Mental health tips from 75 therapists

[@drali]

What are your favorite mental health tips?

[@marliesk3043]

Great tips, like them all, especially the 'get social' - part (being with a small group of family or friends), because that has saved me many times and is the best distraction for me, even when I'm severly depressed and initially want to be alone. I think it's also important that people know that we can never be perfect, we're all perfectly flawed haha. The not so pretty sides of you are also worth it.

[@drali]

LOVE the idea that we're not perfect but perfectly flawed!

[@lidyasesillia9457]

CUT TOXIC PEOPLE OUT OF MY LIFE

[@bettfly]

Listen to music

[@MrSakainget]

How about intorvert? Any suggestion for get social?

[@soadsabry2788]

My favourite mental health tip is that life isn't always happy. Don't expect it to be, so don't chase fleeting happiness, rather find things that are meaningful to you and chase those instead.

[@kateperry2534]

Favorite mental health tip: find a hobby. I did and it’s really helped me connect with others. Which helped my sense of loneliness. Thanks for this video it was really super awesome.

[@drali]

Great tip and thanks for your support!

[@noraabdulla2486]

Kate Perry i like that one to

[@yeezysleezus5213]

Help me find a hobby apart from playing the same game every day I need something to do with my life while I do my education and I also think about going to the gym but I get so nervous when I go to places like that or go on public transport etc

[@ncskitty]

Animals are another great tool! I rescued an adorable pit bull in August and as hard as it's been to help her work through her past abuse it's been so rewarding and just as good for me as it has been for her! I rarely have been as proud in my life as I am of her. It's only been 3 months but she's already a totally different dog! She's helped my sleep too and brings me out of getting stuck on my bed in hard moments when she literally gets in my face.

[@drali]

So wonderful that you have been able to help this dog and the dog has also helped you 😀

[@addressingyourmentalhealth9422]

ABSOLUTELY WHICH IS BETTER THAN THAT BOOK TALK HE'S SPEAKING OF ...

[@Socratica]

Thank you for helping everyone this way, Ali.

[@drali]

THANK YOU for everything you do to support good mental health!

[@nahomaberra9192]

I’m realizing now that a lot of my mental health/imbalanced life came from not having a friend circle that I consistently turn to. And I tried to make up for that with some repetitive behaviors that really didn’t give me what I needed. I guess I’m just trying to figure out what I enjoy now and it’s been a cool process of self-discovery, even better having a Christian therapist!

[@maria-melek]

A old friend of mine who is not my friend anymore once told me “whenever you feel depressed/ anxious/ like giving up look at your hands. At the end of the day you do a lot with them, use them throughout the day think about what they have touched” well I can’t remember exactly everything he said but he said something like that. And ever since it’s stayed with me.

[@cruxlly6513]

Thank you so much, I'm 14 and I REALLY want to be a clinical psychologist when I'm older. I'm glad that this channel exists because I'm learning so much!

[@marmarbuckz5243]

W you

[@forest_faery]

I recently discovered your channel and I am so glad I did! I am doing my Masters in Clinical Psychology and I really enjoy your content. My favourite mental health tips are: - spending time with loved ones - embracing a passion (fantasy for me :D) - healthy lifestyle without being overly restrictive (physical activity, lots of vegetables and fruits) Greetings from Germany :)

[@selingermann5599]

Hi! I'm in Germany too! Trier! I'm foreign though XD It's so nice to have a passion

[@drali]

Thank you so much for sharing your tips and for being a part of our community!

[@drali]

HELLO GERMANY!!!!

[@forest_faery]

​@@selingermann5599 By fantasy I mean my favourite fantasy books (and movies/ shows), drawing and dressing up as my favourite characters, talking about magical worlds with friends and family,...., and my imagination in general. We can find so many magical things and especially moments in our everyday lives, it is just a question of perspective and selective perception.

[@forest_faery]

@@drali Thank you so much for replying Dr. Ali Mattu! :)

[@mitchellmageean8859]

I have been seeing a holistic chiropractor and he has taught me to breathe in a new way and it has really relaxed me.

