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Busting 5 Mental Health Myths

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Busting 5 Mental Health Myths

As someone who has been actively engaged in the mental health community on social media for the past few years, I have come across an alarming amount of misconceptions about mental health conditions. Many of these myths either minimize conditions (e.g., "Depression is just being sad. Cheer up!"). Others falsely stereotype entire populations (e.g., "People with psychosis are [...]

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20 Ways to De-Stress

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20 Ways to De-Stress

  Feeling tense? Overwhelmed? Anxious? Irritated? Frustrated? Angry? Constantly tired? Having difficulty sleeping? Having stomach distress? Headaches?     You may be experiencing emotional, psychological, and physical signs of stress.   Stress is not something to simply brush off, even if being overworked and chronically stressed out has become normalized. Stress can lead to the [...]

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10 Things to Drop in the New Decade

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10 Things to Drop in the New Decade

2020 is a fresh new start. Let's kick it off the RIGHT way. This past decade, I've come across so many issues in the way people discuss mental health & mental illness.   Here is my list of things to leave behind in 2019:   Anti-psychiatry shenanigans "You don't need pills! Those are harmful! "Do [...]

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Which Mental Health Books Have You Read?

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Which Mental Health Books Have You Read?

Which mental illness-related books have you read?

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13 Reasons Why

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13 Reasons Why

“13 Reasons Why” is one of the most talked-about shows within the mental health community. This season, we’re breaking down each episode to see how the show’s coverage of mental health issues has evolved. -The Mighty   Recently, I had the opportunity to watch the latest season of 13 Reasons Why & write a few summaries/reviews. If [...]