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Finding Support to Cope with Suicide Loss

For the first time, I felt hopeful. It was only a slight bit of hope, but I could see light, a faint light, and realized that maybe I could get through this with help.
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Out of the Fray

Now I can recognize that there were warning signs during my childhood that pinpoint the rise of my anxiety.
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Taking Back My Adolescence

Moving forward, I want to help people overcome obstacles like I did.
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Why Self Care Is Crucial for Mental Health Care Professionals

Sometimes, we catch ourselves asking how we can be in the position to help others work through things while facing our own struggles.

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How NAMI Helped Me Support My Brother in His Mental Health Journey

I recalled how my mother had struggled find the right help and support — the stress in her voice, the constant phone calls detailing terrible incidents that took place at the height of my brother’s symptoms.

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Your Trauma IS Valid: The Journey to Understanding My PTSD

Like any mental illness, PTSD is not one-size-fits all, requiring some trial and error to find the best path for recovery. I can tell you, though, that working on even one aspect of your trauma can make a vast difference in your life.
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