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Finding Emotional Well-Being as an Indigenous Woman in America

[…] history, ongoing oppression and internal identity crises all weigh heavily on our emotional well-being and mental health. For these reasons, we are seeing upticks in depression, anxiety, suicide and even homicide rates among Indigenous people. It is time that we make our mental health a priority.   We Need to Acknowledge Our Trauma Now […]

Listening to the Whispers of Mental Illness Before They Turn into Shouts

I believe that our biggest breakdowns can lead to our biggest breakthroughs.

How the “Laziness Myth” Affects Those with Mental Illness

As I have navigated a variety of mental and physical health challenges, I have learned just how damaging this myth can be.

Understanding Mental Illness Triggers

[…] Proportionality: Ask yourself, is the reaction disproportionate to the trigger? Look for trigger warnings: Triggers warnings can help alert you to triggering material, especially materials related to suicide or violence. Sometimes, an article will provide a trigger warning at the start of the piece. You can even ask others to provide you with a […]

Adopting a Cat Helped Me Find Recovery

Having an animal that was completely reliant on me calmed my intrusive thoughts.

Parenting with a Mental Health Condition

[…] myself? Would my erratic behavior damage them? When I had depressive episodes, my thoughts about parenthood were filled with dread and gloom. What if I died by suicide and abandoned them? Even if I was physically present, would I be able to care for them? Getting out of bed, folding laundry, feeding myself and […]

Navigating Depression and Psychosis: The Experience We Rarely Talk About

Learning to trust my doctor and working with her to find the right treatment plan has been key to my recovery.

Every First Responder Deserves Solace

Many first responders are dealing with the consequences of witnessing and experiencing trauma on a regular basis.

Building a Recovery-Oriented System of Care

[…] St. Tammany Parish experienced a massive growth in population — and this migration put a strain on community resources, exhausting the almost nonexistent mental health care system. Suicide rates within the region increased and mental health care budgets were cut across the state of Louisiana. Beginning in the 1950s, Southeast Louisiana Hospital was an […]

Battling Mental Health Symptoms and the Consequences of Stigma

[…] just how serious the consequences of mental illness could be. In 2005, my father-in-law was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, stopped taking his medication and ultimately, died by suicide. But I knew I could never take my own life; it would be cruel to allow my husband to lose both a father and a wife […]