I know this has helped me. I sat through a meeting last night which, three months ago, would've had me either enraged or in tears. Somehow, I was able to calmly react and engage without killing the people who deserved it. 
Say what you will, I credit that to my RI training.
A lot of it is what my therapist calls "mindfulness", just being aware of how my body reacts when I'm anxious or depressed. It's amazing how just that helps me control my reactions and not walk out of a tense situation either dismally depressed or furiously angry. All of that contributes to my overall mental health.
Simplistic? Maybe. I don't give a rat's ass. I'm calmer and in a better mood nearly all of the time. That's what I was looking for. So, I win. 
Take care, mopinko.
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