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I am posting another weekly update for my doctoral research study. I am currently conducting a research study on the barriers to men seeking mental health help. This survey is for any biological male, ages 18 and above. The survey should only take about 5-10 minutes to complete and consists of a total of 26 questions. It is my hope this survey will prove to be a valuable research tool for mental health studies for men in the future. However, time for this research is quickly running out and there is currently only around 2.5 weeks remaining for me to complete. I still need around 31 more participants. I humbly ask that anyone that can, please share the post or link with any friends, family, coworkers, etc. to help gather those that would qualify. The link is anonymous, no IP addresses or personal information will be collected. All answers are confidential and will be used only for the purpose of this study. The link will begin by taking you to an informed consent page that provides all other pertinent information before you begin. While there is no direct compensation for completing the survey, your participation and/or assistance will contribute greatly towards gathering insights to assist men that suffer from mental health issues to seek help. Please help in any way you can to help me complete this study. Thank you all very much for any assistance. https://lnkd.in/eTzyNXFF #mentalhealth #mentalillness #mensmentalhealth #researchatudy #purdueuniversityglobal #doctoralproject #menshealth #wellness #health

Excited to share my accomplishment of completing a comprehensive The Open University Business School Virtual Course on Exploring Depression! Over 7 enriching hours, I delved into the diagnosis, causes, and interventions for depression, gaining insights into biopsychosocial perspectives. This advanced-level course provided a solid foundation for further study in neurosciences and mental health, equipping me to discuss contemporary issues and recognize different lines of evidence in mental health science. Ready to apply this knowledge to promote awareness and support those affected by depression. #MentalHealthAwareness #DepressionEducation #ContinuousLearning"

[World Mental Health Day] Living with a chronic disease takes its toll on patients’ mental health. We believe that to help patients achieve their best quality of life, we must at all times take care of their mental well-being.   Beyond socio demographic data, our behavioral diagnostic tool SPUR measures a set of behavioral data along four dimensions: Social, Psychological, Usage and Rational. These data give insights on the patient’s psychological state.   We even demonstrated the correlation between SPUR’s measurement of behavioral drivers and the identification of risk of depression and anxiety in hypertensive patients, in a poster presented at the ESPACOMP conference last year. You can find out more about this study in the poster below.   #WorldMentalHealthDay is a great reminder of the importance of chronic patients’ mental well-being.   #WMHD

"It surprises me that there is little to no shame or stigma in discussing the failure of any organ in our bodies. → Talking about cancer seems acceptable. → Mentioning that you caught a flu is considered okay. → Discussing heart diseases is seen as normal. Yet, when it comes to mental health issues, there seems to be an unwritten rule that these should be kept hidden. Isn’t that strange?" 💬 💬 💬 This was shared with me yesterday, and I felt compelled to pass it on in today’s post. Our society needs to create a safe environment for people to openly discuss the mental health challenges they or their loved ones are facing. Let’s practice kindness, shall we? 🙏 #mentalhealthstigma #itsokaytonotbeokay #thepositivearena 𝘏𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘰, 𝘐’𝘮 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘸. 𝘐 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦-𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘴𝘺𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘴𝘺𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘴, 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴. 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺 𝘮𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘺 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘥𝘐𝘯 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘴, 𝘵𝘢𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘯 🔔 𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘦.

Call for Papers Identifying Opportunities and Priorities in Youth Mental Health Disparities Research — Each manuscript will include a discussion on the gaps and opportunities in youth mental health disparities research; a discussion on approaches to reduce disparities among youth; and research strategies and solutions that can be implemented and evaluated to reduce youth mental health disparities. Submissions are due June 1, 2024. https://lnkd.in/eCNCxmT4

