Better By Fifty

Welcome back to another episode of the Better By Fifty podcast. During this episode we're diving into the fascinating world of turning a negative into a positive, specifically through positive reframing and examining the evidence. Every challenge is an opportunity to grow and learn. Thanks for tuning in, and if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to hit that subscribe button and share it with your friends. Until next time, keep turning those negatives into positives!

Welcome back to Better By Fifty, where we dive into a variety of topics that affect our mental health and well-being. This week, we're going to talk about Borderline Personality Disorder, or BPD.

If you are having thoughts or feelings about self-harm here are some resources available to you.Call 911 or your local emergency number right away.

Contact a suicide hotline. In the U.S., call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Or use the Lifeline Chat. Services are free and confidential.

U.S. veterans or service members who are in crisis can call 988 and then press "1" for the Veterans Crisis Line. Or text 838255. Or chat online.

The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the U.S. has a Spanish language phone line at 1-888-628-9454 (toll-free).

Sources for this episodehttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/borderline-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20370237

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/borderline-personality-disorder#:~:text=A%20pattern%20of%20intense%20and,reckless%20driving%2C%20and%20binge%20eating.

On this week's episode of Better by Fifty we discuss Seasonal Affective Disorder, or seasonal depression. It primarily starts to affect people during the fall or winter seasons, especially for people living farther north with less sunlight in those seasons.

Source Material

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/seasonal-affective-disorder#:~:text=Seasonal%20affective%20disorder%20(SAD)%20is,antidepressants%20can%20help%20treat%20SAD.

Welcome back to another episode of Better By Fifty. Today, we're diving into a topic that affects millions of people worldwide: anxiety. We'll be discussing its causes, symptoms, types, and most importantly, treatments. Anxiety is a common mental health disorder that can have a significant impact on our daily lives. It's important to understand what causes anxiety, as this can help us manage it better. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Better by Fifty. If you found this information helpful, please give us a thumbs up, and don't forget to subscribe for more informative and engaging content. Take care, and remember, you're not alone in your journey to better mental health.

Sources use for this episode

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anxiety/symptoms-causes/syc-20350961

https://988lifeline.org

https://mentalhealthhotline.org

Better By Fifty and its host is providing an informational podcast to bring awareness to Mental Health. The host is not a Mental Health Professional. If you need assistance, please consult a medical professional.

On this week's show, we sit down with Armani 'Mani' Aries, a versatile local talent who has made a name for himself in music, rap, and professional wrestling. Mani reflects on his childhood challenges, mental health struggles, and the path to overcoming them, providing a deeper understanding of his personal and professional evolution.

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During this week's episode I will discuss Vicarious/Secondary Trauma and Compassion Fatigue this week, focusing on professionals who, due to prolonged exposure to others' trauma, are vulnerable to compassion fatigue, experiencing acute symptoms that jeopardize their well-being and willingness to provide care.

Source Material:

Trauma-Fact-Sheets-October-2021.pdf (ca.gov)

Vicarious Trauma (counseling.org)

https://youtu.be/v85zTrs7XNc?si=vD69AxR0oi_bgkVt

This week's show focuses on mental health. We'll talk about the warning signs of mental illness, when to seek professional help, and how to help someone who may be at risk of self-harm.

Sources:

Mental illness - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

988 Lifeline Pre-Chat Survey

Get Help - 988 Lifeline

https://www.priorygroup.com/blog/40-of-men-wont-talk-to-anyone-about-their-mental-health

In the first episode of the newly revamped Better By Fifty Podcast Mike looks at the numbers. He breaks down this information from a 2021 report from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Mike discusses the difference between Any Mental Illness and Serious Mental Illness as defined by NIMH.

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Sources:

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/mental-illness

National Institute of Mental Health

www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/mental-illness

This week I discuss procrastination and the 4 types of procrastinators. Listem in and determine which type you are. I also look into non-scale victories and their importance.

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On this weeks episode I look at Body Image Issues. I talk about some of the things that I do not like about my body. How I want results now? I provide detail on what I do to take a step back and reset my mindset. I also reference an article (link below) that has some very helpful information.

Link from tonight's

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/learn/general-information/ten-steps

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