Five Myths About Suicide
Imagine my surprise when he looked at me and said, “Well, if you were actually suicidal, you would have just done it.”
Connection as Prevention
Stigma stated, “If you admit to having these thoughts, people will see you differently.”
The World is Not Better Without You
The moment of intervention should not be a moment at all, but a collection of moments.
Discovering, Defining, and Nurturing Glimmers
I think we’re all overwhelmed—at least on the inside—by what’s happening around us and being thrown at us on a daily basis.
Coming Out From Under
Depression strips me of my identity. Recovery helps me find it again.
The Waves of Persistent Depressive Disorder
While Persistent Depressive Disorder shares many of the same symptoms as other forms of depression, it is unique in that it is a continuous, long-term form.
When Lightning Strikes Twice
What happens when the tragedy of mass violence impacts a community that's also a therapy desert? Where do rural towns turn for help?
Resilience Training
I’m here to remind you of what resilience is, on the off-chance someone you know—a friend, a family member, a therapist, a doctor—is incorrectly setting the bar too high.
Why Mental Health is an Essential Component of Senior Healthcare
Be Yourself but Not Your Actual Self
You’re fundamentally changing a version of yourself to appease the white gaze and corporate America.
My Reasons to Keep Living When It Hurts to Live
When I wake up each morning, I am reminded of the chronic illness I face.
Living Proof of Generational Hope + Resilience
Community pain needs community healing.
