Reducing the stigma around mental health
By Anonymous Tubes, connecting to nearby machines, snaked around my chest, tracing the failing parts of my body: heart. Liver. Kidneys. Medicine, pumping at extremely fast rates, pulsated through my veins flowing towards the sickest parts of my body in an attempt to regain functionality. Professionals, using their 50 years of Continue Reading
By codevos I’m not a fan of attention grabbing lines, but I feel that mental health is something that needs attention. Or at least awareness. I can’t speak for everyone who has experienced depression, but I can share my experience. At least a part of it. Hopefully by the end Continue Reading
By Marissa Pane I believe in the power of conversation. During the past two years, I have spoken at concerts, faculty meetings, high school health classes, college events and plenty of other venues. Through the power of voice, I am able to connect with people of all ages and backgrounds. Continue Reading
By Anonymous One year ago, I made what I thought would be the last decision of my life, a decision to end it. I was alone in my basement, and I made a near-fatal attempt. Rushed to the hospital eight hours later, I survived after spending three days in intensive Continue Reading
By Rebecca Lombardo Lately, I’ve had many things going on inside my mind. I keep going back to one thought that has been keeping me awake at night. We’ve all noticed that in the last few years, suicide is often at the forefront of our minds. Mainstream media, as well Continue Reading
People from all over the America, and even from the world come to San Francisco to die by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. Kevin Briggs is an ex-cop who spent years working with the bridge as part of his patch. In this enthralling Ted Talk, Kevin Briggs talks about Continue Reading