Oprah Describes How Depression Can Feel Like a Veil
Oprah Winfrey opened up about depression in the September issue of "Vogue."
What Motherhood Is Like When You Struggle With Depression
A mother writes about the difficulty of having depression during motherhood.
10 Quotes That Help Me Through My Anxiety
A woman with anxiety shares the 10 quotes that encourage her when she's anxious.
Songs That Have Helped People Through Depression
People with depression name songs and lyrics that have helped them feel better or cheer up when they're having a hard day.
Falling in Love Didn't 'Cure' My Depression
A woman with depression shares why getting a boyfriend didn't magically cure her depression.
Why Getting Assigned a Social Worker Was Beneficial to My Mental Health
A woman with mental health struggles shares why getting a social worker assigned to her case was beneficial to her.
20 Songs That Have Helped People Through Childhood Emotional Abuse
Members of The Mighty's mental health community share songs that have helped them through childhood emotional abuse.
How Speaking About My Mental Illnesses Became My Strength
A man writes about what happened when he opened up about his mental illness diagnoses.
Why the Hardest Part of My Depression Is Its Invisibility
A woman who struggles with depression explains why the hardest part of her depression is that it is an invisible illness. She says she often looks happy, but does not
The Physical Symptoms of Depression I Wasn't Expecting
A woman with depression shares about the physical symptoms of depression she wasn't expecting to experience.
How Creating Art Helps Me Cope With Anxiety and Depression
An artist shares the artwork she makes that represents her struggle with anxiety and depression.
My Anxiety and Depression Are My Worst Friends
A man writes about his worst friend, depression and anxiety. He says that by giving his mental illness a physical form, he is better able to separate it from himself.
5 Physical Symptoms of My Anxiety
A woman with anxiety shares the physical way her mental illness manifests.
In Which of These Pictures Am I Struggling With Depression?
A woman living with depression writes about hiding her condition behind smiles, particularly in reference to two side-by-side photos.
What Happened When I Went to My University's Counseling Center
A young college student shares the surprisingly pleasant experience she had at her university's counseling center.
4 Tips for Getting Mental Health Care If You Don't Have Insurance
A woman shares four tips for receiving mental health assistance without insurance.
I Took Medication During Pregnancy, and I'm Still a Good Mom
A woman with anxiety shares why she decided to stay on her psychiatric medication during her pregnancy.
The Poem I Wrote in the Inpatient Psych Unit About My Recurring Mental Illness
A girl writes a poem called "Arrive" while she is in the psychiatric unit struggling with suicidal thoughts from her recurring mental illness.
When My Daughter Asked, 'Mommy, Why Are You So Mean Sometimes?'
A mother discusses how her mental illness has not made her a bad mother, but a better mother.
Ellen DeGeneres Sought Professional Help After Being Bullied for Coming Out
Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres talked to Good Housekeeping about the period of depression she experienced after coming out as gay.
7 Things People Don’t Realize I'm Doing Because I'm in a Depressive Episode
A woman with depression shares seven things people don't realize she's doing because she is in a depressive episode.
Why Giving Credit to the Small Things Helps With Mental Health
A woman living with depression describes learning to give credit to the small things, and how she's doing that.
When Your Anxiety Makes You Seem Like You Don't Care
A woman living with anxiety describes how the condition can make a person seem uncaring, aloof or like they simply have an attitude problem.
What It Was Like to Grow Up in a Hoarding Family
A woman describes growing up with a father who struggled with hoarding, and how it influenced her own mental health.
5 Reminders for Christians Struggling With Depression
A woman with depression shares tips for Christians also struggling with depression.
How Blogging Became My Escape From Anxiety and Depression
A man writes about how blogging helped him overcome depression and anxiety.
How I'm Continuing to Trust God's Plan as a Man With Depression
A man with depression shares how he is learning to trust God in a tough season of his life.
Why My Depression Makes Me Have a Love-Hate Relationship With Sunny Days
A woman describes why she has a love-hate relationship with the sun because of her struggles with depression.
What It’s Like to Be In Love and Struggle With Depression
A woman explains how being in love has helped her cope with her depression.
When You Live With Six Mental Illnesses
A woman describes what it is like to live with co-morbid mental illnesses including: post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
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