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Better Days
The adults in your life say that it’s just a phase all teenagers go through, but you know that it’s not a phase. It’s something that isn’t “normal.”
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Starting College? Don’t Let Distress Affect Your Success
Unpleasant sensations are actually the result of distress, not stress. And yes, there is a distinction between the two. -
A Young Adult’s Perspective on the 2016 NAMI Convention
A member of the NAMI Young Adult Advisory Group shares her experience attending this years National Convention in Denver. -
Self-Harm Struggle
I can see the expression on people’s faces when they see scars on my arms—the clearly self-inflicted scars. There is a moment of shock, then immediately they look away.
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Sierra’s Story
I haven’t cut myself in two years and a month. I’ve gotten a handle on my self-medicating. Was it easy to get to this point? I’d be lying if I said yes. Mental illness is not easy.
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Acknowledging the Importance of Minority Mental Health Month
This month allows us to acknowledge and begin to alleviate the inequalities that exist in our national mental health care system. -
Why Self-Esteem Is Important for Mental Health
Low self-esteem is not a mental illness, however there are clear links between the way we feel about ourselves and our mental health. -
Not Just a Childhood Disorder: How ADHD Affects Adults
It’s a common misconception that ADHD is only a childhood condition and does not affect individuals after adolescence. -
Scared Mom
My loved one carries on during school hours with a smile, with jokes, attempting to be cool. He comes home and cracks. Due to his depression and anxiety he can only cope for so long.