MOOD-Moving Out Of Darkness

08/28/2023

07/27/2021

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Simone Biles says she "has to focus on her mental health" after pulling out of the gymnastics women's team final at Tokyo 2020.

07/23/2021

Come out and have some fun in the Sun ☀️

07/23/2021

Wouldn’t it be nice if it were this easy to let go of things that are holding us back? What would you like to let go of? (PS: these are METAPHORICAL balloons and are therefore environmentally friendly 🐢 🦆)

06/24/2021

There are many great resources available to help men and those who love them to understand how boys and men express emotional hurt and how to approach support for guys in this type of pain.

06/23/2021

Anxiety
It is defined as a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome or a nervous disorder characterized by a state of excessive uneasiness and apprehension, typically with compulsive behavior or panic attacks.
Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress. It’s a feeling of fear or apprehension about what’s to come. The first day of school, going to a job interview, or giving a speech may cause most people to feel fearful and nervous.
But if your feelings of anxiety are extreme, last for longer than six months, and are interfering with your life, you may have an anxiety disorder.
What are anxiety disorders?
It’s normal to feel anxious about moving to a new place, starting a new job, or taking a test. This type of anxiety is unpleasant, but it may motivate you to work harder and to do a better job. Ordinary anxiety is a feeling that comes and goes, but does not interfere with your everyday life.
In the case of an anxiety disorder, the feeling of fear may be with you all the time. It is intense and sometimes debilitating.
This type of anxiety may cause you to stop doing things you enjoy. In extreme cases, it may prevent you from entering an elevator, crossing the street, or even leaving your home. If left untreated, the anxiety will keep getting worse.
Anxiety disorders are the most common form of emotional disorder and can affect anyone at any age.

Types of anxiety
•Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) A person feels anxious on most days, worrying about lots of different things, for a period of six months or more
•Social anxiety
•Specific phobias
•Panic disorder
•Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
•Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

06/06/2021

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can occur following the experience or witnessing of a traumatic event.

06/03/2021

We all have complicated relationships with social media. You can build a safe experience online. 💚 The way you use social media is for YOU!

06/03/2021

Negative thoughts are especially likely to spiral out of control. When these thoughts make something out to be worse in your head than it is in reality, they are called cognitive distortions. Learn more about getting out of thinking traps at mhanational.org/may.

06/03/2021

Sometimes physically relocating yourself can help you start to calm down. Go to another room or step outside for a few minutes of fresh air to help disrupt the track that your mind is on.

Learn more for dealing with anger and frustration at mhanational.org/may