The hottest Mental health Substack posts right now

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Imagine Solutions

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 13 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. COVID 301 focuses on solutions for planning the future of human health and behavior in crisis.
  2. Developing an effective vaccine for coronavirus will take time due to safety and efficacy trials, individual variability, and the virus's tendency to mutate.
  3. It's important to trust science, be patient, and stay calm to navigate the challenges and uncertainties of the pandemic.

Hope

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 12 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Real hope can be found by following facts and truth.
  2. Even in crisis, our bodies, minds, and science are working to overcome challenges.
  3. Amidst the pandemic, people are coming together to support one another and find meaning in difficult times.

Stuff your Heart and Brain with Hope

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 11 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. The COVID-19 situation has a mix of good, bad, and ugly news but it's vital to stay informed.
  2. There are various tools available to manage COVID anxiety, such as meditation, looking at old photos, or writing letters to loved ones.
  3. Engaging in activities like volunteering, pursuing creativity, and immersing oneself in beauty can contribute to inner peace and well-being during stressful times.

Your Mind Matters

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 10 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Key preventive measures for COVID-19 continue to be aggressive hand-washing, social distancing, and mask-wearing in public spaces.
  2. Mental health significantly impacts physical health and medical outcomes, affecting conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease, and more.
  3. Addressing mental and physical health together can lead to improved overall health and well-being in the long term.

Get to Know Your Brain

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 06 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. The post discusses a class called 'COVID-201' that provides facts and guidance on managing COVID-19 anxiety for both sick and well individuals.
  2. It mentions that this class is a higher level course that builds upon the previous 'COVID-101' course about the virus.
  3. Readers are encouraged to subscribe to 'Are You Okay?' for access to the full post archives and a 7-day free trial.
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Believe

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 04 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. The post discusses finding glimpses of good news during difficult times
  2. The author emphasizes the importance of belief in challenging situations
  3. It mentions the concept of the blurred sense of time during tough times

Protect Your Body and Mind

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 02 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is crucial for protecting workers from job-related risks.
  2. Healthcare workers wear PPE like how a construction worker wears a helmet to safeguard their health.
  3. Ensuring healthcare workers are healthy is essential in maintaining overall healthcare system functionality.

Start With The Basics

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 30 Mar 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Starting with the basics is important when learning about a new topic like mental health in a pandemic.
  2. Understanding the fundamentals, like what a virus is, is crucial for building knowledge.
  3. Engaging in trial periods can be a helpful way to decide if a service or content is worth paying for.

Social Distance

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 26 Mar 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. The importance of discussing mental health during the pandemic is crucial for our well-being.
  2. The death toll in the US has crossed 1,000 according to the New York Times today, which is a stark reality of the situation.
  3. Subscribing to 'Are You Okay?' provides access to insightful posts and a 7-day free trial for the full archives.

Find Inspiration During Hard Times

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 25 Mar 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. COVID-19 is not just a physical health crisis, but also a mental health crisis affecting all of us.
  2. During hard times, it's important to find inspiration to cope with fear, worry, and tension.
  3. Seeking sources of inspiration can help navigate difficult times like the coronavirus pandemic.

Replace Fear With Facts

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 24 Mar 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Replace fear with facts for a clearer perspective on the situation.
  2. It's normal to feel nervous before a big moment, but positive feedback can boost your confidence.
  3. Engage with medical colleagues to stay informed and share knowledge across different locations.

Rituals To Help You Avoid Time-Pudding ⌚🍮

PeopleStorming • 0 implied HN points • 02 Mar 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. During the pandemic, the concept of time has become homogenous and it's easy to feel adrift without routines or plans.
  2. To combat the feeling of time blending together, create new daily, weekly, and monthly rituals to set boundaries and differentiate moments.
  3. Rituals can include themed meal days, walking commutes, bedtime wind-down routines, intentional connection and disconnection from work, and monthly reflections.

Fewer Social Cues = More Storytelling

PeopleStorming • 0 implied HN points • 24 Nov 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Having fewer social cues can lead to more storytelling as we try to make sense of situations
  2. During times of uncertainty, we may construct negative stories about ourselves, so it's helpful to consider different perspectives
  3. Practicing gratitude during challenging times, like the holiday season, can help shift focus to positive aspects of life

A better way to check in on your colleagues 👋

PeopleStorming • 0 implied HN points • 21 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Different types of check-in questions are useful for different situations: fun & inconsequential, personal & connected, deep & valuable.
  2. Consider factors like group size, group familiarity, conversation duration, and context of relationship when choosing questions for check-ins.
  3. Choosing the right check-in question can help deepen connections and strengthen relationships with colleagues.

