MyAtlas Articles
The Remote Worker’s Guide to Building a Virtual Social Network
Working remotely has many perks — flexibility, no commute, and the ability to design your own workspace. But it can also get lonely. Without the daily interactions of an office, many remote workers struggle to maintain a sense of community. The good news? You can build a thriving virtual social network that keeps you connected, engaged, and supported. Here’s how:
Are Your Boundaries Thriving or Totally Nonexistent? Quiz Yourself!
You might be the life of the party, the friend everyone counts on, and the person who always says “yes.” But are your boundaries keeping you balanced, or are you running on fumes? Take this quick quiz to find out if your social life is fueling you or possibly eve draining you.
3 Ways to Say No Without Feeling Like a Terrible Person
You love people. You thrive in group chats, weekend plans, and being the go-to friend for everything from brunch dates to emotional support calls at 2 AM. But let’s be honest — sometimes, you say “yes” when you really mean “please let me nap instead.” If setting boundaries makes you feel guilty, you’re not alone. Studies show that people-pleasing tendencies often stem from a fear of rejection or conflict . Here’s how to say no without losing friends (or your sanity).
Redefining Mental Health Care for Minorities: How MyAtlas Addresses Equity through Personalization
Mental health isn’t one-size-fits-all. Consider this: the stress experienced by a white Boston resident navigating a fast-paced career looks different from the anxiety felt by an international student from Brazil adjusting to a new culture, or the overwhelm of a first-generation college student who’s just moved from a rural community to the bustling streets of New York City. Why should these individuals — each with their own unique backgrounds, challenges, and life experiences — receive the same type of care?
A Call to Action: Embracing Digital Health Solutions for Student Mental Health
As the mental health crisis on college campuses continues to grow, it’s time we ask ourselves: do the standard solutions really reflect Gen Z’s approach to mental health? Traditional support like in-person therapy and counseling has been invaluable over the years. However, the needs and preferences of Gen Z are evolving, calling for additional, complementary approaches.
Curated Wellness at Your Fingertips: MyAtlas’s Goal-Oriented Content
In the quest for mental wellness, the right information can be a beacon of light, guiding us through the complexities of our minds and emotions. MyAtlas recognizes the power of knowledge, not just any knowledge, but that which is tailored specifically to you and your personal goals. This is why we’re excited to introduce our feature of curated, goal-oriented content, designed to educate, motivate, and inspire.
Around-the-Clock Wellness: Introducing 24/7 Support with MyAtlas
In today’s fast-paced world, the need for mental health support doesn’t adhere to a 9-to-5 schedule. Recognizing this, MyAtlas is proud to offer 24/7 wellness support, ensuring that help is available whenever you need it, day or night. Our commitment to your mental health journey is unwavering, which is why we’ve developed two key features to provide continuous support: Daily Recommendations and Nudges, and the Atlas Helper chatbot. Daily Recommendations and Nudges: Your Daily Dose of Wellness At the heart of MyAtlas’s 24/7 support are the Daily Recommendations and Nudges. Tailored to your unique profile and wellness goals, these features are designed to gently guide you through your day with positive actions and reminders. Each morning, you’ll receive personalized recommendations that could range from mindfulness exercises to prompts for reflection or physical activity suggestions, all aligned with your personal growth and well-being objectives.
Personalized Wellness: The Heart of MyAtlas
In the realm of mental health, the notion of “one size fits all” is not just outdated — it’s ineffective. Recognizing this, MyAtlas has set a new standard in mental health care, offering personalized recommendations that cater to the unique needs of each user. This personalization is not a mere add-on; it’s the core of what makes MyAtlas revolutionary in promoting mental wellness. The Foundation: Dynamic User Profiling The journey with MyAtlas begins with an in-depth onboarding process, which lays the foundation for personalized care. This process is designed to understand the multifaceted aspects of a user’s life and health. By collecting data on personality, race, sex, gender, spirituality, and more, MyAtlas crafts a dynamic user profile. This profile is enriched further with insights into the user’s behavioral health care history and their attitudes towards mental health. Instead of focusing on “symptoms,” MyAtlas seeks to understand the experiences and challenges that each user faces, creating a more empathetic and user-centered approach.
Revolutionizing Behavioral Health: Prediction and Possibilities
In the complex world of behavioral health, understanding and treatment have long been challenges. However, we stand on the brink of a revolution, thanks to technological innovations reshaping modern healthcare.
AEON Counseling & MyAtlas Partner to Advance Trauma-Informed Mental Health Care Using Digital Biomarkers and Culturally-Aware AI
AEON Counseling & Consulting and MyAtlas are partnering to enhance trauma-informed mental health care with the use of real-time digital biomarkers and culturally-responsive technology. This collaboration aims to improve outcomes for underserved populations by bridging clinical insight with continuous, personalized support.
Your Guide to $0 Therapy with Aeon Counseling + Special MyAtlas Perks
Great news — getting matched with care and saving on your MyAtlas journey just got easier. Through our partnership with Aeon Counseling & Consulting, MyAtlas users in Massachusetts now have access to licensed therapy with $0 copay (with insurance) and special pricing on their MyAtlas subscription.
