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How to cope with your emotions, maintain mental health, deal with life's stressors and help others do the same.
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Situation: The coronavirus pandemic is pushing America into a mental health crisis! With the current pandemic at hand anxiety and depression is on the rise and spreading fast. “Three months into the coronavirus pandemic, the country is on the verge of another health crisis, with daily doses of death, isolation and fear generating widespread psychological trauma” (Wan). The U.S. is not prepared to take on the mental health crisis that faces us today. Many facilities that focus on mental health are struggling to get their companies online to reach the people who need the help. The cost, and licensing, along with the lack of federal funding and reimbursement from the government is a huge concern in providing the care needed by society today. “Community behavioral health centers — which treat populations most at risk — are struggling to stay financially solvent and have begun closing programs” (Wan). This is a rising concern as suicide rates and overdoses have already begun increasing since the pandemic began. Mental health problems can affect anyone, it doesn’t matter who you are. The risk is increasing especially in those who work the front lines; this includes health care workers, grocery clerks, and delivery people. “The suicides of two New York health-care workers highlight the risks, especially to those combating the pandemic. Lorna Breen, a top New York emergency room doctor, had spent weeks contending with coronavirus patients flooding her hospital […] She had no history of mental illness, her relatives have said in interviews, but struggled increasingly with the emotional weight of the outbreak before she died. Days later, reports emerged that a Bronx emergency medical technician also killed himself” (Wan). The impact of mental health problems is a challenge that needs to be faced more now than ever.
Mary ODonnellPublished 3 years ago in PsycheTips on handling ADHD as adults
I've had ADHD for as long as I can remember and this made its way into my adult life. I am an artist, so there are times I feel like ADHD is my superpower vs my struggle. As an artist and working person, I had to set boundaries for myself.
Jakayla ToneyPublished 4 years ago in PsycheCravings
You look down. Watching the water drip down like a raindrop on a window. You look at the clock, 10:30pm. You already had dinner but boredom sneaks up & what follows is the craving. The mental urge to indulge & consume substances for that one hit of dopamine. The idea of a drug that consumes the mind but you try to justify your actions. Its said that a small satisfaction of one bite will justify the craving but then one bite becomes a multitude of bites.
Helping Hand
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Lorin Singleton AdegbenroPublished 4 years ago in Psyche5 Simple Ways To Soothe A Panic Attack
This past week brought up something that I haven't experienced in a while: a panic attack. It felt like my entire body was on fire, I was short of breath, and I felt like I couldn't move or think. It had been a long time since I had a panic attack. Since it had been some time, I didn't really remember how to handle it. It was an experience that felt so foreign, yet so familiar. So what did I do? I dug up some old notes I luckily had on my phone and mustered up the energy I had left to try and come down from what I was feeling. It wasn't easy, but eventually it all worked out. I thought that since I'm sure I'm not the only person experiencing this right now (or ever), I'd share my 5 simple ways to soothe a panic attack that work for me. I hope they work for you, too.
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Battling Your Brain
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Mia MoralesPublished 5 years ago in PsycheHow to Improve Your Mental Strength from Your Low Points
In our modern competitive world, it is important to have mental strength that is going to push you to a whole new level of success. You will soon find that you will have a much easier time in both your business and personal life when you have the right mental strength. Learning the different ways to improve your mental strength will help you push forward in ways you never imagined.
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