Some #Maine schools didn’t hire #mentalhealth professionals while federal money was frozen. With future funds uncertain, they’re still not sure they should. Kristian Moravec (@krstnimg.bsky.social) sits down with News Center Maine to discuss how some #schools are handling the uncertainty.

Your Brain is Being Hacked: The 'Invisible' Tactics People Use to Control You Is Your Brain Being Hacked? 🧠 The Hidden Science of Social Manipulation Are you truly in control of your choices, or is someone else pulling the strings of your subconscious? 🎭 Ever felt like you said 'yes' before your brain even had time to process the question? Stop being a puppet in someone else’s social theater. In this episode, we are peeling back the curtain on the dark psychology and persuasion tactics used by master manipulators to bypass your logic and hijack your evolutionary instincts. From the subtle power of mirroring to the deafening pressure of intentional silence, we explore the 'invisible architecture' of human influence that governs our everyday interactions. Why Your Logic Fails You 📉 Our brains are hardwired for social cohesion, not objective analysis. We break down the evolutionary biology that makes us vulnerable and explain why your 'gut feeling' might actually be a programmed response. Key psychological triggers we unmask: - The Reciprocity Trap: How 'unasked gifts' manufacture a crushing sense of obligation. - Mirroring & Physical Touch: Subtle body language hacks that create an unearned, and often dangerous, sense of safety. - The Door-in-the-Face Technique: The strategic sequence of requests designed to make you fold. - The Illusion of Freedom: Why the 'choices' you think you’re making are often carefully pre-determined. - Identity Labeling: How being told 'who you are' effectively disarms even the most cynical skeptic. Master Your Mental Self-Defense 🛡️ This isn't just about 'how it's done'—it's about giving you the sight to recognize these subconscious triggers in real-time. Whether it's in the boardroom, on a high-stakes date, or navigating digital marketing, understanding human behavior and social engineering is your ultimate superpower. Stop living on autopilot. Equip yourself with the emotional intelligence needed to resist manipulative social architectures and reclaim your autonomy. Ready to finally see the strings? ✨ HIT SUBSCRIBE to sharpen your perception and ensure you're never the easiest target in the room again. If this episode blew your mind, share it with one friend who needs to wake up! 🚀  

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More Tulips. #Flowers #Gardening #MentalHealth

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“The mind is so difficult to subdue. It is unreliable. It seizes whatever it desires. Good indeed, it is to tame such a mind. A tamed mind brings happiness.” -Dhammapada

“Let go or be dragged.” - Zen Proverb

#MentalHealth #Meditation #Journaling #Belief #DoTheWork

Tulips doing well this year. #Flowers #Gardening #MentalHealth

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"Artistic Unity" by Technology Advisor Lucid Jordan: "Creating artwork gives me a sense of not being alone. For those suffering through these times, create what you can. Seek guidance through #therapy."

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Your Left Cheek Reveals Unfiltered Emotions
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Why Stress, Burnout, and Fatigue Are Surging: The Systems Behind the Symptoms - Interconnected Earth Stress, burnout, and fatigue are rising to unprecedented levels in 2026, with search data showing record highs for terms like “feel overwhelmed,” “burnout at work,” and “cortisol.” This piece…

Stress isn’t just rising… it’s hitting record levels.
Searches for “feel overwhelmed,” “burnout,” and even “cortisol” are at all-time highs in 2026.

This is systemic pressure.
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#Stress #Burnout #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Overwhelmed #WorkCulture #Wellbeing #Cortisol

Welcome to April!
Check out the books for this month!

Why We Meditate - Meditation has value. Learn why!
Revolutions - Learning and remembering those that came before us.

#AbunDANCESomaticCenter #mentalhealth #books #bookofthemonth #reading #readinglist #readingtime #meditation #cycling

April is #StressAwarenessMonth. It is a proven fact that #birding can improve #MentalHealth by lowering blood pressure, heart rate, and stress hormones. 😊 Photo: Snowy Egret in Arcata, CA

Series 2 of the Mental Notes #podcast is here, as I talk to @Tender about #music and #mentalhealth.

We cover #songwriting, lyrics, the invisible labour of #performance, and much more.

