Teach the Children Well
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.
Topic: stigma
Fighting Stigma on the Home Field
Not all cultural roots and family upbringings have an understanding of mental illness. But you can still be happy and loved.
They Have It Wrong.
After her brother’s death, Amanda realized there is much more to suicide than the misconceptions society has taught us.
A Present Struggle.
How do you define recovery? A TWLOHA intern talks about her own recovery journey and realizing that “the fight goes on.”
Short Term 12: In Praise of Being “In Progress.”
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.
The Healing Power of Art.
Writing, dance, drama, painting, photography, music—creative expression can bring people together and influence our mental health.
Looking Forward.
How can we engage in suicide prevention beyond National Suicide Prevention Week? Here are ways to embody hope in the everyday.
Learning Together.
Understanding suicide is key in stopping it. TWLOHA talks to Dr. Thomas Joiner, an expert on suicide, about how knowledge translates into saving lives.
Challenging Stigma.
A mental health counselor says it's important to know the truth about stigma—and even more important to know those affected by it.
Confessions of a Depressed Comic.
"We're people, and we have problems." Kevin Breel brings refreshing honesty to the topic of depression in a compelling TED talk.
PTSD: An Unwanted Darkness.
One group significantly affected by Posttraumatic Stress Disorder is the military. On PTSD Awareness Day, a veteran shares about his experience with the condition.
A Living, Breathing Poetry.
Our Editor reflects on her first year with the organization, her first opportunity to work a TWLOHA event, and the power of words, both spoken and written.
