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Mental Health Resources

1: Exercise

For mild depression and anxiety, exercise performs as well (if not better) than medications and therapy. What's the best type of exercise? Anything that you can keep doing consistently. Research has shown better effect if done with others (work-out partner, team sports, trainer).  

Exercise

2: Sleep

Experts emphasize the importance of obtaining 7-9 hours of sleep, with sleep hygiene practices prioritized over medications due to their potential side effects and risks of dependency.

Sleep

Sleep

Sleep

Sleep is crucial for overall health and well-being, impacting cognitive function, emotional stability, and physical health. Experts recommend at least 7-9 hours of sleep. Sleep experts prioritize sleep hygiene practices over medications which come with potential side effects and dependency risks.

Sleep

3: Therapy

Included here is a guide for finding a therapist, self-guided CBT books (David Burns is excellent), and the CBT tool with great efficacy in depression (Behavioral Activation). 

Therapy

4. Diet

A balanced diet is crucial for mental health as it provides essential nutrients that support brain function and neurotransmitter production, influencing mood regulation and overall cognitive well-being.

Diet

5. Addiction

Start here if you currently have an addiction. Tackling addictions is crucial for mental health as addiction can exacerbate existing mental health conditions and lead to the development of new ones, hindering overall well-being, social functioning, and quality of life

Addiction

Therapy

Sleep

Sleep is crucial for overall health and well-being, impacting cognitive function, emotional stability, and physical health. Experts recommend at least 7-9 hours of sleep. Sleep experts prioritize sleep hygiene practices over medications which come with potential side effects and dependency risks.

Included here is a guide for finding a therapist, self-guided CBT books (David Burns is excellent), and the CBT tool with great efficacy in depression (Behavioral Activation). 

Diet

Included here is a guide for finding a therapist, self-guided CBT books (David Burns is excellent), and the CBT tool with great efficacy in depression (Behavioral Activation). 

6. Mindfulness

Mindfulness involves paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgment, and it has been shown to positively impact mental health by reducing stress, anxiety, and depression while enhancing overall well-being.

Mindfulness

Addiction

Start here if you currently have an addiction.

7. Breathing Exercises

The Wim Hof Method is a specialized breathing techniques, beneficial for stress reduction and energy enhancement. Square Breathing employs equal-length inhalation, hold, exhalation, and another hold, aiding relaxation, focus improvement, and anxiety management. The Physiological Sigh comprises a deep breath followed by a brief pause, ideal for rapid calming during emotional or physical tension. Coherent Breathing emphasizes rhythmic, equal-length breaths to regulate physiological responses, fostering stress reduction, emotional balance, and overall well-being.

Breathing

Mindfulness

Start here if you currently have an addiction.

Medication-Adherence

8. Medication Adherence

Utilizing tools such as pill organizers and medication reminders can significantly improve medication adherence, addressing the common challenge of poor compliance.

9. Mood Tracking

Mood-Tracking

Mood tracking is vital for mental health as it allows individuals to recognize patterns, triggers, and fluctuations in their emotions, empowering them to make informed decisions and seek appropriate support when needed.

Breathing Exercises

The Wim Hof Method is a specialized breathing techniques, beneficial for stress reduction and energy enhancement. Square Breathing employs equal-length inhalation, hold, exhalation, and another hold, aiding relaxation, focus improvement, and anxiety management. The Physiological Sigh comprises a deep breath followed by a brief pause, ideal for rapid calming during emotional or physical tension. Coherent Breathing emphasizes rhythmic, equal-length breaths to regulate physiological responses, fostering stress reduction, emotional balance, and overall well-being.

8. Medication Adherence

Utilizing tools such as pill organizers and medication reminders can significantly improve medication adherence, addressing the common challenge of poor compliance.

10. Seasonal Affective Disorder

SAD

11. Panic Disorder

Panic

10. Panic Disorder

Utilizing tools such as pill organizers and medication reminders can significantly improve medication adherence, addressing the common challenge of poor compliance.

12. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

OCD

13. Depression / Anxiety

Depession

11. Bipolar Disorder

Utilizing tools such as pill organizers and medication reminders can significantly improve medication adherence, addressing the common challenge of poor compliance.

14. Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar

11. Bipolar Disorder

Utilizing tools such as pill organizers and medication reminders can significantly improve medication adherence, addressing the common challenge of poor compliance.

15. Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia

11. Bipolar Disorder

Utilizing tools such as pill organizers and medication reminders can significantly improve medication adherence, addressing the common challenge of poor compliance.

16. ADHD

ADHD

11. Schizophrenia

Utilizing tools such as pill organizers and medication reminders can significantly improve medication adherence, addressing the common challenge of poor compliance.

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