Episode description

In this episode of Welcome to Group Therapy we discuss setting mental health goals in the new year.

In our discussion we cover:

Our mental health goals for 2025

Barriers to setting and reaching goals

Common mental health goals people set

How goal setting comes up in therapy

How to achieve your mental health goals

Google Scholar Shorts Article: Promoting Physical and Mental Health Among Children and Adolescents via Gamification - A Conceptual Systematic Review

https://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/14/2/102

Additional Resources: 

Gamification Mental Health Apps:

Habatica: https://habitica.com/static/home (Goal setting)

Minddoc: https://minddoc.com/us/en (Mental Health)

Mango Health: https://appadvice.com/app/mango-health/560657279 (Medication Reminder)

Finch: https://finchcare.com/ (Self-Care)

Pinkmin Bloom: https://pikminbloom.com/en/ (Walking)

Disclaimer: Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast is not a replacement for therapy, is not actual group therapy, nor will specific therapeutic advice be given on the show. Although we are all licensed therapists, we are not YOUR therapist. It is meant to be for educational and entertainment purposes only.

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