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Avoiding Emotional Damage During a Political Storm
During this period of change and uncertainty, it's important to maintain your well-being. Learn how to strike a balance between being attached to the politics of our time and being detached from the political storm. -
Understanding Psychotic Breaks
Psychosis is a complex mental health symptom that over 100,000 young people experience each year. Understand what causes psychosis, how to identify symptoms and how to support someone who may be experiencing it. -
Mental Health is a Balancing Act
While it may seem overrated or impossible, maintaining balance throughout our lives is a cornerstone of overall well-being. But what does "maintaining balance" actually look like? -
Finding Beauty in the Creative Side of Bipolar Disorder
The idea that bipolar disorder may fuel creativity is fascinating to consider. But regardless of the science or controversy behind this suggestion, being able to see the positive in one’s diagnosis is a gift. -
Mindful: Exploring Mental Health Through Art
There’s something very powerful about art. It allows the viewer to experience life from different perspectives. With mental health becoming more commonplace in everyday conversation, it’s no surprise that we can experience it within the creative and performing arts community.
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An Answer for Our Toughest Battle of the Day
Getting up each day is just something people do. Even if reluctantly, most people can muster the strength to slip out from under the sheets, put their feet on the floor and stand up. For those of us living with mental illness, getting out of bed is not so simple. -
Strategies of Living Well: Four Secrets in Plain Sight
Psychiatrist, advocate, and author of this blog writes about four foundational "secrets" he believes will help people experiencing mental health conditions. These secrets give people the option to take action while we wait for the scientific discoveries of the future. -
Five Fingers, Five Reasons: How Knitting Comforted My Mom
Through knitting, a mother living with schizophrenia found a meaningful method to express her creativity and find relaxation for more than 50 years. Read her daughter's lovely tribute to the craft's mental health benefits.
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Turning the Clock May Turn Your Mood
This Sunday Nov. 6 at 2 a.m. we will “fall back” to standard time. It’s important to be prepared for the potential effect this change may have on your mental health. -
Practicing Mindfulness through Kindness and Compassion
Learn more about how the mindfulness practice of sending kind and compassionate intentions to yourself and others can improve your mental health.