The movie Inside Out is a movie that we all admire, despite it being targeted for children, as we got to see the main character, Riley, gradually process her emotions and get comfortable with them. A very important message the movie covers is the idea of toxic positivity as it reminds us that it is okay not …
Disconnecting from the world can feel like a safe haven when situations an individual endures become too much to handle. In fact, this is often what we, as fully functioning individuals, need – a nice small break to recharge. Yet, sometimes, this disconnection turns dysfunctional and internal to the point where it disrupts daily routines. …
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The phrase “fake it till you make it” may hold more truth to it than you think. According to recent research, smiling, even if only fake, can have a positive effect and, in layman terms, “trick” the brain into thinking that you are happy. This is something you might also have heard in introductory psychology courses, on mental health social media pages, and/or …
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As we have talked about quite extensively on Aware, mental health stigma has had profound effects on people struggling with mental health problems and disorders. Whether it was in healthcare, at home, or in school, the negative effects of mental health stigma are spread everywhere, with dire consequences. The Workplace Mental health stigma, in general, …
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