Mental health isn’t a simple “healthy or sick” switch - it’s a spectrum we all move along. In Mystrikism’s Guide to Mental Illness, we explore how science, critical thinking, and self-compassion can help us navigate anxiety, depression, paranoia, and other challenges without losing our humanity.This episode introduces practical, evidence-based tools drawn from Mystrikism’s Integrated Principles of Science (IPS). You’ll learn how to:- Apply the scientific method to your own thoughts and feelings.- Use ROVRRTELF to judge the quality of your evidence.- Think like a scientist, detective, and philosopher when emotions run high.- Spot and counter cognitive distortions like catastrophising, all-or-nothing thinking, and mind-reading.- Balance self-compassion with healthy scepticism.We’ll walk through real-world examples, step-by-step methods, and mental “toolkits” you can use anytime your brain is trying to trick you. This isn’t cold clinical advice — it’s a grounded, human approach to thinking clearly, even when your mind feels like chaos.Whether you live with a diagnosed condition or just want to better understand how your thoughts work, this guide is for you. Let’s tackle the fog together — not with wishful thinking, but with reason, clarity, and compassion.