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Managing Self-Awareness and Mental Health

My Brains Not Broken

Essentially, it is a psychological state in which oneself becomes the focus of attention. After months seeing the same therapist, I’ve been able to notice habits and patterns with how my anxiety/depression affect me and how I live my life. So, what is self-awareness? Very Well Mind.

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Teenagers and Mental Health: A Q&A with Tilly’s Life Center

My Brains Not Broken

In regard to different generations of teens, according to the American Psychological Association’s “Stress in America 2020,” the potential consequences of the persistent stress and trauma created by the pandemic are particularly serious for the Gen Z teens (ages 13-17) and Gen Z adults (ages 18-23) more so than any other generation.

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The Learning Curve of Mental Health

My Brains Not Broken

Sometimes it’s a mental health or psychological term. After ten years of living with depression and anxiety, there’s still a lot to learn. When I first started experiencing anxiety and depression, there was a lot to learn. At the time, no one I knew had gone through bouts of depression.

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Simple Journaling Prompts for Depression | Anxiety

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Do you have a way of coping with anxiety, stress, or depression? Do you use journaling prompts for depression or anxiety? Among many other activities, I enjoy writing the most to help cope with my anxiety and stress. Perhaps you like to meditate, write or exercise. Can you relate to this epic piece below?

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Nurse Depression and Anxiety: Stopping the Mental Health Crisis

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According to a recent American Nurses Association survey , 30% of nurses — nearly one-third — said they are “not emotionally healthy” or “not at all emotionally healthy,” with an increasing number of nurses struggling with depression or anxiety. What causes nurse depression and anxiety?

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My Misperception of Self-Awareness

My Brains Not Broken

I used to be under the impression that once I improved my self-awareness, my anxiety and depression would go away. Essentially, it is a psychological state in which the self becomes the focus of attention. Though it seems like a simple concept, my journey with self-awareness has been anything but simple. What is Self-Awareness?

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Guest Post: The Difference Between Mental Health & Mental Illness by Amelia Blackwater

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Mental health reflects “our emotional, psychological, & social well-being.”. The main groups of mental disorders are: * Anxiety disorders. depression or bipolar. Wh at is Mental Health? Mental health can affect, how we think, feel, & act. You can have both good or bad mental health. . Eating disorders ex. schizophrenia.