2022 Year In Review

Austin's Analects • 0 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Reflecting on the past year through an annual review can help you realize accomplishments, identify areas for improvement, and set goals for the future.
  2. Identifying supportive habits, people, and environments, as well as recognizing blockers, can help in planning personal growth and success in the upcoming year.
  3. Setting specific, controllable goals in various aspects of life like physical health, mental growth, social connections, and financial stability can lead to a more structured and purposeful year ahead.

When kids were encouraged to collect rodents

Penelope Trunk's Substack • 0 implied HN points • 20 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. In a latchkey childhood scenario, the author's family unintentionally ended up with a surplus of gerbils due to not understanding their breeding habits.
  2. The story highlights the unique dynamics of a family dealing with a high-powered working mom, a Harvard Law School-educated dad, and the unexpected challenges of gerbil overpopulation.
  3. The author's journey to understand autism stems from observing how genius and unique behaviors can coexist within a family, leading to an upcoming autism course.

Your partner isn't a narcissist

Penelope Trunk's Substack • 0 implied HN points • 30 Sep 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. The idea that a partner might be perceived as a narcissist could actually be a misinterpretation of autism traits.
  2. Autism and narcissism can share certain characteristics, like difficulty in understanding other people's feelings and a focus on oneself.
  3. It's common for people with autism to attract and be attracted to others with autism, which can lead to challenges and misunderstandings in relationships.

Georgette Leblanc and health as the first requirement

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 0 implied HN points • 05 May 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Georgette Leblanc emphasized the importance of good health as a primary condition for approaching Gurdjieff and engaging in inner work.
  2. Gurdjieff's approach with Georgette Leblanc involved creating conditions for self-change rather than directly developing her.
  3. Georgette Leblanc found healing and renewed energy through her work on herself and her interactions with Gurdjieff, suggesting a holistic approach to health and personal growth.

Morgane Billuart: Elevated and Upgraded: The Paradigms of Female Health and Body Optimization

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 16 Oct 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Optimization often involves maximizing the utility of the body and striving for perfection under societal norms and expectations.
  2. The concept of an 'optimized woman' revolves around empowering oneself through pain, creating strategies based on menstrual cycles, and integrating external elements for survival.
  3. The pressure to optimize our bodies and lives is influenced by capitalist, patriarchal, and technological systems, leading to feelings of inadequacy and constant comparison with machines.

Morgane Billuart: Cycles: The Sacred and the Doomed

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is viewed as a condition, disease, and dysfunction that can be misunderstood by society and medical professionals.
  2. Menstruating bodies have complex relationships with technology and healthcare, with advancements like birth control and fertility treatments affecting various aspects of life.
  3. The field of Femtech is emerging as a revolutionary industry aiming to provide care, understanding, and new perspectives for women and menstruating bodies through the use of technology and holistic approaches.

Sean Jewell: "corredora" & "Unhyphenate -Me"

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. The situation in the hospital reflects struggles with engineers on strike and a global supply chain crisis
  2. The concept of "hyphen" is used symbolically to highlight contradictions and challenges in modern life
  3. The desire for authenticity and emotional expression without the constraints of labels or market-driven solutions is emphasized

Eamon Levesque: We Need To Talk About Mikey

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 22
🎭️ Culture Mental health
  1. Mikey's online presence highlights the phenomenon of internet micro-celebrities showcasing funny but concerning content based on their mental health struggles.
  2. The concept of a 'Cringe Vortex' categorizes how individuals can unintentionally become targets of online mockery, leading to potential mental health issues and harmful repercussions.
  3. Learning from past cases like ChrisChan, a structured understanding of the phases and potential exits from the 'Cringe Vortex' can help in recognizing and possibly preventing similar situations in the future.

Joshua Citarella: Auto Experiment: Hyper Masculinity

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Sep 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Engaging in extreme male improvement techniques can physically transform you but may not change your political views.
  2. Managing your exposure to toxins like phthalates and xenoestrogens can have a significant impact on your health and well-being.
  3. Challenging disciplines like seed retention can lead to personal transformation in terms of energy, focus, and self-awareness.

Kara: Cults and Trauma

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 05 Apr 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Trauma overwhelms the nervous system, distorts thinking, and fragments the sense of self. Healing trauma requires finding a safe community to process it.
  2. Traumatized individuals are drawn to cults seeking purpose, identity, and belonging. Cult-like groups can hinder true healing from trauma.
  3. It's important to approach those in cults with care, listening, and non-judgment. Providing a sense of safety and offering support can help individuals transition out of cult thinking.

