Category

Mental Health

Browse the mental health library by topic first, then narrow into articles, websites, videos, or events.

Topics

Mental Health Topics

Like the legacy category pages, start with the full topic folder list. The selected lane controls where each topic opens.

View Mental Health experts

Everything26,949Browse the category resource library Articles19,497Read expert articles and newsletters Websites7,450Browse recommended websites and resources Videos2Watch category videos Events0Find upcoming sessions and events

Topic clicks are currently scoped to Everything. Choose Articles, Websites, Videos, or Events to open that resource type for every topic below.

Everything

Mental Health Resources

Browse a compact directory list below, or use the topic folders above for a focused legacy-style path.

30 resources

ARTArticlePARENTAL BLAMEWe hear a lot in the ‘spiritual’ community about forgiveness- ie - not blaming. That applies to the present - if you’re an adult. And that’s a discussion for another blog. BUT this entry is about what happened TO US as children. A hallmark of alcoholic (& other emotionally unhealthy) families is the mistreatment of their children in all 4 of life’s aspects: Spiritual, Emotional, Mental, Physical. rnâ¼ PARENTAL BLAME is abuse in the first 3 categories !ARTArticlePEOPLE SHOULD TREAT ME BETTER - But I WON’T LET THEMACOA DOUBLE BINDS - Either way we lose ourselves, to stay loyal to the family If you’d like to know about double binds, go to pg. 10 of www.acoarecovery.com. ACoAs have a terrible dilemma: 1. On the one hand we desperately want to be loved, acknowledged, seen, heard. We complain bitterly for years that we have to chase people down, do all the work in relationships, friends don’t come thru for us, we’re too isolated, hate being lonely, we can’t trust anyone...ARTArticlePersonal RESPONSIBILITYOWNING MY T.E.A You may push my buttons, but I’m responsible for my Thoughts, Emotion & Actions WHAT IS IT? In it’s simplest form: honestly admitting, to ourselves, first of all, what we feel, think & have done - or - not. (Review T.E.A. - Thoughts, Emotions, Actions, pg 54 ) “I cannot tell a lie - I chopped down the apple tree”. Abe Lincoln. And if possible, acknowledge these without judgment, without shame, without guilt. MOST of ALL - without self-hate. BENEFITS:rnâ¶ it eliminates the need for spinrnâ¶ it significantly reduces guilt & shamer ARTArticleProfessional Speaking Tips From Dr. Jack SingerAs a psychologist who is also a professional speaker I am often asked by people how to gain in confidence so they can get up on stage and easily share their gifts and passions. What I have always found is that the way you talk reflects your personality and displays the amount of confidence you have in your message.ARTArticlePsychoeducating Parents to Defeat their Child’s OCD Monster!Jenny C. Yip, Psy.D. It cannot be stressed enough the necessity of involving parents and other caretakers into the treatment of children and adolescents with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This is also essential for those adults with OCD who continue to live with and depend upon their parents.ARTArticleRelaxationAs you might know, to relax is of the utmost importance. Especially people who suffer from anxiety and stress, should try to relax as often as possible. You can relax with very easy steps. The relaxation is very powerful all the same. For example, if you yawn, your whole body relaxes. The same is true if you wear a smile on your face. You can literally feel how all muscles start relaxing while you smile. You see, you don’t need any tools or equipment in order to relax your whole body. With a relaxed body, your mind will also relax and your thoughts will calm down.ARTArticleRelease Captain Courage Within YouIs courage truly disappearing from today's world? Can you remember what courage meant to you as a kid growing up in modern society. Did you define it in the physical or moral sense? Did you ever take a stand on a particular issue? There's a great reason why most heroes all through history have usually been characterized as persons of courage in some shape or form. Courage has usually been in limited supply through generations of history, most of society simply flows with the tide. Hence when some people go against the flow, they often stand out and are lauded for their great courage.ARTArticleSelf Control Is An ArtWhat is self control? Self control is the ability to control one's feelings, emotions, impulses, and reactions. Effects of self control are seen everywhere, you can see it in the wealth of the people, winners medals, good habits, strong relationships, a beautiful music, magnificent buildings, and the personal mastery in any fields. Emerson once said, “Nothing great was ever accomplished without enthusiasm.” We could paraphrase that by saying nothing great was ever accomplished without self control.r ARTArticleSELF-HATE & ACoAs (Part 1)I’M NO GOOD & EVERYONE KNOWS ITrnso I have to be perfect to make up for it Self-Hate is the #1 deterrent to growth for all ACoAs. It undermines our ability to function well, to have self-esteem & to be happy. Some people call it being ‘hard on yourself”, but it’s much more than that. It’s so