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Physical and Mental Illness in Children: Both Need to Be Taken Seriously
When it comes to mental illness, families often receive less support, compassion and understanding than those facing physical illness. -
Children Should Not Have to Be Resilient
I felt pressure to continue being ‘the brave, resilient one’ in moments I deserved to rest, recuperate and simply be a child. -
Embracing Physical Touch and Meditation for Emotional Well-Being
It acts as a strong reset button and helps me to reframe anxious thoughts. -
My Battle with Skin Picking
I accepted the help I needed and fought to reach recovery. -
How I Navigated Gender and Sexuality with Multiple Personalities
Alters can have their own unique identities with different genders, goals, beliefs and roles. -
How Working as a NAMI HelpLine Volunteer Changed My Life
I greatly improved my ‘helping skills,’ and made the choice to find recovery of my own. -
Hygiene Indifference: The Symptom We Don’t Talk About
Our ideas about the morality of cleanliness can shape how we view mental illness. -
The Power and Value of Insight
Insight is an ability that many of us take for granted before losing it. -
My Schizophrenia Checklist
I wanted to learn as much as I could about this condition and its manifestations. So, I began to make a checklist of my symptoms. -
Facing the Aftermath of Abuse: My Ongoing Journey Towards Healing
As I continue to heal, I know that one day, my story will be more than being a survivor.