Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

Free Mental Health Tools for Stress Relief: Mindfulness, Breathing, and Self-Compassion Practices

13 Dec 2022

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In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Dr. Barbara Moser shares three simple, research-backed practices you can use anytime to calm anxiety, reduce stress, and strengthen self-compassion. These tools require no cost, no appointments, and no side effects—just a willingness to pause and try. Guided by Dr. Moser, listeners will learn a three-minute STOP practice, a six-minute CALM practice, and an eight-minute Self-Compassion Break. Each technique can be used daily, even in small moments, to support mental health and build resilience.Whether you’re struggling with depression, seeking ways to manage daily stress, or looking for accessible mental health strategies, these practices can help you find calm and grounding in tough moments.Primary Topics Covered:Accessible mental health tools that require no cost or appointmentsBreathing exercises to activate the parasympathetic nervous systemThe STOP practice for mindful pausing and better transitionsThe Self-Compassion Break (mindfulness, common humanity, self-kindness)How small daily practices build resilience and emotional strengthTimestamps:00:00 Intro 01:20 Episode context and focus on free mental health tools 02:06 Dr. Barbara Moser introduction 02:42 Guided calming breath practice 09:21 Benefits of breathing for calming the nervous system 10:08 The six-minute STOP practice 14:08 Using STOP to navigate daily transitions 14:22 The eight-minute Self-Compassion Break 18:40 Recognizing shared human struggle 20:03 Practicing supportive self-talk 22:32 Closing reflections and resourcesExplore mental health and addiction treatment options at recovery.comFacebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/Terry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/

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Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

Free Mental Health Tools for Stress Relief: Mindfulness, Breathing, and Self-Compassion Practices

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