Find out how Dr. Martin Seligman defines optimism.
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NAMI's Multicultural Action Center sponsored a listening session for the Asian American/ Pacific Islander community in Los Angeles.
Dr. Jessica Dere explains how culture makes a difference when thinking about mental health and mental illness. Across mental health research, clinical care and teaching, there are profound rewards to be had by truly understanding individuals in context.
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Science tells us that the foundations of sound mental health are built early in life. Early experiences—including children’s relationships with parents, caregivers, relatives, teachers, and peers—interact with genes to shape the architecture of the developing brain.
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In this video I discuss negative thinking patterns and how you can use positive affirmations for self-esteem improvement. Why do you need to affirm yourself? Because it protects you from needing others to validate you and lift you up.
Kayleigh suffers from Body Dysmorphic Disorder and says she hates how she looks, and is afraid others will judge her to be ugly. Dr. Phil gives Kayleigh steps to help her change the negative self-talk he says shapes her perception of herself and . Dr.
Daniel Amen wants to see the end of mental illness, and he may very well achieve his goal.