The hottest Mental health Substack posts right now

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Journaling In Lieu of Therapy

Jay's Data Stream • 5 implied HN points • 15 Nov 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Journaling can be a helpful tool for managing emotions and thoughts. Writing down feelings allows people to release stress without judgment.
  2. Parenthood comes with high expectations, making it tough for new parents. It's important to balance these expectations with the reality of raising kids.
  3. The job market for software engineering is changing. Tech companies are seeing a slow recovery after layoffs, and there's a growing concern about the future of education and job training.

Finding a Place to Scream

Save Our Happy Place • 5 implied HN points • 15 Nov 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Mental health
  1. It's important to find a safe way to express emotions, like finding a place to scream. Letting it out can be really freeing.
  2. Journaling your anger can be a great way to process feelings. Write down everything you want to say, then destroy it for a sense of release.
  3. Connecting with others helps, whether it's friends, family, or a support group. Sharing feelings reminds us we’re not alone in what we’re going through.

Choose what you want to feel rewarding | #62

Thinking Out Loud • 20 implied HN points • 15 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Be mindful of how much time you spend on technology early in the day and its impact on your focus and productivity.
  2. Taking a break from technology in the morning can lead to a more calm, present, and productive day.
  3. Choosing what truly feels rewarding, aligned with your long-term goals and values, can lead to a greater sense of fulfillment at the end of each day.

Mastering Menopause: Your Blueprint for Fitness at Every Stage

Neuro Athletics • 5 implied HN points • 05 Nov 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Women going through menopause can benefit from targeted exercises to boost muscle power and bone density. These exercises can help maintain strength and reduce health risks.
  2. High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is effective for women in menopause because it boosts metabolism and helps reduce belly fat, which often increases during this time.
  3. It's important to build a consistent routine that includes strength training, HIIT, and plyometric exercises to manage menopausal symptoms and improve overall well-being.

Ten Ways You Can Use New Year’s Resolutions to Change Your Life

Perspectives • 4 implied HN points • 01 Jan 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Start by imagining your future success. Write down your goals and what it feels like to achieve them. This will keep you motivated and focused on your resolutions.
  2. Set realistic and specific goals that you can actually accomplish. Instead of aiming for something huge, break it down into smaller, manageable steps that you can achieve regularly.
  3. Find someone to support you on your journey. Having an accountability partner can greatly increase your chances of sticking to your goals.
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Highlights from Natural Selections in 2024

Natural Selections • 4 implied HN points • 31 Dec 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Motherhood is a powerful experience that many view negatively, but it can actually be exhilarating and fulfilling. It's important to embrace the joy and significance it brings.
  2. Big Food and Big Pharma are under scrutiny for promoting unhealthy products and quick-fix solutions. People should be cautious and learn to think critically about their dietary choices and health.
  3. Science and education should be reclaimed from those who misuse them for their agendas. It's important to practice skepticism and independent thinking in a world filled with misinformation.

#24: Building capacity

The Uncertainty Mindset (soon to become tbd) • 39 implied HN points • 15 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. It's important to learn how to handle discomfort in our lives. Facing uncomfortable situations can help us grow and adapt better.
  2. We should practice taking small actions that challenge us. By tackling these little challenges, we can gradually build our confidence and skills.
  3. Engaging with difficult ideas and reaching out to people we admire can help expand our perspectives. It's a good way to learn and connect with others.

Influence through Connection

Perspectives • 10 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Focus on connecting with others rather than just being right. Convince through building relationships.
  2. Utilize affinity bias by finding common ground with others to create connections. Small shared interests can make a big difference in building bridges.
  3. Seek common ground and focus on mutual success to overcome conflicts and enhance relationships. Emphasize understanding the other party's incentives and goals.

Oops...April, May, June

Notes in the Margins • 19 implied HN points • 21 Jul 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. The past months might feel lost, but life goes on with moments of joy and challenge.
  2. Professional achievements, like getting a new title as Chief Product and Technology Officer, can happen during challenging times.
  3. Remember self-care tips for tough times: listen to your body, drink water, get rest, seek hugs, and find laughter.

