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What I Wish I Had Known About Stigma: I Don’t Want to be “Normal”
I cannot —and no longer seek to — control other people’s definitions of normal. -
Ageism, Mental Health and Suicide Risk in Older Men
Making changes requires a deeper understanding of the current landscape and the impact of ageism. -
How Law Enforcement Perpetuated My Son’s Trauma During a Mental Health Crisis
There is always more to the story — and if my son had been met with empathy, his healing could have begun sooner. -
Sending My Daughter to College, Mental Health Challenges and All
For parents like me, this transition is not just about buying a cute duvet for the dorm. -
The Power of Peers: Mutual Inspiration
The community began to see my value — and I did, too.
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Walking on a Tight Rope: Coping with Depression
I’ve had bad days, even horrible ones, but I’ve kept going, and now I’m living my best life. -
Fighting Internalized Stigma and Changing My Attitude
Throwing around careless language, I quickly realized, did not make me feel better. -
The Problem with Preaching Gratitude
When dealing with the challenges of mental illness, it can be difficult to feel and express gratitude. -
Navigating Depression and Psychosis: The Experience We Rarely Talk About
Learning to trust my doctor and working with her to find the right treatment plan has been key to my recovery.