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Cultivating The Art Of Mindfulness

You might have noticed that the word ‘mindfulness’ is quite ‘in’ at the moment; very trendy.

Courses on the topic have increased dramatically, articles have been published, and workshops offered.

So what is mindfulness then?

Mental Health

Unmasking as a Late-Diagnosed Autistic Person 12 April 2024
Unmasking as a Late-Diagnosed Autistic Person MHA Admin Fri, 04/12/2024 - 16:15 April 15, 2024 by Kristen Abell, MHA Director of Website and Digital Projects As someone who wasn’t diagnosed with autism until her mid-40s, I often struggle with what it means for me to unmask. What if people don’t like who I am without […]
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Interview: Editor Lauri Hornik and Mental Health America show young people “Where to Start” their mental health journey in new book 5 April 2024
Interview: Editor Lauri Hornik and Mental Health America show young people “Where to Start” their mental health journey in new book MHA Admin Fri, 04/05/2024 - 09:38 Photo of Lauri Hornik by Annabel Braithwaite April 09, 2024 by Edward Schmit, MHA VP of Digital Marketing Editor and publisher Lauri Hornik went looking for a mental […]
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Accepting my bipolar brain 29 March 2024
Accepting my bipolar brain MHA Admin Fri, 03/29/2024 - 12:36 March 29, 2024 by B. Burke, MHA Public Education Content Manager My life was spinning out of control, and I barely noticed. I had just returned from a 3-mile run and was now lying face down on the floor of my bedroom. I felt completely […]
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How young people on the front lines of mental health are making a difference (and what you can do to help!) 25 March 2024
How young people on the front lines of mental health are making a difference (and what you can do to help!) MHA Admin Mon, 03/25/2024 - 12:59 March 25, 2024 by Makalynn Powell, Peer and Youth Policy Fellow When I think of youth in the U.S., my first thought isn’t typically of young people using […]
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National Eating Disorders Awareness Week: Change can start at the local level 28 February 2024
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week: Change can start at the local level MHA Admin Wed, 02/28/2024 - 15:40 February 29, 2024 by Aimee Resnick Content warning: Eating disorders, anorexia. If you think you may be struggling with an eating disorder and want to check your symptoms, take the eating disorder screen. National Eating Disorders Awareness […]
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Preventing, not perpetuating, eating disorders in the doctor’s office 23 February 2024
Preventing, not perpetuating, eating disorders in the doctor’s office MHA Admin Fri, 02/23/2024 - 11:49 February 26, 2024 by Lisa Radzak, executive director, WithAll Content warning: Eating disorders, disordered eating. Imagine yourself as a 12-year-old girl – Your reflection is changing; you look different than just months ago. Your body is preparing you for puberty, […]
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Navigating student mental health challenges and opportunities at HBCUs 16 February 2024
Navigating student mental health challenges and opportunities at HBCUs MHA Admin Fri, 02/16/2024 - 15:50 February 20, 2024 by Chayil Bullock-Mariscal Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) stand as beacons of empowerment and academic excellence within the African American community. Beyond academics, these institutions cultivate a feeling of inclusion, cultural pride, and support from a […]
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Guest blog: How Hip Hop Therapy is reshaping mental health care 14 February 2024
Guest blog: How Hip Hop Therapy is reshaping mental health care MHA Admin Wed, 02/14/2024 - 15:29 February 16, 2024 by Khafre Jay This blog was adapted from a longer article. Amidst a backdrop of cultural shifts and persistent mental health crises, a new form of therapy emerges, combining the raw power of Hip Hop […]
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5 types of love we don't talk about enough 6 February 2024
5 types of love we don't talk about enough MHA Admin Tue, 02/06/2024 - 15:44 February 07, 2024 by Niya McCray-Brown, Director of Community Engagement “Love” is one of the most difficult words to define. Human beings often think about this essential experience by narrowing their focus to love’s attributes. Is “love” a simple feeling […]
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Guest blog: Does shame serve a purpose? 5 February 2024
Guest blog: Does shame serve a purpose? MHA Admin Mon, 02/05/2024 - 10:04 February 06, 2024 by Lexie Manion Some of us feel ashamed for losing a relationship or not meeting a specific goal we set out for – which is particularly acute in the New Year when there is pressure to start over, as […]
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Mental Health in Literature 6
The following book reviews contain a mental health study on personality disorder. The first is mummy’s boy Norman; seconds out, round two is a private gentleman's club activity swirling out of control; after all, men will be men. We begin by exploring Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho”, the psychological thriller, by providing various perspectives and interpretations that […]
Mental Health in Literature 5.
To Kill a Mockingbird, a 1960 novel by Harper Lee, is an iconic masterpiece set in the 1930s Deep South that confronts American society's deep-seated prejudices and injustices. Positioned in the racially divided town of Maycomb, Alabama, during the Great Depression, the story follows Scout Finch, a young girl coming of age in a world […]
Understanding the Dichotomy of Control: A Stoic’s Guide to Serenity
Have you ever found yourself at the mercy of a situation, feeling like a leaf tossed in the wind? This is where the dichotomy of control steps in, offering a lifeline to clarity and calm in the chaos of life. It's a simple yet profound principle that can revolutionise how we handle our daily struggles. […]
Mental Health In Literature, Part 4
Today's articles look at the darker side of love with abuse that requires reflection and consideration for the reader to contemplate. The 1955 novel Lolita, by Vladimir Nabokov, a Russian-American novelist, handles the controversial subject of hebephilia, a profoundly unsettling and controversial exploration of obsession and the demonic aspects of human nature. The second is […]
Mental Health In Literature, Part 3
Our previous session discussed how literature and the media manipulated public opinion and shaped people’s beliefs and behaviours. Today, we have a closer look at Fake News. The Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Spectrum and a book reflecting the counterculture movement and challenges the traditional values, institutionalisation and incarceration in the 1960s. Can you guess what it is? […]
Obsessive Love
Obsessive love can be described as an intense and overwhelming feeling of love towards someone, which can lead to controlling behaviour and possessiveness. It often involves an unhealthy attachment to the other person and can have negative consequences for both the lover and the loved one. Idolatry, infatuation, and erotomania are terms used to describe […]
Mental Health In Literature, Part 2:
The previous article briefly discussed how the power of literature was a deadly weapon through newspapers, radio, and other media outlets, used in antisemitic propaganda by Adolf Hitler to dehumanise and vilify his enemies, primarily the Jews he called parasites. But for additional groups such as communists and non-Aryans, the word was used in Germany to describe […]
Literature in the field of mental health?
I proposed that books allow the individual to learn from their reading experiences and bibliotherapy to be the focus of therapy and self-reflection. Photography was suggested as a tool for conveying emotion and channels for self-expression. Then, like a vision, I observed a review by Andrew Pettigrew, which combined both aspects together. The premise of this work […]

