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Alyssa started the discussion Stress Coping Strategies in the forum Relaxation, Happiness & Mood Discussion 10 months ago
What are some coping strategies that you use for stress that promote relaxation?
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Alyssa started the discussion Environmental Vs. Genetics Affects on Mental Health in the forum Psychology and Sociology Forum 10 months ago
Environmental Vs. Genetics Affects on Mental Health
In what ways has your environment or genetics played a critical role in your mental health or personality? Which one do you feel is more prevalent with your health?
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Alyssa started the discussion Family & Cultural Stigma in the forum Parenting & Family 10 months ago
What are some ways you have witnessed family or cultural stigma surrounding mental health? Do you feel like you can personally condemn them?
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Alyssa started the discussion Mindfulness Journaling in the forum Mindfulness & Self-Care 10 months ago
What are some go to mindfulness journaling prompts that promote self-care?
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Alyssa replied to the discussion Can small acts of self-care make a big difference? in the forum Mindfulness & Self-Care 10 months ago
Reply to Can small acts of self-care make a big difference?
I agree that small acts of self-care can make a big difference to our overall well-being! As long as those small acts are consistent and keep us present then they benefit us. When we are consistent with small acts of self-care we look forward to them throughout the day.
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Alyssa replied to the discussion What will be the driving mental health care issues in the next 5 years? in the forum General Mental Health 10 months ago
Reply to What will be the driving mental health care issues in the next 5 years?
I think a driving force for people to seek mental health support is reducing social and self-stigma with mental health. More people and younger generations are understanding the importance of good mental health and different ways it can be affected.
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Alyssa replied to the discussion How do you balance school and mental health? in the forum College & School Working Chat 10 months ago
Reply to How do you balance school and mental health?
Something that I like to do is use studying methods that include breaks, that way I know I am relaxing in between and not burning myself out. For example the pomodoro technique includes breaks between each study session but after a few I give myself a longer break. During the longer break I try my best to not use my phone and get outside or…
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Alyssa replied to the discussion How do you balance school and mental health? in the forum College & School Working Chat 10 months ago
Reply to How do you balance school and mental health?
I like your suggestion of time blocking specific times that focus on our mental health. I am definitely more inclined to take breaks and practice self-care when I write it on my to-do list or planner!
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Alyssa replied to the discussion What physical symptoms do you experience when you feel anxious? in the forum Anxiety & Stress 10 months ago
Reply to What physical symptoms do you experience when you feel anxious?
I think some common physical symptoms can include shortness of breath, experiencing your heart begin to race, sweating, and feeling chills. I have experienced these as well. Some of the more unique physical symptoms that I have experienced have been picking my nails and spacing out.
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Alyssa started the discussion Trusting AI Mental Health Tools in the forum AI Mental Health Tools 10 months ago
Trusting AI Mental Health Tools
What are some ways people can build their trust with the development of AI tools with mental health? Have any of your found articles or research papers discussing different ways to build trust and what it can be used for?
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