The Mental Desk
Mental Health & Life Improvement Tips
Homework can be challenging enough on its own, but trying to complete assignments when you’re feeling too depressed to do homework can feel impossible. It’s a tough situation to be in, and one that can leave you feeling hopeless and overwhelmed. But there are strategies you can use to push through the fog of depression …
Do you ever yearn for true freedom? Freedom from the weight of judgment, from the chains of fear, from the mask that hides who you really are. Do you crave the power to live life on your own terms, without the expectations of others holding you down? You’re not alone. The journey to a life …
Are you tired of feeling like an emotional punching bag? Unfortunately, anyone can end up in an emotionally abusive relationship, regardless of their background or upbringing. But did you know that certain traits could make you more susceptible to becoming a target? In this article, I’ll reveal the telltale characteristics that might predispose you to …
The magic of the Disney Pixar movie, Inside Out, transcends age. Whether we’re children or adults, we’ve all been in Riley’s shoes – feeling an avalanche of emotions. The film portrays our emotions as characters in our heads, each with a unique personality, working together or against each other, often leading to confusion or frustration. …
In today’s world, mental disorders have become a common diagnosis, with conditions like depression, anxiety disorders, and bulimia affecting people to varying degrees. Despite this familiarity, some disorders remain more pervasive than others, deserving of extra attention and care. Psychopathologies afflict a significant proportion of the population, with experts estimating that two in every five …
Negative thinking is a common trait where we tend to look for problems and repeat patterns. However, it does the opposite of helping, causing us to feel down and less happy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has grown to be one of the most widely utilized therapeutic modalities. CBT treats various mental disorders, and one of …
If you are a therapist leading multiple therapy groups, you may experience the stress of coming up with engaging topics, ensuring attendance, and finding time to take notes. To alleviate this pressure, here are 10 empowering mental health group therapy activities for adults that can be adapted to different age groups and interests. Group therapy …
Therapists are looking for free games and resources to use in virtual therapy sessions as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic. Counselors’ skill sets have been growing as they learn to navigate the virtual counseling realm, despite the fact that the epidemic has brought along numerous difficulties. There are many free therapeutic games to play …
Life-threatening experiences like conflict, disasters, and accidents are the typical causes of fear or trauma. Yet, painful events like a breakup or the death of a loved one might also occur. It can really help you learn to deal with frightening or distressing events if you are aware of your body’s typical trauma response, also known as …
The impact of losing a pet is significant, and at times it might even be too much to bear. When we have to make decisions on our pet’s behalf, we could question if we made the proper choice. We may feel out of control or even mad as a result of the emotional effect of …
