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Physical and Mental Illness in Children: Both Need to Be Taken Seriously

When it comes to mental illness, families often receive less support, compassion and understanding than those facing physical illness.

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Children Should Not Have to Be Resilient

I felt pressure to continue being ‘the brave, resilient one’ in moments I deserved to rest, recuperate and simply be a child.

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Embracing Physical Touch and Meditation for Emotional Well-Being

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My Battle with Skin Picking

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How I Navigated Gender and Sexuality with Multiple Personalities

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How Working as a NAMI HelpLine Volunteer Changed My Life

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Hygiene Indifference: The Symptom We Don’t Talk About

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The Power and Value of Insight

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My Schizophrenia Checklist

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Facing the Aftermath of Abuse: My Ongoing Journey Towards Healing

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How Faith, Family and a Comedy Career Helped My Recovery

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Why I’m Not Making Any New Year’s Resolutions

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Hanging On the Edge: Rock Climbing and the Therapeutic Relationship

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How I Stay Above Water

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How The Pandemic Helped Me Build a Stronger Self

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How to Cope with Insensitive Comments about Your Mental Health

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How Fandom Conventions Allow Me to Be My True Self

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Mental Health Resolutions for the New Year

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My Journey into Postpartum Bipolar and Back Again

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How We Can Improve our Approach to Treating Psychosis

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The “Happiest” Time of The Year: Tips for Managing Holiday Stress

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How to Help Yourself and Others with Suicidal Ideation

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