A Simple, Yet Powerful Solution to the Mental Health Crisis: Peer Support
By speaking out, we not only receive validation and support, but we realize that we can offer comfort and hope to others.
By speaking out, we not only receive validation and support, but we realize that we can offer comfort and hope to others.
For parents like me, this transition is not just about buying a cute duvet for the dorm.
Open dialogue is only helpful if we can share the truth. We can start by talking about the reality of depression.
There is always more to the story — and if my son had been met with empathy, his healing could have begun sooner.
Making changes requires a deeper understanding of the current landscape and the impact of ageism.
I cannot —and no longer seek to — control other people’s definitions of normal.
The fear of taking a stigmatized drug impacted my course of treatment and overall health outcome.
When making a decision about mental health treatment, it’s important to know that there are different types of therapy to try.
What I never expected was how empowering sharing my diagnosis would be.
This is what I’ve learned about family involvement in a loved one’s healing and recovery.
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