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Beyond the Mood Boost: How Journaling Rewires Your Brain for Resilience

Child Mind Intitute

At the Child Mind Institute, we are dedicated to understanding how the brain develops and identifying ways we can support children and adolescents in building mental health awareness and resilience. Developing Resilience Life inevitably throws curveballs. Download for IOS Download for Android References DiMenichi, B.

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The Trauma Craze: How the Expansion of Trauma Diagnoses Fueled Victimhood Culture

Mad in America

In her twenties, from an affluent, predominantly white neighbourhood, she was referred to me by her family doctor. Originally intended to highlight risk factors, ACE scores are now used by clinicians to diagnose individuals, despite overlooking resilience and individual variations in response to adversity.

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Reframing Mental and Emotional Pain from a Buddhist Psychology Perspective

Mad in America

By emphasizing the dynamic nature of mental and emotional states, Buddhist Psychology encourages individuals to explore the underlying causes of their suffering and develop strategies for coping and resilience. This hindrance refers to the almost constant drive to seek pleasure and comfort while avoiding pain and discomfort.

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Holidays and Seasonal Depression: Tips for Coping 

My Psychiatry

While often referred to as the holiday blues, its crucial not to dismiss seasonal depression as a temporary feeling, as it can escalate into a more severe form of depression if left unaddressed. Here are some tips for coping with depression during the holiday season. You do not have to endure holiday blues.

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10 Essential Tools for Managing Life Transitions

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We’ve found 10 powerful tools to help you manage life transitions with more confidence and resilience. This awareness allows you to approach challenges with self-compassion and develop effective coping strategies. Your mental well-being during transitions depends on recognizing these changes as natural life events.

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Self-Awareness: A Key to Emotional and Relationship Health

Love & Life Toolbox

Psychological awareness, often referred to as self-awareness, is the ability to understand your own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Increased Resilience: Understanding your emotional patterns helps you navigate challenges with greater resilience , bouncing back from setbacks with renewed self-awareness.

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Healing from Grief and Loss: 5 Steps to Emotional Recovery

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Disenfranchised Grief Disenfranchised grief refers to the type of grief that society may not acknowledge or validate. In these groups, you’ll find people who’ve walked similar paths and can share valuable coping strategies. Examples include the loss of a pet, miscarriage, or the end of a friendship.