Maybe this below is the power of brain rewiring…effects lasting for decades!
Happiness can save lives—literally. My study indicated that higher subjective well-being (happiness) at baseline reduced mental health-related mortality for nearly 30 years!
Building happiness isn’t just nice; it’s powerful.
How can you prioritize happiness to protect your mental health?
In honor of May Mental Health Awareness Month,:
Speaking of rewiring our brain -
“Gratitude promotes long-term brain changes that support mental health and resilience.
Robert Emmons, a leading gratitude researcher, explains that gratitude builds a “psychological immune system” that cushions against stress…”
https://substack.com/home/post/p-161118084
Great post! Love the imagery of a psychological cushion. A regular gratitude practice rewires the brain through a process called cognitive retraining.
Thank you Dr. Nerurkar!
check out my piece on labor exploitation in the mental health industry
In Honor of May Mental Health Awareness Month -
Maybe this below is the power of brain rewiring…effects lasting for decades!
Happiness can save lives—literally. My study indicated that higher subjective well-being (happiness) at baseline reduced mental health-related mortality for nearly 30 years!
Building happiness isn’t just nice; it’s powerful.
How can you prioritize happiness to protect your mental health?
https://drjaneforhappiness.substack.com/p/how-important-is-happiness-for-mental?r=31zx1q&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false