Day 1 Recap of the 2024 Mental Health America Conference
Mental Health America held the first day of keynote events of its Mental Health America 2024 Conference on Thursday, with more than 900 clinicians, advocates and industry leaders attending in person and thousands of people across the country and the world virtually. Programming began with remarks from MHA President and
Social Anxiety Due to Fears of Stereotype Confirmation
“Do I sound too gay?” “What if they think my name is ghetto?” “They’re going to think I’m some kind of Jesus freak.” Fear of negative evaluations or judgments from others is a central characteristic of social anxiety. However, as illustrated in the quotes above, for people with certain social
Commercial practices and mental health
This blog was written by Kelvin Opiepie, Executive Director of the LEAD Community Foundation in Nigeria and mental health advocate. In today’s digital age, young people around the world are increasingly exposed to online business practices that can significantly impact their mental health and well-being. To address this issue, we
The seductive power of first impressions
F First impressions: so seductive and powerful. Sometimes our instinct is right. But then it can make us feel like our friend upstairs. We’ve heard it quite often: “don’t hesitate.” For big decisions, it is wise advice. …primary bias is the tendency to remember the first information we encounter better
Self-harm is a global public health problem (Hawton et al., 2003). In England, approximately 200,000 adolescents aged 12 to 17 years self-harm each year without receiving clinical support, and approximately 21,000 adolescents seek medical treatment following incidents of self-harm (Geulayov, et al., 2018; Morgan et al., 2017). ; Patalay and
5 Effective Ways To Set Healthy Boundaries With An Addict
Affiliate link notice: As an affiliate of BetterHelp and other third-party vendors, we will receive compensation if you make a purchase using the links provided on this page. For more information, visit our disclosure page. Last updated on October 6, 2024 by Randy Withers When a loved one struggles with
Date and time October 18, 202411:00 am to 12:15 pm Eastern Time Overview The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is pleased to announce that Anna Lau, Ph.D., has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 James S. Jackson Memorial Award. The NIMH James S. Jackson Memorial Award was
Is There a Difference? — Talkspace
Key Differences Between CBT and Talk Therapy Although psychotherapy and CBT aim to improve mental health, there are significant differences between them. Understanding where and how they differ can help you choose the best therapy for your needs. Scope Psychotherapy encompasses a wide range of therapeutic approaches. For example, a
Day 2 recap of Mental Health America 2024 Conference
Mental Health America held the second day of keynote events at its 2024 Mental Health America Conference on Friday, starting with music and conversations with the Yo2/ Orchestrathe world’s only classical music organization created for people with mental illness and the people who support them. The presentation was sponsored by
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Riding the ‘Pollercoaster’ in an Election Year
I’ve noticed something about myself this election season. My mood seems to change depending on the latest poll, the latest comment from a candidate, and the latest comment from a political analyst I trust. If the news is good, I relax a little. If not, I toughen up. It’s the
Are Mental Health Video Games Effective?
A review led by the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center suggests that video games designed for mental health interventions can modestly improve the well-being of children and adolescents with anxiety, depression, and ADHD. The findings, published in JAMA Pediatrics, analyzed 27 studies with 2,911 participants between the ages of six and
Date and time October 10, 20241:00 to 2:30 pm Eastern Time Overview Emerging research shows that depression, suicidality, and other mental health disorders are more common among autistic people and those with neurodevelopmental conditions compared to the general population. However, people with neurodevelopmental conditions have often been excluded from mental
