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Helping Patients Cope with Emotional Reactions to Climate Change: Advice for Mental Health Clinicians
Climate change is not easy for the human mind to understand. It has qualities, like its enormous scale, complexity and uncertainty, that make it hard to comprehend. Greenhouse gases are invisible, and what is happening on one part of the planet is not happening on another: you can’t “see” it.
Coping with Sleep Problems in Stressful Times
The stress, isolation, changes, loss and other impacts of the pandemic have disrupted our lives in many ways, and for many people, it’s led to more problems sleeping. However, some people have experienced positive changes and researchers have identified some effective ways of coping with sleep challenges during the pandemic.
Treating Sleep Problems May Help Prevent Depression
Sleep problems and depression are closely interconnected and have a bidirectional relationship. In The American Journal of Psychiatry, authors David T. Plante, M.D., Ph.D., with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, suggests that there is important “opportunity to prevent depressive episodes using evidence-based treatments for insomnia.” Plante highlights several factors contributing to the potential for broad public health impact.
Myths and Facts About Mental Health
How are you feeling? Checking in with your emotions might feel strange, especially if you're not used to it. Can you name what you're feeling—happiness, stress, boredom, or something else entirely? Whether you're feeling happy, stressed, bored, or something else, all emotions—positive or negative—are a natural part of being human. However, many people question themselves when life feels overwhelming. The truth is that emotions are normal, and how we navigate them, especially during stressful tim
8 Steps to Making Your Mental Health A Priority in the New Year
Each New Year many of us make resolutions to improve our physical health or career status, but we often overlook our mental health. Taking care of your mental health can mean seeking professional support and treatment, but it can also mean taking steps to improve your emotional health and well-being. Making small changes can pay off in many aspects of your life, including boosting your mood, increasing resilience and improving your quality of life. Consider incorporating some of these actions in
Expanding Mental Health Uses for Virtual Reality
Virtual reality technology is increasingly being used to support mental health and treat a variety of mental health disorders, especially as the technology becomes more familiar and more affordable. Virtual reality (VR) offers several advantages, including convenience and the ability to adapt and individualize it. Among the conditions being effectively treated with VR are PTSD, anxiety and phobias.
Mental Health Apps: Cautions for College Students
There are a slew of mobile apps available that are designed to promote mental wellness and target mental health conditions. Apps are available to help monitor or track symptoms, offer relaxation and mindfulness exercises, and deliver a secondary treatment in combination with a primary treatment. A new study in Psychiatric Services takes a critical look at app recommendations by colleges.
Researchers See an Increase in Self-Harm During the Pandemic
Non-suicidal self-harm is common, particularly among youth and young adults, and new research says it may have become more common during the pandemic.
This World Mental Health Day, Think About How to Cope With Stress
Stress is ubiquitous, with a majority of people in the United States reporting moderate to severe stress. It is no surprise that managing stress is one of the six recognized pillars of lifestyle medicine.
The Mental Health Benefits of Simple Acts of Kindness
There are many reasons acts of kindness are good for the giver and the receiver. New research looks at the mental health benefits, finding that performing acts of kindness may help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.(1) “Acts of kindness” refer to benevolent and helpful actions intentionally directed towards another person, motivated by the desire to help another and not to gain reward or to avoid punishment
Mental Health Equity Champion Spotlight: Dr. Lisa Fortuna
This quarter’s Mental Health Equity Champion is Dr. Lisa Fortuna, professor and chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Neurosciences at the University of California Riverside, School of Medicine.
Mental Health Equity Champion Spotlight: Lisa Fortuna
This quarter’s Mental Health Equity Champion is Lisa Fortuna, M.D., M.P.H., M.Div., professor and chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Neurosciences at the University of California Riverside School of Medicine.