The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers

How To Make Healthier Choices In Life (DBT Wise Mind Tutorial)

Dec 9, 2024

Making healthy choices is often a struggle for those dealing with mental health challenges. The Wise Mind technique is introduced as a powerful tool to balance emotions and rational thoughts for better decision-making. Personal anecdotes highlight the complex relationship between emotion and logic, encouraging a more integrated approach. Listeners learn how to recognize their biases and improve their mental well-being by harmonizing their thoughts and feelings.

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Individuals with mental illnesses like depression and anxiety can struggle with decision-making due to a conflict between rational and emotional thought processes.

The Wise Mind technique advocates for a balanced approach to decision-making, integrating both Reason Mind and Emotion Mind to foster healthier choices.

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Challenges of Making Healthy Decisions

Making healthy decisions can be extremely difficult for individuals grappling with mental illness, such as depression or anxiety. These conditions affect not only rational thought processes but also emotional experiences, often leading to confusion and a lack of trust in one’s decision-making abilities. The consequence of poor decision-making significantly impacts mental health and overall quality of life, as those with effective decision-making tools tend to enjoy better mental wellness. Understanding the importance of making healthy choices is crucial, as it plays a major role in managing mental health effectively.

Intro

13min

Navigating Emotion and Logic in Decision-Making

2min

Balancing Reason and Emotion for Better Decision-Making

3min

Making healthy decisions is one of the most difficult things to do for people struggling with mental illness. Conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, affect both our conscious thoughts, as well as, our emotional experiences. Living with anxiety or depression can make you doubt your judgment, leading to cycles of poor choices and regret. I've been there, and I've discovered a powerful DBT technique that changed everything. In this episode, I'll teach you the Wise Mind method to balance your emotional and rational minds, helping you make decisions you won't regret later.

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Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client.

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