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The Reality of “High Functioning” Depression
I seemingly had my life “in order,” but in reality, I was barely hanging on. -
Developing Strategies and Finding Community: My Experience in Support Groups
Hearing one another’s stories, weighing different approaches, being reminded of self-care and comic relief — all of that is heartening. -
Parenting after Receiving a Schizophrenia Diagnosis
I’m still in awe that, out of so much pain and supposed missteps in my life, we still created a beautiful life. -
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. -
Celebrating My Daughter’s Life and Schizophrenia Recovery
Catherine’s life wasn’t easy — and her courage, patience and eagerness to enjoy good times inspired others and still does. -
How Improving My Mental Health Helped Me Reconnect with My Culture
I am dedicated to spending the rest of my life inspiring others to use mental health as a tool to learn more about their cultural identity. -
Surviving the Bed Shortage in Mental Health Treatment Facilities: A Teenager’s Experience
This is an unprecedented crisis in mental health facilities — and it needs to be addressed. -
Understanding and Assessing Self-Harm: What You Need to Know
It is crucial to identify the signs and symptoms of self-harm to provide the appropriate care and treatment. -
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.”