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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352 — Not Sad, Not Happy, Just... Nothing? Why You Feel Numb—and How to Come Back
Have you ever felt like you just don't feel anything at all? Not exactly sad, but not happy either. Something good happens and you think, well, that's nice. Something bad happens and you think, okay. And you move through your days feeling sort of flat. That's emotional numbness. ... Show More
19m 5s
Sep 14
351 — How to Build the Self-Worth You Need to Feel Good Enough (Without Faking It, Affirming It, or Achieving It) With Dr. Marisa Franco
Have you ever finally gotten something that you thought would make you feel worthy, like a degree or a promotion, and you still felt like you weren't good enough? Or maybe when someone gives you a genuine compliment, you feel worse instead of better. My guest is Dr. Marisa Franco ... Show More
45m 25s
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
Jul 2024
Bad Anxiety and Mental Health Advice | Episode 297
The Internet is packed with anxiety and mental health advice, but not all of it is useful or helpful. Some of it can be harmful. This week I'm joined by Emma McAdam, the therapist behind the Therapy in a Nutshell YouTube channel, to dissect the often misleading and sometimes dang ... Show More
38m 19s
Nov 2024
7 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health
<p>Ever feel like life’s weighing you down or that emotions keep piling up? Today, I’m giving you *seven powerful, game-changing tips* to boost your mental health and find balance. From learning how to let go of what’s holding you back to discovering the magic of silence, we’re t ... Show More
17m 52s
May 2025
My 7 Favorite Free Apps to Improve Mental Health
How I use free mental health apps like Habit Tracker, Day One, Lotus Bud, Therapy in a Nutshell, and more to boost my well-being using my phone. Learn the skills to regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership Smartphones often ge ... Show More
10m 32s
Jul 2022
9 Science Backed Techniques to Keep Your Mind Healthy | Lewis Howes
<p>Today, nearly 20% of adults in the United States alone experience some form of struggle or illness related to their mental health. Thanks to advances in science, technology, and the progress we’ve made to begin erasing the stigma around mental health, we actually have more too ... Show More
35m 16s