Expert Advice
All of the content on this page has been produced by members of the Mindful State community – people whoare either mental health experts or advocates of positive mental health and healthy living. We all need advice from time to time. And sometimes one small insight can have a big impact or inspire us to explore an issue further. If you have advice that you’d like to share tell us about it on any of our social media channels.
Lizzie C.
Lizzie C.
There are resources out there. There are things that you can do. Read more >
Lizzie C.
My name is Lisa Kayden Read more >
Lizzie C.
How should somebody react if somebody reaches Read more >
Lizzie C.
I think the best piece of advice I could offer to somebody Read more >
Lizzie C.
One of the things that’s become increasingly addressed Read more >Mabel B.
Mabel B.
I saw all these Latinos in the ICU that looked like my father. Read more >
Mabel B.
It’s not so easy for our community to open up. Read more >
Mabel B.
Our Latinx groups are getting stronger and stronger. Read more >Arvin M.
Arvin M.
I thought everything was good, then the pandemic hit and it got bad. Read more >
Arvin M.
As adults we’re hesitant to do that we’re afraid of what might happen Read more >Erin.
Erin.
In this last year, I’ve watched people die. Nine friends. Read more >Steve.
Steve.
We have to help kids develop their social emotional health. Read more >Victoria W.
Victoria W.
A lot of people are struggling for that human connection. Read more >
Victoria W.
The normal we once knew will not exist again. Read more >Ashley M.
Ashley M.
Find things to be grateful for, even if it’s the smallest things, or the smallest moment. Read more >
Ashley M.
Depending on ages and stages, kids respond to disasters, grief and loss very differently. Read more >
Ashley M.
We are all navigating a time of unknown, where none of us have expertise in navigating a pandemic. Read more >Eric M.
Eric M.
What motivates me to do what I do? My passion for actually having true friendships and believing in others. Read more >Tovah F.
Supporting Kids
When There are Issues at School.
All behavior serves a purpose - communication. Read more >
Developing Alternative Approaches.
Role playing can give your child alternate ways to deal with challenging situations. Read more >
Anxiety has Changed with the Pandemic.
Validate feelings by listening and practicing ways to feel less anxious. Read more >
We have Experienced a Collective Trauma.
PTSD, ODD, ADHD, depression and trauma can manifest as anxiety. Read more >
Accessing When Extra Help is Needed.
Identify when stress becomes ebilitating, when we stop enjoying the things we used to enjoy, when kids exhibit unusual behaviors. Read more >
Every Day is A New Day.
We do not have to be permanent with our behaviors or thoughts and feelings. Read more >
Building Relationships is the Foundation.
The most important universal intervention to support kids and students is building a foundation of understanding. Read more >
How to Build a Human Interaction..
Sometimes humor is the best way to connect. Read more >Kira M.
Four Ingredients of Reslience
Ingredient #1: Purpose and Happiness Chemicals.
My name is Kira Mauseth Read more >
Ingredient #2: Connection.
Connection isn't just about a physical presence. Read more >
Ingredient #3: Adaptability.
Perceiving something as a challenge versus a threat shifts the bodies response and develops adaptability. Read more >
Ingredient #4: Hope.
Hope is the most emotionally meaningful ingredient but is not easy to come by. Read more >John C.
John C.
My name is John Chapman Read more >
John C.
If a person is starting to contemplate that their substance use Read more >
John C.
But there is multiple resources that a person can access, and the best way to go about accessing those resources is to talk to a trusted adult. Read more >
John C.
The phenomenon of substance use disorders is like I said earlier Read more >Jessica D.
Jessica D.
My name is Jessica, and I’m a licensed therapist Read more >
Jessica D.
So about three to four weeks ago, I was walking from my bus Read more >
Jessica D.
It’s very common, and it makes sense intuitively Read more >
Jessica D.
So another thing that can be very helpful Read more >Sarnika A.
Sarnika A.
So can you tell me what is tax positivity Read more >
Sarnika A.
So basically influence culture on social media is posting Read more >
Sarnika A.
Let’s talk about social media and how it’s used Read more >
Sarnika A.
So can you talk to us about the grid that comes Read more >Jose L.
Dealing with Stress and Anxiety
Stress and anxiety are part of everyday life.
There are good and bad elements of stress and anxiety. How to tell the difference. Read more >
Healthy Habits to Process Stress.
Simple deep breathing and even light exercise are oxygen to the brain. Read more >
Stress Impacts Emotions.
Awareness of what causes stress and anxiety will help to control it. Read more >
