Just as you prepare your home, your car, and your closet for the winter season, it's a good time to evaluate your mental health and make a plan for the…
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My Worth Always Lives On
"Why can't I be normal?" This is a question that I find myself asking a lot lately. My Struggle With Anxiety One mental health diagnosis that I have is generalized…
Walking Meditation and the Intersection
Beginning in Stillness If you’re living, do something, my mind whispered, as I studied the tub's diverter valve. What 13-year-old thinks of taking a bath? It continued. But my body…
Graduating from College Led Me to Therapy
After graduating from college, I lost a large portion of my sense of purpose and direction. I had worked for 22 years towards a degree and thought of little else…
How Domestic Violence Impacts Women’s Mental Health
Throughout America, many women find themselves in relationships with men that all of a sudden become verbally and physically abusive. They know that these relationships are not good for their…
Managing OCD: A Path to Recovery Through Vulnerability
Some individuals hear the diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and feel a huge sense of relief. Others feel a sense of panic or fear of isolation. In some cases, the…
Why Bodyfulness Matters to the Mind
A Child's Worry It felt like there were two hearts in my body: one heart in my chest and the other in my throat. We were on our way home…
Keep On Keeping On: The World Needs the Gift of You
The Before Living with suicidal ideation is extremely difficult. Being easily triggered is the worst part. Negative thoughts always find a way into my mind, no matter the circumstance. I…
Help the World Help You: Asking is Strength
Music speaks volumes. Certain songs have a tendency to find you at the moment you need them most. After listening to the radio one day this past week, I fell…
Reading Books Can Benefit Your Mental Health
Around this time of year, I often begin to feel lonelier and struggle to feel connected with others. Lately, I’ve turned to a beloved pastime: reading. Reading always reminds me…