My colleagues and team members are passionate about mental health. I’m happy to share some of their reflections and tips, based on their own experience. I’ll add more as they come.
Shawn: Shared insight into overcoming fear of negative emotions: “I wish I had never been afraid of ‘negative’ emotions like shame, rage, grief, or sadness. Learning how to face these feelings with curiosity (and good therapeutic support) was hard, but the best thing I have ever done for myself and all my personal relationships.”
As well, “‘Nobody’s perfect.’ ‘We all make mistakes.’ ‘You can’t be right 100% of the time.’ We all know this, but do we really allow ourselves not to be perfect, to be wrong sometimes? Learning to be ok with being wrong, even about things I care a lot about, was necessary before therapy really started working for me.”
Marc: “Regular and consistent journaling, combined with gratitude, can make the world of difference in building positive attitude and resilient mindset.”
Lori shared her own family’s experience: “Find just one person you trust, and talk about it. Then, find more. Once we started talking about it, we found we were not alone, there was a large community of people dealing with similar challenges, and the burden felt lighter when it was openly discussed.”
Angele shared: “Don’t be afraid to ask for help. There are so many reasons we put off seeking help. The key is to ask for help, don’t be afraid, try different strategies until you find the one that works for you! Don’t be embarrassed, you are worth it!”
Alex shares how the forest has become a key part of her everyday mental health: “I’m lucky to live in the forest. Hiking familiar trails over and over fosters mindfulness, bringing me down to the level of each step, each rock, each bridge. It grounds me in the now while connecting me to something bigger than myself.”
I hope you will add activities and habits to your life that help you feel mentally well. You may want to read this post on gut health (leads to healthier brains) and/or this on how having pets can improve mental health
This blog includes posts that look at the state of our mental healthcare system and ways we can create sustainable change to improve quality and outcomes for anyone impacted by mental illness.
Post-traumatic stress disorder doesn’t just affect soldiers; it can affect anyone who has experienced trauma. But treatment can help. Chelan shares her story. Summary of “This is PTSD”, Episode 5 of the PSYCHEDUP Podcast.
Bipolar disorder often hides behind depression, making diagnosis a challenge. Pauline navigated years of highs and lows before finding stability. Hear how finally receiving an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment can transform lives for people like Pauline. Summary of “This is Bipolar”, Episode 4 of the PSYCHEDUP Podcast.
ADHD – or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – can throw you a curveball. With the right medication and support, people with ADHD can thrive. Summary of “This is Adult ADHD”, Episode 3 of the PSYCHEDUP Podcast.
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