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Identity

Dissociative Identity Disorder in Marvel’s Moon Knight

MindMatters MenningerClinic on September 16, 2022

Dissociative Identity Disorder has been portrayed in media in a lot of ways, but do they get it right?

Dissociative Identity Disorder has been portrayed in media in a lot of ways, but do they get it right?

Embarrassment

3 Ways to Help Your Child Manage Shame

MindMatters MenningerClinic on August 31, 2022

Shame should not be feared, but it must be managed. Find out what parents can do to help their children manage shame.

Shame should not be feared, but it must be managed. Find out what parents can do to help their children manage shame.

Depression

Is the Serotonin Theory of Depression Dead?

MindMatters MenningerClinic on August 11, 2022

Is there still a role for antidepressants?

Is there still a role for antidepressants?

Health

What the Wrestling World Knows—and You Should, Too

MindMatters MenningerClinic on July 27, 2022

Lessons from the staged sport of professional wrestling can help you shed the masks of inauthenticity.

Lessons from the staged sport of professional wrestling can help you shed the masks of inauthenticity.

Health

Will Supporting Mental Health Stop Gun Violence? Sadly, No.

MindMatters MenningerClinic on July 1, 2022

Mental health is associated with violence for many people but it’s important to take a closer look at what research tells us about violence and mental illness.

Mental health is associated with violence for many people but it’s important to take a closer look at what research tells us about violence and mental illness.

ADHD

Beyond Ritalin and Adderall

MindMatters MenningerClinic on June 13, 2022

Here are six ADHD medications without the risks and concerns of stimulants to consider.

Here are six ADHD medications without the risks and concerns of stimulants to consider.

Trauma

How Critical Race Theory Can Help Heal Generational Trauma

MindMatters MenningerClinic on May 13, 2022

How critical race theory could help generational trauma.

How critical race theory could help generational trauma.

Autism

Autism Acceptance: Great Minds Don’t Think Alike

MindMatters MenningerClinic on April 26, 2022

The types of thinking related to ASD: visual, pattern, and verbal thinkers.

The types of thinking related to ASD: visual, pattern, and verbal thinkers.

OCD

What It Really Means to Be Obsessive-Compulsive

MindMatters MenningerClinic on April 15, 2022

The term "OCD" is often thrown around casually, but what does it really mean?

The term "OCD" is often thrown around casually, but what does it really mean?

Relationships

Tips for Families Dealing with Substance Use

MindMatters MenningerClinic on March 30, 2022

How to react as a family when there is a substance use problem.

How to react as a family when there is a substance use problem.

Stress

The Effects of Substance Use on Families

MindMatters MenningerClinic on March 25, 2022

Families are a system. Here's a look at the effects of substance use on a family and the different, complex ways that family members can respond.

Families are a system. Here's a look at the effects of substance use on a family and the different, complex ways that family members can respond.

Health

Honoring Black Pioneers of Mental Health

MindMatters MenningerClinic on March 1, 2022

As Black History Month comes to a close, let's take time to honor Black pioneers in mental health.

As Black History Month comes to a close, let's take time to honor Black pioneers in mental health.

Autism

How the Netflix Series "Atypical" Raises Awareness About Autism

MindMatters MenningerClinic on February 23, 2022

How "Atypical" raises awareness of autism and its impact on families.

How "Atypical" raises awareness of autism and its impact on families.

Psychology

Encanto: An Important Movie about Family

MindMatters MenningerClinic on February 15, 2022

The movie Encanto highlights so many familial struggles in a captivating way.

The movie Encanto highlights so many familial struggles in a captivating way.

Identity

Identity Crisis: Navigating Biculturalism

MindMatters MenningerClinic on January 26, 2022

Do you know someone with a bicultural heritage? Recognizing the unique challenges of honoring multiple cultures can be emotionally illuminating.

Do you know someone with a bicultural heritage? Recognizing the unique challenges of honoring multiple cultures can be emotionally illuminating.

Trauma

The 4 Principles of Trauma Sensitive Yoga and Why It Works

MindMatters MenningerClinic on January 5, 2022

Trauma Sensitive Yoga is an effective treatment for trauma disorders. Its core principles emphasize the value of actions and choices.

Trauma Sensitive Yoga is an effective treatment for trauma disorders. Its core principles emphasize the value of actions and choices.

Gratitude

Surviving the Holidays with In-Laws

MindMatters MenningerClinic on December 10, 2021

A look at how to have a better holiday experience with in-laws.

A look at how to have a better holiday experience with in-laws.

Resilience

Strength in Numbers: Developing Resilient Communities

MindMatters MenningerClinic on November 23, 2021

Communities are a powerful part of society. How do we make them more resilient?

Communities are a powerful part of society. How do we make them more resilient?

Self-Esteem

The Power of Saying No

MindMatters MenningerClinic on November 2, 2021

How to use N-O to improve your life and find the balance you desire.

How to use N-O to improve your life and find the balance you desire.

Health

A Mental Health Day for Kids?

MindMatters MenningerClinic on October 18, 2021

Exploring the new movement for mental health days in schools and why children should have the occasional day off for their mental health.

Exploring the new movement for mental health days in schools and why children should have the occasional day off for their mental health.