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Coping with Mental Illness: What Not to Do
When it comes to coping with mental illness, we tend to focus on what we should be doing. But it is just as important to avoid actions that hold us back from getting better. -
Learning to Find My Identity with Bipolar Disorder
"Many people with serious mental health conditions struggle to accept their diagnoses and the implications it means for their life—and I was no exception. I felt as if I was giving up my identity for one I didn’t want." -
My Journey From Isolation to Connection
Living with mental illness can be incredibly lonely and isolating. For Fletcher, peer support and connection was what made him feel better during his darkest days. -
Why I Handwrite Letters to Strangers
"In a letter to a stranger, we forget the burden of judgment and fears. In the letters we read, we are no longer alone. Someone, somewhere, thinks of us too. In our growing empathy for others, we learn kindness, too, for ourselves." -
Traveling with a Mood Disorder
Travel can be one of the most incredible experiences for those of us struggling with our mental health. However, it can also be incredibly challenging. Here are a few tips to make it easier. -
Combating Loneliness with EASE
"Sure, I’d make an effort to get to know others and I’d even spend time with classmates or co-workers, but I still felt lonely. That’s because loneliness isn't about the number of relationships you have, but the quality of them." -
I Lost My Husband to Bipolar Disorder
When one suffers, we all suffer. We’re all in this together and it’s my desire to smash the stigma associated with mental illnesses of all kinds.
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Driving Past My Lowest Point
"I woke up one morning and decided to drive into the canyons with my dog, Puma. I was planning to die by suicide. When my attempt didn’t work, I figured God wasn’t ready for me to exit this life just yet."
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Substance Use Carries Mental Health Risks—Yes, Even Marijuana
"We know serious mental illness and substance use disorders often co-occur. And I believe there is room for researching the medical potential of marijuana’s components. But pretending that marijuana is a harmless substance is not the way to help our loved ones."