Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeet Helen RussellWhy Helen Russell Is Mentally StrongWhat You’ll Hear on the ShowWhat You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental StrengthQuotes From HelenMore About the Podcast
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Table of Contents
Meet Helen Russell
Why Helen Russell Is Mentally Strong
What You’ll Hear on the Show
What You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental Strength
Quotes From Helen
More About the Podcast
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On The Verywell Mind Podcast, Amy Morin, LCSW, interviews experts, authors, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, and other inspirational people about the strategies that help them think, feel, and do their best in life.
Helen Russell is a bestselling author andhappinessresearcher. She also writes for magazines and newspapers worldwide, including “The Sunday Times,” “Wall Street Journal,” and “National Geographic.”
While most of her books focus on becoming happier, her newest book is titled “How to Be Sad.” In it, she shares her experience withgrief and sadness. She shares science-backed strategies for coping with sad feelings.
Helen is no stranger to grief and loss. She lost her sister when she was a child, and her parents divorced.
She continues to teach others what she learned along the way about happiness—as well as sadness.
Music to Help You Relax and Relieve Stress
Sadness is a normal, healthy emotion. It can help you honor something you’ve lost. And it can help you recognize changes you want to make in your life.
You can learn skills to tolerate and manage sad feelings in a healthy way. Coping strategies might include things like reading a book, listening to music, or going for a walk.
Sadness is not the same as depression. Depression is a longer-lasting mental health issue that can interfere with daily functioning.
Depression isn’t a sign of weakness, however. You can still be mentally strong and experience depression.
If you think you may have depression,seek professional help. Therapy, medication, or a combination of both may help you feel better.
The Difference Between Mental Strength and Mental Health
Helen RussellSadness is a temporary emotion that can be awakening.
Helen Russell
Sadness is a temporary emotion that can be awakening.
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