Developing Exceptional Mental Health

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For the sake of sparking discussion, here's a TED talk by researcher Dan Gilbert on the psychology of our future selves and how we change over time.












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Here's a short video about four of the biggest BIASES that cloud our decision making and judgment every day...and how to derail them.






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“Our data are exciting because they suggest that positive learning experiences, through education or play in a structured environment, could sculpt and develop brain circuits to build resilience in at-risk individuals, and that even brief cognitive interventions may be somewhat protective and last a relatively long time,” ~ Linda Wilbrecht, assistant professor of psychology and neuroscience at UC Berkeley.

A new study -- involving mice and cocaine -- provides compelling evidence that structured learning and intellectually stimulating environments can curb or prevent drug abuse and addiction. Read it below.

Learning Might Buffer Brain Against Addiction

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You probably don/t have just one purpose or potential in life.

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This video is making its rounds online probably because it's spot on. Steve Harvey interviews Bishop TD Jakes on what it takes to create happiness. I have to say, I agree with all of the points in this video. What do you think?







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(October 13, 2015) Gareth Cook of Scientific American interviews author Jamie Holmes on how the need for closure hurts our decision-making skills and how learning to embrace uncertainty empowers us. Holmes is author of Nonsense: The Power of Not Knowing.

The Power of Embracing Uncertainty - Scientific American

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Myths of the mentally strong. Many people believe, for example, that people who are mentally strong never ask for help, never face real problems, or never suffer from depression or anxiety. Read about the reality at the link below.

Psychology Today - "7 Myths About Mentally Strong People" - Amy Morin - September 2015

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"I no longer chase happiness.

"I believe, much like renowned psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl, that you can’t PURSUE happiness. It ensues when you live a meaningful life.

What you CAN chase after is resilience."

~ Therese Borchard, November 2, 2015, EverydayHealth.com

Therese Borchard, founder and executive director of Beyond Blue Floundation, wrote a pretty good review of a book released this past summer called Stronger: Develop the Resilience You Need to Succeed by Dr. George S. Everly Jr., Dr. Douglas A. Strouse, and Dr. Dennis K. McCormack. The book is available at Amazon.


I haven't read the book yet but, after reading Ms. Borchard's blog article about it, I'm excited to. Check out her article.

EverydayHealth.com - "Resilience: The Gift You Get From Multiple Failures - Therese Borchard - November 2, 2015

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Many of the "signs" mentioned in this article reflect high-level personal growth achievements. Exceptional mental strength is a key part of exceptional mental health overall. How many of these 10 things do you practice already?

Inc. - "10 Signs You Have Exceptional Mental Strength" - Jessica Stillman - October 30, 2015

By the way, psychotherapist and author Amy Morin is quoted heavily in the article linked here. I'd recommend you look up her book when you get a chance. Check out 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin at Amazon.com.