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Episode Synopsis
What if most of the self-help advice you’ve been hearing might actually make things worse? Unfortunately, there's a lot of bad advice being shared on social media and in the news that could be downright destructive to your mental health.
So today, I'm busting 10 of the biggest mental health myths and mindset. When you understand the truth about mental health, it's easier to prioritize your mindset and take care of your well-being.
Some of the things I talk about are:
Why your mental health is constantly fluctuating and what that means for you
The difference between mental health and mental strength
Why therapy isn’t just for people with “serious problems”
How technology can both harm and help your mental health
The surprising truth about socializing and solitude
Why not all mental health conversations are helpful—and how to have better ones
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So today, I'm busting 10 of the biggest mental health myths and mindset. When you understand the truth about mental health, it's easier to prioritize your mindset and take care of your well-being.
Some of the things I talk about are:
Why your mental health is constantly fluctuating and what that means for you
The difference between mental health and mental strength
Why therapy isn’t just for people with “serious problems”
How technology can both harm and help your mental health
The surprising truth about socializing and solitude
Why not all mental health conversations are helpful—and how to have better ones
Mentally Strong App
Want 24/7 mental strength coaching? Try Mentally Strong free for 7 days - MentallyStrong.Downpat.Ai
Connect with the Show
Buy a copy of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do
Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor
Visit Amy's website — AmyMorinLCSW.com
Sponsors
Lola Blankets — Get 35% off your entire order at Lolablankets.com by using code STRONGER at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets.
HoneyLove — Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/STRONGER #honeylovepod
BetterHelp — Give online therapy a try and get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/mentallystrong
CocoaVia — Get 20% off with code Amy2025 at cocoavia.com.
OneSkin — Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STRONGER at https://www.oneskin.co/
ZocDoc — Go to Zocdoc.com/STRONGER to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today!
AirDoctor — Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today!
Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/mentallystronger
Life Kit — Listen to the Life Kit podcast from NPR.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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