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Surviving Motherhood and Mental Health: What I Wish I Knew When Life Went Off-Script
In the rebuilding of my life, I learned a few lessons. -
Ageism, Mental Health and Suicide Risk in Older Men
Making changes requires a deeper understanding of the current landscape and the impact of ageism. -
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." -
What I Wish Others Hadn’t Said After My Hospitalization
"Rather than these harmful comments, I want people to ask me how I’m doing, validate my feelings and my struggle, ask if I need help and tell me they’re here if I want to talk about anything." -
Clarifying the Nature of Psychiatric Diagnoses
"We must be precise, united and bold in standing for the unique nature of each individual. We have to stop perpetuating the myth that a psychiatric diagnosis is simultaneously an identity statement, a case study and a personality profile." -
The Difference Between a Disorder and a Feeling
It’s easy to assume that because we all experience anxiety, we have an idea of what living with an anxiety condition might feel like. But that’s simply not the case. -
The Messy Truth About Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Why do most people believe the myth that OCD is just about a hyper-organized desk or color-coordinated closet? -
What to Do When You Say the Wrong Thing to Someone with Mental Illness
When you say something insensitive or harmful to someone with mental illness, it’s important to recognize it, apologize and educate yourself. -
How to Overcome Stigma in the African American Community
While stigma may be a barrier in the African American community—you can contribute to breaking that stigma down. Here are a few ways to get started. -
Cultivating Self-Acceptance in The LGBTQ Community
"Making amends where there’s been harm is part of the healing process. The more we can recognize, repent, and repair, the more we can prevent future generations from experiencing not only shame, but trauma."