Mind-FULL Reads
We highly value psychoeducation. See below for shared articles to learn more about various mental health topics.
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The Neuroscience of Secrets
Not all secrets carry the same weight. Some can even have a positive impact. Distinguishing between positive and negative secrets is a good starting point.
"The Neuroscience of Secrets" explores the psychological and neurological impact of keeping secrets on individuals. Research reveals that secrecy can lead to increased stress, anxiety, and depression, activating the brain's stress response and releasing stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. The consequences of secrecy include social isolation, emotional numbing, and physical symptoms such as headaches and a weakened immune system.
Disclosure, on the other hand, can have numerous benefits, including reduced stress, improved relationships, and increased self-awareness. By understanding the consequences of secrecy and the benefits of disclosure, individuals can work towards a more authentic, honest, and healthy life.
Transform Your Summer: Tips for a More Meaningful and Purposeful Season
As we head towards the end of the summer, reflect on how you can make the remaining time most intentional. It is important to keep in mind that sometimes unstructured blocks or even downtime where we aren’t engaging in any specific task can be restorative.
In “How to Make This Summer More Meaningful,” Azadeh Aalai suggests embracing both structured and unstructured time during the summer. Aalai highlights the importance of allowing children to experience boredom as a catalyst for creativity and personal growth.
Additionally, incorporating simple practices like gratitude and mindfulness can infuse everyday tasks with deeper meaning, making the summer months more fulfilling. Discover practical tips to enrich your summer experiences by reflecting on how to make every moment count.
The People-Pleaser Perfectionist: Understanding the Need to Please Everyone
“People pleasing is partially rooted in personalization—taking too much responsibility for how you're treated.”
This month’s Mind-FULL Read by Leon Garber, "The People-Pleaser Perfectionist," delves into the intricate relationship between perfectionism and the desire to please others. It explores how perfectionists often conflate being liked with being respected, which may lead to excessive self-blame and fear of rejection. Through the story of Annie, it illustrates how childhood experiences can shape these tendencies, causing individuals to prioritize pleasing others over setting boundaries and expressing their own desires. Read more to understand how these patterns develop and their implications on mental health here.
Speaking to Millennial Moms’ Anxiety
“Balancing career obligations, growing children, and a wide range of emotions that often get neglected can trigger an overwhelming mental health crisis in some moms.”
“Balancing career obligations, growing children, and a wide range of emotions that often get neglected can trigger an overwhelming mental health crisis in some moms.”
The Surprising Power of a Partner's Touch
“Physical affection may be more impactful than verbal reassurance.”
“Physical affection may be more impactful than verbal reassurance.”
Why Sleep Is Even More Important Than You Thought
“After decades of research, the case can be confidently made that sleep loss and sleep disorders have profound and widespread effects on human health.”
“After decades of research, the case can be confidently made that sleep loss and sleep disorders have profound and widespread effects on human health.”
Why Some Parents Will Never Say They're Sorry
“While some parents may believe they are infallible as parents and even as people, others know when and how they have hurt their own children. They simply cannot bring themselves to admit it.”
“While some parents may believe they are infallible as parents and even as people, others know when and how they have hurt their own children. They simply cannot bring themselves to admit it.”
Are You an Overgiver? When Life's Demands Feel Overwhelming
“What beliefs and fears prevent you from being more discerning about how much you give?”
“What beliefs and fears prevent you from being more discerning about how much you give?”
No, Your Upset Child Probably Isn't Manipulating You
“Massive meltdowns are the last stage of a child becoming increasingly out of control internally. They aren’t about anyone else.”
“Massive meltdowns are the last stage of a child becoming increasingly out of control internally. They aren’t about anyone else.”
A Hidden Source of Disconnection Between Teens and Parents
“The good news is that the path to a more supportive and organized environment isn’t out of reach for most families.”
“The good news is that the path to a more supportive and organized environment isn’t out of reach for most families.”
Wolfing down your meals? Here's how to slow down and eat more mindfully
“As we become more aware of our eating habits, we can take steps towards behavior that will benefit not only ourselves, but also our environment.”
“As we become more aware of our eating habits, we can take steps towards behavior that will benefit not only ourselves, but also our environment.”
10 Tips for Healing From a Broken Friendship
“You can heal your heart and still be open to new friendships.”
“You can heal your heart and still be open to new friendships.”