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Autism
Autism is a complex developmental disorder that can cause problems with thinking, feeling, language and the ability to relate to others. Many individuals with autism also live with mental illness like anxiety or depression. -
Reaching Out to a Loved One with Substance Use Disorder
One of the most important things you can do when reaching out to someone is to provide reassurance that you are there for them. -
Sobriety is Not Boring
"Regardless of your past, you are in charge of your life, and you have the ability to make positive choices. Don’t let uninformed or misguided statements like 'sobriety is boring' discourage you from pursuing a healthier, happier life."
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When Discrimination Starts in Elementary School
"The principal said that something had to be done about my son because 'he’s simply too dangerous and needs to be put in another environment.' My son was six years old at the time." -
Substance Use Carries Mental Health Risks—Yes, Even Marijuana
"We know serious mental illness and substance use disorders often co-occur. And I believe there is room for researching the medical potential of marijuana’s components. But pretending that marijuana is a harmless substance is not the way to help our loved ones." -
Understanding Dual Diagnosis
As intuitive as the term “dual diagnosis” may seem, it actually doesn’t mean having two mental health conditions. Dual diagnosis is a term used when someone experiences a mental illness and a substance use disorder simultaneously. Learn more here. -
Searching for Myself in Sobriety
I want to dig in. I want to push myself to feel joy and to feel whole. Whether that comes through antidepressants and therapy, yoga and meditation, writing and conversation, I am willing to try it all.
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Where to Go When You Have No Room Left to Grow
Many recent stressors have contributed to my heightened conditions. These stressors range from college, work, relationship, family and living arrangement changes. Although most of these changes are normal milestones in life, too much change too quickly can be debilitating.
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My Journey with Autism
This story is my attempt to communicate how critical it is to not only provide adequate mental health services to everyone, but to end stigma as well.
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Suffering in Silence
Although this battle with depression will be something I have to endure for the rest of my life, I refuse to let the stigma affect me.