Managing and Maintaining Your Mental Health
Having time on our hands at home leads to rumination and our brains can’t always handle that much intake. So what do we do to stay centered?
The Sun Will Be There
Right now, as the circumstances of life feel uncertain, as the metaphorical darkness seems to be growing, I find myself clinging to the firm reality of the sunrise.
Depression Is Not a Bad Word
More likely than not, you or someone you know suffers from a mental health problem of some kind.
Grief: I’m Done Powering Through It
Suppressing pain is an easy way to manage the agony in the moment, but the pain doesn't truly go away until it’s addressed.
The Lies Depression Tells Us
These are the lies depression tells us: You don't matter. You're not good enough. You are hopeless. You are a burden.
Hope Will Not Be Cancelled
What do you love that won't be cancelled? Who and what can you rely on right now?
Fear won’t win.
We’re here to remind you that you’re not alone. We’re in this together.
A Letter From a Therapist: I Struggle Too
In a way, it’s a good thing—you don’t want a therapist who hasn’t been on the other side of the couch themselves.
It’s Okay to Slow Down
I ran until anorexia almost took me over completely. I ran until the scars tallied skin from my thigh to my waist because I couldn’t cope. I ran until I couldn’t anymore.
Living With Scars
The thing is, my scars—what should be a sign of healing, perseverance, and survival—can be the most triggering thing.
My Value Is Not Based on Numbers and Measurements
Even the deepest and darkest parts of my mind know that I am not a burden. The amount of space I require will never change that.
Grief in the Rearview
We can’t control how or when grief comes, but we can control how we choose to respond.
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