[@TherapyJake]

I’d say my favorite tip that I share with my clients, and practice myself, is remembering to laugh. It’s priority for me to watch at least 30 minutes of standup comedy a day. It’s changed my life, and the clients I serve.

[@gethelHF]

A healthy body is one that is in good physical, emotional and mental health. Our health is more valuable than anything else we have. It is a secret of a happy man🌷

[@zahidkhan04]

Exactly

[@pamelagard8480]

Nature helps me when I feel that I cant think straight

[@mirajane3535]

Psychology student here! In God's time, I will graduate!

[@drali]

Happy to have you here! Good luck with your studies!

[@mirajane3535]

The Psych Show thank you! God bless you! Best for you

[@DrAdnan]

I guess I need to leave my room 😂

[@drali]

That could have been a whole tip onto itself.

[@muchachitachinita]

Me too! 😅

[@tracycamarena8196]

Lol

[@itsfreakincolbycoho8427]

🤣😂 I feel this

[@fearlesssacredfool]

Sitting here with blankets on my window to shut out the light, I don’t know if I’ll ever get out of my mind again

[@jimtuv]

Really great tips! Getting regular sleep and exercise and meditation has been the most beneficial to me. Useful habits help breed automatic stress-reducing behaviors I think.

[@drali]

Agreed! The more we intentionally do them, the more they become automatic habits.

[@joannegibson2425]

I have Mental iisues and it sometimes scares me. I have also been in a mental Hospital That was even more scarier. You see all kinds of Mental Hospital patients and what they go through.I am so glad to hear you on my iPad today. It gave me more ideas of what I can do to help me and may have an impack on someone that is willing to be helped.. I wasn't willing or was scared to get it when it was right there in frontofme.

[@taralewis6661]

I make sure I take time out each day for myself to decompress & have some quiet time. Find this really helps to bring me back ‘online’ with myself and helps relieve the stress of the day.

[@biacossatis]

Love this, love all videos so far! I think acceptance is the master key . Acceptance put us in observer mode and not only recognize a feeling, emotional or thought but enjoy it and release - it could take seconds, minutes or days - but you'll have a full experience and this is freedom!

[@keeperoflostsouls13]

These are all so important. I'm trying to get my anxiety down because I ran out of refills and its so high that I can't seem to calm down. I've been feeling like I'm in a dream, like nothings real and I'm so lightheaded and anxious AF. I just want to stay inside and wait until I can get to my doctor again. So shaky too. I hate this. The only thing that's gotten me to somewhat calm down is I learned how to finger knit. I had some chunky loopy yarn and made a scarf. That only worked for like an hour though. Then I ran out of yarn. So my favorite tip is find something you can give all your focus to. Even if its just an hour. It still helps.

[@drali]

Thanks for sharing your experience! I hope you were able to get that refill.

[@maytern]

7:27 Schoolsystem: I'm gonna pretend I didn't see that.

[@rosielavertue468]

My Mental health Therapist comes to my house for our sessions I'm agoraphobic and have many issues dating back to growing up leaving home at 15 due to abuse and things just got worse Life is a struggle at 72yrs old now I still struggle But my therapist Laura has shown me how to cope with many of my issues I could go on and on but then i would be writing my own book about life Good luck to all don't give up Don't like your therapist keep looking for a new one Who understands you And can learn from you

[@devora4386]

Rosie Lavertue great advice! Thanks I needed the inspiration

[@faithbradley4224]

My old therapist told me to think of a word. I chose "Africa" as my word, as that's where I really, really want to work. He said that, when you choose a word that you associate with happiness or a good memory, it helps you to get into a slightly better mindset or something.

[@rosegarden69]

"one of the best antidepressants is to get your body moving" yes, but it's also important to not overwhelm yourself, i can't stand for very long without pain bc of physical disability so i do sit down low impact exercises and don't go for longer than i can handle. it's important to be careful and not overwhelm your body when trying to help your mind

[@findfit3284]

My mental health tips are to have a strong support system or a close group of people that truly care about you. Also, find something you are passionate about for work, and to grow as a person. But fist and foremost, love yourself and use kind self-talk.

