According to the American Psychiatric Association, the stigma of mental illness is universal. A 2016 study on stigma concluded “there is no country, society or culture where people with mental illness have the same societal value as people without mental illness.”
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Finding Purpose in Pain
We all go through pain in life, but not all of us discover our purpose in our pain. Basically, there are two critical decisions that must be made regarding pain. The first is what to do during your pain, and the second is what do with your pain. The first has to do with you, while the second has to do with others.
Recognizing Emotional Manipulation
A few months ago, we talked about “setting healthy boundaries.” Primarily, we discussed how to identify when boundaries are needed. For example, if you are prone to pleasing others, you may need to set boundaries to protect yourself by learning to say “No.” On the other hand, how do you know when you’re being emotionally manipulated?
Identifying Learned Helplessness
What is leaned helplessness? A recent article in MEDICALNEWSTODAY states “In psychology, learned helplessness is a state that occurs after a person has experienced a stressful situation repeatedly.” These individuals come to believe that they are unable to control or change a situation, so they do not try—even when opportunities for change become available.
Unlocking Your Potential: Insights from ‘For Your Improvement’ for Taking Action in Everyday Life
I recently picked up a book entitled “For Your Improvement” by Michael M. Lombardo & Robert W. Eichinger. The book was written to serve as a guide for development and coaching however, much of its content can be applicable to assessing our mental state in everyday living.
Overcoming Adversity: Strategies for a Stronger You
Adversity is defined as a misfortune, troubling situation, or hardship. When adversity strikes, and it will at some point in your life, the best way to handle it, is to have a game plan in mind. How can you overcome adversity?
Setting Healthy Boundaries
Think back to elementary school in your social studies class, when your teacher showed you a map and explained that certain lines represented boundaries between states and countries. Sometimes there would be a natural feature, such as a river that would divide one territory from another.
Telling Ourselves a New Story: Unleashing Our Full Potential
I recently heard a quote which says “we become the stories we tell ourselves.” Since stories provide insight into our subconscious minds, how do you change your story, if it’s filled with negative belief and self-doubt?
Taking the First Step to Mental Wellbeing: Mindfulness
Most people have a desire to work on their mental state but are often unsure of where to start. What is the first step to improving your mental state of being? Being mindful!
Raising Mental Health Awareness
According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) about one in five adults overall will experience mental illness each year. Because of mental health issues, people often suffer in silence and fail to seek treatment for their conditions.