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for those struggling with mental health. There is no cure for mental illness, but management is possible.
Our goal is to change how people think about mental health by offering compelling stories from individuals affected by mental illness. Millions struggle with mental health — feeling ashamed, worthless, and isolated.
We can stop the shame by talking openly about mental illness and end the stigma for good!
Latest Posts
Postpartum Depression – Beyond the “Baby Blues”
After giving birth to her daughter Luna, model and television personality Chrissy Teigen developed postpartum depression, a condition affecting approximately 1 in 5-7 women and 1 in 10 men. (Depression During Pregnancy & Postpartum | Postpartum Support International (PSI) (Source: postpartum.net) “I (…) didn’t think it could happen to me. I have a great life.…
Coping with a Critical Parent
If you grew up with a parent who made you feel invalidated or unloved as a child, your pain is very real. In a supportive home, parents provide children with love, security and acceptance. Without having these basic needs met, some children grow up with low self-esteem, serious depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders. …
How to Talk to Children About War and Terrorism
Excerpt from recent article by Beth Tyson, Childhood Trauma Therapist, http://www.bethtyson.com Nobody wants to talk to young children about the violence in our world, and I get it. As a trauma therapist, I fall into a small category of people who are willing to broach these subjects with little ones. I don’t do it because…
How to Cope With Seasonal Affective Disorder
With winter approaching and the days getting shorter, you may find yourself feeling down and having less energy. This could be a sign that you are dealing with seasonal affective disorder also known as SAD or major depressive disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), SAD is a type of depression and…
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