Anxiety Disorders Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Panic Disorder Social Anxiety Disorder Specific Phobias Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Depression Major Depressive Disorder Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Postpartum Depression Bipolar Disorder Bipolar I Disorder Bipolar II Disorder Cyclothymic Disorder Eating Disorders Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa Binge Eating Disorder Orthorexia Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Types…
Appendix: Resources for Mental Health Support In your journey toward better mental wellness, having access to reliable resources is essential for gaining knowledge, seeking support, and maintaining progress. The following section includes various resources that can guide and assist you in improving your mental health. These include books, websites, hotlines, mental health assessment tools, self-assessment…
Chapter 12: Setting Goals for Mental Health Setting goals for mental health is an empowering and transformative practice that can help you take charge of your well-being. By establishing clear, actionable objectives, you can focus your efforts on improving your emotional and psychological state, ultimately enhancing your overall quality of life. This chapter will explore…
Chapter 4: Developing Emotional Intelligence Emotional Intelligence (EQ) refers to the ability to recognize, understand, manage, and influence our own emotions and the emotions of others. Unlike IQ (Intelligence Quotient), which measures cognitive ability, EQ focuses on the emotional aspect of intelligence. In a world where emotional challenges can deeply impact our mental health, relationships,…
Part 1: Understanding the Mind and Mental Wellness Chapter 1: The Science of Mental Health Mental health is often discussed in terms of emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, but at its core, it’s driven by the brain. Understanding how the brain functions and how different brain structures and processes influence our thoughts, emotions, and actions is…
Mind Over Matter: Unlocking the Power of Mental Wellness Introduction Mental wellness is more than just the absence of mental illness. I