applies to anyone that experiences #anxiety.
What if you could feel less anxious right now simply by drawing a rainbow?
It’s not as silly as it sounds. Although we might dismiss doodling with colors as child’s play, a great deal of research and an entire field of therapeutic practice confirms that the process of artmaking is an effective (and really fun) way to worry less.
#mentalhealth #art
https://www.columbian.com/news/2021/mar/21/find-your-colorful-place-book-helps-kids-manage-anxiety-through-art/
COLUMBIAN.COM
Find Your ‘Colorful Place’: Book helps kids manage anxiety through art