Enter 2024

Eddie's startup voyage • 0 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Focus on rebuilding yourself after setbacks with a concrete plan for improvement in health, including fitness and reducing alcohol consumption.
  2. Experiencing a defeat can lead to new opportunities, such as exploring AI in depth and breadth, and sharing learnings publicly.
  3. Launching multiple digital products infused with AI, improving marketing and storytelling skills, and making time for cherished moments amidst a busy life are key goals for 2024.

Disrupting ableism helps every body

The Flawed Yogi Report • 0 implied HN points • 25 Mar 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Disrupting ableism means creating spaces for everyone to show up authentically in the bodies they have now, without expecting them to be fixed or different.
  2. Ableism affects everyone, whether or not they have a visible disability, as we all have unique needs that should be acknowledged and accommodated.
  3. Advocating for one's own needs helps not only oneself but also sets an example for providing access to those with different needs, promoting a world where everyone can show up as they are.

It's not you. It's the world.

The Flawed Yogi Report • 0 implied HN points • 08 Jul 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. The societal pressure to conform and conform to norms can lead to pathologizing natural human experiences like nervous breakdowns or mental health struggles.
  2. Nervous breakdowns can be seen as a necessary reset, an opportunity for reorganization, and a chance to come back stronger.
  3. It's important to acknowledge our fragility and give ourselves the care we need, even if it means stepping back from productivity and taking time for rest and self-discovery.

The Joy of No Ambition

The Flawed Yogi Report • 0 implied HN points • 11 Jun 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Being overly ambitious can lead to burnout and ignoring personal well-being. It's important to recognize and address when ambition is causing stress.
  2. Practicing self-care and kindness can lead to true contentment. Sometimes, doing less and being gentle with oneself can bring more fulfillment than pushing harder.
  3. Taking a break from constant improvement and goal-setting is liberating. It's okay to pause, reassess, and focus on the present without always striving for more.

Suffering is not Relative

The Flawed Yogi Report • 0 implied HN points • 16 Apr 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Suffering is not relative - feeling gratitude is important, but comparing our suffering to others can be counterproductive. It's essential to acknowledge and feel our own pain, without dismissing it because others may have had it worse.
  2. Grieving is necessary - It's important to allow ourselves to grieve our own unique circumstances, regardless of how they compare to others. Accepting and feeling the reality of our situation can lead to clarity and emotional healing.
  3. Embrace pain and gratitude - Feeling both pain and gratitude simultaneously is valid. Acknowledging our losses and being grateful can coexist, helping us navigate the challenges ahead with a sense of emotional balance.

Jealousy

The Flawed Yogi Report • 0 implied HN points • 22 Feb 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Jealousy can arise from comparing ourselves to others, but it's important to recognize and value our own unique accomplishments and strengths.
  2. Social media often showcases people's highlight reels, leading us to compare our real, complex lives to their curated images.
  3. It's crucial to appreciate and respect the essential work we do, whether it's glamorous or not, and to acknowledge our own worth and value.

The Heart of My Lockdown Boredom

The Flawed Yogi Report • 0 implied HN points • 03 Feb 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Lockdown brought unexpected challenges and kept me busy with various projects like moving, remodeling, and baking.
  2. Boredom struck after months of staying occupied, revealing deeper feelings of unease and anxiety that are difficult to address.
  3. Viewing boredom as an opportunity to practice acceptance of personal anxieties and uncertainties, finding solace in moments of mindfulness and self-care.

Part 4: Ways to reduce noise when assessing school shooting threats

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 16 May 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Having groups assess school shooting threats leads to more consistent and accurate judgments by reducing individual variability.
  2. Utilizing the wisdom of crowds, where multiple assessments are averaged, can help in decision-making and improve accuracy, especially in critical situations like school shooting threats.
  3. Implementing algorithms for threat assessment, alongside human judgement, can standardize evaluations, reduce bias, and potentially enhance decision-making processes in school safety.

We're Heroes, Unless We're in the Way

The Medicine & Justice Project • 0 implied HN points • 11 Apr 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health
  1. Frontline workers are celebrated as heroes until they become an inconvenience to the system, facing nightmares and trauma while carrying out difficult duties.
  2. The debate around capital punishment highlights broken systems that seem to prioritize the procedure over ethical considerations and medical consequences.
  3. The pressure on those involved in executions, along with the harsh expectations placed on them, points to a societal acceptance of violence and a lack of empathy for those directly involved.