Like any other mental health disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is misunderstood and, at times, demonized. The only difference between this disorder and other disorders such as Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) or Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is that BPD falls under the mental health category of Personality Disorders. Now, what are Personality Disorders?  Personality Disorders are mental health disorders characterized by rigid and unhealthy patterns of thinking, functioning, and behaving. They are grouped into 3 categories: cluster A, cluster B, and cluster C personality ..read more

Music is a lovely form of art seen in every part of the world. It can convey feelings, ideas, and stories from generations long before the radio was invented. With how universal music appears, researchers have thought about what functionality this form of art has on people throughout their everyday lives. So, what exactly can music do? Music can help reduce anxiety Through your own experience, you have listened to music for a variety of reasons. Perhaps you were finding the intro to that beloved cartoon that you loved as a kid, maybe you are trying to get a piece of pop music out of your head ..read more

The American Psychological Association describes resilience as a journey to adapt well when faced with adversity, trauma, threats, or significant sources of stress. Resilience is about understanding the unique ways in which we react, manage, and build connections with strong and sometimes difficult emotions. Resilience is about learning to take action, and to find ways that can help ourselves and our loved ones overcome difficult circumstances. On May 19, 2022, My Good Brain and partners of MTV Entertainment Group are coming together to empower resilience through action on Mental Health Action ..read more

How we feel about ourselves plays a significant role in our mental health and well-being. When we hold a positive image of ourselves, we place a stronger value on our skills, strengths, and perspectives. We are more likely to speak up, challenge ourselves to learn something new, or try new things. When it’s negative, we devalue the many things that make us who we are and are deserving of being celebrated. This image is known as self-esteem. What is self-esteem? The American Psychological Association defines self-esteem as “the degree to which the qualities and characteristics contained in one ..read more

Youth mental health has been on the decline over time, propelled further by social and economic stress exerted by the pandemic. The CDC reports that over the past two years, U.S. high school students experienced heightened emotional and physical abuse at home, negative effects from a parent or caretaker’s unemployment, and racism.  Spreading awareness on the state of mental health in youth is necessary to surface deep and honest conversations on the many ways adolescents are subjected to high levels of stress and trauma. It allows communities across all demographic groups to recognize the ..read more