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I Wish They’d Seen It Sooner: Growing Up Undiagnosed
It does make me sad to think some of my suffering could have been alleviated sooner. -
Navigating Depression and Medical Leave from College
When temporary pain feels too great to bear, the combined force of ‘forever moments’ keeps me going. -
The Widely Neglected Healing Power of Music
Music is a critical tool to understand ourselves and improve our mental health. -
What I Wish I Had Known About Borderline Personality Disorder
Progress is progress, no matter how small it may seem. -
How To Navigate the Overwhelming Volume of Mental Health Apps
Apps have the potential to be a successful supplement to mental health treatment if users find the right program to fit their needs. -
Gamers Champion Mental Health Awareness
RPG Limit Break is back again this Mental Health Month, speedrunning video games to raise awareness about mental illness and funds for NAMI. This event is what happens when we all band together for a common cause. -
Spreading Hope Through Peer Support
Being able to connect with a person who has been through a similar experience can help someone achieve their recovery goals. Learn more about this important piece of first episode psychosis programs from the perspective of someone whose been on both sides of peer support. -
4 Ways Teens Can Access Therapy Without Health Insurance
Even for a teen without health insurance, there are ways to access treatment. Here are a few suggestions to get started. -
When Your Parents Have Mental Illness: Healing Childhood Trauma
“Maybe you’ve spent your life watching your mother or father struggle with anxiety, depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder. So, what can you do if you grew up with parents or siblings experiencing mental illness, or in a family with a history of abuse or neglect?” -
Being the Person My 13-Year-Old Self Needed
"Fast-forward six years: I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. It was six years of feeling completely alone. Six years of feeling like I was the only person that felt the way I did. Six years of feeling helpless."