A fate worse than death?

Sex and the State • 10 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. In a study, 68.9% of patients found bladder or fecal incontinence 'worse than death.'
  2. A slightly smaller percentage of patients felt that 'requiring a breathing tube to live' was worse than death.
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A personal note 🕯️🎄🧸

Hothouse // Solutions • 4 implied HN points • 04 Dec 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Mental health
  1. Natural disasters, like earthquakes, can have lasting impacts on our health and well-being. It's important to realize how these events can affect our daily lives, even after the shaking stops.
  2. Climate change is increasing the likelihood of extreme weather events affecting many people. Community support will be crucial as we face these challenges together.
  3. To help organizations like Hothouse thrive, supporting them on days like Giving Tuesday is vital. Your contributions help keep important journalism alive and drive conversations about climate solutions.

Optimal anxiety?

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 01 Mar 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Public health messaging often aims to create a certain level of anxiety to manage risks effectively.
  2. Anxiety can have personal and health costs, especially for those who cannot avoid risky situations.
  3. Maintaining anxiety as a tool for risk management may disproportionately impact those who are less well-off.

Breakthrough! in the DMs

visa's voltaic verses ⚡️ • 16 implied HN points • 29 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Good conversations can bring immense benefits like entertainment, problem-solving, and personal growth.
  2. Sharing insights and knowledge gained from personal conversations can help others who may struggle.
  3. Being adaptable and dynamic in life is valuable, rather than forcing oneself into a rigid 'main thing' based on popular concepts.

Character Structures: Prema McKeever

The Bigger Picture • 19 implied HN points • 14 May 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Somatic therapist Prema McKeever discusses 'Character Structures' and how they are survival patterns formed in response to childhood overwhelm
  2. The post may contain valuable insights on the impact of childhood experiences on shaping behavior and coping mechanisms in adulthood
  3. Consider exploring the concept of 'Character Structures' further to understand how past experiences influence present actions

Increasing IQ is trivial

Lucid • 1 HN point • 01 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Increasing IQ is possible through targeted interventions without learning or stimulants.
  2. Challenging the myth that IQ cannot be increased, the post discusses a personal experiment that yielded significant IQ gains.
  3. While increasing IQ may be considered trivial, societal reluctance towards change and experimentation may be a barrier for many individuals.

Live with Joe Dolce at 2 pm EST

Daniel Pinchbeck’s Newsletter • 1 implied HN point • 07 Aug 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Joe Dolce discusses his book 'Modern Psychedelics,' which explores both current research and historical uses of psychedelics. It aims to help readers understand these powerful substances better.
  2. The resurgence of interest in psychedelics is linked to their potential benefits for mental health issues like PTSD, addiction, and depression.
  3. Dolce's book also covers responsible use of psychedelics, how to set intentions for these experiences, and ways couples can use them to improve intimacy.

Winter

Notes in the Margins • 19 implied HN points • 05 Apr 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Winter months between holidays and spring can be challenging, and 2021 seems particularly tough.
  2. Finding solace and balance during difficult times is important for mental well-being.
  3. Looking forward to spring symbolizes hope and a fresh start after enduring the challenges of winter.

✅ Monday briefing: WaddsCon, Future of the office, creative unlocked, menopause support, ESG webinar, and more...

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 17 May 21
💼 Business Mental health
  1. WaddsCon is discussing important topics like agency-client relationships, new measurement frameworks, and the rise of print in PR. It's an event for professionals in the industry to learn and connect.
  2. The PR industry is focusing more on mental health, with organizations launching surveys to understand and address mental wellbeing among professionals. This shows a growing awareness of mental health challenges.
  3. Companies are exploring how to support employees better, especially through menopause guidance and parental identity features on platforms like Instagram. This highlights the importance of employee welfare in the workplace.