[@faithbradley4224]

When I'm crying, I cry to my rabbit because she makes me laugh. I also have dance parties, watch comedy shows and, if I am upstairs by myself, I ALWAYS make sure I have my door open, as that's like a visual way for my thoughts to float out of my head.

[@TheRadiantLifeProject]

Nice! I really enjoyed and appreciated this video. Thanks for taking the time to collect all of these tips and share them. Some of my favorites that I love using are making art, journaling, going for walks, and processing my feelings with trusted friends.

[@16mockingbirds]

I think anyone can benefit from watching this video. I especially loved your thought experiment to identify what holds value to you, I have had trouble connecting with things that are meaningful to me but using your experiment I can make a quick list and start to build around those things :D Thankyou.

[@drali]

Thank you for watching and your great feedback!

[@traveler7234]

The most productive 13 mins of my day so far....

[@ko-fl8hu]

This video's so good. Really helps me reflect on myself. Thank you so much for this video!!

[@drali]

So happy to hear it was helpful!

[@destiny9420]

This was so helpful, I took a lot of detailed notes, I'll remember this forever!

[@DeFaulty101]

Because of this video, I thought that things would be less stressful than I expected, and that changed what I expected, which made things way more stressful than I expected...

[@nessg1043]

2020 has been very tough on everyone, i hope yall take care of your mind, body and soul.❤❤❤

[@nancyphillips7585]

I do my breathing exercises. I take my dogs outside to my backyard and we just play and settle down and watch nature out in the woods behind my home.

[@frankr.harrison4495]

Fantastic video. Thanks so much for putting this together. It's a major boon for so many individuals. Thanks for sharing!

[@phyllisgauker1198]

I am trying to eliminate the toxic people in my life without hurting feelings!!

[@julieannelovesbooks]

Mental health tip for people with depression : get moving. You don’t have to work out or go for a walk, even that can feel like too much a lot of the time. But if you find yourself in bed in the middle of the day, do something that distracts you from all the feelings inside, and after like half an hour get up. Even if you move to the couch. Change the scenery around you, go sit outside if you have a garden or a balcony. Being in a different place will help your mind get unstuck as well.

[@Morgan-oj1qv]

Me seeing the first tip in 2020: 👁👄👁

[@drali]

Yikes. Yeah that didn't age well for 2020.

[@afennell90]

Definitely needed to watch this video and looking forward to being happier

[@faithbradley4224]

Trust me, it happens! God bless you.

[@susanchristina3685]

I love this because it is realistic and human. So much in this area seems sterile and meaningles, like a set of photocopied rules, they maybe technically correct but they have no soul

[@imani828]

Such a profound video - I'm really glad to have came across such wise words

[@bradycrane888]

This has helped me a lot with a crisis I’m currently going through. Thanks!!!

[@seans2315]

1. Put yourself in the shoes of others before acting out of emotion. 2. Nothing is more important than your mental well-being, take time for yourself and do something that brings happiness to you. 3. Instead of relying on old information that you learned as lets say as a kid, go out and re-learn things that you are loyal too. Religion, Politics, Hobbies, even random facts, because you will be surprised to find out a lot of information embedded in your brain from an early age is either out-dated by modern society standards, or has been proven to be true or not.

[@drali]

Thanks for sharing your tips!

[@jralvarez2309]

Just came across your channel. Thank you so much

[@Foxysmalls]

I have been inpatient probably 20-30 times sinse i was 11 years old. A lot of the coping skills are the same, new treatments such as DBT and such do come out. My favorite Mental health tip is having a support system even though i believe it is the hardest to maintain for a long time. In this day and age i enjoy connecting to groups such as your you tube channel and vloging on my own to try to build a community where people can talk and help each other out even if its in a comments section.

[@drali]

I completely agree - social support goes a very long way, whether it be online or in person. Thanks for being a part of our community here!

[@Foxysmalls]

@@drali thank you for your like. i really wish psychologists played a bigger role in patients lives. Yes you can go see and get therapy once a week but you see your psychiatrist one time and they act like they have known you your entire life and completely change your medicine. i really wish psychologists played a bigger role in the medications we take.

[@JohnnyBoi7]

This video made me feel a lot better and I thank you for it

[@alexander_yoko]

Thank u so much! ❤ P.S. You're a cosplayer too? That's really cool!

