Mad in America

OCTOBER 9, 2024

I started to see some things that really terrified me, things that looked like an eating disorder, and that made me very, very anxious. When they’re seven or eight and you put them on these meds, they don’t learn coping skills and they don’t learn any kind of resilience.

Resilience and coping 134

Resilience and coping Aging and mental health Sleep and mental health Eating disorders 134

Lightwork

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Professional guidance helps women develop coping strategies while addressing underlying causes of distress. It’s also important to acknowledge that some women may have a history of trauma , which can significantly influence their mental health and response to various life challenges.

Resilience and coping 52

Resilience and coping Dialectical Behavior Therapy Gender differences Sleep and mental health 52

Child Mind Intitute

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Anxiety The Worry Monster Written by Dr. Catherine Cook-Cottone, illustrated by Lena Podesta The author (a child psychologist) seamlessly and hilariously weaves anxiety-related coping strategies into this story about an endearing googly-eyed monster who frets about going on a school field trip. Its relatable and easy to follow.

Aging and mental health 52

Aging and mental health Resilience and coping Breathing techniques Eating disorders 52

Mad in America

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

But we know from research that one of the strongest drivers of eating disorders is the thin ideal a cultural standard that equates female attractiveness with thinness. In that context, compartmentalization is a useful coping mechanism. How do you psychologically cope with reducing human beings to property ?

Genetics and mental health 139

Genetics and mental health Aging and mental health Trauma and the brain Mental health advocacy 139