2) Community Questions and Answers - The Basis of Mental Health Awareness and Support (OUTDATED)
As previously introduced, the Questions and Answers Pages at 7 Cups offer a wide range of quality based answers to common mental health questions
Questions and Answers are available for 38 main categories, ranging from General Mental Health, Disabilities, Managing Emotions, Loneliness, Grief, Recovery, Student Life, Work Stress, and many more!
Through this directory of available knowledge, awareness, and support, 7 Cups is equipped with answers to the common questions and concerns people have. Most of these Questions and Answers are featured in search engine results due to the value of the content they contain.
The main community Questions and Answers Page offers a recent questions section as well as a section containing the most answered questions.
All 7 Cups users are invited to search for or ask new questions through the main page. Community users can also participate in this area by submitting their answers, which are reviewed by a team for quality and other important requirements.
Through this discussion, we will discuss the basic requirements needed to research as well as write quality answers for the Question and Answer Pages. Additionally, we will optimize the drafted answers in light of certain guidelines.
(i) Basic Research and Writing Requirements: When writing answers to community questions, keep in mind these tips:
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You need to write a minimum of 150 characters and 100 words.
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If research is needed to guide your answer, consider only learning about the topic and avoid direct copy/pasting researched tips, advice, or information.
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Consider verifying the information or facts through at least 2 reliable sources.
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When researching possible answers or things the person can benefit from, consider their circumstances and if the tip is do-able and generally applicable.
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Avoid plagiarism.
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Use professional and appropriate language.
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If comfortable, you can add a personal anecdote to help add meaning to your answer. However, avoid turning the answer to just your account or an entire focus on your experience.
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Be empathetic, and consider using active listening skills to help not only answer their question but their feelings - this adds connection and meaning to your answer, as well as identifies understanding, which can lead to trust.
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Answers should be related to the question and must contain tips or approaches to help deal with the question/situation instead of vague responses, even if positive.
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7 Cups is based on avoiding direct advice, this is because we do not know the complete scenario or situation a person may be facing. Keeping that in mind, avoid giving answers that provide one possible “solution” - a good tip is to consider encompassing all possible outcomes or more than one thing the person can try.
(ii) Ensuring Optimized Answers: Although the above requirements and tips help deliver a great answer, further optimization of drafted answers can help ensure their quality.
At 7 Cups, the Content Team uses researched and identified important keywords to guide their research and the writing process to result in optimized content as answers to community questions. In this regard, the basic tips/requirements involved are:
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Ensure answers have at least 8 to 10 sentences.
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Ensure the usage/incorporation of the maximum number or all of the provided keywords that can relate to the topic.
What are Keywords?
Generally, keywords can be thought of as terms or phrases that describe a piece of content. Related keywords are supporting keywords that can help further describe or expand on that initial content. For example, for the keyword “anxiety”, related keywords can be “anxiety symptoms” or “anxiety treatments”.
Keywords help with search engine marketing and hence are an important part of SEO strategies. A simple strategy to find keywords is to look for Google Related Searches. These related searches are searches that relate to your term. For instance, a Google Related Search for “anxiety symptoms” is “what is anxiety” - using this insight, you can consider including this phrase alongside a brief category of your content outline to help strengthen the optimization of your content.
For other free tools to help with keyword research, you can visit this external link.
Activity
Review this Sample Optimized Answer:
Question: How do paper bags help with panic attacks?
Provided Keywords: asthma attack, heart attacks, asthma, problems, brown paper bag, medical conditions, hyperventilation syndrome, mouth, respiratory alkalosis, common causes, chest pain, benefit, stress, medications
Approved, Optimized Answer:
While panic attacks might mimic the symptoms of heart attacks, they can be caused by several other problems and medical conditions. These include feeling stressed or facing medical conditions such as asthma attacks, hyperventilation syndrome, or even respiratory alkalosis. Although the common causes may differ, common symptoms include chest pain. Deep breathing through the mouth or by using a brown paper bag has its benefits, as it aids in the restoration of the loss of carbon dioxide in the blood during the panic attack.
Notes: The question was general, requiring general research-based knowledge on the process of using paper bags for panic attacks. As the keywords were essentially covered, note that this answer does not have 8-10 sentences, but further supporting information or even a personal anecdote can be added.
