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Using Humor as a Coping Tool
"If used in the right way, humor is a way to take depression down a notch, a way to tell the truth and a way to cope." -
To Those Who Don’t Understand My Favorite-Person Relationship
For those with borderline personality disorder, it is common to develop a favorite-person (FP) relationship, where they are more attached to that one person than anyone else. Here are Alicen's tips for managing her FP relationship in a healthy way. -
How Hiking Helps My Depression
"The important thing is to gently push yourself to do something you’d enjoy. You can overcome depression." -
Beyond the Baby Blues: Depression During and After Pregnancy
Many of us have heard the term “baby blues,” when a mother feels tired, worried or down for a few days after having a baby. But when a new mother has significant symptoms for weeks during or after the pregnancy, it may be postpartum depression. -
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, Even If You Are a Professional
"I knew I was not well. But I was conflicted. The stigma with mental health treatment is a real thing for someone who works in the mental health field." -
Don’t Invalidate My Depression
"I repeatedly told the doctor of my struggles that continuously grew worse with each visit, but she blamed everything on my “deficiencies” and told me to come back in a month after buying $150+ worth of vitamins." -
3 Ways to Address Your Depression with Your Partner
Depression can be a hard thing to talk about. But it's important for those closest to us to know what we are facing. -
Techniques to Spot Childhood Depression
Spotting childhood depression can be challenging, but with careful observation, we can identify symptoms and get children the help they need. -
Things Not to Say to a Parent of a Child with Mental Illness
"We must push back and speak up for our kids when they cannot yet advocate for themselves." -
5 Ways You Can Support Veterans’ Mental Health
Due to the challenging lifestyle inherent to military life, veterans often experience mental health challenges such as PTSD, traumatic brain injury or depression. Here are a few ways you can help give back to them for their service.