Why Michael Jordan Is Wrong About Labels
According to a Hanes’ commercial, Michael Jordan hates labels. He rips them off strangers in movie theaters and airplanes. And Michael has a point — clothing labels can be irritating and painful
How My Daughter Changed the Way I See My Father and His Mental Illness
My daughter was born on my father’s 51st birthday. As I lay in my hospital bed watching him cradle his first grandchild, I hoped and prayed the baby would make
Why I Shouldn’t Have to Lie About My Mental Illness to Get a Job
I wish I could stop pretending not to be mentally ill. I no longer care to keep my mental illness hidden. Yep, I’m no longer ashamed. I have worked really
4 Reasons Why I Almost Didn’t Speak Up About My Mental Illness
Five years ago at the age of 17, I was diagnosed with a mental health disorder for which I had symptoms ever since I was a child. It was a
5 Tips for Talking to Nosy Relatives About Your Mental Illness
The holidays are a time where relatives often come together, whether for good or for ill. And for those of us who are ill, it can sometimes contribute to that
5 Reasons I’m Not Ashamed My Daughter Went Away for Mental Illness Treatment
Every day, parents are challenged by teenage children who have mental illness and addiction. The decision to send our 17-year-old daughter to residential treatment this past spring, where she lived and
10 Things I Know About Living With a Mental Illness
I don’t know any of you. You may be living with clinical depression, anxiety, panic attacks, schizophrenia, borderline personalities, post-traumatic stress disorder, hyperactivity, seclusion, substance and/or alcohol abuse or
A Survival Guide for Maintaining Your Mental Health Over the Holidays
The holidays can be really hard, especially when you live with a mental illness. Here are some of the few things you can do in the coming weeks to preserve
To the Doctor Who Showed Compassion During My Mental Health Crisis
The urgent care center you work at is right near my apartment complex. I’ve been there before for other things. Everyone was really nice. This particular day I had been
Husband Finds Creative Way to Remind Wife With Depression That He Loves Her
In order to be there for his wife during a difficult time, one husband made an incredibly sweet gesture. Imgur user “mollywho” describes herself as being “mentally ill” and says
When Losing Myself Helped Me Understand My Sister’s Mental Illness
My middle sister called me one day when she was about a month postpartum, and the fear in her voice made me white-knuckle my car steering wheel. She was scared
What My Uncle Taught Me About Violence and Mental Illness
There has been a lot of talk about mental illness lately. It comes up in the wake of any major shooting to explain the assailant’s actions. They were crazy, people say. Insane. Unsound.
Why Saying ‘I Can’t Do This’ Was the Bravest Thing I’ve Done
Scrolling through my Instagram newsfeed, I double-tap to “like” the edited pictures of my fellow junior classmates. I glide my thumb past breathtaking New Orleans sunsets, the green and white
19 Truths People With Mental Illness Wish Others Understood on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time for family gatherings, celebration and food — all things that may be overwhelming for someone living with a mental illness. Many relatives and friends may be unaware
Stranger’s Unexpected Note Helps College Student Through Mental Health Struggle
After having difficulty booking an appointment with the counseling service at her university in Manchester England, Charlotte Rose Ford was distraught. On Nov. 17, Ford wrote on Facebook that she’s
The Question That’s Hard to Answer When You Live With a Mental Illness
It’s a question we like to avoid: Who are you? It may be the question, actually. There’s so much weight to those words you can’t help but feel them hit you as your ears and brain
12 Mental Health Messages All Men Need to Hear
In 2013, 41,149 Americans died by suicide. In 2013, 77.9 percent of Americans who died by suicide were men. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the suicide rate has been about
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