Amy Morin
Author at HarperCollins Publishers
Psychotherapist & author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, Inc. Top 100 Speaker, TEDx speaker, host of Mentally Stronger podcast
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1 week ago |
psychologytoday.com | Amy Morin
Technology often gets a bad rap when it comes to mental health. Social media fuels unhealthy comparisons, excessive screen time affects our brain's ability to focus, and misinformation about mental health spreads faster than we can fact-check it. Studies have linked increased smartphone use to anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. And it’s true, the way we use technology can negatively affect us. But your phone isn’t the enemy. It’s just a tool.
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1 week ago |
qoshe.com | Amy Morin
Technology often gets a bad rap when it comes to mental health. Social media fuels unhealthy comparisons, excessive screen time affects our brain's ability to focus, and misinformation about mental health spreads faster than we can fact-check it. Studies have linked increased smartphone use to anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. And it’s true, the way we use technology can negatively affect us. But your phone isn’t the enemy. It’s just a tool.
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yourtango.com | Amy Morin
Social anxiety disorder goes beyond being shy or introverted. It involves an extreme fear of social interaction, and it interferes with an individual's daily life. The symptoms usually begin around age 13 and persist into adulthood. However, most people with social anxiety disorder wait at least 10 years or more to get help, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.
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1 week ago |
yourtango.com | Amy Morin
Mental strength requires a three-pronged approach — managing our thoughts, regulating our emotions, and behaving productively despite our circumstances. While all three areas can be a struggle, it's often our thoughts that make it most difficult to be mentally strong. As we go about our daily routines, our internal monologue narrates our experiences. Our self-talk guides our behavior and influences the way we interact with others.
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1 week ago |
yourtango.com | Amy Morin
Studies estimate that 15-20 percent of the population is highly sensitive and feels things very deeply. However, many people don't know exactly what this means. Although it's related to introversion, being a highly sensitive, deep-feeling person is not the same thing. Highly sensitive people are hypersensitive to a variety of stimuli, ranging from pain to caffeine consumption. Consequently, highly sensitive people exhibit several specific, observable behaviors.
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Your phone isn't ruining your mental health. But how you use it might be. Fortunately, it can also be a powerful tool for building mental strength. Here are 7 ways to use your smartphone to improve your mental health. @PsychToday https://t.co/DAKD83OaSc