Suicidal Thoughts Having suicidal thoughts can be a scary and lonely experience, especially if you’re afraid of being honest with others about how you’re really feeling. But it’s important to talk…
adminMarch 17, 2017
The Reality of Eating Disorders My unbeloved eating disorder, When I first met you, I thought you were going to be my new best friend. I felt so strong and…
adminMarch 3, 2017
It is winter yet again. The beautiful colors of the autumn leaves have disappeared and have been replaced by barren tree limbs and icicles sharp and brittle. The harsh winds…
adminFebruary 15, 2017
Everyone knows that regular exercise is good for the body. But exercise is also one of the most effective ways to improve your mental health. Regular exercise can have a…
adminFebruary 15, 2017
Social Anxiety When people think of social anxiety, many imagine a shy introvert who doesn’t go out and doesn’t say much. While this version of social anxiety exists, living with…
adminFebruary 6, 2017
Growing up, most of us aren’t taught to look out for signs of depression. So if you’re experiencing it, especially as a teenager, it’s easy to think there’s just something wrong…
adminFebruary 6, 2017
If my life was written as a book or acted out in a play or movie, The Mighty’s My Mighty Month Challenge would probably be the climax or most important…
adminFebruary 6, 2017
When you hear people talk about how to feel better when you have clinical depression and anxiety, the suggestions are enumerable: Go take a walk. Go do something fun. Call…
adminFebruary 6, 2017
You’re allowed to be scared. Finding out you have a disease that has no cure is scary. Finding out that you will be living with this for the rest of…
adminFebruary 5, 2017
You might call it a silent epidemic. Up to one in five kids living in the U.S. shows signs or symptoms of a mental health disorder in a given year.…
adminSeptember 15, 2016
It was about a dozen years ago and I was going through a rough bout of depression. I convinced myself there must be some ready cure I could find, and…
adminMay 17, 2016