Healthy Minds Psychology Group

10/21/2023

Register at the link below by October 23rd for my presentation on social media and our youth's mental health!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3KKD7CJ

08/29/2023

Hey all! Check out my article on the NAMI website to help kiddos with back to school anxiety!

As the upcoming school year approaches, it’s essential to address and manage back-to-school anxiety effectively.

08/16/2023

Sometimes the best answer is to just slow down. Take in your surroundings and stay focused on what you can control and your immediate environment...don't let it pass you by. Control what you can control. If your thoughts are stuck or racing, think about what your anxiety is trying to tell you, what's the bigger picture, what can you control regarding your behaviors to be closer aligned to the person you want to be and the way you want to feel.

08/11/2023

Sometimes you just have to laugh :) It breaks up the seriousness and changes your views of your situation for a moment.

08/09/2023

How you talk to yourself is the best defense against anxiety. In the moment it can be hard to believe anything against your thoughts, so daily affirmations help support your thinking and build the foundation for your defense. Practice saying these quotes every day. Comment below your favorite affirmation!!!! Sharing is caring ;)

08/04/2023

Laughing can spark those happy neurotransmitters in the brain that we're all chasing. Try out a few memes :)

08/02/2023

Guided imagery is a great way to achieve relaxation and manage stress. Most of the time when individuals are learning to meditate or think inwards there is a significant frustration with how difficult it is to concentrate or focus. Imagery is a great starting tool. With practice you'll be able to master your image and improve your ability to decrease your stress, improve your focus and feel a sense of control of racing thoughts. Here's how....Don't forget to incorporate all your senses and don't be frustrated at your wandering mind, just slowly bring it back to a detail of the picture you're working on. Other options are to use YouTube or apps like calm or headspace to have audio to follow along with (search 'guided imagery')

07/28/2023

Laughing is a great swap of dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin in place of cortisol which helps us naturally feel moments of happiness and relief! Enjoy a few chuckles today and send me your best therapy or mental health memes!

**For more helpful self-help information and education on mental health check out my blog on my website ....link in my profile! **

07/27/2023

www.healthymindspsych.com/blog/easing-back-to-school-anxiety-tips-for-a-successful-transition

As summer slowly comes to a close, a mix of emotions fill households. While some parents eagerly anticipate sending their kids back to school, and some kids look forward to reuniting with friends and teachers, this time of year can also be met with anxiety and frustration. Common anxiety may manifes

07/26/2023

No, I'm not crazy and insensitive. It really can work and was made popular by Daya on Orange is the New Black. :) By engaging in some cardiovascular exercise your brain makes more logical sense of the racing heart, increased breathing, and other symptoms experienced during a panic attack which aids in turning off the panic center in the brain that keeps the panic attack going! The key to stopping any panic attack is to avoid fighting it, remain calm, and convince your brain that it's safe and not in danger. The symptoms are just a false alarm, hang in there! Sometimes something a bit different like jumping jacks may do a world of difference. Try it and let me know how it works!

07/21/2023

Laughing can be great medicine too :)