Dr. Jamie Rishikof

10/23/2025

by Melissa Howard ⎸melissa@stopsuicide.info Mental well-being isn’t just about eliminating stress; it’s about creating conditions that allow you to thrive. In an age of digital overload and social fragmentation, small, creative adjustments can make a profound difference. TL;DR Improving mental health means adopting both unconventional and evidence-based practices. Try sensory grounding, micro-adventures, and “dopamine fasting” to reset your focus....

by Melissa Howard ⎸melissa@stopsuicide.info Mental well-being isn’t just about eliminating stress; it’s about creating conditions that allow you to thrive. In an age of digital overload and social …

10/21/2025

by Melissa Howard ⎸melissa@stopsuicide.info Mindfulness isn’t a luxury or a trend — it’s a simple shift in how you experience daily life. By paying full attention to what’s happening right now — without judgment — you can reduce stress, increase focus, and find calm even in chaos. TL;DR Mindfulness means noticing the present moment — what you’re seeing, feeling, or thinking — with openness....

by Melissa Howard ⎸melissa@stopsuicide.info Mindfulness isn’t a luxury or a trend — it’s a simple shift in how you experience daily life. By paying full attention to what’s happening right now — wi…

10/10/2025

08/04/2025

Debunking the common myths of catharsis (including rage rooms and exercise) or venting as methods for managing and reducing anger, and exploring what has proven more effective:

Debunking the common myths of catharsis (including rage rooms and exercise) or venting as methods for managing and reducing anger, and exploring what has proven more effective:

08/04/2025

https://www.sciencealert.com/venting-doesnt-reduce-anger-but-something-else-does-says-study

Venting when angry seems sensible.

08/02/2025

In 2013, Finnish wildlife photographer Lassi Rautiainen documented a rare bond in Kuhmo, Finland, between a young female grey wolf and a male brown bear. They met nightly for ten evenings, from 8 PM to 4 AM, even sharing meals.

The reason for this interspecies friendship remains unknown, but it highlights how animals can form connections beyond their own species.

07/10/2025

07/07/2025

Ok, this made me laugh, and I sure needed that.

IYKYK. 🐛🐛🐛