Writing and Mental Health panel

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Backstory
Disclaimer
Definitions
- SUDs (esp re engaging w/ skills)
- Activation vs depression
- Shotgun approach
Reactive skills
- Cognitive distortions/negative self-talk
  - perfectionism (not good enough)/editing in place, shame
  - check the facts, chain analysis
- Executive dysfunction
  - writer's block
  - IMPROVE, cope-ahead
- Rumination
  - slow velocity
  - wise-mind
- Emotional distress
  - not understanding why can't write
  - STOP, willingness, emotional wheel
Proactive skills
- Mindfulness
  - aspirations
  - gratitude
  - one-mindfulness
- Habit-building/exercises
  - intentionality
  - proactivity
- Dialectical thinking
  - Importance of 'and'
  - Accepting growth
- Self care
  - FAST
  - Building positives