Mindful Corner

In this episode, Sofia and Anna discuss PTSD in light of the anniversary of the April 17th tragedy at FSU, and a desire to shed light on this disorder. Tune in to learn what PTSD is, including its symptoms and relief tactics.🌿💐 🎀 PTSD Treatments:Trauma-focused therapy. This includes structured therapies like trauma-focused CBT,Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Prolonged Exposure (PE). These approaches help you process what happened, reduce avoidance, and shift beliefs that got stuck after trauma.EMDR. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is another evidence-based therapy that helps some people reprocess traumatic memories so they feel less intense and less present.Skills-based support. Some people start with stabilization and skills: grounding, emotion regulation, and body-based strategies. This can be especially important when you feel easily overwhelmed.Medication. Some people benefit from medication for sleep, anxiety, or depression symptoms alongside therapy. A licensed prescriber can help you weigh options, risks, and benefits.Resources:Find Services with these online locators!Psychology Today Verified Therapists Database- Filters based on location (can be online or in person)SAMHSA Behavioral Health Services Locator -Substance Abuse Support included as wellLifelines:988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 is a line you can call or text to connect with trained counselors 24/7.Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.PTSD-Specific Information/Awareness: VA.gov CRAFT: Resource for loved ones of someone with PTSD- teaches how to support them!The Mighty: An online, supportive community for sharing stories, experience, and all-around support.

In this episode, Sofia discusses a disorder she believes people should learn more about: bipolar disorder. She discusses the types, symptoms, causes, and treatments available for those with the disorder.🌿💐🎀For more resources check out:International Bipolar Foundation (IBF)National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)Lines:Call or text  988 if in need of immediate crisis support.DBSA Hotline: Text “DBSA” to 741-741

Sofia opens up about her mental health journey, from struggles with disordered eating to an ongoing OCD battle. Hear how one of your cohosts deals with obsessive tendencies, and learn more about OCD in general!🌿💐🎀+ check out these mental health (and OCD-specific) resources:Mental Health:Dial "211" to be guided towards resources for your situation or receive overall support for any sort of issue going on.Dial 998 or 1-800-273-8255 for the Suicide and Crisis LifelineCheck out https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health for recent mental health research findings as well as general information about a number of disorders.Check out https://www.thementalhealthcoalition.org/resources/ for a database of mental health resources covering a variety of disorders and subsequent resources, with support from countless providers.OCD:NOCD: Specialized ERP therapy online, as well as 24/7 support via their app (accepts most insurance plans and hosts OCD experts)International OCD Foundation: Explore their archive of informational resources for verified, expert-provided knowledge.Free me from OCD Podcast by Dr. Vicki Rackner: Physician and life coach shares advice and offers support, specifically for teenagers and young adults struggling with OCD!

Sofia, Anna, and Noah discuss practical ways to balance time on social media, focusing on healthy tips to practice and a " replace, not remove" mindset! 🌿💐🎀

Tune in to hear Anna and Sofia interview Noah Delaney, a psychology student at FSU and a member of the Mindful Corner Podcast student organization there. They unpack harmful stereotypes about men's mental health, and ways to combat these ways of thinking.🌿💐🎀

This episode delves into ways you can show grace and kindness to yourself! Tune in to hear our experiences with embarrassment, guilt, and other negative feelings that poor mental health can bring. Learn how we changed our thinking patterns to show love and compassion to ourselves. Whether you have a Valentine or not, this episode can be insightful for you!🌿💐🎀

Hear the ways that we tackle being in a rut, such as changing our mindsets, giving ourselves grace, and receiving support from others. If you feel demotivated, like you're falling behind, or if you're just struggling all around, this episode is definitely for you.🌿💐🎀

Amidst a new year, many people may feel a desire to "glow up" and achieve a better lifestyle. We see many head to the gym, start new diets, or try to cut old habits out. What happens striving to achieve these resolutions becomes unhealthy, leading to burnout, more stress, and feelings of failure? Tune in to hear our experiences with "New Year, New Me" notions, and hear our advice for setting realistic goals and maintaining a positive mindset while working towards them.

This episode focuses on how nutrition and mental health go hand in hand. We discuss how this is seen, particularly with our own personal experiences with poor eating habits and increased mental health issues. We also receive great insight from health coach and blog writer Samantha Ault!🌿💐🎀Check out her blog: https://substack.com/@samanthaault

Tune in and listen to our takes on stress management: a topic we feel is very important to discuss as college students! Learn about our healthy and unhealthy habits, journaling, and how our faith plays a role in tackling stress.🌿💐🎀

Tune in and hear about the Peace Protection Project, an amazing initiative in Florida that works to serve marginalized communities. We introduce the organization's founder and director, Joshua Thompson, and get to know more about what they do and how serving the community relates to mental health!🌿💐🎀

Get to know who we are and why we started Mindful Corner, and listen to us yap!🎀💐🌿