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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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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. -
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. -
Bipolar Disorder and Stigma
While there will always be good days and bad days for me, the stigma against speaking out about mental illness is causing me more harm than the mental illness itself. -
Learning How to Be Open
I have learned that I am not personally responsible for my disorder, but that I am responsible for how I react to it. Today, I choose acceptance.
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He’s a Kennedy, What Does He Have to Be Depressed About?
Learn about Patrick Kennedy's book, A Common Struggle, which showcases the history of both the mental health system as well as his own mental health journey. -
Tayler’s Story
When I was about 13 years old, I told my parents that I didn’t feel right. They thought it was just a phase all teenagers go through.