🌱 AI for Goodness Meetup: Navigating Mental Health 🧘‍♀ – Saturday @ 2:30 PM

🌱 AI for Goodness Meetup: Navigating Mental Health & Wellness with AI 🧘‍♂️
📅 Date & Time: Saturday, May 31 @ 2:30 PM (doors open 2:15) 📍 Venue: Vodanet Systems LLC — Pompton Plains (Meeting Room) 🍊 Fee: Symbolic $2 for snacks & future events

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✨ This Week's Theme: Understanding Our Mental Health & Harnessing AI for Wellness
Mental health isn't one-size-fits-all:

• Feeling down occasionally vs. Clinical Depression
• Everyday stress vs. Severe anxiety
• General unease vs. Issues needing professional support

Join us as we learn to distinguish when self-help strategies are sufficient and when it's time to seek professional guidance—from counselors to clinical psychologists.
We'll also explore how AI, particularly ChatGPT’s long-term memory features, can provide personalized support, foster mindfulness, and help us stay balanced. 🧠💬

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📚 Session Breakdown:
Part 1: Mental Health Basics

• 🌟 Psychology, Psychiatry, Coaching & Therapy—What's the difference?
• ⚖️ "Mental Health Triage": How to self-assess your mental state and needs
• 🛟 When to seek professional help vs. self-guided wellness

Part 2: AI for Personal Wellness

• 🤖 Using AI chatbots as supportive companions (not replacements!)
• 🔄 Practical ways to utilize ChatGPT’s long-term memory for therapeutic journaling, mood tracking, and mindful prompts
• 🌿 Sharing real-world AI wellness strategies and personal experiences

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💡 Bring Inspirational Quotes & Insights

• Prepare by collecting meaningful quotes from renowned psychologists, spiritual teachers, philosophers, or authors. These will anchor our discussions and personal reflections.

Examples include wisdom from:

• Carl Jung (Jungian Psychology) 🌀
• Viktor Frankl (Logotherapy) 🕯️
• Rumi & other spiritual traditions 🌌

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👥 Who Should Join?

• 🧑‍💻 Tech professionals seeking mental clarity and balance
• 🧠 Psychology enthusiasts curious about practical AI applications
• 📖 Students & lifelong learners interested in emotional health
• 🌟 Anyone curious about ethically using AI for better mental wellness

No prior experience needed—just curiosity, compassion, and openness!

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🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Recognize signs when self-help strategies suffice or professional help is needed.
• Explore thoughtful, compassionate ways to integrate AI into personal wellness practices.
• Use wisdom from psychology and spiritual traditions to anchor your daily wellness rituals.

Let's harness technology thoughtfully and meaningfully. See you Saturday! 🌟✨