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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.” -
Type 2 Diabetes and Mental Health: Exploring the Connection
The prevention and management of diabetes is important, because diabetes and mental health are connected. -
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. -
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. -
Thoughts on The Pandemic, Trust Issues and Trauma Survivors
We have had to rely on other people during this pandemic, which can be exceedingly difficult for someone who has been working on trauma recovery. -
When Trauma Is Triggered at Work
We don’t often discuss the experience of managing triggers in the workplace. -
How Walking Has Helped Me with My PTSD Recovery
Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations. -
NAMI Is Here To Help for Feelings of Trauma, As Anniversary of 9/11 Approaches
Reminders of 9/11 are all around us — in the news, in documentaries, on social media and in the broader public discussion. For many people, those reminders vividly bring back the trauma they first felt two decades ago. We respond to grief and tragedy in our own ways and our own time. You should know that you are not alone — and that help is available. -
7 Tools for Managing Traumatic Stress
Managing traumatic stress can be incredibly challenging, especially when symptoms are unpredictable and make it difficult to function.