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How My Relationships with My Caregivers Has Helped Me Navigate Schizoaffective Disorder
Maintaining good relationships with my caregivers is a vital part of being a mentally healthy adult. -
What No One Told Me About Being in a Psych Hospital
It may not be the cheeriest of topics, but it is still an important one because it is real. -
It’s Not the Hormones: Reflections on a Teenage Girl’s Traumatic Crisis
Mental health issues and real, traumatic experiences are pinned as a “normal part of growing up” or “just a phase.” -
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. -
The Importance of Prioritizing Emotional Wellness over Academic Achievement
We need to begin adjusting our expectations of young adults and what they should accomplish by a certain age. -
What It’s Like to Inherit Trauma
Intergenerational trauma is nuanced — there is no clear hero or villain, victor or victim. -
How a School Project Helped Me Face My Trauma
"Addressing the 'elephant in the room' was something I struggled with… The assignment was the project that would forever change my life." -
My Daughter’s First Episode of Psychosis
"Our family is facing a monster we’ve never seen. Getting your child the right treatment, diagnosis and medication can make all the difference." -
The Importance of Accepting Help
Going through struggles in life is inevitable — but you can accept help to make it a little easier.