The Early Signs of Mental Illness - What Are They and How to Recognize Them on Time? -
Identify the early signs of mental illness to promote better mental well-being. Learn about warning signals and seek help when needed.| Mental Health Center
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.
The post How to Help Someone with Depression: A Step-by-Step Support Guide appeared first on Bridges to Recovery.| Bridges to Recovery
Identify the early signs of mental illness to promote better mental well-being. Learn about warning signals and seek help when needed.| Mental Health Center
If you suffer from a mood disorder, Dr. Neal Ranen, M.D. can help you with a diagnosis and treatment option specifically to your needs.| Dr. Neal Ranen, M.D.