The following activity will help you put your attained knowledge to practice. Please write an optimized answer to the following community question, in light of the provided keywords. In addition, you are required to reply to at least one other student’s answer by identifying at least 3 strengths (things done correctly as per discussed guidelines) as well as at least 1 tip for improving the answer.
Note: You are welcome to click the question link and submit your written answer for community publication once done as this is an existing question!
Please do not forget to personally save your activity answers as well as your reply to another user’s answer (recommended on Google Doc or other means) as you will be asked to share this for your Weekly Progress Report.
Question: What to do when you feel you are not good enough for someone?
Provided Keywords: parents, partner, self-esteem, social media, self-worth, good news, best way, first step, human beings, children, therapy, self-love, family members, better person, good time, good luck, inner critic, self-doubt, negative self-talk, real reason, whole life, amazing person, self-confidence, voice, right thing, healthy relationship, great things, information, communication, end of the day
Bonus: Want to put your knowledge to test? Consider joining the Question and Answer (Q&A) Approval Team here and earn cheers for helping approve community answer submissions. You will be using the above knowledge as well as reminders on what makes a good answer. For more information, click here
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Dear @SoulfullyAButterfly, this is the answer I submitted for the activity
Feeling that you are not good enough for someone, or not enough, can be one of the hardest emotions to experience in a relationship or even after it ends. As human beings, we constantly rethink our choices, decisions, and thoughts. This can sometimes lead us down a path of self-doubt, where negative thoughts is taking over, which results in negative self-talk. Over time, this kind of thinking can stem into deeper issues like low self-esteem, and even anxiety, or depression.
It is important to challenge these feelings, when they take hold. You could try, and ask yourself. Would I talk to a friend the way I talk to myself. The answer most of the time is No. That’s because our inner self is always harsher on us than anyone else. Some people may find shifting these thoughts into focusing on self love, and acceptance helps in these situations, as well as surrounding yourself with people who uplift you can help this matter, whether it is a family member, close friends, or a therapist who can guide yo through these emotions.
At the end of the day, you are enough as you are, and beautiful as you are. Healthy relationships is built on mutual respect. Remember, that you don’t need to change yourself to be deserving of love, and happiness.
Stay strong, and beautiful.
Best regards,
Yourstranger1.
@Yourstranger1
Good answer. Keep up the good work.
@Yourstranger1
@Yourstranger1
1. This answer gives a good overview of what it can be like in this situation
2. It clearly identifies why it should be challenged and worked on
3. Clearly provides kind supporting words.
Tip: Maybe include the key words next time, but great job :)
@lovelyBlossom5344
i can’t include more than 7 of the provided keywords because it will look like I just pushed them there
@SoulfullyAButterfly
Feeling that you are not good for someone- whether a partner, parents or other family members- it is a common struggle that builds when you have self-doubt or do negative self talk. It often comes from comparing yourself to others ,especially on social media, where only best moments are highlighted. The best way to overcome such feelings is focusing on self-worth, self-confidence and self-love. Healthy communication with loved ones can often provide very valuable information and also reassurance. At the end of the day , all human beings have insecurities but it's important to remember that you are an amazing person who is capable of great things and a personal growth is a life long journey.
Good luck with everything!!
@Grace3012
Good answer. keep up the good work
@Grace3012
Nice work :)
@Grace3012
I like the part where you wrote "common struggle," as I know so many people who can relate to this topic, and it's important to feel like you're not alone.
@SoulfullyAButterfly
Question: What to do when you feel you are not good enough for someone?
Provided Keywords: parents, partner, self-esteem, social media, self-worth, good news, best way, first step, human beings, children, therapy, self-love, family members, better person, good time, good luck, inner critic, self-doubt, negative self-talk, real reason, whole life, amazing person, self-confidence, voice, right thing, healthy relationship, great things, information, communication, end of the day
Response:
Self-doubt, negative self-talk, or social media comparisons can cause you to feel unworthy of someone, whether it be a partner, parents, family, or even friends. The good news is that these thoughts are an internal critic that warps reality, and the first step in overcoming them is realising what's causing them, which is often childhood beliefs, past experiences, or outside pressures. Self-worth and self-esteem are developed over time by practicing self-love and confronting negative thoughts; surround yourself with people who affirm your worth, and partake in activities that boost your self-esteem.