Beyond Allyship: LGBTQ+ Affirming Care Guide
Why This Guide, Why Now As part of MyAtlas’s mission to provide precise, personalized mental wellness for all, we sought out the insight of Jay Nakhai, LICSW and founder of Aeon Counseling and Consulting, whose experience in clinical practice and impactful engagement with community helped shape this guide. Together, we explore what affirming care truly looks like — and why it matters.
Your Guide to a Reset Routine
We have all wanted a reset button to start over our day or weekend at some point in our lives. Recovering from over working or burnout isn’t just sleeping in for an extra hour or adding more steps to your skincare routine. It requires you to set a true intention for your daily life and take in all that’s around you.Your overall mental wellness depends on your physical wellness just as much as your emotions. Once you start tuning into your body, your mental health and emotions will quickly follow along. Luckily, the best tools for taking care of your overall mental wellness are free, simple, and already within your reach.Treat this guide as your personal reset button. Incorporating the elements of this routine into your daily life will not only ground you with what’s happening in the present, but also allow you to take time to listen to your body.Sprinkle “Me Time” into your Morning RoutineWake up: Ease into your morning by trying to wake up to a non-cortisol inducing alarm. Take a moment to yourself and set an intention for the day instead of immediately jumping on to your phone. Try getting outside or getting sunlight early in the day.Breakfast: Enjoy a hearty, nourishing breakfast at your own pace, not in a rush. Sit down at a table and savor each bite. Drink water (with lemons if preferred) before coffee/any caffeine.Mindfulness: Try to declutter something from your space: whether it be your bed, desk, or even just your inbox. Free up some mental space for the day. Glance at your MyAtlas app to see where the daily recommendations can fit into your day. Planning even the simplest things, such as a walk, or when you’re going to take a break from work, can help ease the pressure of the day ahead.Evening Wind Down Regardless of How Your Day WentWork it out: Move around and release the pent-up energy from the day. Try out our fav 30 minute full body work out coupled with our Cardio Boost Playlist for a perfect evening workout sesh. If you’re looking for something slower paced, try out the legs-up-the-wall exercise with our Mood Booster Playlist.Press enter or click to view image in full sizeScreen Free Wind Down: Grab your favorite herbal tea and your journal and get ready for a brain dump. Take 15 minutes to write about what currently in your life brings you joy and grief. Write all your thoughts, unfiltered and authentic.Pre-Sleep Ritual: Whether it be letting your thoughts flow with the water in a hot shower, or releasing body tension using our 1 minute grounding exercise, ease your way back into bed the same way every night. Having the same routine every night prepares your body for sleep, reminding you that it’s time to relax and shut down for the day.Other Reset Rituals to Try Throughout the Week30 minute phone-free nature walk: Just you and yourself for half and hourSpend an afternoon creating: Cook, Bake, Knit, anything that engages your hands and mindIntentional Screen Time: Take some time to catch up on a show or explore content you’ve been curious about. Setting boundaries for screen time can lessen the habit of mindless scrollingYoga/Meditation: Try out this Guided Stress Relief Meditation or a 10 Minute Full Body Stretch.Reorganize Something: Clean your car, donate old clothes, or organize your pantry. When feeling stressed or overwhelmed in your current environment, you can change how it looks.Final ThoughtsA reset doesn’t mean starting from scratch, it means showing up for yourself differently. Small, consistent shifts in your daily routine sets you on a path to being grounded and attuned with your physical and emotional needs.Your well being is always worth the time and should not be put on hold.Know someone who could use a reset? Forward this guide and share the MyAtlas app: because care should never be out of reach.
Your Nervous System Has a Reset And Here’s How to Use It
Our modern lifestyle requires your body to be constantly “On”. We often find ourselves moving from one day to the next, one stressor to the next, and constantly on high alert, with little time to pause or reset. It’s like running a car without ever letting the engine cool, eventually, it overheats.
Small Habits, Big Energy: Micro-changes to Ease into your Wellness Journey
Every big task is composed of several smaller tasks. Striving for self improvement means aiming high, however, that often ends up being our downfall. Larger goals are harder to track and see progress in, leading to feelings of discouragement and eventually the abandonment of goals.
The Time is Now: Your Sleep Can’t Wait Any Longer
Stop treating your sleep schedule like that one shirt in the back of your closet that you never wear, but feel guilty about buying. The time to dust it off and actually wear it, is now. Whether it’s back-to-school, back-to-work, or just moving into a steadier routine, there hasn’t been a better time to focus on your sleep.
3 Steps to Making Space for the Fall
Sometimes, it’s not the upcoming events on our calendar that overwhelm us, but rather the old tasks and loose ends that we carry in the back of our minds. Overdue to-do’s , rescheduling appointments, buzzing notifications, those clothes piling up on your chair, all of these take up more space than we realize or would like to admit.
Three Months In: The Measurable Impact of MyAtlas
Behind every download of MyAtlas is a person looking for balance, support, and a better way to care for their mental health. In just three months since launch, thousands have taken that step—not only signing up, but engaging deeply and building resilience.
Good for Patients, Good for Business: Why Clinics Are Adopting User-Facing Apps
With 91% of U.S. adults owning smartphones and 15% relying on them as their primary internet access point, mobile phones have become the most dependable point of contact in care. In a field as stretched as mental health, clinicians are finding that user-facing apps are not just convenient add-ons. They can serve as meaningful extensions of care.
