Stop Chasing Perfect: Build Lasting Habits in 2025
by Keith “Duke” Davis, Founder and CEO of Inner Journey: Mental Clarity App and Mental Fitness Advocate Picture this: It’s January 1st and you’re excited. You’ve written down your resolutions, stocked up on healthy foods, and maybe even shared your goals with friends. “This is it,” you say to yourself.
Let’s face it: no one tastes vomiting. But if your fear of vomit takes over your thoughts, shapes your decisions, or limits your life, you may be dealing with emetophobia, a specific phobia of vomit that goes far beyond the everyday “ugh, gross.” How do you know if your aversion
What impact will Meta’s changes to fact checking have on mental health?
Yesterday, in a surprise move, announced goal that would end third-party data verification from their Facebook and Instagram platforms in the US. Many experts have expressed concern about the potential harm this may have for users. Particularly in relation to the expected increase in misinformation and harmful content that will
Will this ADHD medication help my patient? Bridging the gap between efficacy and effectiveness
It has been over two years since I wrote a Mental Elf blog about conclusions drawn from the evidence in the treatment of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with my pediatrician colleague (Suetani S and Panagoda G, 2022). We thought ADHD was a hot topic then, but two and a half
Brain Connectivity Linked With Cognition in People With Early Psychosis
December 16, 2024 • Research Highlight People with psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia frequently experience cognitive difficulties, including problems with attention, concentration, and memory. These cognitive difficulties are usually early symptoms that appear before the onset of psychosis. In a study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, researchers
How to Find a Grief Counselor — Talkspace
If you need to find a grief counselor, you will know that it is a deeply personal and emotional step in your healing process. Losing a loved one is overwhelming, confusing and sad, and most people, whether they realize it or not, are in desperate need of support. Grief is
Healing the Mind with Technology and Music
My journey in mental health advocacy began my sophomore year of high school. I watched as my friends and classmates were overwhelmed by endless assignments, like chemistry lab reports or history presentations, and regularly stayed up after 2 a.m. Anxiety took over many of our lives. We were losing our
The Impact of Post-Election Uncertainty on Women’s Mental Health
For many women, the 2024 presidential election felt personal. In the days since Nov. 4, women reported feeling anxious, angry, sad, and even hopeless. Research suggests that politics in general, and election cycles in particular, have become a major source of stress for most Americans, but women were more likely
MQ trustee James Palmer awarded CBE
MQ administrator and Herbert Smith FreehillsSenior partner James Palmer has been appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in this year’s King Charles III Honors Lists for services to business and the law in the United Kingdom. James has held numerous roles over the last thirty
The Hidden Truth About New Year’s and Suicide — Finding Hope and Healing in January
Every January 1, we cheer for a “new beginning,” but for many of us, that day brings with it crushing loneliness or worse. Studies show that suicide rates increase on New Year’s Day, busting the myth that it is a day of celebration for everyone. The New Year can seem
Primary Care Can Play Key Role in Suicide Prevention
NIMH-funded study used universal screening, risk assessment, and safety planning to reduce suicide attempts among adult primary care patients December 30, 2024 • Research Highlight Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States and a major public health problem. Previous research has shown that identifying and helping
Which is Best for You? — Talkspace
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and emotion-focused therapy (EFT) are two therapeutic approaches that can help you improve your mental well-being. Both have unique approaches to addressing mental health issues, but they operate differently and serve different purposes. While CBT focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors, EFT