Beyond Mental Health Awareness- My latest in The Critic

Theory Matters • 9 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Society's focus on mental health awareness may not always translate to effective support for those struggling.
  2. There is a complexity and unpredictability to mental illness that goes beyond simple slogans or depictions.
  3. Cultural shifts towards individualism can impact mental health, emphasizing the importance of interconnectedness and community support.

Facing Ignorance, Emptiness & Loneliness

Venture Prose • 39 implied HN points • 27 Mar 19
💼 Business Mental health
  1. Entrepreneurs must face feelings of ignorance, emptiness, and loneliness in their journey.
  2. To combat ignorance, surround yourself with experienced individuals who can provide knowledge, resources, and insights.
  3. To address emptiness and loneliness, entrepreneurs need supportive relationships within their field and outside their immediate circle.

Your Two-Hour Walk Became a Twenty-Minute Drive. Then What?

WriMoReMo • 3 implied HN points • 03 Jan 25
🕹 Technology Mental health
  1. We try to make life easier with technology, but it often speeds everything up instead of enhancing our experiences. This can lead to feeling overwhelmed and exhausted.
  2. People have become so busy trying to fill every moment that they forget how to be still and just exist. It's important to slow down and take time to truly process life.
  3. In our rush to connect everyone and share opinions, we risk losing our ability to think deeply and reflect. Preserving our humanity is a big challenge in this fast-paced world.

waiting for the storm

the rohn report • 19 implied HN points • 18 Sep 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Life is full of storms, symbolizing challenges and opportunities for growth and renewal in nature and personal life.
  2. Paying attention to our thoughts and actions can lead to self-awareness, understanding our habits, and enabling personal growth.
  3. Embracing challenges, like facing a storm, can lead to a more consciously lived and adventurous life, where obstacles are seen as opportunities.

044: Nutrition in Neuroscience Part 4

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 39 implied HN points • 01 Feb 19
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Basal ganglia plays a crucial role in decision-making by controlling the investment of energy based on perceived value signaled by dopamine.
  2. Understanding the autonomic nervous system is important for managing stress responses and bodily functions like digestion and sexual health.
  3. Nutrition plays a vital role in supporting mental health, making it easier to maintain a healthy mindset alongside cognitive work.

Why mental illness remains more complex than we may think

Theory Matters • 3 implied HN points • 17 Nov 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Mental illness is more complicated than just being sick. It's shaped by social and cultural factors, not just medical ones.
  2. Long stays in mental health facilities can create comfort in being seen as 'ill.' This can make it hard for some people to seek recovery and explore their true selves.
  3. Labels like 'mental health' can feel safe for some but can also trap people. They may limit how we see ourselves and our potential.

Sept 2020: Notes in the Margins

Notes in the Margins • 19 implied HN points • 02 Oct 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. During difficult times, it's important to focus on the positive aspects of life that are working well to counter feelings of despair.
  2. Engaging in familiar activities, like driving, can help rediscover parts of ourselves that we may have set aside, providing a sense of agency and joy.
  3. Amidst uncertainties, we can still choose to embrace life, acknowledge our privileges, and find happiness even in challenging circumstances.

Rabbit Holes 🕳️ #50

Creative Destruction • 9 implied HN points • 20 Sep 23
🚌 Education Mental health
  1. Building a sustainable world involves regenerating both nature and the self.
  2. Being busy can diminish self-worth and perspective, so focus on living life, not just being busy.
  3. Society may label individual distress as mental illness instead of addressing systemic issues, protecting the economic system.

How To Spot Someone With Asperger's

The Tower • 9 implied HN points • 08 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. People with Asperger's can be obsessed with certain topics and bring them up frequently in conversation.
  2. Individuals with Asperger's may have difficulty understanding social norms and jokes, often interpreting things literally.
  3. People with Asperger's may have trouble maintaining relationships and can have a strong sense of self-importance.

In the soup

The Next Chapter • 8 implied HN points • 19 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. The author reflects on feeling insecure and ungrounded at the start of their sabbatical journey
  2. The author learns the importance of self-definition and self-worth independent of external validation
  3. The author shares strategies for navigating personal growth and self-discovery during their sabbatical