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What I’ve Learned on My Mental Health Journey
I have developed some skills to guide me through moments of difficulty — to ride out the wave. -
Facing the Aftermath of Abuse: My Ongoing Journey Towards Healing
As I continue to heal, I know that one day, my story will be more than being a survivor. -
Confronting Mental Health Challenges in Rural America
Mental health is an integral part of overall health, but this critical component of our well-being is often overlooked in rural America. -
Ageism, Mental Health and Suicide Risk in Older Men
Making changes requires a deeper understanding of the current landscape and the impact of ageism. -
This is For Me
"I have learned it is extremely difficult for someone who is "neurotypical" (without a mental illness) to understand what it’s like to have your own mind turn against you. So, I will speak out and beg you to understand." -
I’m Still Here
"Even though I’m still struggling and sometimes seeing my future can be hard, I am determined to live the life I’ve been given." -
How My Depression Made Me A Better State Representative
"To my pleasant surprise, telling my story was an amazing benefit for my career. It became an issue that my constituents knew I could speak about with the credibility of someone with lived experience." -
My Great Wake-Up Call
"I saw my dad's brain churn out incessant thought cycles that would start with some small root in reality and spiral downward to a place devoid of all reason. Following his suicide, I was able to recognize similar behavior in myself."
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Hard Work is Worth It
It was hard to accept my mental health conditions, but I am grateful that all of this happened, because I’m stronger than I have ever been before.
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Please Live
I have struggled with my thoughts for as long as I can remember. In elementary school, I would think about suicide before I even knew what suicide was. I never planned my future or said what I wanted to be when I grew up because I didn’t think I would ever get there.