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Why I Have to Convince Myself My Anxiety is Real
"A big part of learning to cope with anxiety has been accepting the condition as part of my life. Telling myself it’s not “a real mental illness” is like denying its presence, which only makes the anxiety stronger." -
How My Depression Made Me A Better State Representative
"To my pleasant surprise, telling my story was an amazing benefit for my career. It became an issue that my constituents knew I could speak about with the credibility of someone with lived experience." -
A Parent’s Guide to Mental Health for College Students
Mental health problems among college students are on the rise. If you are a parent of a college student, here are a few steps you can take to support your child's mental health. -
The Scariest Panic Symptoms People Don’t Talk About
"I honestly never thought I’d be open about my derealization and depersonalization. It took me a long time to reveal it. Once I finally did, I realized there are millions of others who experience the same frightening feelings." -
When Stigma Prevented Me from Getting Help
"I'm not alone in waiting so long to get medical help. For many, it takes years to tell someone after the first warning signs appear. The main reason? Stigma." -
An Ode to Schizophrenia
"My mind split, but it seemed to repair itself enough to get by. I learned one thing that proved to be true in the real world: When you struggle with an invisible disease, many won’t believe you."
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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. -
Spreading Hope Through Peer Support
Being able to connect with a person who has been through a similar experience can help someone achieve their recovery goals. Learn more about this important piece of first episode psychosis programs from the perspective of someone whose been on both sides of peer support.