“Drone footage from India shows a family of elephants resting peacefully.”
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Uplifting :)The loneliness epidemic gets framed as a mental health crisis. Should it be framed as a structural one instead?
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Loneliness Epidemic & CapitalismWhy You Can't Stop Creating Problems in Your Mind – Member Feature Stories
START HERE: Navigating Depression UnderwaterThe Psychology of Concealed Depression: 5 Signs That Actually Matter
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Frequent Binge-Watching Associated with Loneliness. Here's Why
A recent study found that excessive binge watching, or "binge-watching addiction," may be associated with loneliness. Here's what you can do to manage your binge watching habits if it's affecting your mental health.
Viral App ‘Are You Dead Yet?’ Unveils the Anxiety and Pain of Single Chinese Youths
Most empty-nest youths have to endure high-pressure study or workloads without social support or family companionship.
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Addressing the psychological dimensions of the climate crisis together.
Grief & Climate Capitalism
Class Struggle & Mental Health Zine
A printable zine focusing on mental health in radical/anarchist political activism.
Looking Honestly at the Challenges of Mindfulness Practices
While the challenges of mindfulness practices are real, research confirms that mindfulness can also be helpful in preventing relapses into depression and reduce healthcare visits.
Witnessing Emotions: Equanimity, Stoicism, etc
Choosing
Ultimately, happiness comes down to choosing between the discomfort of becoming aware of your mental afflictions and the discomfort of being ruled by them Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, The Joy of Living…
Anger is an Energy
But what if we take away the small self, the ego? When there is no “I” or “me,” then how can “I” be angry? If there is no more inner fortress to protect then anger, if it arises, can dissipate back from where it arose.
This brain trick makes exercise feel easier
Exercise doesn’t just challenge the body; it challenges how the brain interprets effort. Scientists discovered that vibrating tendons before cycling allowed people to push harder without feeling like they were working more. Their muscles and hearts worked overtime, but their sense of strain stayed the same. This brain-body mismatch could one day help make exercise feel less intimidating, especially for people who struggle to stay active.
Movement as Antidepressant
Dharma 101: The Branches of Buddhism
Exploring the rich diversity of Buddhist traditions can deepen your connection to the dharma. Gary Gach unpacks the core philosophies and practices of Buddhism’s four major branches.
Wisdom (Daoism, Stoicism etc)
As a student, he was involved in a drunk-driving incident that killed a cyclist. Years later he would become expert in the healing powers of guilt
Psychologist Chris Moore saw first-hand how powerful and complex an emotion it is
I’m 25 and I unfucked my entire life in 60 days
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How to talk to yourself
Self-talk is a proven way to boost motivation, think clearly and process your emotions. These tips will help you use it well
Gratitude & Mortality
The Weirdest Story Jesus Ever Told and Why It Matters
Moral ambiguity, strategic action, and the kingdom of God.
Stop Trying to Be “Normal.” It’s Costing You Your Soul.
When you stop trying to be normal, you find freedom, peace, and power again. Here's how to reconnect with your authentic self, shame-free ...
How to visualise a better future
From sports to business, mental imagery can boost outcomes
Unlearning What No Longer Fits: Letting Go of Old Habits and Beliefs That Hold You Back
Unlearning What No Longer Fits: Letting Go of Old Habits and Beliefs That Hold You Back
How Emotionally Intelligent People Use a Little Stress to Optimize Their Performance
I used the 'Death Clock' health app to predict when I'll die
While it sounds vaguely like a horror movie premise, a new app promises to deliver your approximate death date — and actionable ways to extend your life.
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Death Clock. Have you ever asked yourself 'when will I die?', use our advanced life expectancy calculator in combination with ai to accurately predict your death date and receive your own death countdown clock.
This is beautiful to watch. : r/spreadsmile
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Britain one of least ‘nature-connected’ nations in world – with Nepal the most
Others languishing near bottom of 61-country study include Canada, Germany, Israel, Japan and Spain
How to Do Anger
I feel like washing my truck makes it run better.
For the first time, scientists pinpoint brain cells linked to depression : r/neurobiology
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The trauma keeps talking but my voice is now louder
You can’t just press ‘undo’ on your life. To move forward, you must first feel your grief and rage | Mental health | The Guardian
Many of us try to reframe our disappointments, to put a happy face on sad circumstances. But the path to growth is paved with difficult emotions, and we have to experience them honestly
From Pain to Peace: How to Grieve and Release Unmet Expectations - Tiny Buddha