Whether it be a necessary means to earn some extra cash or even an opportunity to grow one’s career, shift work has become a common phenomenon in modern occupations. People spend time out of traditional daylight hours to keep a business/ service open for extended periods of time. While shift work may seem beneficial to […] The post The Psychology of Shift Work: Why Irregular Hours Increase the Risk of Mood Disorders appeared first on Psychologs Magazine | Mental Health Magazine | Psyc...| Psychologs Magazine | Mental Health Magazine | Psychology Magazine | Self-Hel...
In this video, I share ten practical interventions that people with mood disorders should consider implementing that involve changing your environment in some way (either your inner or outer environment). They include: medications, meditation, the arts, aromatherapy, nature, social connections, exercise, nutrition, psychotherapy, feeling gratitude, and having a purpose in life. As a person with […] The post Video #40 – Environmental Modifications for Mood Disorders first appeared on Thoma...| Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D.
In this video, I highlight nine extraordinary individuals, four from the past and five from the present, who have struggled with mood disorders. At the same time, for each person, I include something that they’ve done with help bring them out of their depressed state. For Lincoln, it was his reciting sad songs and poems, […] The post Video #39 Nine Positive Role Models with Mood Disorders first appeared on Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D..| Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D.
This video describes five assistive technology apps that are particularly well-suited for people with mood disorders like major depression or bipolar disorder. These apps include: meditation-mindfulness apps (e.g. Insight Timer), mood trackers (e.g. Moodfit), online live therapy platforms (e.g. TalkSpace), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)-based apps (e.g. Sanvello), and music apps (e.g. Amazon Music). ___________________________________________ To […] The post Video #38- Assistive Tec...| Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D.
In this video, I emphasize the importance of making good career choices if you happen to have a mood disorder (or know someone who has one). I make four suggestions to guide your thinking as to job possibilities: jobs that involve helping others manage their emotions (counselor, therapist etc.) since you’ve likely had lots of […] The post Video #37-Good Career Matches for People with Mood Disorders first appeared on Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D..| Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D.
In this video I talk about Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection and how it can help explain why the genes for major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder are still in the gene pool. I explore five possibilities including: the positive advantages of contemplation (”positive rumination”), a more realistic sense of life, higher creative expression, […] The post Video #36 The Evolutionary Advantages of Mood Disorders first appeared on Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D..| Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D.
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