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Using Coping Cards and Coping Statements to Improve Mental Health

Using Coping Cards and Coping Statements to Improve Mental Health

Coping cards filled with coping statements can help you trade negative self talk with healthier, more positive replacements. Writing coping cards is an easy, no-cost intervention that might just help you. Read on to learn how to get started.

John Lee · 7/31/2025
Depression Lifestyle Changes - Why Getting Active Reduces Feelings of Depression

Depression Lifestyle Changes - Why Getting Active Reduces Feelings of Depression

Getting out and doing something - anything - may be the last thing you feel like doing, but staying at home and in bed only reinforces negativity and leaves you with little to focus on other than the ruminative thoughts of depression. Learn why getting up and doing pretty much anything can reverse this negative spiral of depression and help get you feeling better, faster.

John Lee · 9/7/2011
Taking Care of Yourself When a Loved One Has Bipolar

Taking Care of Yourself When a Loved One Has Bipolar

Living with a person with bipolar is overwhelming. We often neglect ourselves and this can lead to burnout. Here are some tips for caring for yourself when the goal is to help a love one who has bipolar disorder.

Ari Hahn · 6/5/2013
Anger Management – 7 Quick Ways to Cool the Fires

Anger Management – 7 Quick Ways to Cool the Fires

Quick to anger? Learn 7 simple strategies for cooling down fast when you feel that rage threatening to spill over.

John Lee · 10/11/2012
25 Ways to Prevent and/or to Cope With Anxiety and Panic Attacks

25 Ways to Prevent and/or to Cope With Anxiety and Panic Attacks

Try a few of the following real-life tips from panic patients and therapists to prevent anxiety and panic and to retake control when panic strikes.

John Lee · 10/8/2012
Depression Self-Help: An Action Guide to Planning Your Time and Feeling Better

Depression Self-Help: An Action Guide to Planning Your Time and Feeling Better

If you’re struggling with depression and lacking the energy or motivation to get out of the house as much as you should try this easy diary activity to schedule in a few more worthwhile activities each week.

John Lee · 9/28/2012
Keep Yourself Feeling Great! Maintain Wellness and Prevent Worsening Psychiatric or Emotional Symptoms with This Easy Exercise

Keep Yourself Feeling Great! Maintain Wellness and Prevent Worsening Psychiatric or Emotional Symptoms with This Easy Exercise

Create wellness sheets and have a reminder of what you need to do every day, and once in a while, to keep yourself feeling good and to prevent worsening psychiatric or emotional symptoms.

John Lee · 9/17/2012
Feel Better about Yourself - 6 Practices That Raise Self Esteem

Feel Better about Yourself - 6 Practices That Raise Self Esteem

Discover the 6 life practices associated with healthy self esteem and make a few changes to boost your own sense of self worth!

John Lee · 4/16/2012