Category: Mental Health Articles

Bipolar I disorder is a commonly misunderstood diagnosis, frequently surrounded by stigma and misinformation. However, media portrayals have the potential to reshape public understanding of the disorder. Ian Gallagher from Shameless and Pat Solitano from Silver Linings Playbook stand out as examples of nuanced, humanizing depictions of Bipolar I disorder.

In the ever-evolving landscape of life, challenges are inevitable. These hurdles are not merely obstacles but opportunities for profound personal development. By shifting our perspectives, we see each challenge as a chance to learn, adapt, and grow.

Sustainable personal development is about setting realistic goals, creating flexible routines, and recognizing growth as a gradual process rather than a quick fix. By focusing on consistency over intensity, we can ensure that our efforts are fulfilling, achievable, and ultimately transformative.

The film Eighth Grade (2018) and the Nosedive episode of Black Mirror offer compelling portrayals of the relationship between self-esteem and social media.

Radical acceptance is a distress tolerance skill from DBT, which moves us away from denial and helps us acknowledge the facts of reality.

Author: Brian Masciadrelli, PhD We’re likely to hear about imposter syndrome and burnout a lot these days. These two things can impact our jobs, relationships, and satisfaction with life, among many other things. Sometimes people will talk about them as if they’re somehow the same thing. As we’ll see below, imposter syndrome and burnout are two different phenomena, but they can feed off of one another. Imposter syndrome can fuel burnout, or burnout can fuel imposter syndrome. At other times they might be completely separate and independent of one another. We can experience burnout without imposter syndrome at all, and …

Accurate and sensitive portrayals of grief in the media play a crucial role in fostering understanding for those navigating loss. This article explores how the show Fleabag and the movie Up validate the experiences of those in mourning, while also helping audiences connect with the universal reality of loss.

Television shows “Euphoria” and “Breaking Bad” accurately portray the impact of substance use and addiction as well as their consequences. This article will explore how these portrayals influence viewers’ perceptions of addiction and the broader implications for mental health awareness and treatment.

Becoming angry is a normal emotional experience for all of us, including for parents as they interact with their child. Learn specific strategies to identify and manage your response when angry.

Parental anxiety can subtly shape your child’s emotional well-being in ways you might not even notice. Children are highly perceptive, and your anxious behaviors can influence their well-being, potentially causing them to internalize stress and anxiety themselves. Learn how to recognize these signs early and better understand how to manage your anxiety by fostering a healthier, more balanced emotional space for your child.