[@heavenx7673]

my body had been feeling numb and i feel disoriented, lay in bed all day, don’t eat

[@andelyse4665]

Same

[@kyleedwards3974]

Classical music helps me to start my day....and i mostly wake up feeling like shit.

[@Liette2610]

"connect with ppl" - Covid and the fact that everyone moved to a different country and Im the only left here and haven't made new friends because of covid IS an issue so that rly just makes me feel bad rip

[@souleater5762]

What a fantastic and helpful video, thank you so much!

[@drali]

Thank you for watching and your kind comment!

[@stungstung2424]

Master Time. Put clocks in each room. Chimes in a couple of them, you'll fun time doesn't speed by with nothing in between, and you'll do more with the time you have because you are now more aware of how much time is in a day. Being productive is super important 👌

[@stungstung2424]

*find

[@karenjones3373]

Thank you for helping everyone this way

[@eemaj1568]

new sub! i’m blown away by your channel! i’m a senior in high school and i’m pretty sure i want to go into clinical psychology!!

[@drali]

Thanks so much for your comment! Happy to have you here!

[@JDsMotivationHealthChannel]

“The more you understand yourself, the more silence there is, the healthier you are.” - Maxime Lagacé

[@TotalLifeTeletherapy]

Small changes can make a big difference in mental health. Therapy tips are a great way to start! 🌟💖

[@AngelaSealana]

This was great for making tips so accessible. Thank you!

[@drali]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!

[@chadvanroodt8391]

I love this. Do what you love doing

[@Ivanselectsongs]

Thanks for sharing this video. It came at the right time for me. :)

[@Nick07900]

The one thing I need is to go to school, so I can get distracted and socialize- this online thing is exhausting.

[@shirleygreen7866]

Thank you for helping everyone

[@steelsheen]

here because of the BuzzFeed video on you reviewing mental illness in movies. how i wish i can put all your videos up on display at work (i have a ridiculously demanding job that is so draining and dehumanizing). anyway Dr Matu you got yourself a new subscriber and gonna follow you on twitter too :)

[@drali]

Thank you so much for your support and for finding me through Buzzfeed! I hope to continue to be a source of supportive mental health resources!

[@unknown-pd5dm]

That's where I also found him. It's really nice and I didn't know his videos could make such a positive impact 👍

[@mishakellie5549]

Same here

[@LionheartLivin]

Breath matching, breathing in and out for the same amount of time, is mAH go to!!!;)

[@erinrising2799]

how do cut toxic people out of your life, if they are coworkers?

[@Lavidadeyari]

And remember to stay hydrated.

[@md.azizurrahmansiyam5773]

my biggest fear is getting married to a wrong person. (cause my parents never had a good relation in any way and i am scared being stuck in the same situation )

[@muchachitachinita]

Then make sure to choose the right person get them know better first.

[@tracycamarena8196]

I am the same

[@spyspy417]

My first panic attack is all of my body was shaking I panic because it's hard to think of something.and then after that I'm having an anxiety and my 2nd panic attack is I can't move I feel my heart pumping fast and my body and head is so light my worry never gone I was thinking maybe I have seizure maybe I have mental problem and every night I feel worry and so tired and it's hard to concentrate on what I'll do and I'm also scared that my mind might be go absent I don't know what I'll do I don't have therapist or doctor to check if I'm ok also sometimes I feel cooling sensation in my chest sometimes my hand feel uncomfortable sometimes when I stuck my hand for a few minute it's tingling and also I'm scared I might get Alzheimer's when I'm in bad position my feet will get tingling and also benting my joints feels so good and idk what to pls what I'll do.

[@NoNotVahzy]

I’m 19 and I don’t have any family or friends. I’m also pretty broke, my therapist is fortunate and kind enough to donate his time to me. Any tips?

