Mental health advice is everywhere. But not all of it is good advice. In fact, some common tips about how to improve your emotional well-being that get widely shared on social media are downright unhealthy. Following those strategies might actually increase your depression, worsen your anxiety, increase your stress, or damage your psychological well-being.
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Nov 21
266 — The Holiday Playbook: Family Triggers, Strong Emotions, and Gracious Boundaries
Does the thought of spending time with family during the holidays cause you extra stress? Do you find yourself bracing for family drama or feeling overwhelmed by social expectations? If the "happiest time of the year" feels complicated, you're not alone.
The holidays can stir u ... Show More
23m 13s
Nov 17
265 — The Truth About Adult ADHD: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and What Works with Dr. Laura Knouse
Do you ever get frustrated with yourself for being late, procrastinating, or being disorganized? Or do you wonder if your struggle to focus is normal given our busy world or if it might be adult ADHD?
My guest today is Dr. Laura Knouse, a clinical psychologist, researcher, and p ... Show More
49m 46s
Nov 14
264 — Gratitude for Skeptics: What It Is, Why It Works, and How to Avoid Toxic Positivity
Do you ever feel like gratitude is overrated? Or do you get angry at the thought of being grateful when you're going through a tough time? If gratitude feels fake, forced, or like you're denying reality, you are not the problem. The method is. Gratitude isn't about pretending eve ... Show More
23m 53s
Feb 2023
242 - Friday Fix: 7 Worst Mental Health Tips on Social Media
Many people go online to seek positive affirmations, mental health tips, and strategies for building mental strength. Unfortunately, many social media tips on improving mental health aren’t accurate, and some strategies can be downright damaging. Many slogans, mantras, and tips j ... Show More
11m 31s
Mar 2020
ep.3 - Quarantine & Self-Isolation as a Teen? Disruption to Our Daily Lives? Ask Kati Anything!
Welcome to Ask Kati Anything!, the podcast where Kati Morton, LMFT answers your mental health questions and talks about psychology. Audience Questions:1. Why do some people never recover from mental illnesses that most people make a recovery from (e.g. depression, rather than a c ... Show More
1h 1m
Sep 2023
198 | Ready to be Consistent w/Your Morning Routine?! My Unique 3 Step Process to Create A Healthy, Productive & Simple Morning Routine That Also Supports Your Emotional Health, Mental Wellness & Self
In today’s episode, I’ll walk you through a psychology infused process of creating a simple morning routine that you can actually stick to.
You’ll hear:
Simplicity is the key to consistency
Loads of options about what to include in your morning routine
My own struggles with sti ... Show More
15m 30s
Feb 2020
488 - The Mental Health Benefits of a Routine
In this episode, we look at the mental health benefits of having a routine. 1. Take Control of Your Sleep Cycle "Routine can liberate your mental health, and it can have incredible psychological benefits, including alleviating symptoms of mental disorders, and insomnia. Creating ... Show More
11m 35s