World Mental Health Day is a date that appears on my calendar every year. While I usually write a post for that day (you can see last year’s post here and my post from 2018 here), this year I was busy participating in something else. I’m a mental health attorney at Rethink Mental Health Incorporated…
6 Tips And Tricks From A Graduate On How To Make Friends At University When Struggling With Mental Health. – – Hester The best thing I took away from my university experience was an amazing group of supportive and like-minded friends – people I am close and connected to, who lifted, inspired and supported me….
C.Do not start by saying “I am not dreaming”. Short messages: We all dream, although we may not remember them. Dreams are fascinating. And since they are thought-driven, there are many secrets. Let’s see what we can see and learn. Yeah interesting … Vivid, crazy dreams that we often remember when we wake up are…
During the recent pandemic, the importance of the human connection to the world became even clearer and was the catalyst in Kim’s quest to support the deaf community Over the years I’ve had many ups and downs and mental health issues – depression, anxiety, and most recently post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But through all of…
I’ll tell you all it’s been a week! Not wilder or different than any other week in 2020, but just like every other week, I’ve learned something valuable about my sanity that I would like to share. Before you get excited, no, I didn’t remember the post I wanted to write earlier this week –…
By Renae Evans The loss of a spouse, child, friend, or other family member through alcohol or drug abuse can beespecially devastating to your physical, mental, and spiritual health. Knowing that it is okay and normal to grieve and how to express that grief can help you heal. Everyone mourns their own time For some,…
Caiyun shares her experiences in dealing with uncertainty during COVID-19 and their different manners. – Caiyun The coronavirus pandemic has drastically changed our lifestyle in many ways. Students and teachers had to adjust to distant learning / teaching; People lost their jobs and had to apply for unemployment benefits; fresh graduates struggled to find a…
Please note that this article contains details that some readers may find depressing. In 1981 I was sexually abused by the restaurant owner who made friends with my family while on vacation overseas. I was nine years old. I had no idea what had happened to me that night or that it would be a…
I still remember the first time I went to a therapy session. I was 17 years old and saw my therapist at a family service center near my home. I was confused for most of our session. While I was trying to answer her questions honestly, I didn’t know what she was getting at either….
By Peter Rossi Professional burnout is very real. No matter what we do, the chances are that too many hours or too much of ourselves will leave us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and emotionally spent. Even if someone loves what they do, burnout is still very possible. There are a number of factors that come into…
C.Omfort doesn’t come cheap, especially for someone dealing with a mood or anxiety disorder. Unfortunately, payment is often made in suspicious currency. Nobody likes to be uncomfortable. However, an hour of life says that this is the best way to find comfort. Let me finish I am ready to feel so terribly uncomfortable, to accept…
It’s time to stop disapproving of our stretch marks, moaning about our shape, or annoying our poor eyesight – and instead remembering how wonderful our bodies really are … Our bodies are amazing – they help us explore the world around us and allow us to live our best possible lives, yet we so often…
While writing a post on Tuesday about my biggest misconception about therapy, I found that outside of the mental health professional, not too many people are talking about the different types of therapy and the options available to people. Most of the conversations I have about various therapeutic methods are with therapists, counselors, and social…
Anger is a complex emotion that affects us all. When things don’t happen the way we want, anger can arise. The things that we can easily control are our activities. This means that anger results from someone else’s actions rather than ourselves. Anger is pretty much like closing the stable doors right after locking the…
Evie shares her advice on how to deal with the emotional pressures of being fresher. – Evie The university marks the transition between youth and adulthood. It is a time of great change – moving away from home, leaving friends and family, learning for the first time to clean money, cook, and manage. There is…
