The hottest Mental health Substack posts right now

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#46: Removing buildup

The Uncertainty Mindset (soon to become tbd) • 19 implied HN points • 16 Sep 20
🎭️ Culture Mental health
  1. It's better to deal with small amounts of Stuff regularly than to let it pile up. When we let too much accumulate, it becomes overwhelming and hard to manage.
  2. Removing unnecessary routines and clutter can feel freeing. Keeping our lives organized helps us handle stress better, especially during big changes like moving.
  3. Making small, consistent changes in our daily habits can lead to less buildup over time. This makes it easier to adapt to life's uncertainties and maintain balance.

GRANTED: Burnout is everyone's problem

Granted • 19 implied HN points • 17 Mar 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Burnout is not just a personal issue, it is influenced by the circumstances in the workplace.
  2. To reduce burnout, the demand-control-support model is effective: lessen job demands, provide more control, and increase support.
  3. A feeling of daily progress, even through small wins, is key to combatting burnout.

VSRF LIVE TONIGHT: Episode 179 - Autism: Underestimated

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 1 implied HN point • 29 May 25
🏥 Health Politics Mental health
  1. Tonight's episode discusses autism and highlights the experiences of those considered non-verbal. It's important to understand what non-verbal really means and the potential of communication methods.
  2. The show will feature a documentary that addresses the often ignored topic of vaccine injuries. It aims to bring awareness to personal stories behind these injuries and the silence surrounding them.
  3. Support for initiatives like VSRF is crucial to continue these important conversations. Donations can help keep the platform running and promote health freedom for everyone.
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The Long Game 159: Strength vs. Size, The Real Cause of Burnout, Moderation, Differentiation, First Dates

The Long Game by Mehdi Yacoubi • 6 implied HN points • 20 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. The debate between strength and size in lifting is ongoing, training methods vary for different goals.
  2. Burnout can be caused by a mismatch between modern risk-taking and evolved risk aversion.
  3. Moderation may hinder achieving significant goals; sometimes extreme effort is necessary for big achievements.

Forget afternoon coffee

My Home Office Hacks • 2 implied HN points • 02 Dec 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Doing a one-minute exercise can help wake you up more than coffee. It boosts your focus and helps you avoid stress eating or procrastinating.
  2. This quick exercise can improve muscle coordination and circulation, making you feel better without a gym visit.
  3. Downloading your social media data, like from Facebook, can give you peace of mind about your online presence and what you've shared over the years.

A Utilitarian Soul

Vic's Verdict • 8 implied HN points • 21 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. The essay explores potential explanations for the rise in depression, focusing on existential depression and the struggle to find meaning in life.
  2. The author suggests two paths to finding meaning: usefulness to others (utilitarianism) and creation of something meaningful to oneself (expression of the soul).
  3. Technology and societal factors, like instant gratification and cancel culture, discourage people from expressing their soul, leading to a decline in meaningful expression and contributing to the depression problem.

I Hate My Job And I Want To Cry.

Trying to Understand the World • 5 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Indirect approaches can often be more effective than direct attacks in problem-solving.
  2. Designing and running organizations where people are happy is simple: prioritize simplicity, transparency, fairness, and teamwork.
  3. Having some degree of control over your job and work schedule can make work more bearable and fulfilling, even in difficult circumstances.

GRANTED: Your stress probably isn't burnout and your professional decline probably isn't imminent

Granted • 19 implied HN points • 02 Jul 19
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Burnout is not the same as stress. Feeling overwhelmed can be healthy but burnout is persistent emotional exhaustion.
  2. Your professional peak relies more on acquired wisdom than innate intelligence. Investing in the next generation is valuable.
  3. Empathy in company culture is crucial. Developing empathy is a soft skill that can be learned through genuine care and effort.

The Next Five Years

Charles Eisenstein • 8 implied HN points • 16 Apr 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Mental health
  1. The next five years will bring turbulence and unraveling of old collective stories and agreements.
  2. Staying sane amidst societal madness requires understanding courage, madness, manipulation, and vulnerability.
  3. Maintaining sanity involves restoring relationships and connecting with others.

