Posts about mental health in general
May is an important month in the world of mental health. It is Mental Health Awareness Month. Here are some hard facts to get this post started. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness 1 in 5 US adults experience mental illness each year and less than half of those adults receive treatment. 1…
If you didn’t already know that I’m a little extra, this post might be your hint.
The therapist I had as a teenager used to remind me every session that “change is constant.” I wondered then why she thought this was so important for me to remember, but I find myself repeating those words often now. I was once terrified of change. I wanted everything to remain the same. If it’s…
So someone you care about has confided in you that they are suffering from a mental illness. After hearing this news you might have a lot of questions and be wondering what you can do to help. It can be frustrating to not know what our loved ones need from us. Today I’m going to…
The American Psychiatric Association describes bipolar disorder as “a brain disorder that causes changes in a person’s mood, energy, and ability to function. People with bipolar disorder experience intense emotional states that typically occur during distinct periods of days to weeks, called mood episodes.” There are different types of bipolar disorder depending on a person’s…
To Write Love on Her Arms https://twloha.com/ is “a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and invest directly into treatment and recovery.” Since 2006 this non-profit has donated more than $2.6 million to treatment and recovery. TWLOHA…
My favorite organization https://twloha.com/ came out with a new campaign at the beginning of May in honor of mental health month. The “Black and White” campaign is all about owning our truths and not compromising on our boundaries when it comes to mental health. One of their challenges was to figure out five things you…
Physical Sleep Go for a walk Stretch See a doctor when needed See a dentist when needed Maintain good hygiene Fuel your body with healthy food Exercise Deep breathe Do yoga Emotional Journal Talk to a friend Talk to a therapist Cry if you need to Forgive yourself and others Check in with yourself Do…
Have you heard of self care? Do you practice self care? Today we’re talking about what it is and why it’s so important. I’m a huge advocate for self care and I’m so excited to discuss this topic with you all. When you think of self care you might think of a bubble bath and…
The Mayoclinic describes Agoraphobia as, “a type of anxiety disorder in which you fear and avoid places or situations that might cause you to panic and make you feel trapped, helpless, or embarrassed.” Agoraphobia is often developed after a person experiences a panic attack or more than one panic attack. Unlike some of the mental…
