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Mental health should come first at colleges

Science Forever • 159 implied HN points • 26 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Mental health should be a top priority in colleges because it is a foundation for academic success and fostering healthy conversations.
  2. Institutions should prioritize mental health and wellness along with academic excellence, rather than treating it as a separate issue.
  3. Efforts to support mental health in colleges should involve comprehensive plans, training for staff and faculty, and leadership dedicated to well-being.

The Harm of Weight Cycling

Weight and Healthcare • 738 implied HN points • 09 Feb 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Physical health Mental health Inflammation Well-being
  1. Failing at weight loss attempts can have harmful consequences like weight cycling, which is associated with increased inflammation, hypertension, insulin resistance, and higher mortality.
  2. Weight cycling, common in intentional weight loss efforts, leads to adverse health outcomes and psychological distress.
  3. Despite the low success rate and potential harm of intentional weight loss, it continues to be prescribed, highlighting weight bias in healthcare and the influence of the weight loss industry.

Every shooting at a school in April 2024

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 39 implied HN points • 02 May 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Violence Schools Safety Youth Mental health
  1. Gun violence at schools continues to escalate despite efforts to increase security measures like fortifying campuses.
  2. Community and home environments play a crucial role in preventing school shootings by securing weapons and teaching conflict resolution strategies.
  3. There has been a concerning trend of school shootings and victims over the years, highlighting the ongoing issue of gun violence in schools.

How to complain properly | #52

The Pole • 39 implied HN points • 01 May 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Communication Self-Improvement Emotions
  1. Being a good complainer involves asking if it's okay to complain, addressing issues promptly, and selecting the right people to share with
  2. Don't let negative feelings build up; find designated times to process them
  3. As a listener to someone complaining, focus on listening, avoid trying to solve their problems unless asked, and affirm that you can hold space for them
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Party of regrets

10x your mind • 119 implied HN points • 14 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement Mental health Personal Growth Mindfulness
  1. Regrets are a natural part of life; everyone has them, even successful and inspiring individuals.
  2. It's important to forgive yourself for having regrets and move forward by recognizing them and learning from them.
  3. One way to overcome regrets is to list them, find a positive lesson from each, burn the list symbolically, and focus on the learnings instead.

Most women don't realize how much dating sucks for men

Sex and the State • 21 implied HN points • 29 Oct 24
🎭️ Culture Dating Gender Society Relationships Mental health
  1. Many women overlook the difficulties men face in dating. Men often deal with high expectations and pressure, making their experience challenging.
  2. Recent research shows a growing concern about men's mental health and their experiences in dating. It's important to talk about how these issues affect relationships.
  3. Understanding each other's struggles in dating can help improve communication and connection between men and women. Both sides have their own challenges that deserve recognition.

Do school-based mindfulness programs reduce mental health problems?

The Science of Learning • 139 implied HN points • 13 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Mindfulness Education Stress management Youth Programs
  1. School-based mindfulness programs can help students manage stress, but they don't really help with serious mental health issues like depression.
  2. Research shows that mindfulness can improve self-awareness and stress management, yet other methods like yoga also work just as well for reducing stress.
  3. It's important to teach mindfulness to students, but it won't solve all mental health problems. Real treatment needs trained professionals.

Understanding and Escaping Perfectionism

The Leadership Lab • 98 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-Improvement Wellness
  1. Perfectionism can negatively impact health, productivity, and relationships as we constantly seek an unattainable ideal.
  2. Perfectionism often stems from external pressures and validation, leading to a never-ending cycle of trying to achieve more.
  3. Leaders impacted by perfectionism may struggle with clear goal-setting and creating empowered teams due to underlying needs like validation and worthiness.

When things don't go according to plan... find your Calm. Find your victories. Celebrate them.