Search Mental Notes on your podcast app or follow the link:

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Today's writing started as one thing and became something else entirely. Frustrating, necessary, unfinished. A therapy exercise in unpacking childhood, ADHD, and family dynamics. Sometimes the essay teaches you what it's about while you're writing it. 🖊️ #writing #mentalhealth #memoir

Unfocused to see clearly

#focus #clearsight #mindfulness #clarity #mentalhealth #selfcare #loveyourself #positivevibes #onedayatatime #unplugged #perspective #innerpeace #wellness #growth #mindbodysoul

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Are you hunting around for help for denied insurance coverage for medically necessary care? We will help you. Call our 24/7 Hotline at 1-800-492-6116 for emergency appeals or visit our website: insurance.maryland.gov/Consumer/Pages/AppealsAn... #MDInsurance #MentalHealth

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I hope you can be gentle and kind to yourself, today. 🌱❤️

#art #reminder #mentalhealth

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Fun Friday! Weekly Wellness Check!

What has brought joy into your life recently? Big, small, or fleeting, we need joy in our lives.

#WitchSky #QueerSky #ChronicIllness #resist #wellness #support #depression #MentalHealth #SelfCare #community #disabled

Diabetes and mental health This Review summarises the research into five common mental health problems that can affect adults living with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, or gestational diabetes: fear of hypoglycaemia, diabete...

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Embracinging imperfection by as a beautiful journey of self-acceptance.

#MentalHealth #Therapy #Wellness #SelfCare

Two Ways Narcissists Push Your Buttons. Understanding these mechanics is the first step to becoming "unshakable."

#empathsupport #narcissisticabuse #boundaries #projection #mentalhealth #lisahutchisonlmhc #mirroring #emotionalintelligence

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I cannot remember a single time when someone explained to me just how arduous changing your life is.

Nobody said, “You know how Wolverine’s entire skeleton was replaced with adamantium? You’re doing that—without mutant healing powers.”

#art #adhdwriters #writing #mentalhealth #xmen #wolverine

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Happy Easter to those who celebrate.
A reminder that holidays aren’t easy for everyone. Changes in routine, expectations, or even things like food and finances can add pressure.
Take it at your own pace.

#Wellbeing #MentalHealth #Neurodiversity #WorkplaceWellbeing #HigherEducation

Stop Living on Autopilot: The Secret Manual to Upgrade Your Brain 🧠 Stop Living on Autopilot: The Secret Architecture of High-Level Thinking Ever feel like your brain is running on an outdated operating system? 💾 Most people spend their entire lives reacting to the world, trapped in a cycle of impulsive decisions and mental fog. But what if you could hack your own consciousness to see the hidden patterns of reality? In this episode, we are stripping away the fluff to reveal the controversial truth: intelligence isn't fixed—it’s a system. We’re diving deep into the art of metacognition—the elite secret weapon used by world-class thinkers to observe their own thoughts and break free from the "mental autopilot." From the logic of First Principles Thinking to the strategic simplicity of Occam’s Razor, we provide the manual for mental self-mastery that school never gave you. 🚀 In this episode, you’ll discover: - 🔍 The Metacognitive Shift: How to move from passive reacting to intentional, strategic living. - ⚖️ Decision-Making Filters: Why probabilistic reasoning is the only way to navigate an uncertain world. - 📚 Learning Optimization: Stop wasting time! Master spaced repetition and active retrieval to lock in knowledge for life. - 🧘 Emotional Regulation: The power of "labeling" to neutralize conflict and maintain your composure under fire. - ⚡ Mental Models: How to use cognitive frameworks to solve complex problems with terrifying efficiency. Whether you’re looking to dominate your career, improve your interpersonal communication, or simply stop being a victim of your own biases, this episode is your blueprint. It’s time to stop thinking harder and start thinking better. 🛠️ 🔥 Ready to upgrade your mental software? If you found value in these frameworks, subscribe now and leave a 5-star review! Share this episode with that one friend who is obsessed with leveling up. Let’s build a smarter world together. 🌟  

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#chatsafe for parents and carers An evidence-backed guide from Orygen to help parents and carers support young people’s safe online conversations about self-harm and suicide.

#chatsafe for parents and carers is a free resource from Orygen that offers practical guidance on how to talk about self-harm and suicide more safely.

Read more here:
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