Self care

Do You Know these 5 Types of Depression?

Video, Clinical Depression, Coping Skills, Depression, Emotional Wellbeing, Recovery, Resilience, Self Care /

This video explains 5 forms of depression: Major Depressive Disorder, Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia), Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), and Postpartum Depression. Timestamps are below as depressive disorders are nuanced & somewhat complicated to diagnose. Each depressive disorder explained has unique symptoms and criteria. Mental health professionals (Therapists, psychiatrists, social workers, […]

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The Therapy Room – Forgive, not Forget with Louize Carrol and Dr. Tony Bates

Podcast, Coping Skills, Emotional Wellbeing, Forgiveness, Relationships, Resilience, Self Care /

There are many phases to move through when processing a difficult event or experience in your life. A good therapist will guide you as you encounter difficult emotions, learn to really feel them and then let them go. One of the most difficult and sometimes resisted parts of this process is forgiveness. Niall is joined

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Mental Health For Kids – Positive Habits For Good Mental Health

Video, Children's Section, Coping Skills, Emotional Wellbeing, Resilience, Self Care, Stress /

Discover ways to take care of your mental health that support a child and teen’s social emotional learning. In this video, we highlight 4 key habits for good mental health, including: 1) Pay attention to your thoughts, feelings, and actions 2) Build your self-esteem 3) Learn to cope with stress 4) Keep your body healthy.

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The Comfort Trap (With Guided Meditation)

Podcast, Coping Skills, Emotional Wellbeing, meditation, Mindfulness, Resilience, Self Care /

Dealing with uncomfortable situations, conversations and feelings can be incredibly difficult and make us want to run for the hills, but getting comfortable with discomfort is one of the most empowering things you can do for yourself. Having just presented at his first academic conference in Trinity College, Niall became engulfed by uncomfortable feelings when

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Guided Meditation for Stressed Parents

Video, Breathing Techniques, Coping Skills, Emotional Wellbeing, meditation, Parent's Section, Resilience, Self Care /

Parenting is stressful. In this 6-minute guided meditation, psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn helps you calm your mind and body so you can respond to your child more effectively. This is the last episode of “What Now? A Parent’s Guide to Tantrums and Meltdowns.” Listen to the rest of Season 1 for strategies to help you

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The Circadian Rhythms: Why Teens Are Tired in School

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When children become teenagers, hormonal changes shift their circadian rhythm—they get tired later. Since schools typically don’t adapt to their new natural sleep cycle, they often get less sleep during weekdays, affecting their memory retention, emotional well-being, and health. If we want teenagers to learn and prosper, schools could do what sounds so simple, adjust

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How to deal with Rejection

Video, Coping Skills, Emotional Wellbeing, Rejection, Relationships, Resilience, Self Care /

Dig into the psychology of why rejection causes us pain, and explore strategies to cope with this common experience. — Rejection hurts. It’s incredibly painful to feel like you’re not wanted — and we do mean painful. Researchers found that we relate rejection to being “hurt,” using terms like “crushed” or “broken-hearted.” So, why does

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Box breathing relaxation technique: how to calm feelings of stress or anxiety

Video, Anxiety, Breathing Techniques, Coping Skills, Emotional Wellbeing, Resilience, Self Care, Stress /

In stressful times you can use the power of your breath to help calm feelings of stress or anxiety. Box breathing is a simple relaxation technique that can help you ‘reset your breath’ and return it to its normal rhythm. This video demonstrates box breathing and highlights its benefits. In short, it involves: – Imagining

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