Your MHQ Score Archives - Sapien Labs | Shaping the Future of Mind Health https://sapienlabs.org/mentalog_categories/your-mhq-score/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:21:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://sapienlabs.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cropped-logo-sticky-32x32.png Your MHQ Score Archives - Sapien Labs | Shaping the Future of Mind Health https://sapienlabs.org/mentalog_categories/your-mhq-score/ 32 32 What is Mental Wellbeing? https://sapienlabs.org/mentalog/what-is-mental-wellbeing/ Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:06:05 +0000 https://sapienlabs.org/?post_type=mentalog&p=21131 At Sapien Labs, we track our evolving mental wellbeing and explore the factors that explain it.  But what do we mean by mental wellbeing? And...

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]]> Is symptom-based diagnosis of mental health disorders doing more harm than good? https://sapienlabs.org/mentalog/is-symptom-based-diagnosis-of-mental-health-disorders-doing-more-harm-than-good/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:57:45 +0000 https://sapienlabs.org/?post_type=mentalog&p=19843 We need to abandon the conventional way of diagnosing mental health disorders by symptoms and instead look at root causes. How can we come to...

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]]> Reconsidering Mental Illness Diagnosis https://sapienlabs.org/mentalog/mental-health-diagnosis/ Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:15:42 +0000 http://18.234.132.130/?post_type=mentalog&p=7332 Existing mental health diagnosis systems are flawed and can lead to ineffective labelling and treatment. Al didn’t begin talking until he was three years old,...

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]]> Breaking Through Mental Health Boxes https://sapienlabs.org/mentalog/breaking-through-mental-health-boxes/ Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:55:00 +0000 http://18.234.132.130/?post_type=mentalog&p=7317 Is it time to reconsider traditional ideas around mental health diagnosing? Mental health specialists often diagnose patients with more than one condition. For example, someone...

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]]> Challenges of Mental Health Diagnosing https://sapienlabs.org/mentalog/challenges-of-mental-health-diagnosing/ Fri, 04 Dec 2020 14:35:55 +0000 http://18.234.132.130/?post_type=mentalog&p=7257 Today’s methods of understanding and diagnosing mental health conditions are limited. New systems may help address these weaknesses.  Maya was recently diagnosed with major depressive...

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]]> Complex Cognition Reflects our Ability to Deal with Complicated Situations https://sapienlabs.org/mentalog/complex-cognition-reflects-our-ability-to-deal-with-complicated-situations/ Thu, 08 Oct 2020 14:10:58 +0000 http://18.234.132.130/?post_type=mentalog&p=6828 Complex cognition involves decision-making, planning, and creativity. It impacts our ability to adapt and thrive in the world. A busy parent plans meals for the...

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]]> Our Everyday Tasks Depend on Core Cognition https://sapienlabs.org/mentalog/our-everyday-tasks-depend-on-core-cognition/ Wed, 23 Sep 2020 16:34:07 +0000 http://18.234.132.130/?post_type=mentalog&p=6826 Core cognition affects your basic functioning such as memory, attention, and everyday interactions in the world. Understanding how your core cognition works can help you...

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]]> How to Improve Your Mood and Outlook https://sapienlabs.org/mentalog/how-to-improve-your-mood-and-outlook/ Thu, 03 Sep 2020 19:11:10 +0000 http://18.234.132.130/?post_type=mentalog&p=6870 You can improve your mood and outlook by taking care of yourself. Meet your basic needs, stay connected, and think positively to best handle life’s...

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]]> The Connection Between our Mental and Physical Health https://sapienlabs.org/mentalog/mind-body-connection/ Fri, 31 Jul 2020 17:32:17 +0000 http://18.234.132.130/?post_type=mentalog&p=6804 Our mind-body connection describes the overlap between mental and physical health. Taking care of our whole selves can significantly improve wellbeing. Many of us think...

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]]> Fulfilling our Goals and Dreams Depends on our Drive and Motivation https://sapienlabs.org/mentalog/fulfilling-our-goals-and-dreams-depends-on-our-drive-and-motivation/ Thu, 25 Jun 2020 08:07:52 +0000 http://18.234.132.130/?post_type=mentalog&p=6549 Drive and motivation determine our ability to achieve goals. Managing underlying problems and building on inherent interests can help. What’s the biggest goal you’ve achieved?...

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