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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
What It’s Like to Inherit Trauma
Intergenerational trauma is nuanced — there is no clear hero or villain, victor or victim. -
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. -
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."
