On Measuring Up
"You aren't wasting time. You aren't being a burden. You aren't taking away resources from people who 'need it more.'"
Topic: depression
Why Sharing My Story Helps Me Fight Isolation
"In keeping these pieces hidden, I feel like I would be endorsing the view that mental illness is something to be ashamed of and it’s just not."
When Saying Yes to Counseling Feels Like Failure
"Needing help is nothing to be ashamed of and getting that help is a cause for celebration."
They Can Surprise You
"Here’s what else I’ve learned since I started telling people about my mental illness: They can surprise you."
We’re Partnering With The Mighty!
We're thrilled to announce a new partnership that will put our resources in front of The Mighty's wide-reaching readership.
You’re Invited: #SupCon16
"Orlando is the place and you're officially invited."
A Letter to the Person Considering Suicide
"No one else may ask you not to kill yourself today. Please don’t let my letter be a missed opportunity."
I Didn’t Want to Die
"There is a reason you are reading this right now, at this very moment in time. This is a message you need to hear."
When Hope Starts to Speak
"And now… now I know can believe hope when it starts to speak to me through the darkness."
Watching What You Say
"Part of me still hears this nearly instinctual internal voice saying, 'Everyone gets it. You’re depressed. Stop bringing it up already.'”
Depression Isn’t Like A Cold
"My depression is here, but it doesn’t have to control me."
No One Brings Flowers When Your Brain Gets Sick
"When life gets tough, we should be there offering support, not avoiding the reality because stigma tells us we should."