pervasive in the inner world of many ACoAs, that we don’t even know we have it & if confronted, vehemently deny it. BUT the symptoms are all there, starting with a persistent nagging anxiety. DEF:ARTArticleSELF-HATE & ACoAs (Part 2)NOBODY LOVES ME - I’m going to eat worms & die! Part 1: Essence, Source - Past & Present PURPOSE for S-H - TO: • protect our ideal of having good, loving, safe parents • protect us from feeling our old abandonment pain • keep from risking change (fear we’ll die if we S & I) • keep us attached to the family (stave off deep loneliness) • prevent us from dealing with ‘ugly emotions’ like our rage, envy, longing, hopelessness... • protects us from Growing up, taking care of ourselves (we want to be taken care of! no matter what the cost is) â¼ WHY IS IT SO HARD TO GIVE UP S-H?r ARTArticleSetting Boundaries- An Absolute MUST!!!Boundaries are invisible walls or lines that exist between ourselves and those around us. They are lines that state "It's not okay for you to cross here". Boundaries exist on the road for us so that we don't crash into each other all the time and so that we can be respectful of our neighboring automobile or bicycle. Without these boundaries I thinks it's pretty safe to say that our roads would be an absolute mess! Ok, so maybe they already are a mess because lets face it- people don't always obey the rules!ARTArticleSigns of Low Self-EsteemThere are legions of signs of low self esteem. Many of them are not recognized so easily and often they are taken as signs of a strong character. Like in cases of people who try to impose their opinion on others that cannot accept to be criticized. In most cases they are believed to be strong and, instead, their self-esteem stands on a weak ground. However, the great number of people who really suffer because of the low value they give themselves should be helped. Not all of them want to get help. They are not worth it, that is what they believe.r ARTArticleStay Motivated to Reach Your GoalsMany would agree that a body in motion tends to stay in motion; however, there are times even the most motivated among us need a jolt or two to get us back at full force. When we launch ourselves full speed into a task, at the beginning motivation comes easy, but gradually you may ease your foot off the pedal for whatever reason. Perhaps you've encountered a few challenges or tried to do too much too quickly. Whatever the reason, remind yourself nobody ever said it was going to be easy; the road to success is sometimes paved in obstacles.ARTArticleStop "Shoulding" All Over Yourself!Did you ever notice that we often do or don't do things because we are worried about what others will think? It's kind of silly if you think about it, but I know so many of us are guilty of it! It takes a lot of work and self-awareness to really start to change that. So I am giving you the gift of sight and awareness right now. Check in with yourself throughout the day and notice how often you are saying "yes" when you mea "no" and also take a look at your life and ask yourself what you would do if you weren't worried about what others thought.ARTArticleStress Management for TeensTeenagers Are As Stressed As Adults: Stress Management For Teens ARTArticleSYMBIOSIS & ACoAsAM I ME, AM I YOU & ARE YOU ME? I hate myself, but I also want you to be exactly like me! SYMBIOSISr ARTArticleThe 7 Secrets of Energy Medicine: How the Healing Code WorksA friend knew I was working on a book about Energy Medicine and gave me a copy of The Healing Code: 6 Minutes to Heal the Source of Your Health, Success, or Relationship Issue. I have to admit, I was skeptical with all the hype surrounding the book. The health program known as The Healing Codes is so monumentally popular worldwide that when the book came out it sold out on Amazon is just a few hours!ARTArticleThe Irritable Male Syndrome and Male Menopause: Regaining Our Balance at Mid-life"He used to be the nicest guy you could imagine, now he's become moody and mean." I hear this bewildered conce from women all over the world. “She used to be gentle and caring, now she treats me like her worst enemy.” Men are equally frustrated and confused. Millions of women and men are finding that something strange is happening to them when their relationship moves into mid-life.ARTArticleThe Pitfalls of RomanceBEING IN LOVE WITH ROMANCE Romantic love is exciting and feels wonderful but it is not the love that keeps couples together over time. There comes a day in every committed relationship when you look at your partner and mumble, “What was I thinking?” At that point romance seems gone for good. Romance is a feeling, a deep longing we have for someone who will cherish us. When that longing is being fulfilled by watching a romantic movie, or by getting to know someone special, we ride an emotional high. You would think fulfillment of longing would be a good thing but there is one catch.ARTArticleThe Seven Powers for Self ControlThe Seven Powers for Self Controlr Lesson 1: The Power of Perception No one can make you mad without your permissio It really is true that no one can make you angry without your permission. We all like to believe that someone outside of ourselves is responsible for the way we respond in any