Hunger and Thirst

aquaflamingo • 6 implied HN points • 09 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Intermittent fasting teaches us to differentiate between signals of hunger and thirst
  2. Cravings for food may actually be our body's way of signaling thirst
  3. Understanding our body's true needs can help us live in harmony with it

To-Do or Not to Do

The Next Chapter • 4 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Starting a sabbatical without structure can lead to a sense of freedom but may later cause stress and guilt.
  2. Balancing clear goals, rest, and long-term perspective can help create a structured yet flexible routine.
  3. Implementing rituals like holistic goal setting and embracing failure can lead to a more controlled and gratifying lifestyle.

On optimism

Erifili • 1 HN point • 20 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Optimists consciously choose positivity despite knowing the reasons to be pessimistic.
  2. Having expectations and dealing with disappointments is considered a more valuable life experience than living with zero expectations.
  3. Optimism brings benefits like better mental health, increased motivation, and positive feedback loop.

The Long Game 149: The Side Effects of Tracking, Workism, Coolness, Being Misunderstood, Why Dreams Matter

The Long Game by Mehdi Yacoubi • 7 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Tracking health and fitness can lead to mental and psychological stress, so it's important to consider the impact of constant data monitoring.
  2. Workism, the belief that work can provide meaning and fulfillment like organized religion, can lead to obsession with career and achievement.
  3. Coolness comes from self-acceptance and expressing your true self, rather than conforming to trends or societal expectations.

Why People Die by Suicide

Affective Medicine • 1 HN point • 15 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Many factors contribute to suicide risk, including social isolation, perceived burdensomeness, and acquired ability to enact self-harm.
  2. There is a need for better theories of suicide that consider various risk factors like impulsivity, access to firearms, and chronic pain.
  3. Policies and interventions targeting factors like social media use, substance abuse, and firearm access could help mitigate suicide risk.

To keep it up to date

benatti's late thoughts • 1 HN point • 21 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. The author is working on finishing their master's thesis, which is taking up a lot of their time.
  2. After completing the thesis, they plan to focus on developing their programming skills, music projects, and learning French.
  3. The author is unsure about the specific theme of their future writings but is committed to sharing their progress and hopes to help others through their writing.

A True Why

The Good Life • 1 HN point • 20 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. The 'why' that gives meaning to our lives doesn't always have to be related to our work or career.
  2. Prioritizing work too much can lead to feeling disconnected from other areas of life that bring joy and meaning.
  3. Finding balance between work and personal life can reignite motivation and bring a sense of fulfillment.

The Long Game 157: Increasing Your VO2 Max, Couple Dynamics with Kids, Optimization, Rest

The Long Game by Mehdi Yacoubi • 5 implied HN points • 11 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. VO2 Max is highly trainable and can be improved with strategic training like HIIT or rucking.
  2. In relationships with kids, it is essential for both partners to share responsibilities, communicate effectively, and prioritize the marriage over other demands.
  3. Optimization in life should be balanced, not extreme, as over-optimizing for a goal can lead you away from your actual objectives.

Rabbit Holes #49

Creative Destruction • 5 implied HN points • 12 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Healing ourselves is key to healing the planet - by becoming creators and producers, we can reduce consumption.
  2. Play is crucial for children's learning and development - adults must prioritize playtime for kids.
  3. Mental health diagnoses are influenced by capitalist systems and productivity metrics - envisioning a world where power dynamics shift can change mental health paradigms.

043: Nutrition in Neuroscience Part 3

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 19 implied HN points • 25 Jan 19
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Nutrition has a significant impact on mental and emotional health, the function of the senses, and control over body movements.
  2. Certain nutrients like vitamin A play crucial roles in preventing conditions like night blindness and setting circadian rhythms.
  3. Understanding the connection between nutrition and neuroscience can help manage pain, sensitivities, and overall physiological well-being.

