Reasons To Stay Alive
When times get tough and your mental health is at its worst, it's easy to think about giving up. Quitting on life, throwing in the towel-...
Anxiety: What Is It?
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the U.S. They affect about 40 million Americans every year. Nearly half of the...
Self-Care 101: It's Not Selfish
We see it everywhere. The words “self-care” plastered on almost every social media site, all over Pinterest, even in doctor's offices. It...
Exercise and Mental Health
It’s a proven fact that working out releases chemicals in your brain called endorphins. Endorphins can reduce your perception of pain and...
Living With High Functioning Depression
I can’t remember the first time I felt depressed or exactly how depressed I was when I was diagnosed with depression at the age of 14....
Suicide: A Permanent Solution to a Temporary Problem
Suicide can be hard to talk about; it’s uncomfortable, scary, and a difficult topic to approach. This past September was National Suicide...
When Juggling Chronic Illness and Mental Health Becomes a Full-Time Job
Over the years, I have become a prime example of how your physical health affects your mental health and vice versa. I was diagnosed with...
8 Common Myths About Depression
Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses, affecting over 16 million adults in the United States every year. Unfortunately,...
