A YouGov poll conducted for The Economist in October found that 25% of respondents have used AI for therapy or would at least consider doing so. The idea is not entirely new https://t.co/0Zl2bFID3Z ...

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So, we got some new data on how the wealthy are managing and maybe even spending some of their money. The one guy who knows more about money and how they spend it is here at the table. He's going to spend it for us, Robert Frank.He's got the details. >> Good to see you, Andrew. Welcome to back.Uh, only a third of millionaires in fact surveyed use a wealth adviser. And among those who do, many are planning a change. A survey by long angle, that's the network of high netw worth founders and executives, found ...

Artistic Exploration of Inner World - The presentation explores the subtle connections between material spaces and the inner world of people, focusing on artwork related to therapy experiences [1] - The artist approaches the idea of inner space, where things happen that can only be sensed and felt but not clearly seen [2] - The artist uses personal experiences, scientific ideas, and cultural references as inspiration during the therapy period [1] - The artist's work explores traumatic imprints as empty spots on a map, impacting life unexpectedly [5] - The artist uses materials like lead to represent the emotional weight of inner wounds and their impact on balance [6][8] - The artist's watercolor series, "Landing on the Soft Side," represents a calm after a storm and a release of strong feelings during therapy [9][11] Scientific and Psychological Concepts - The presentation references mirror neurons and their role in empathy and understanding others' feelings [12][13] - The artist connects the naming of inner states to Tibetan Buddhism, facilitating inner work [9][10] Artistic Process and Meaning - The artist's works often precede conscious understanding, revealing inner states before they can be articulated [22] - The artist acknowledges the presence of an unknown, uncontrollable part within us that quietly organizes the work [23]

From @WSJopinion: Therapists who pathologize politics teach patients to see their opponents not as neighbors but as diagnoses. That isn’t healing. It’s civic sabotage, writes Jonathan Alpert. https://t.co/RA9BQK3i9Y ...

Mental Health Awareness - Mental health struggles are often hidden behind a smile [3] - The World Health Organization indicates that over 280 million people globally suffer from depression and anxiety [3] - Depression can manifest as an absence of feeling, numbness, and a lack of joy [5] - Anxiety can present as physical symptoms like sweaty palms, nausea, and chest tightness [7] Impact on Specific Groups - The World Health Organization reports that one in seven teenagers globally are diagnosed with a mental disorder [8] - Adolescence is characterized by competition, comparison, and expectations, leading to academic pressure and cyberbullying [8][10] - Older adults may experience mental health issues due to grief, chronic illness, feeling invisible, or retirement [13][14] Social Media and Society - Social media is linked with loneliness, poor sleep, and depression due to comparison and the pursuit of perfection [16] - Society's judgment can hinder healing, and prioritizing it over well-being can lead to an illusion [20] - Generational, parental, and societal traumas contribute to mental health struggles [21][23][25] Solutions and Recommendations - Therapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy and art therapy, can help reframe destructive thoughts and add color to emotions [31][32] - Mindfulness, journaling, sleep, nutrition, and exercise are essential for reducing anxiety and depression [33][35] - Vulnerability is a strength, and accepting that one is not okay is a step towards healing and humanity [36][37]

Let me take you back to the last week of seventh grade. Like I'm sure we've all done and do. The conversation went from school to our clothes to how we looked.And of course, you were all complaining. But then I heard the words that I'll never forget. Hey Samara, you know you could just stop eating if you wanted to be thinner, right.Fast forward six months. It was a friend's house party. The weighing scale was just lying there.We all took turns standing on it and it felt like my heart dropped in its chest. 3 ...

Fear is one of the most powerful forces in our lives. It can shape our decisions, control our actions, and define what we believe is possible for ourselves. Fear controls people in ways individuals don't even realize.Some are afraid of failure, so they never take risks. Others are afraid of rejection, so they never put themselves out there. They go through life keeping people at arms length, never forming true connections, because if they never get close to anyone, they can't get hurt.Sometimes fear is more ...

[Music] Now, my name is Hassan Assad, but I have a few different identities depending on where you know me from. If you're a professional wrestling fan, like millions of people around the world, you might know ME AS THE HALF MAN, HALF AMAZING BALLERIN SUPERSTAR MONTEL VONTAVIUS PORTER, MVP, but I'm also a practitioner of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. And last year I achieved the rank of black belt. And when you achieve the rank of black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, your title isn't sensei like in karate.Your title i ...

Migué de México a este país con mi mamá y con mis dos hermanos menores a la edad de 16 años. No sabía inglés, no sabía las reglas de este país, no sabía dónde íbamos a vivir o cómo íbamos a sobrevivir sin nuestra familia y amigos. En esta migración perdí acceso a mi abuela, a mis primos, amigos, a mi comida favorita.Tenía tanto miedo, miedo de hablar inglés, miedo a mi acento, miedo a ser diferente, miedo a ser criticada por rechazarla. Como la hija mayor, fingí estar bien. Lo único que sabía era que teníam ...