Daily Archives: September 2, 2016

Traditions Spiritually Independent

Study and Practice to: Search for meaning and purpose in everyday life Emphasize authority of the individual over tradition Continue to evolve ideas and images of God Live with doubts and questions Disavow authoritative religious tradition Therapeutically approach spiritual practices … Continue reading

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As It Is: Spiritual Journaling

You are welcome to sign up for this e-course any time before the last day, September 2. After you do, you will find in your account an archive of the sessions covered so far, and you can read them online … Continue reading

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Ways to Love the Life You Have

Where do the solutions to most of life’s predicaments come from? Our brains and nervous systems are wired to respond in one of three ways when we feel stressed, threatened, or deprived: We freeze, fight, or flee. Yet solutions to … Continue reading

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8 Strategies Using Positive Memories to Help Depression

1 / 9   Remembering the Good Times When you’re living under the weight of depression, it’s easy to get stuck in a cycle of negative emotions. But new research shows that a specific way of recalling happy memories could help boost your … Continue reading

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Half of Americans Will Suffer From Mental Health Woes

Much more needs to be done to help spot those at risk and assist them, experts say. About half of Americans will experience some form of mental health problem at some point in their life, a new government report warns, … Continue reading

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Mental Health Stigma and Prejudice Strong Around the World, Study Says

Although mental health awareness and understanding are high in countries around the world, stigma and discrimination are still prevalent. When Maria Yerema was diagnosed with clinical depression in the late 1990’s, she made the decision not to hide it—even though … Continue reading

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A Doctor’s Guide to Safely Quitting Antidepressants

There comes a time in recovery from a mental illness when you wake up one morning and say to the mirror, “I’m ready to end my treatment.” This is a time of celebration and achievement, putting all the skills you’ve … Continue reading

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A Bipolar Gamer Confronts His Real Demons By Everyday Health Guest Contributor

By Ben Whitcomb, Special to Everyday Health My name is Ben Whitcomb. I am a father, a husband, a retired tattoo artist, and many other things. If you are a gamer, you may know me as BPgamer77, the bipolar video … Continue reading

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Friday Feedback: Behavioral Therapy for Common Conditions

Behavioral therapies are recommended before resorting to drugs in a number of common conditions, such as ADHD in young children and chronic insomnia in adults. But practitioners have objected that there are barriers to providing behavioral therapies to large numbers … Continue reading

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