Skills to Support Mental Health in Uncertain Times, Part 1: Being Open

Authors

Rachel Byers
Heather H. Kelley, Utah State UniversityFollow
Ty Aller, Utah State UniversityFollow
Timothy Keady, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

1-23-2024

First Page

1

Last Page

3

Abstract

This fact sheet describes the skill of being open, an important component of psychological flexibility. Psychological flexibility, being able to respond to uncomfortable thoughts and feelings in a flexible and values-aligned way, can help protect and improve an individual's quality of life. Openness includes learning to accept uncomfortable thoughts and sensations rather than pushing them away. The fact sheet includes exercises that research has shown can help increase openness. Two other fact sheets are part of this Skills to Support Mental Health in Uncertain Times series, including "Part 2: Cultivating Awareness," and "Part 3: Being Engaged."

Recommended Citation

Byers, R., Kelley, H., Aller, T., & Keady, T. (2024). Skills to support mental health in uncertain times, part 1: Being open [Fact sheet].