A Letter to Anyone Going Through A Hard Time
Dear You, I want you to know, first and foremost, how special you are. And I don’t mean it in the way your parents do …
5 Mental Health Podcasts That Might Make You Feel Less Alone
Podcasts let you engage in self-enriching behavior when you don’t have the time (or energy or ability) to read, listen to music, watch movies, or …
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Getting Closer, Finding Peace, Holding Gratitude-Father’s Day
As you may know, Father’s Day is upon us. For those whose fathers are near and well, you may see the day as a kind …
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Skin Care as Self Care
All through my life, one of the most prominent symptoms of my anxiety and compulsive personality has been obsessively picking the skin on my face …
When in Doubt Stretch it Out: Yoga Moves to Help Ease Your Mind & Body
“The body is your temple. Keep it pure and clean for the soul to reside in” – B.K.S Lyengar I’m the type of person who …
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The Significance of a Journal: Writing as “Emotional Work”
I have every journal I’ve ever written in stored in my closet – there are about ten journals from my teenage years, a handful of …
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Don’t Panic: Ways We Can Help People During an Anxiety Attack
“Everything is going to be alright. You just need to calm down.” For some people, these words don’t seem bad at all. In fact, they …
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Comics Can Help You Understand Mental Health!
I want to spend some time showcasing several comics that I’ve found to be both cute, meaningful, and accurate in their presentation of mental illness. …
Cope with Stress
“Do not anticipate trouble or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight.” – Benjamin Franklin Whether we want to admit it or …
Transitioning into The Real World: How Graduating College Can Affect Your Mental Health
“Real courage is holding on to a still voice in your head that says, ‘I must keep going.’ It’s that voice that says nothing is …
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