Mental Health Mondays: Self Awareness and Triggers

Mental Health Mondays: Trauma Compatibility

In today's topic for the Mental Health Monday's segment will focus on Trauma Compatibility. We've all heard the saying of 'Like Attracts Like." But when we are dealing with our unaddressed traumas, the same saying still applies. Today's topic will discuss an overview of what trauma is and how it affects us; physically, cognitively, and emotionally. When we are dealing with our unaddressed traumas, we attract those that are on the same wavelength and speak the same language.

Mental Health Mondays: Power of Negative Thinking

In today's episode for the Mental Health Mondays segment, the Power of Negative Thinking and how much it affects our reality. Negative thinking is one of the biggest components when we are battling our depression. However, the power of thought can alter our reality, especially if its negative. Today, the focus will be on the 7 common types of negative thoughts and how to combat them.

Mental Health Mondays: Self Awareness and Triggers

In Today's episode, the focus of discussion is on Self Awareness and Triggers. What is Self-Awareness? It is essentially seeing where our thoughts and emotions guide us and take us. Self-Awareness is the the first step to self-development and obtaining our overall mental health. When we are in a state of awareness, we are able to see how and why we react to certain situations. The 3 Key Steps to Self Awareness: 1. Asking Ourselves Why? 2. Being Objective with Ourselves 3. Self-Reflection

Mental Health Mondays: Social Anxiety and Isolation

Today's episode of Mental Health Mondays focuses on Social Anxiety and Isolation. Both go hand in hand. Known as a mental disorder, Social Anxiety has its rotts in fear of social rejection and judgment of others. When dealing with social anxiety, we avoid any social situations that may provide embarrassment and perceived humiliation. Thus in turn, this leads to isolation and overall loneliness. Social Anxiety may lead to Panic Attacks as well. One of the ways to help combat Social Anxiety is therapy.

Mental Health Mondays: How To Practice Self Care If You Have Depression

Today's episode of the Mental Health Mondays segment focuses on Self Care and Depression. Often, when battling with depression, neglecting ourselves becomes second nature. When we neglect ourselves, we often feel as if we are "too busy" or just "have a lot going on" to even stop and care for our overall well-being. In addition, we put others before ourselves. Self-Care in terms of dealing with depression, address the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being overall. Within the discussion, there are several key ideas and techniques used for self care.