[@Selsmittenxo]

There are apps where you can talk to and meet online people (: I'm 23 and trying this out right now

[@monicaburnet2465]

thank God for therapists

[@ootaynee]

MUSIC! Find various music that moves you, some that access sadness, some happiness, some motivation, some inspiration, make playlists for your felt need. I tell clients, there are interests that help, but maybe it remains untapped, unexplored and needs "beefing up". I love music, try playing something! try a new genre, explore the history of a song, go to LVIE MMUSIC venues. Watch documentaries on bands or artists who inspire or connect with you! If exercise, ya you do a bit, but have you joined a club? a race? a online community? Go on vacation and do a new sport! See? sometimes we just listen to radio, if we feel like it, or occasionally go for a walk.

[@drali]

Music is an amazing mood-altering time machine! Great tip, thanks for sharing!

[@NateCrownwell]

Amazing tips! Thank you very much for this!

[@drali]

Thanks for watching!

[@MikeStanza]

If these are the best ideas from 75 The-Rapists no wonder why no one ever gets better or cured....

[@dalefaithespana8533]

Been watching this at the moment while having an all out mental breakdown

[@masonneal1654]

I love your bb8 I have the same one!!!!! Thanks for the advice I feel like I can apply these today. I think we’re all a little mentally exhausted through quarantine and it has ramped up mental problems. Thanks again!

[@dragonfly1955]

Connection w people as long as their not narcs

[@kailash_111]

How to deal with fear of judgement by others all time.

[@diannerussell4849]

Nothing ticks me off more than these do goodie antidotes. I have no one. Nothing worse than going out side for me and seeing people interact I've never had human connection.

[@JoeySkate24]

M E D I T A T E D A I L Y !!!

[@Ema-rf9ix]

Look at 5 things Touch 4 textures Listen to 3 sounds Pay attention to 2 smells Notice 1 taste 😁

[@mkmllrc]

I have trouble overthinking with Maladaptive Daydreaming and also I can't just sleep earlier as I always procrastinate.

[@erickcortez8932]

I just started searching for a therapist in virginia

[@Hou413]

Awesome video! In terms of sleep have you read why we sleep by Matthew walker? It’s super interesting, would recommend!

[@Achelois7]

This video was soooo helpful! Thank youuu

[@wellbodisalone]

Finding an engaging activity is beneficial to lower stress levels. Even if you practice any sports can be helpful.

[@casual4069]

The environment test won't be done right now chief, currently taking a dump. Very great tips though will definetly try it in another evironment!

[@drali]

Hope everything went smoothly.

[@chhayagupta7779]

How to deal with drowsiness n lethargy associated with the medication?

[@nitrothunderbird6740]

I wonder who actively decides to dislike these videos... Like really, I'm curious,

[@planetdanasmr9868]

Hi I am doing a radio show for university raising awareness for mental health and wondered if I could use this & include these tips in my show?

[@drali]

Sure, go for it! Thanks for asking.

[@planetdanasmr9868]

@@drali thank you

[@bravo1117]

Build habits off your phone is powerful

[@chaoticgoodgh0st286]

Watching in 2020... can't hang with anyone... what to do??

[@erickcortez8932]

But working out has help me out with depression

[@vanessaf98]

So so amazing!! Thank u

[@drali]

Thanks for watching!

[@josephcrown1537]

Good deed's instead of boredom!

[@ZenagaaHB]

Hopefully I will come over this dark place, thank you

[@josephcrown1537]

brainstorm, make sure it smells good where you are, and your taste is good, get a housekeeper (from insurance), call the Mormonite's, will encourage you every step of the way!

[@sakshithakare1837]

What if you don't have friends? And you are not close to your family?

[@tausifreza1280]

Same😭😭😭😭😭

[@aaaaaaa6954]

Very helpful, thank you

[@joshuagerlach6943]

I have no family I have no friends I have no home I have no shower My bed is 4 inches of old memory foam on a peice of plywood. It’s been like this since my parents lost their house when I was 18 I’m 31 now Advice isn’t going to do anything for me if my best can’t even hold a minimum wage job To provide myself with a bed to sleep in & a running shower.

[@angelamakananise6997]

Am doing Psychology Honours , Specializing with Community and Health ..... # you have some aspects that I want to achieve 😀😀😀😀

[@drali]

+Angela Makananise best of luck on your studies!

[@Ann0nnym0uss]

thank you

[@drali]

Thanks for watching!