TL;DR: 7 practical tools to build hope, even when you’re struggling! Set goals, reframe obstacles, and connect with the community. 1. Set Clear Goals Hope begins with a destination. Setting clear, meaningful goals gives us a sense of purpose and something to move toward. But not all goals need to be grand or life-changing. Sometimes, […]
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TL;DR: Hope is a skill, not just a feeling! Learn how to develop “waypower” + “willpower” for better mental health in our new blog post. Hope is often dismissed as a fleeting emotion. This belief that things might get better. It is frequently confused with optimism, but science tells a different story. Hope is not
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TL;DR: Adolescence is a British crime drama miniseries, which delves into themes of toxic masculinity, social media influence, and teenage mental health. Excessive use of social media among adolescents can result in heightened risks of psychological distress. Involvement in the wrong online communities is dangerous and harmful for teenagers’ mental health as it can expose
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TL;DR Humour serves as a powerful coping mechanism, especially for youth facing academic pressures, societal expectations, and daily stressors. Individuals can alleviate stress, build social connections, and maintain an overall positive outlook by utilising various humour styles- such as affiliative, self-enhancing, and observational. However, it’s essential to use humour adaptively, ensuring it doesn’t mask underlying
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TL;DR Gaslighting and trauma dumping terminology have grown popular in discussions between young people and on social media. The widespread use of psychological terminology has helped describe complex emotions, although excessive misuse sets the foundation for reducing genuine psychological conditions’ value, which leads to confusion in communication. Experts state that using mental health terms properly