The Long Game 151: Raising Your Testosterone, Mental Health & Millennials, Optimism & Curiosity, Embracing the Grind

The Long Game by Mehdi Yacoubi • 5 implied HN points • 26 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Raising testosterone involves getting enough sleep, managing stress, and eating a healthy diet.
  2. Millennials are facing a mental health crisis due to factors like social media and economic insecurity.
  3. Embracing the grind involves being willing to do tedious tasks and finding depth through commitment.

💪 My 2025 Intentions, NOT Resolutions

The Wisdom Project • 1 implied HN point • 12 Jan 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Instead of setting rigid New Year's resolutions, it's helpful to frame intentions as 'more of this, less of that.' This approach can feel more flexible and less stressful.
  2. Reflecting on personal priorities and future goals can guide you in setting meaningful intentions for the year. Ask yourself what matters most and where you want to be.
  3. Considering what your past and future selves would commend or regret can help you align your actions with what truly matters in your life.

Micromoments of stillness

The Next Chapter • 4 implied HN points • 09 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Rest is not just about physical recovery, but also about savoring accomplishments and progress.
  2. Finding rest can involve small intentional moments of stillness throughout the day.
  3. Reframing rest as 'micromoments of stillness' rather than big, planned events can be more meaningful.

The Pathologization Pandemic

The Prism • 4 HN points • 06 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Youth mental health is deteriorating due to societal influences, leading to increased diagnoses of mental disorders.
  2. Long Covid and mood disorders are intertwined, potentially leading to misdiagnosis and confusion.
  3. Pathologization of personal issues as medical disorders is on the rise among young people, driven by social media, victimhood culture, and the medical industry.

The Long Game 142: Focusing on Physical Performance, Teen Mental Health Epidemic, Risk & Regret, Consumer Products

The Long Game by Mehdi Yacoubi • 5 implied HN points • 13 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Focusing on physical performance can lead to better overall health and well-being.
  2. There is a concerning rise in teen mental health issues, potentially linked to social media and technology.
  3. Considering risk and regret can help in making important life decisions and avoiding unnecessary stress.

The Long Game 154: Holistic Fitness, State of Men Report, Liabilities of Success, Willingness to be Low Status

The Long Game by Mehdi Yacoubi • 4 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Holistic fitness includes mental health, nutrition, and sleep, not just exercise.
  2. The State of American Men Report highlights concerning statistics about men's well-being in 2023.
  3. Success often comes with sacrifices and hidden costs that are important to consider before pursuing a goal.

Black Iron Prisons

A blog. • 1 implied HN point • 17 Nov 24
📖 Philosophy Mental health
  1. A black iron prison is like a distorted way of thinking. People in it can hold strong beliefs, but those beliefs may not be based on what’s really true.
  2. It's important to consider that we might all be in some sort of mental prison. A good way to check this is to stay open-minded about our own beliefs and how they shape our views of the world.
  3. When we face big challenges or losses, it can help us break free from these prisons. Sometimes, experiences like therapy or even spiritual practices can help us see things differently.

My Forthcoming Novel, and Why I Won't Write a Mental Illness Memoir

Freddie deBoer • 2 HN points • 03 Mar 24
📚 Literature Mental health
  1. The author is excited about publishing a novel titled 'The Mind Reels.' It's the story of a young woman going insane, slowly and then rapidly.
  2. The author avoids writing a mental illness memoir because he doesn't want to glamorize or romanticize his struggles. He believes the reality of mental illness is mostly mundane and not engaging.
  3. The author feels unable to accurately recall key experiences due to memory issues from mental illness and medication. He prefers to write about mental health from a more detached viewpoint in nonfiction.

Walking Phoenix

Chris Arnade Walks the World • 2 HN points • 03 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Mental health
  1. Phoenix has contrasting sides - while some parts showcase a version of the American Dream, others are plagued by chaos and despair, highlighting societal issues like drug addiction and homelessness.
  2. The experience highlighted the challenges of navigating through a city with broken infrastructure, lack of facilities, and intense disorder, impacting both residents and visitors.
  3. There was a clear call for more empathy, support, and community to address the issues of substance abuse, homelessness, and societal emptiness observed in parts of Phoenix.