Mental Health

Unmasking as a Late-Diagnosed Autistic Person
Unmasking as a Late-Diagnosed Autistic Person MHA Admin Fri, 04/12/2024 - 16:15 April 15, 2024 by Kristen Abell, MHA Director of Website and Digital Projects As someone who wasn’t diagnosed with autism until her mid-40s, I often struggle with what it means for me to unmask. What if people don’t like who I am without […]
Interview: Editor Lauri Hornik and Mental Health America show young people “Where to Start” their mental health journey in new book
Interview: Editor Lauri Hornik and Mental Health America show young people “Where to Start” their mental health journey in new book MHA Admin Fri, 04/05/2024 - 09:38 Photo of Lauri Hornik by Annabel Braithwaite April 09, 2024 by Edward Schmit, MHA VP of Digital Marketing Editor and publisher Lauri Hornik went looking for a mental […]
Accepting my bipolar brain
Accepting my bipolar brain MHA Admin Fri, 03/29/2024 - 12:36 March 29, 2024 by B. Burke, MHA Public Education Content Manager My life was spinning out of control, and I barely noticed. I had just returned from a 3-mile run and was now lying face down on the floor of my bedroom. I felt completely […]
How young people on the front lines of mental health are making a difference (and what you can do to help!)
How young people on the front lines of mental health are making a difference (and what you can do to help!) MHA Admin Mon, 03/25/2024 - 12:59 March 25, 2024 by Makalynn Powell, Peer and Youth Policy Fellow When I think of youth in the U.S., my first thought isn’t typically of young people using […]
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week: Change can start at the local level
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week: Change can start at the local level MHA Admin Wed, 02/28/2024 - 15:40 February 29, 2024 by Aimee Resnick Content warning: Eating disorders, anorexia. If you think you may be struggling with an eating disorder and want to check your symptoms, take the eating disorder screen. National Eating Disorders Awareness […]
Preventing, not perpetuating, eating disorders in the doctor’s office
Preventing, not perpetuating, eating disorders in the doctor’s office MHA Admin Fri, 02/23/2024 - 11:49 February 26, 2024 by Lisa Radzak, executive director, WithAll Content warning: Eating disorders, disordered eating. Imagine yourself as a 12-year-old girl – Your reflection is changing; you look different than just months ago. Your body is preparing you for puberty, […]
Navigating student mental health challenges and opportunities at HBCUs
Navigating student mental health challenges and opportunities at HBCUs MHA Admin Fri, 02/16/2024 - 15:50 February 20, 2024 by Chayil Bullock-Mariscal Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) stand as beacons of empowerment and academic excellence within the African American community. Beyond academics, these institutions cultivate a feeling of inclusion, cultural pride, and support from a […]
Guest blog: How Hip Hop Therapy is reshaping mental health care
Guest blog: How Hip Hop Therapy is reshaping mental health care MHA Admin Wed, 02/14/2024 - 15:29 February 16, 2024 by Khafre Jay This blog was adapted from a longer article. Amidst a backdrop of cultural shifts and persistent mental health crises, a new form of therapy emerges, combining the raw power of Hip Hop […]
5 types of love we don't talk about enough
5 types of love we don't talk about enough MHA Admin Tue, 02/06/2024 - 15:44 February 07, 2024 by Niya McCray-Brown, Director of Community Engagement “Love” is one of the most difficult words to define. Human beings often think about this essential experience by narrowing their focus to love’s attributes. Is “love” a simple feeling […]
Guest blog: Does shame serve a purpose?
Guest blog: Does shame serve a purpose? MHA Admin Mon, 02/05/2024 - 10:04 February 06, 2024 by Lexie Manion Some of us feel ashamed for losing a relationship or not meeting a specific goal we set out for – which is particularly acute in the New Year when there is pressure to start over, as […]