Expert Advice
Sometimes a simple insight can have a big impact. A Mindful State is grateful for the good advice offered by our growing community of mental health and positive living experts. Short videos are no substitute for professional help, but our community finds these words of wisdom to be very useful as we each develop coping skills and build resilience.
Developing Alternative Approaches
Role playing offers alternate ways to deal with challenges.
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Anxiety has Changed with the Pandemic
Validate feelings by listening and practicing ways to feel less anxious.
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We have Experienced a Collective Trauma
PTSD, ODD, ADHD, depression, trauma can manifest as anxiety
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Building Relationships is the Foundation
Students do not have to look like us to be able to connect with them.
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Ingredient #1: Purpose
Resilience is something that people are capable of on a very deep level.
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Ingredient #4: Hope
Hope is an emotionally meaningful ingredient but not easy to come by.
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Is Your Substance Use Getting Out-of-Hand?
Letting someone know you are struggling is the right start.
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Signs Your Child May Be Experimenting with Substances
What to look for if your child is experimenting with substances.
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If You or Someone You Love is Considering Suicide
Hotlines, text lines and other ways to support someone.
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If Someone Tells You They are Considering Suicide
Tips for how to respond if someone shares their feelings.
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There is Power in Asking for Help
Once you’re able to ask for help - there’s usually support.
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Suicide Affects Individuals and Cultures Differently
Some populations are at an increased risk of suicide.
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Dealing with Post Traumatic Stress
Intrusion, Arousal, Thought and Mood Changes and Avoidance.
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Jessica's Personal Trauma Story
Telling your story from beginning, middle, to end is important.
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Avoiding Trauma Reminders Can Prevent Healing
Avoiding trauma reminders means it never gets dealt with.
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Routine and Stress Reduction Promote Healing
Deep breathing, eating and sleeping well help reduce PTSD.
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Influencer Culture Influencer Culture and Mental Health
An Influencer shares opinions to drive behavior.
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Social Media and False Perceptions
What you see is not always a true version of reality.
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Stress and Anxiety are Part of Everyday Life
Stress and anxiety have good and bad elements. Know the difference.
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Healthy Habits to Process Stress
Simple deep breathing and light exercise are oxygen to the brain.
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Stress Impacts Emotions
Awareness of what causes stress and anxiety can help to control it.
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Feeling Anxious is Normal
Stress and anxiety are normal AND you can do something about it.
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What do You Feel Worthy of?
You have more to give and to share when you love yourself first.
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It is Our Responsibility to Care for Each Other
This belief can guide and motivate what we do.
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Managing Emotions: Coping Skills and Tools
Ideas for managing emotions to help cope through tough times.
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Meditation and Managing Emotions
Many types of meditation and breathing are quick and easy.
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Self Inventory to Problem Solve
Evaluate what is happening when you are having a hard time.
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Behavioral Escalation and Intervention
It is important for us to connect and help regulate each other.
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How to Decide if You Need More Support
Feelings are just feelings. They are not bad or wrong.
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Helping Kids Deal with Depression
Disrupting negative feelings can help kids dealing with depression.
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Different Levels and Patterns of Depression.
Noticing patterns helps us know things will pass.
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Counseling and the BIPOC Community
Everyone has stuff going on and they need someone to talk to.
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Mental Health is as Important as Physical Health
Give yourself permission to honor and take care of yourself.
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Validating Experiences and Emotions Helps
Teens are dealing with the loss and grief of typical experiences.
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