I am thrilled to announce the publication of my research, titled "Impact of Trauma on Resilience Building and Self-Concept in Males: A Psychological Perspective." Over the past months, I've immersed myself in understanding how trauma can impact resilience and self-concept, specifically in males. This journey has been both challenging and enlightening, revealing the profound ways in which adversity can shape, and sometimes strengthen, our inner selves. I owe a tremendous amount of gratitude to my colleagues, mentors, and the brave individuals who participated in this study. Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way. Your encouragement and insights have been invaluable. As we continue to navigate an ever-changing world, understanding the mechanisms of resilience is more important than ever. I hope this work contributes to the ongoing conversation about mental health and inspires further research and practical applications in therapeutic settings. Please feel free to read and share the study with your networks. Let's continue to foster a deeper understanding of resilience and self-concept in the face of adversity and support those on their journey of healing and self-discovery. https://lnkd.in/g8GXgQYV #PsychologicalResearch #Trauma #Resilience #SelfConcept #MentalHealth #MalePsychology #PsychologyToday #ResearchPublication #AcademicResearch #MentalHealthAwareness #TraumaRecovery #ResilienceBuilding #PsychologicalScience #TherapeuticInterventions #MentalWellbeing #HumanResilience #SelfAwareness #BehavioralScience #TraumaStudies #PsychologyCommunity #AcademicAchievement #MentalHealthResearch #HealingJourney #SelfDiscovery #EmotionalStrength

Researchers from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) carried out an umbrella review of studies carried out across the world to examine the potential of physical activity as a mental health intervention. The analysis, published in the journal Neuroscience and Biobehavioural Reviews, found that physical activity reduced the risk of depression by 23% and anxiety by 26%. A particularly strong association was found between low and moderate physical activity, which included activities such as gardening, golf and walking, and reduced risk of depression. However, this was not strongly observed for high intensity exercise. Physical activity was also significantly associated with reduced risk of severe mental health conditions, including a reduction in psychosis/schizophrenia by 27%. The results were consistent in both men and women, and across different age groups and across the world. To read more about this research, visit - https://ow.ly/bcoL50RE4Ht #ARUProud #ARUResearch #PhysicalActivity #MentalHealthIntervention

Speaking of Peer Health Exchange, let's see what CEO Dr Angela Glymph- Austin, PhD has to say about one of the first ever youth mental health books by a youth, "It's Time to Start Looking In" by Pritika Kharkwal. Show your support for the mental health + well-being movement by liking, sharing, following and reposting!!

World Mental Health Day is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy. Schools are taking part in 'Hello Yellow' in support of Young Minds. Kids are being encouraged to wear something yellow a colour associated with happiness, optimism and joy. Are we not forgetting it is also the colour of our primordial SUN which powers our biology. Ignites our mitochondria which in turn supports our mental well-being. According to ONS: There were 6,069 suicides registered in England and Wales in 2023 The age-specific suicide rate was highest for males aged 45 to 49 years and for females aged 50 to 54 years. In the UK, over 8 million people are experiencing an anxiety disorder at any one time (Mental Health UK) As many of you know depression and anxiety is a condition that is close to my heart. I hope you will find these simple daily practices supportive. For many, modern life is overwhelming, too fast paced and lonely. There is an urgent call to tend to our primordial foundations of connection, before we can expect the body to cope with the pressures and stressors of modern-day life. We have become disconnected, dysregulated and out of time with true living. Your body is designed to be highly intuitive, and in tune to its needs. When you are connected to the rhythms and spirals of life - the light, the darkness, the seasons, nature's food, earth’s magnetic frequency and the energy of the cosmos your nervous system will feel safe, regulated and deeply connected. All this is not instead of conventional therapy, it is the firm foundations to begin from… #crdchallenge #mentalhealthawareness #youngminds #WorldMentalHealthDay2024 #natureheals #circadianrhythm #lifeafterchildloss #quantumbiology #circadianbiology #circannualrhythms #mitochondrialhealth #immunesystem #guthealth

New research examines factors linked to perceived social isolation among veterans with SCI/D. Key findings show small social networks, mental health issues, and chronic conditions increase isolation risk. Read the full study for insights and interventions! https://bit.ly/4bWzhg6