By Craig Bรผlow After more than a year of lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, companies are considering reopening offices to their employees. It is the responsibility of entrepreneurs to consider the associated psychological challenges and to find ways to reintegrate employees into the office safely, sustainably and in a way that promotes wellbeing. According…
This is part of Natasha’s experience in dealing with mental health at the University. After a year, Natasha realized that she had to go University to understand how to live with her mental health problems. – Natasha In October 2019, I did something that I never thought I would – I dropped out of university….
When I think about how I deal with my mental health, I think a lot about tunnel vision. If you’re not that familiar with the concept, tunnel vision is often used as a metaphor when someone is focused solely on a single goal or course of action. Although it is often used as a metaphor,…
Appointment time: July 28, 2021 place: Virtual Sponsored by: The NIMH Disparities Team and the NIMH Office for Disparities Research and Workforce Diversity About the lecture: This lecture marks the start of the NIMH James Jackson Memorial Award. During the lecture, the inaugural award winner Dr. Enrique W. Neblett, Jr. discuss how his current research,…
Last June, during Pride Month, I delved into some stats and data on mental health and the LGBTQ + community. As in many other communities, the numbers of LGBTQ + people dealing with mental health problems vary widely, and the numbers speak for it. And while it won’t be news to our siblings in this…
Elle explains how the power of writing can help improve our mental health. – Elle Renee Morgan 1. When you see your name printed, you feel satisfied. You will know how much work has gone into this piece, how much research has been lightly taken on the content, and how many words you deleted or…
From Jack Petti Entering rehab after realizing you have a drug addiction is one of the bravest decisions ever made. It takes absolute courage and strength to surrender to the fact that your life is out of joint and only professional help can get your life going again. As you spend your time in a…
After learning about Men’s Health Week for the first time last year and sharing a mental health experience from one of the best men I know (thanks again, Stephen!), I decided to use the space this year to thinking about men and mental health health. There are many aspects of men’s health that should be…
Hello friends! Today at My Brainโs Not Broken we have a guest post from Pamela Zuber, a writer / editor for Sunshine Behavioral Health, who writes about how we can use exercise to improve our mental health and wellbeing. Are you anxious or depressed because of racial injustice, the COVID-19 pandemic, financial worries, or other…
Yoga extends beyond physical and mental benefits and has a lot to offer us – so it’s time to break down barriers and invite everyone to the mat In general, if something has existed for a long time without losing its spark, you can safely say that it is something special – and yoga has…
From Sierra Powell You don’t have to get on a jet to go on an adventure in an exotic location many miles away, to get to know the great outdoors and keep you happy. Being outdoors alone in nature offers numerous benefits for your lifestyle and your soul. It’s been a tough year for all…
Appointment timeTuesday, June 22, 2021, 3:00 pm-4:00pm ET place: Virtual Sponsored by: NIMH Non-University Affairs Department On June 22, 2021, Roberto Lewis-Fernรกndez, M.D., will be guest speaker for the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH )โs Innovation Speaker Series. Dr. Lewis-Fernรกndez is Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia University and Director of…
Naomi Osaka is great and we should leave her alone for as long as she wants. That’s the post for today, see you! (Okay, that’s not the whole post. But it’s great and we should give it space, and here’s why). Whether you follow tennis or not, you may still have heard about Naomi Osaka…
Hello everybody! As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end, I wanted to share some of the things I read and seen this month that have inspired me on my own mental health journey. I also wanted to create a space to reflect on the writing I wrote this month and how it can…
Dustin shares his experiences with addiction and how he took small steps towards recovery. – Dustin Kemp In 2019, I had just completed a graduation program at a branch of an American university in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I would like to say that I bowed my head and stubbornly continued my studies like…