To deal with these emotions, counselling or speaking with a trustworthy someone can offer useful information and direction. Clearing up any confusion and fostering a positive relationship can also be achieved through communication with your partner or other loved ones. In the end, everyone has insecurity occasionally, but that doesn't mean that your entire life is defined by it. You are a wonderful person with a lot to contribute, and as you recognise your abilities, your confidence increases. Good luck on your path to self-acceptance and give yourself some time!
@SoulfullyAButterfly
Question: What to do when you feel you are not good enough for someone?
Provided Keywords: parents, partner, self-esteem, social media, self-worth, good news, best way, first step, human beings, children, therapy, self-love, family members, better person, good time, good luck, inner critic, self-doubt, negative self-talk, real reason, whole life, amazing person, self-confidence, voice, right thing, healthy relationship, great things, information, communication, end of the day
Answer: Feeling like you're not good enough for someone relates to self-esteem, negative self-talk, and a lack of self-love that could have been rampant one's whole life. People may not like you 100% of the time, so the first step to a healthy relationship with someone you care about is practicing self-confidence and negating self-doubt.
@HopefulWrench
3 strengths: You did a really wonderful job incorporating the keywords into your answer! Also, your tone is professional and appropriate and the advice you offered is useful.
Tips for improvement: You could consider expanding on your advice by suggesting actionable ways for readers to practice self confidence and negate self doubt.
@SoulfullyAButterfly
Question: What to do when you feel you are not good enough for someone?
Provided Keywords: parents, partner, self-esteem, social media, self-worth, good news, best way, first step, human beings, children, therapy, self-love, family members, better person, good time, good luck, inner critic, self-doubt, negative self-talk, real reason, whole life, amazing person, self-confidence, voice, right thing, healthy relationship, great things, information, communication, end of the day
Response:
Not feeling good enough for someone, whether that's a partner, a friend or family members like parents or children, can affect your sense of self-esteem and self-worth.
The first step, is to be aware of your feelings and acknowledge them. Listening to your inner critic's negative self-talk and self-doubt is how you can gain information on what exactly you're feeling and what your next steps are.
You inner critic can be the best way to work on yourself and become a better person. However, you must ask yourself if your inner voice is realistic. It can be difficult to be objective with ourselves, so sometimes, getting an unbiased outside perspective, for example with therapy, can help. If comfortable, you can even reach out to those you feel you are not good enough for an honest conversation. Your inner critic might be wrong! Collect your data points first before coming up with an action plan.
Throughout all this, continue to practice self-care and self-love to grow a healthy relationship with yourself that will translate over to your relationships with other people.
Good luck! And remember, at the end of the day, effective and honest communication with both yourself and the people around you can help with feelings of self-doubt.
@awesomeForever34
Hi Awesome, nice answer here
@SoulfullyAButterfly
Question: What to do when you feel you are not good enough for someone?
Provided Keywords: parents, partner, self-esteem, social media, self-worth, good news, best way, first step, human beings, children, therapy, self-love, family members, better person, good time, good luck, inner critic, self-doubt, negative self-talk, real reason, whole life, amazing person, self-confidence, voice, right thing, healthy relationship, great things, information, communication, end of the day
Response: Feeling like you’re not good enough for someone, whether it’s a partner, family member, or friend, is a common struggle. Self-worth isn’t determined by others, but it is determined by how we see ourselves. Negative thoughts and self-doubt often come from comparing yourself to social media celebrities or past experiences with parents, family members, or friends such as putting high expectations of you telling you how things should be done. However, self-esteem can be rebuilt with time and effort.
A healthy relationship should never make you feel less than. Practicing self-love is very important and that means becoming a better person for yourself, not for anyone else. Surrounding yourself with supportive people and pushing away toxic comparisons can make practicing self-love a lot easier. The best way to strengthen your confidence is by highlighting your great qualities and reminding yourself that you bring amazing things to the lives of those around you, even if they don't see it.
@8Moonlight
Nice job on this answer
You should have a lot of qualities. It is normal to feel bad sometimes but even if you think that you are not good, you are good. The first step is to accept your situation. After that, you will be able to love you like you are. If you always feel bad after that, you must know that you are not alone with that. You can talk about your situation with parents or friends. You can also call helplines to help you feeling better.
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