55. Embracing Small Joys and Mental Resilience: Understanding the Reticular Activating System and Navigating Long-Term Relationships

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Legendary actor and mental health advocate Glenn Close is on a quest to change how we think about mental health, starting with her decision to speak out about her own family's struggles — a brave choice considering the stigma that pervades the topic. This week, we're revisiting this sweeping conversation with TEDWomen curator Pat Mitchell, where Close shares the inspiration behind the advocacy group she founded to combat the crisis, underscoring the transformative power of community and the critical need for comprehensive mental health care systems. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey ! Become a TED Member today at ted.com/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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1. 55. Embracing Small Joys and Mental Resilience: Understanding the Reticular Activating System and Navigating Long-Term Relationships (00:00:00)

2. Celebrating Health and Wellness Journeys (00:00:08)

3. Building Neural Pathways and Positive Focus (00:06:33)

4. Understanding the Reticular Activating System (00:17:33)

5. Filtering Reality (00:26:48)

6. Navigating Negativity and Celebrating Wins (00:38:37)

7. Managing Client Expectations and Shifts (00:45:34)

8. Retraining AS for Positive Focus (00:49:21)

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