🔮 Crafting Tech Teams • 39 implied HN points • 28 Apr 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-care Parenting
  1. In times of difficulty, it's important to find moments of calm and victories to celebrate.
  2. Acknowledging and celebrating milestones, progress, and community support can provide encouragement and motivation.
  3. Despite facing challenges, reflecting on positive aspects like newsletter anniversaries, client progress, community growth, and successful book clubs can help maintain perspective and resilience.

Fascism begins in the home, yes it does

Disaffected Newsletter • 599 implied HN points • 03 Sep 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Behavior Authority Child abuse Public Discourse Mental health
  1. Fascism can start in the home, especially when family dynamics include abuse and manipulation. What happens in a household can affect wider society.
  2. Certain harmful behaviors, like narcissism and emotional abuse, are found in both families and political leaders. They can shape how people act in public roles.
  3. When a leader attacks large groups of citizens and labels them negatively, it often shows authoritarian tendencies. This kind of behavior echoes the treatment found in abusive family situations.

How to spot a genuinely happy waitress

Defender’s corner • 59 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Emotions Well-being
  1. Listening to your body can help you spot genuine emotions in others. Trust your feelings.
  2. Rational reasons can back up emotional intuitions. Look for signs like symmetric smiles, relaxed body language, and non-agitated tones.
  3. Developing the skill of reading emotions can lead to new insights and self-discovery. Pay attention to what your body signals throughout the day.

Can Exercise Be Unhealthy?

Are You Okay? • 199 implied HN points • 21 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Exercise Weight Loss Mental health Physical health
  1. Decouple exercise from weight loss and worthiness to establish a healthier relationship with physical activity.
  2. Exercise doesn't always directly lead to weight loss, so focus on making exercise fun, social, and sustainable instead of solely aiming for shedding pounds.
  3. Mix up your exercise routine to prevent overuse injuries and set realistic goals for long-term success, while allowing yourself rest days without feeling guilty.

To Oblivion & Back: Exploring The Benefits of Psychedelic-Induced Ego Death

Tripsitter • 159 implied HN points • 06 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Psychedelics Shadow work Mental health Consciousness
  1. Ego dissolution through psychedelics offers a different, empathetic perspective and helps confront the delusions and distractions created by the ego.
  2. Psychedelics can induce ego death by suppressing the default mode network, leading to defragmentation of rigid thoughts and allowing new insights and beliefs to emerge.
  3. Understanding the ego's components, biases, and impact on our view of the world can lead to seeking ego dissolution for a more fulfilling, present, and connected life.

Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds, Redux—WPATH Edition

Skeptic • 149 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🏥 Health Politics Mental health Medical Ethics Gender Dysphoria
  1. The text discusses various historical instances of mass delusions and societal crazes, pointing out the trend of people collectively falling for false beliefs and slowly recovering from them.
  2. The article highlights the rise of the trans movement and issues like Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria, shedding light on concerns about medical ethics, pseudoscientific practices, and potential harm to vulnerable individuals.
  3. There is a critique of WPATH's approach to transgender healthcare, questioning the lack of evidence-based practices, informed consent, and the push for invasive treatments without appropriate consideration for the patients' well-being.

SXSW Final: Daniel Johnston had a Psychotic Illness, And Lived His Dreams

The Frontier Psychiatrists • 157 implied HN points • 20 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Psychiatry Medications Humanity Treatment
  1. Daniel Johnston was a prolific songwriter and artist despite battling with a psychotic illness.
  2. His story highlights the complexities of living with mental illness and the impact of psychiatric treatments.
  3. Acceptance, understanding, and balancing the benefits and risks of treatments are crucial in mental health care.

I've Been Diagnosed with Mild Neurocognitive Disorder Secondary to Multiple Sclerosis

lettersonbeing • 157 implied HN points • 25 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Chronic Illness Anxiety Cognitive Function Disability Mental health
  1. The author received a diagnosis of mild neurocognitive disorder secondary to multiple sclerosis, which has had an impact on their cognitive function and ability to work.
  2. The diagnosis has brought a mix of relief and anxiety, as the author grapples with the implications for their future, including concerns about financial stability and support.
  3. Despite the challenges, the author finds humor in the face of fear and uncertainty, learning to navigate life with a new perspective, acceptance, and hope for the future.

