The Stigma of Anxiety Disorder Shame kept me silent for a long time, until the walls that concealed my secret finally crumbled under the weight it carried. Read More
Just Keep Trying I suffered from suicidal depression for years. I didn’t ever give up. I kept searching for a “cure” or at least relief. Read More
The Mask Their view of me had changed from the girl who was so nice and sweet, to the girl whose dad deals with mental health issues. A girl who needed to be treated differently because of it. Read More
"It Gets Better" Having depression is like being mugged by five different people: hopelessness, sadness, anxiety, self-loathing and demoralization. Once depression had me, I became its prisoner. Read More
A Correct Diagnosis Educate yourself as much as you possibly can, then bring this education to the table. Discuss with your family, friends and healthcare professionals. It could save your life. Read More
Sandy's Story At 44 years old, I felt at peace with the past and ready to move on to the future. Then, literally days later, I began to feel watched and suspicious of people. The delusions grew in intensity… Read More
Anxiety During the Holidays For the most part, I really do enjoy the holidays…I just try to block out all of the many things that push me back into my shell. Read More
About A Girl Discussing my depression and other mental health conditions is terrifying for me. I hate seeming vulnerable and I hate being labeled. Read More
Your Mental Health Comes First A huge stigma existed on my college campus—and frankly most campuses around the country—that there is weakness in asking for help. Read More
Stigma: The Ongoing Battle As someone who suffers from both physical and mental health conditions, we must fight twice as hard to be understood by those around us. Finding the right support system is key in this battle. Read More