Positive psychiatry, believe it or not, is more than just rainbows and unicorns! It’s backed up by our good friend, science.

Dr. Samantha Boardman is a clinical instructor in psychiatry, an attending psychiatrist at Weill Cornell Medical College, and the author of Everyday Vitality: Turning Stress Into Strength. Her website, Positive Prescription, focuses on sharing practical strategies that can enhance your life and build resilience – without the positive fluff. She has a skill for sharing this information in a way that’s uplifting rather than shaming – something that so many people get wrong. We talk about microstressors, how they accumulate, and how to remain strong in the face of them.

Dr. Samantha Boardman talks about...

• How she began focusing on positive psychiatry
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• Studying mental health instead of illness
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• The compounding effect of small, daily stressors
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• Three ways to build vitality
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• Putting words to your emotions
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• The power of uncertainty
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• Post-traumatic growth
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• Building resilience in everyday life
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• The perfectionism problem

Resources:

• positiveprescription.com
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• Read: Everyday Vitality
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• Visit earthandstar.com and get 15% off your first order with promo code “HTW”

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