Cybernetics: The Key to a Unifying Framework for Psychology

Mind & Mythos • 299 implied HN points • 27 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Psychology Mental health Therapy Personality Behavioral Science
  1. Psychology lacks a unifying framework like biology's evolutionary theory. This makes it hard to connect different areas of psychology effectively.
  2. Human personality can be explained using the Big Five traits, which show how people behave and react. These traits can also help us understand mental illness.
  3. Psychopathology, or mental illness, happens when there's a breakdown in managing personal goals. It's linked to how we handle challenges based on our personality traits.

10x your mind 🧠

10x your mind • 479 implied HN points • 12 May 22
🚌 Education Psychology Learning Mental health Self-Improvement Research
  1. Underutilizing mental abilities is common; many of us make suboptimal decisions in various aspects of life.
  2. Training our minds is crucial for making smarter decisions and improving overall well-being; psychologists and neuroscientists provide valuable insights.
  3. Awareness of common mental mistakes and cognitive biases is key to enhancing decision-making and reaching our full potential.

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: A Cybernetic Perspective

Mind & Mythos • 259 implied HN points • 31 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Therapy Psychology Mental health Behavioral Science Cognitive Science
  1. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) helps people deal with mental health issues by changing negative thoughts and behaviors. It focuses on understanding one’s feelings and gradually facing fears to feel better.
  2. The Cybernetic Theory of Psychopathology suggests that mental health issues relate to how well a person's goals and strategies match their experiences. If a person struggles to meet their goals, it can lead to anxiety and depression.
  3. In therapy, helping clients identify their goals and tackle their negative thoughts is key. Techniques like behavioral experiments and scheduling enjoyable activities can help clients regain confidence and improve their mood.

When did you last make time for your wellness?

The Shift With Sam Baker • 439 implied HN points • 26 Jun 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-care Physical health Healing
  1. Wellness and self-care were not prioritized or widely discussed in past decades, often seen as unnecessary or indulgent.
  2. Ignoring physical and mental health signals can lead to serious consequences, impacting overall well-being.
  3. Acknowledging personal needs, practicing self-care, and setting boundaries are crucial for maintaining mental and physical health, even if it goes against societal expectations.

Navigating the Fourth Wave of the Pandemic: Questions Employers Must Address

Workforce Futurist by Andy Spence • 341 implied HN points • 02 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Workforce Economic Impact Burnout Pandemic
  1. The lasting repercussions of the pandemic on the workforce are now being felt, with a focus on mental illness, economic injury, and burnout.
  2. The first three waves of the pandemic brought devastating impacts on health systems and mortality rates globally.
  3. Employers must address workforce challenges arising from illness, burnout, and economic inactivity by making smart decisions and implementing evidence-based solutions.

Le burnout racial

L'Atelier Galita • 339 implied HN points • 04 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Social Issues Race Mental health Society Emotions
  1. The concept of racial burnout is real and can be triggered by experiences of racism and marginalization.
  2. Emotional expression and validation can be challenging for marginalized individuals due to stereotypes and biases.
  3. Coping with racial burnout may involve taking breaks, distancing from triggering content, and seeking rest and relief.

Tips on Staying Active as a Busy Engineering Leader

The Healthy Engineering Leader • 59 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Mental health Nutrition Leadership Productivity
  1. It's important to stay active, especially if you have a busy job that requires a lot of sitting. Breaking up long periods of sitting can really boost your physical and mental health.
  2. Finding small moments to move during the day can make a big difference. Even a quick walk or stretching can improve your mood and energy levels.
  3. Using tools like standing desks or planning your workouts can help you stay on track. Plus, turning meetings into walking meetings is a fun way to stay active while working.