given situation, but the reality is, it is a choice that we make. It is so much easier not to take responsibility for our actions, but as we mature we understand that we must be responsible for what we do. We must set the example for our children so that we model for them the way they should be.ARTArticleTHE TAO Mindfulness-Based Cognitive-Behavior TherapyJenny C. Yip, Psy.D. When everyone recognizes beauty as beautiful, there is already ugliness; When everyone recognizes goodness as good, there is already evil; “To be” and “not to be” arise mutually; Difficult and easy are mutually realized; Long and short are mutually contrasted; High and low are mutually posited; Before and after are in mutual sequence.rn–Lao Tzu ARTArticleTips for Increasing Your Student EnergyIt’s no secret that college students have severe schedules, even in the summer. Between juggling classes, studying, assignments, internships, working a part time job, and making time for friends, it’s predictable that your energy levels are low. Although most students resort to caffeine to remedy their lack of energy, there are viable alte atives. Use these strategies to boost your energy without having to step into a coffee shop:r ARTArticleUnderstanding the Underlying Triggers of OCD in ChildrenJenny C. Yip, Psy.D. The diagnosis of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is usually quite straightforward in adults. However, symptoms of OCD in children often manifest in different ways, which can lead to detrimental misdiagnoses. The key is to understand the underlying cause of each child’s behavioral manifestations. Let’s take a look into Nick’s symptomology and how it was approached.ARTArticleUnleash the Incredible Hulk Within You.It's surprising that nowadays people still remain skeptical about the power of the human spirit. Books like The Secret and The Power of Positive Thinking have done little to change people's minds. Michelangelo, Amelia Earhart and Graham Bell are examples of driven individuals with an indomitable spirit within who kept pushing towards their goals regardless of any obstacles. Some may feel that only those who are born special actually achieve greatness, but that is just not the case.ARTArticleValentine's Day: Advice for SinglesValentine’s Day -- a double edged day that reflects the natural duality of this planet. While it can be a wonderful day for lovers to renew their commitment to each other, the single community usually dreads the onslaught of the media hype that surrounds the day. Let’s take a hard look at Valentine’s Day and its true meaning.ARTArticleVisualization and RelaxationVisualization and Relaxationr There are many techniques that use visualization to help people free themselves from anxiety, panic- attacks and other problems of all kinds. One of them is certainly self-hypnosis, but there is also neurolinguistic programming that uses visualization. Visualization and imagination are two very important supports to helping people release anxiety and many other not related problems. Meditation often also works with visualization and all of these methods are working towards a relaxation of the body, the mind and the spirit.ARTArticleWalking With Nose Breathing Only To Fight Stress, Aging and Low Body Oxygen LevelsHundreds of medical doctors prescribe physical exercise with nose breathing to their patients these days. This is because of a tremendous difference and safety of nose breathing in relation to acute exacerbations, diseases and general health. Mouth breathing leads to exercise-induced asthma attacks, stroke, seizures, heart attacks, constipation, cramps, low oxygen levels in body cells, and many other negative effects.ARTArticleWhat About Your True Self?What about your True Self? Do you think that your True Self suffers from Anxiety? What does it do within you? Do you know where your true Self is located? Have you ever thought of it? Most people do not make any difference between their body and their Self. Do you? Should you? What do you think about this question?r ARTArticleWhat is GUILT?Guilt is not a primary emotion, like anger, joy, sadness... But it is one of the most intense & often-felt emotions by ACoAs. It is a familiar companion of negative self-talk & to actions we believe to be bad, but may not be. Guilt is connected to self-hate: since our default position is that we’re intrinsically bad, anything & everything that goes wrong for us is OUR FAULT. This leads to perfectionism - the obsession about being soooo good, without flaws - that we’ll finally be loved, accepted, understood... BY WHOM? Of course - our family --- & then everyone else in the whole world !ARTArticleWhat is Opioid Addiction?To first understand opioid addiction, you must first understand what opioids are. The term opioid refers to any drug or chemical that attaches (like a key fits into a lock) to sites in the brain called opioid receptors. The human body makes its own opioids (called endorphins) but the opioids we are conce ed with when we talk about opioid addiction are those that are manufactured in a laboratory or made by plants. For instance, morphine and codeine are found in the extract (the opium) of seeds from the poppy plant, and this opium is processed into heroin.

Page 185 of 899