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It’s Okay If the Weather Impacts Your Mental Health

My Brains Not Broken

And instead of sprinting to recovery and obsessing over how to get past those feelings, can we say that it’s okay first? It’s alright to say that the gloomy weather and overall ‘blah’-ness of the clouds makes it look like depression’s escaped us and is hanging out in the atmosphere.

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Depression & Perfectionism

Gateway Foundation

Depression is a complex condition that can significantly impact how a person views themselves and society. While researchers haven’t found one particular cause of the condition, many studies reveal a strong connection between depression and perfectionism. How Perfectionism Leads to Depression. What Is Perfectionism?

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Living with Bipolar Two Disorder by Cathy Shaw

Bipolar Bandit

From the deep despair of the manic depressive stage to the idealistic highs of the hypomania, I will shine some light on the experience of going through these polar opposite states. During the depressive phases of my bipolar disorder I felt like my whole self had completely shut down. I wanted nothing more than to get better.

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The Role of Family and Friends In Addiction Recovery

Gateway Foundation

The Role of Family In Addiction Recovery Family members can play a significant role in their loved one’s addiction recovery. Here’s how to help a family member with addiction: Educate yourself: It’s crucial that you take the time to learn more about addiction and what recovery can look like.

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The Role of Family and Friends In Addiction Recovery

Gateway Foundation

The Role of Family In Addiction Recovery Family members can play a significant role in their loved one’s addiction recovery. Here’s how to help a family member with addiction: Educate yourself: It’s crucial that you take the time to learn more about addiction and what recovery can look like.

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Guest Post: Burnout, Shame and the Sticking Point of Our Words

My Brains Not Broken

Where mental health is concerned, it’s vital; we label and frame our diagnosis around the language of recovery. It’s unhelpful to my mental health and well-being to describe myself as a depressed person…but someone who has had challenges facing depression and anxiety. Have you experienced burnout before?

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Your Healthy Outlook Can Promote Resilience and Recovery in Older Adults

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In older adults, the common behavioral health disorders are depression, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, and bipolar disorder, according to Caring People. The ways in which you engage older adults throughout the process to build resilience should include a focus on recovery, hope, and well-being.