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Reel Ideas for Mental Health Brands (That Educate, Engage, and Feel Safe)

Short-form video doesn’t have to be noisy to be effective. For mental health and wellness brands, Reels work best when they are ethical, accessible, and paced for the nervous system. This guide gathers practical Reel ideas—complete with language you can use—that educate, normalise, and invite gentle action without making clinical claims. Whether you’re a therapist,Continue reading “Reel Ideas for Mental Health Brands (That Educate, Engage, and Feel Safe)”

Same Symptoms, Different Brains: What a New MRI Study Means for Depression Care

For years, we’ve talked about depression as if it were one thing — with a standard checklist of symptoms and a trial-and-error path through treatment. A powerful new study challenges that idea in a big way. Using thousands of MRI scans from the UK Biobank, researchers found that people who share the same symptoms —Continue reading “Same Symptoms, Different Brains: What a New MRI Study Means for Depression Care”

Gaslighting vs. Compassionate Communication: The Impact of Our Words

Today we understand better than before how language can subtly influence mental health. Gaslighting tactics which invalidate people’s emotions represent harmful behaviours that create permanent emotional damage. Respectful communication establishes trust and understanding between people while nurturing empathy. This article illustrates the differences between everyday words used in gaslighting and polite words used in respectfulContinue reading “Gaslighting vs. Compassionate Communication: The Impact of Our Words”