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Why Saying "What If" Can Be Harmful To Your Mental Health

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Mental health breaks are very important when you need to focus on yourself. You have probably heard that Olympic star Simone Biles dropped out of the vault and uneven bars during the 2021 Olympics for mental health reasons. And she did so without knowing what the world would think.

Knowing when to take a mental health break can be a very important part of your mental health, but many people feel like they can't take a break.

In this episode, I talk about why you should take a mental health break and the importance of being proactive during your break.

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John Cordray (board-certified counselor and host of the Mental Health Today Show) www.johncordray.com

Smells Like Humans Like listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior.

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Going back to school creates a lot of anxiety for students. From PreK to college, hundreds of students are experiencing back to school anxiety. In this episode, I talk about what you can do to help ease back to school anxiety and how parents can help their children, and college students can help themselves. 

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Dr. Heim Ph.D. is an award-winning Psychiatrist, Music Professor, and Churchill fellow. During his 20 years as a doctor and 13 as a psychiatrist he has heard the stories of 1000s of people, so he listens a lot. He gets lots of joy out of working as a consultant psychiatrist in psychotherapy. 

He specializes in adult trauma. He speaks from a place of deep compassion and authority on Mental Health issues that are affecting us all in this new normal: anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, suicide, personality issues, and relationship breakdown. 

His latest book "The 7 Types of Love: Navigating love in a fractured world" has just been released. He lives in Australia on the beautiful Sunshine Coast with his wife Caroline and loves taking long walks on deserted Australian beaches and eating celery.

Dr. Heim's Social Channels:

Website: https://www.drchristianheim.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-christian-heim-572777203/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtd-b5NpPAiPDzsNj41G78g

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchristianheim_/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drchristianheim

Book: The 7 Love Types: https://www.drchristianheim.com/7-love-types

Questions:

How did you get involved with adult trauma?

How common is child sexual abuse?

Who is typically the abuser?

How often is sexual abuse reported?

What can happen to the adult who has been sexually abused as a child?

Can someone recover from sexual abuse?

Is there hope?

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If you have ever thought you were bad for struggling with a mental health issue this episode is for you. I talk about four action steps that you can take right now to help you realize that your mental health does not define who you are.

LET YOUR MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLE BE YOUR TEACHER, NOT YOUR MASTER

LEAN ON OTHERS IN YOUR TIME OF NEED

MAKE A PLAN

STAY THE COURSE

Write these action steps down and remember them the next time you start to give in to the temptation of believing you are less of a person because you struggle with a mental health issue.

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Is your marriage going through a difficult stage right now? Are you feeling hopeless and alone as you struggle with your mental health? In this episode, I talk with Tiffany Lee, (AKA Plumb). Plumb gets very personal and talks about her hurt and pain, and God’s redeeming story. 

Plumb is a Christan artist and she graciously took time to talk with me before her next tour. Plum has sold more than 500,000 albums and singles worldwide, co-authored songs with Michelle Branch, Mandisa, Mandy Moore, Jaci Velasquez, Natalie Grant, and many more. Plumb’s music has been on numerous TV and Films. 

Bellow are Plumb’s links to her book and song that I mention in this episode. 

Book Need You Now

https://www.amazon.com/Need-You-Now-Story-Hope/dp/0990617203

Need You Now Song

https://youtu.be/Y9CjYvQDDIo

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/plumbmusic

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Do you have some anxiety, but you've wondered if you have an anxiety disorder? In this episode, I talk about the seven most common anxiety disorders.

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM–5) categorizes anxiety disorders into 7 types:

Separation anxiety disorder

Selective mutism

Specific phobia

Social phobia

Panic disorder

Agoraphobia

Generalized anxiety disorder

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Anxiety can be a difficult condition to deal with, especially when it takes control of our lives. We can feel like our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are out of our control. But understanding the negative thought cycle is an important step to taking back control of our anxiety. The negative thought cycle is a cycle of events, thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and outcomes that can lead to increased anxiety or depressive symptoms in individuals. It starts with an event that can be either internal or external, such as a challenging situation or a negative thought. The emotion then leads to a certain behavior, which can be either helpful or unhelpful. Unhelpful behaviors can be, for example, procrastination, avoidance, using alcohol, or self-harm. On the other hand, helpful behaviors can be things like problem-solving, self-care, and seeking professional help. Therefore, it is important to understand the negative thought cycle so that we can be in control of our anxiety, instead of the other way around. Here are some tips for gaining better control: 1. Recognize and challenge negative thoughts: Pay attention to the types of thoughts and ideas you have. If you recognize that a thought is negative, try to challenge it. Ask yourself questions like, “Is this thought really true?” or “What evidence is there for this thought?” Doing this can help you to gain perspective on the thought and gain control of it. 2. Reframe your thoughts: It can be helpful to replace negative thoughts with more balanced, realistic thoughts. Instead of thinking “I can never do this”, try to think “This might be difficult, but I can try my best”. This can help reduce the intensity of the emotion that accompanies the thought. 3. Practice relaxation techniques: When we are feeling anxious, it can be helpful to practice relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, imagery, and progressive muscle relaxation. 4. Seek professional help: If the negative thought cycle is causing significant difficulty in daily functioning, it is important to seek professional help. A mental health professional can help to identify the thought patterns and behaviors that are causing the distress and develop strategies to gain better control of your anxiety. John Cordray, board-certified counselor and host of the Mental Health Today Show. www.johncordray.com

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How is conflict handled in your family? We're not taught how to handle conflict, and oftentimes, conflict is not dealt with at all in families. In this episode, I talk about what you can do to help rebuild conflict in your family. 

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