Topic: stigma
The people helping us raise money for National Suicide Prevention Week have chosen to take action on behalf of those that they love, those they have lost, and those who are still struggling. These are the stories they've shared.
How can parents and mentors model honesty to young people? How can they communicate about both the dark and light in life? One mother offers some tips.
Not all cultural roots and family upbringings have an understanding of mental illness. But you can still be happy and loved.
After her brother’s death, Amanda realized there is much more to suicide than the misconceptions society has taught us.
How do you define recovery? A TWLOHA intern talks about her own recovery journey and realizing that “the fight goes on.”
A new film touches on many of the issues we address, from self-harm to abuse, and reminds us that we all deserve loving community.
Writing, dance, drama, painting, photography, music—creative expression can bring people together and influence our mental health.
How can we engage in suicide prevention beyond National Suicide Prevention Week? Here are ways to embody hope in the everyday.
Understanding suicide is key in stopping it. TWLOHA talks to Dr. Thomas Joiner, an expert on suicide, about how knowledge translates into saving lives.
A mental health counselor says it's important to know the truth about stigma—and even more important to know those affected by it.
"We're people, and we have problems." Kevin Breel brings refreshing honesty to the topic of depression in a compelling TED talk.
One group significantly affected by Posttraumatic Stress Disorder is the military. On PTSD Awareness Day, a veteran shares about his experience with the condition.
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