Emotional Wellbeing

Misunderstanding dopamine: Why the language of addiction matters | Cyrus McCandless

Video, Addiction, Coping Skills, Emotional Wellbeing, Recovery, Resilience, Self Care /

Dopamine is the star of our conversations about motivation and addiction. But journalists, marketers, and app developers alike have missed some critical details. Understanding how dopamine really works to motivate our everyday behaviors–and what goes wrong in drug addiction–is the key to more productive thinking about our ‘bad habits,’ as well as today’s opioid crisis. […]

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The Secret to Self Control | Jonathan Bricker | TEDxRainier

Video, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Addiction, Coping Skills, Emotional Wellbeing, Recovery, Resilience, Self Care /

Jonathan Bricker’s work has uncovered a scientifically sound approach to behavior change that is twice as effective as most currently practiced methods. His new methods are driving new norms and new apps for how people quit smoking and decrease obesity, saving many people from an early death. Jonathan Bricker is an internationally recognized scientific leader

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How to manage your mental health | Leon Taylor | TEDxClapham

Video, Emotional Wellbeing, Men’s Mental Health, physical movement, Recovery, Resilience, Self Care, Stress, Women's Mental Health /

Prolonged psychological stress is the enemy of our mental health, and physical movement is our best weapon to respond.​ Leon Taylor is a former competitive diver who competed for TeamGB at three Olympic Games. Following retirement, he transitioned to the commentary booth where he works for the BBC. Leon has a passion for performance, wellness

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Tips on Surviving the Christmas Period from Mark O Brien

Video, Emotional Wellbeing, Relationships, Self Care /

Author and former professional footballer, Mark O Brien gives a few of his tips for minding your mental health over the Christmas period. Mark is working with Mental Health Ireland to highlight the importance of talking about mental health and the importance of placing as much importance on looking after your mental health as you

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Storytelling

Storytelling can Inspire

Video, Coping Skills, Emotional Wellbeing, Mental Health Policy, Parent's Section, Youth Section /

Storytelling Talking about your own mental health journey can inspire others to make changes in their own lives. Storytelling is an important part of advocacy, and there are many ways you can go about it. Check out the Balancing Our Minds Inspiring Action toolkit for ways you can start advocating for mental health in your

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Overcoming Procrastination

Overcoming Procrastination

Video, Coping Skills, Emotional Wellbeing /

Overcoming Procrastination We’ve all experienced that frustrating feeling of knowing that we should be doing something, and yet struggling to take action. Join Forrest and Dr. Rick as they explore how we can overcome avoidance and procrastination, unlock our motivation, and cultivate a “pursuit mindset.”They discuss intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, why extrinsic motivations aren’t such

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