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Episode 3719:

Elana Miller challenges the traditional illness-centered model of psychiatry by promoting a proactive, wellness-focused approach to mental health. She outlines seven practical principles, from self-awareness and responsibility to compassion, body care, and wise use of therapy, that empower individuals to create a life aligned with their values. Her message reframes mental health as not just the absence of illness, but the active cultivation of a vibrant, fulfilling life.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenpsychiatry.com/moving-toward-a-positive-psychiatry/

Quotes to ponder:

"Taking a positive perspective of psychiatry means that you take responsibility for where you are."

"True compassion starts with how you treat yourself."

"Life is a gift, and our problems are rarely as serious as we think they are."

Episode references:

The Wise Heart: https://www.amazon.com/Wise-Heart-Buddhist-Psychology-Love/dp/0553382330

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