Depression

The Therapeutic Benefits of Writing: Part II Emotional

The Therapeutic Benefits of Writing: Part II Emotional

Previously, we dove deep into the cognitive benefits of writing. Now, we shift our focus within the human brain to the space of emotion. There are countless therapeutic interventions that explore emotions and utilize writing, but none quite to the extent of Narrative...

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“Do no harm”: Healing Negative Self-Talk with AEIOU

“Do no harm”: Healing Negative Self-Talk with AEIOU

Recently, I have been experiencing something that I have not encountered in a while: intense negative self-talk. Don’t get me wrong; I almost always have some little voice that tells me what I’ve done today wasn’t enough, etc. But recently, that little voice has grown...

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Mental Health Awareness Month: Depression

Mental Health Awareness Month: Depression

What Depression Is, and What It Is NotDepression varies in how it presents in the mind and body. Sometimes depression can visit us in a temporary episode of sadness. Other times, it can present as severe and persistent – this is known as major depression or major...

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