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Most all of us #regret something in the past. Regret is a powerful emotion and sometimes does not stay in the past. Join psychiatrist Karen Swartz as she delves into this emotion, its effect on us and what we can do to deal with the negative impact it may have on our lives. Register now and submit your questions to be answered live by Dr. Swartz. https://lnkd.in/eBsq5KB4 #mentalhealthmatters

Sticking with healthy habits takes more than willpower. Psychiatrist Dimitrios Tsatiris offers a few tips to help you stay the course.

Psychiatrist Dr Judith Orloff in her book The Empath’s Survival Guide explains that all emotions humans express, other humans are able to catch, because we are designed to mimic others. Read more 👉 Link in comment #AbsorbingOthersEmotions #OthersStress #EmpathyPlays #JudithOrloff #QuickQuiz #TimeTamer #StressToStrength #ChaosToCalm #WiseWordsAlive #BasicEvolutionaryReason

Psychiatrist Dr Judith Orloff in her book The Empath’s Survival Guide explains that all emotions humans express, other humans are able to catch, because we are designed to mimic others. Read more 👉 Link in comment #AbsorbingOthersEmotions #OthersStress #EmpathyPlays #JudithOrloff #QuickQuiz #TimeTamer #StressToStrength #ChaosToCalm #WiseWordsAlive #BasicEvolutionaryReason

<<The goal is not to win an argument but to help patients feel better—or, at least, not worse—after meeting with their psychiatrist.>> ✴quite interesting article ,i invite you all to read !

Avoiding political discussions in clinical settings, such as psychotherapy or psychiatry, often denies the profound influence of socio-political realities on mental health. Mental health is not merely an individual phenomenon; it is deeply shaped by systemic factors such as poverty, discrimination, political instability, economic codes, and social exclusion. These conditions profoundly impact psychological well-being, creating stress, trauma, and feelings of powerlessness. By neglecting these dimensions, clinicians risk isolating the individual’s struggles from the broader social systems that perpetuate them, thus offering a fragmented and incomplete understanding of their patients’ experiences. Additionally, the very act of diagnosing and treating mental health issues is inherently political. Diagnoses are influenced by cultural norms, economic priorities, and social biases, and access to mental health care is often stratified by class, race, and geography. Ignoring these factors in therapy risks perpetuating inequities rather than challenging them. Individuals in marginalized communities frequently face mental health challenges not because of inherent deficits but due to systemic oppression. Without discussing the political roots of their distress, treatment may inadvertently reinforce feelings of inadequacy, leaving deeper systemic issues unaddressed. Incorporating political discussions into therapy can be a powerful tool for empowerment. Many patients’ psychological suffering stems from feelings of alienation and helplessness in the face of systemic injustice. Helping them contextualize their struggles within a broader socio-political framework can foster a sense of agency and solidarity. Understanding that workplace burnout may stem from exploitative labor conditions, rather than personal failure, allows individuals to reframe their experiences and consider avenues for resistance or change. This approach aligns with liberation psychology, which emphasizes the connection between individual well-being and collective social transformation. Liviu Poenaru

This is therapy It’s very easy to say that there’s more than one way to do one thing. But darn hard to actually acknowledge it in a situation and accept it. We want to tell our partners how to do things so that we’re not surprised by how different they want to do those things. We’re driven by a need to control their choices and actions in order to perpetuate the same familiar circumstances that we want to continue to live in. So when there’s resistance, then the other person is just being difficult. Not different. But difficult. Because they’re putting us in new, unpredictable and uncomfortable situations. We’re afraid of change but won’t admit it. We’re afraid of things that could make us uncomfortable so we prevent them. Having a sense, or even the illusion of control over what could happen calms our nerves. It is our fear of the unknown that narrows our thinking to only what we already know. It is our lack of patience to explore the discomfort of new experiences that compels us to fight to remain in the comfort of what is familiar to us. We use our loved ones to manage our fears. We use those we care about to reduce our anxieties. And that makes things difficult. ~ Dr Neema Araka || Psychiatrist.

Been listening to the fascinating Reith Lectures on Radio Four by Gwen Adshed (forensic psychiatrist) on violence. So fascinating and thought provoking. She is a psycho-therapist as well as a psychiatrist, which is interesting. I am so so interested in the link between research and clinical practise, I strongly believe that we do not use evidence from research widely enough to make the gains we could make. This is too complex to write about on a Linked in post, there is so much amazing research out there but the gap between this and using it in clinical practise is on average 15 to 20 years, which is just too huge, and when it does filter down, where does it filter down? how does it filter down? I have many many questions ...... Four Questions about Violence https://lnkd.in/exBRU_Aa

Some psychiatrists believe that engaging in political discussions can help counter misinformation and disinformation. Others believe that this can be intrusive and detract from the primary goal of the physician-patient relationship. https://ow.ly/GUu050UklV8

This is therapy Here are 3 things to learn today. 1 You cannot change what someone else has already decided to be to you. Whatever that is. So stop trying to improve them. 2 If you’re not getting what you want from someone responsible for giving it to you, then find another way to get it. It is completely up to you to get it. 3 The way you think is the way you think. Stop trying to making everyone around you think the way you think. It’s as annoying for your ‘rational thinking’ to be met with resistance as it is for you to force others to see things your way. ~ Dr Neema Araka || Psychiatrist.