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It’s Not the Hormones: Reflections on a Teenage Girl’s Traumatic Crisis

Mental health issues and real, traumatic experiences are pinned as a “normal part of growing up” or “just a phase.”

We cannot expect to make progress when we keep those experiencing mental health crises in dehumanizing environments that exacerbate their symptoms.

It will take small victories, piling up over time, to reach our final goal.

You should pursue policy change at every level of government and remember that slow and steady wins the race.

We’re now on a shared mission to end the stigma, maximize healing and save lives by spreading education and inspiration.

This kind of first response directly improves safety and well-being by connecting people to appropriate care and resources.

My experience represents the importance of working with providers to ensure your mental and physical health care are coordinated.

I have developed some skills to guide me through moments of difficulty — to ride out the wave.

I learned to separate my identity — my essence, my core — from this highly stigmatized word.

I was recently inducted into a club I never wanted to be a part of — I call it the “Therapist’s Worst Nightmare Club.”