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The Future of Mental Wellness: Technology and Self-Reflection

Child Mind Intitute

At the Child Mind Institute, were committed to exploring how technology can support mental well-being, especially for teens. However, technology can provide valuable support in several ways: Increased Accessibility Digital tools can break down barriers related to cost, stigma, and access to mental health professionals.

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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. Effects of Expressive Writing on Neural Processing During Learning. Inagaki, T.

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

Mad in America

Life expectancy has increased globally due to advancements in medical technology, better hygiene, and improved access to healthcare. Technological advancements have increased safety through advancements in automobile safety (like seatbelts and airbags) improved building codes, and enhanced disaster prediction and response systems.

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The Dangers of Precision Medicine: Mental Health Is Not a Battlefield

Mad in America

This connection between mental health and the use of battlefield and warfare metaphors has meaningful implications for how people perceive and cope with mental health conditions, influencing how care goals are set and treatment plans are designed.

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Navigating the Political Storm: How to Manage Election Anxiety

Love & Life Toolbox

technology raising questions about the legitimacy of the content being circulated requires people to understand and have some level of self-awareness. They can provide additional coping strategies as well as be a sounding board if you feel you are over-relying on your support networks. Volunteer for a cause or donate to a campaign.

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One Therapist’s Take on Lawyer Addiction & Mental Health

Lawyers with Depression

As a therapist who treats addictions, I have seen many people who use alcohol to cope with high-stress jobs. I have also seen people suffer terrible losses when that coping mechanism becomes an addiction. Already overworked lawyers suddenly had to learn new technology and virtual courtroom practices to do their jobs.

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Taking Care of Yourself While Social Distancing

Anxiety Sisters

Give yourself a little grace and remember you are resilient! Get your kids dressed, spend time on schoolwork, play, and connect with loved ones via technology (virtual dinner parties!). While there is a lot you cant control, you can, at the very least, pay attention to your feelings and practice self-compassion.