Reducing the stigma around mental health
By Michelle Robinson For many people, creative pursuits like writing, drawing and dancing offer a welcome escape from the world. They give us the chance to express our emotions and feelings in a healthier way. They reduce stress, they can provide solace in times of abject darkness. And can bring Continue Reading
By Kristi Horner – Courage to Caregivers On a regular day in June of 2010, I got a call from my little brother. He wanted to end his life. While at that moment I didn’t know how to support someone who was suicidal, I did know enough as a loving Continue Reading
By Cassie Hypo/mania is a special place, life is just fantastically great. I am the life and soul of the party, laughing and joking whole-heartedly. Others dance with me to my infectious tune, everything in life feels bright, warm, and sunny I hope this doesn’t end any time soon. I Continue Reading
By Christopher Malenab ‘Life sometimes give you a second chance.’ – Maya Angelou On Sunday January 6, 2019, I sat on my couch watching TV and suddenly the darkest moment in my life kicked in. I was in auto-pilot at that point and felt like I had no control of Continue Reading
By Warren Davies Grounding techniques are a group of strategies that helps keep someone in the present. They help someone to regain their mental focus from an often intensely emotional state. Grounding skills can be helpful in managing overwhelming feelings or intense anxiety that can stem from extended stress or Continue Reading
By Eloise CW/TW: depression, suicide, cancer, long term illness I was inspired to write this blog after having a tough time with both my physical and mental health recently. A few months ago I had a flu-type virus which meant I was unable to work for two weeks. Because of Continue Reading
By Annongirl20 My own experience transcending into young adulthood was struck with a disheartening truth. That the one woman in your life whom, without doubt, should always care for you, your own mother, drastically was the complete opposite for me. Cherished childhood memories of sobriety. Laughter bursting its way through Continue Reading
By JD Managing my Bi Polar diagnosis involves using a variety of tools. Medication which is monitored and reviewed is an important part of this. I do my best to live as healthily as I can right now and talk to those close to me when I’m struggling to maintain Continue Reading
By Annongirl20 Panic attacks, my breath a tragic victim to the abundant anxiety that dominated my whole being. This was a very frequent occurrence for me. A very deadly seeming one. My period of attacks consumed me until recently, a happier time, a time full of romance, self discovery, and Continue Reading
By Jen Trauma is a strong negative experience that can be physical, emotional, psychological, sexual or anything that impacts the victim in a severely negative way. What could just be ‘unpleasant’ for one person could damage someone else for life. Because of this fact you must never say that someone has Continue Reading
By Andrew Low Sahaja Yoga meditation, which is free, is definitely something that could be promoted more in mental healthcare, and which psychiatrists and General Practitioners and others like mental health nurses and psychologists could embrace. You can see the article “Sahaja Yoga meditation” on this website. At the moment Continue Reading
By Chelsea Parker Whether cat, dog, rabbit or reptile, pets require motivation, teach us responsibility and provide an emotional connection. When it comes to mental illness, these functions can be especially important. For someone learning to become independent and care for themselves, a pet can be a practice aid. Anyone Continue Reading