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James Donaldson on Mental Health - Identifying and Avoiding Mental Health Triggers

3 min readBy James Donaldson

In today's fast-paced world, mental health is a crucial aspect of our overall well-being that often gets overlooked.

In today's fast-paced world, mental health is a crucial aspect of our overall well-being that often gets overlooked.

Understanding and managing mental health triggers is essential for maintaining a balanced and fulfilling life.

In this blog post, we'll explore what mental health triggers are, how to identify them, and strategies to avoid or manage these triggers effectively.

What Are Mental Health Triggers?

Common Mental Health Triggers 4.

Strategies to Avoid or Manage Triggers 5.

FAQs What Are Mental Health Triggers?

Mental health triggers are specific situations, people, or environments that provoke an emotional or psychological reaction.

These reactions can lead to increased stress, anxiety, or other mental health issues.

Triggers vary from person to person and can be anything from a particular smell to a stressful work environment.

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James Donaldson is a former NBA All-Star (1988, Dallas Mavericks) who played 20 years of professional basketball with the Seattle SuperSonics, L.A. Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, Utah Jazz, and teams across Europe, before touring with the Harlem Globetrotters. A Washington State University graduate inducted into both the Pac-10 and WSU Athletic Halls of Fame, James went on to found The Donaldson Clinic, an outpatient physical therapy practice he operated for nearly three decades. Today he devotes his time to mental health awareness and suicide prevention — speaking to organizations, schools, and youth groups — and is the author of Standing Above the Crowd and Celebrating Your Gift of Life (2021). James recently relocated to the Dallas, TX area and believes deeply in being a role model of success and professionalism for the young people he serves.

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