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When I’m Tired
I want people to stop using the term ‘I’m so depressed’ or ‘I’m feeling so bipolar’ as ways to describe their current mood. It diminishes what I’m struggling with.
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Touched with Fire Offers a Look into the Often Difficult Relationships Within Families
Paul Dalio, writer and director of the film, Touched With Fire, shares his personal experience living with bipolar disorder and his inspiration for this film. -
How Star Wars Helped My Mental Illness
One of the hardest parts of mental illness is feeling completely alone. For me, sharing my struggles with others and hearing about theirs has been monumental in my recovery.
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5 Main Characters in Best Sellers Who Live with Mental Illness
Looking for a few interesting reads to add to your bookshelf? Each of these five best sellers has a main character who lives with mental illness.
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Thank You, Ted Stanley, a Giant in Mental Illness Research
Ted Stanley, a committed and dedicated member of the mental health community passed away earlier this week. Here are a few of the amazing things he accomplished during his life. -
Outside Stigma’s Window
Ashamed and made guilty by my diagnosis and bad habits, I felt like I hit the bottom of a valley. I got stuck and felt like I was sinking into quicksand with no way out.
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Tapestry of Life
If you are good at developing a tapestry, your stitches will be neat and the same dimension every try. When you have a mental illness, creating the tapestry is a lot more difficult. -
A Beautiful Train Wreck
Having schizophrenia is not wrong. I openly share information about my disorder and struggle with others in hopes of lessening the shame of asking for help. -
Stigma Hurts Everyone
I’ve found out that many people really do stigmatize people with mental illness. Stigma has affected my life in many different ways and I try to educate people when I can. -
Wearing Red and Green
An HIV-positive advocate reminds us about the need for mental health services.