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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. -
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. -
Navigating Depression and Medical Leave from College
When temporary pain feels too great to bear, the combined force of ‘forever moments’ keeps me going. -
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.” -
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. -
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. -
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. -
What Are the Warning Signs of Depression in College Students?
Keep an eye out for the following warning signs so you can begin a conversation with anyone you may be concerned about. -
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.