Step Up For Mental Health · The Benefits and Drawbacks of Therapeutic Writing Therapeutic Writing Princy Daniel’s recent article, “10 Questions to Ask Yourself When Journaling,” reminds me of how…
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You Don’t Need To Be Fixed
Behind In Everything I do not need to be fixed even though I am behind my peers. Everyone seems to be enjoying their first few years of adulthood, but I…
How Parents Can Cope When Their Child Has Anger Management Issues
Parents today have a lot of things to cope with when it comes to their children. They have to deal with their growing pains and changing emotional issues and it…
How I Reclaim Power From Mental Abuse: A Letter to a Teenager
For the Teenager Hindsight as an adult offers answers to questions that I didn’t know as a teenager. As a teen, I didn’t know there were different types of mental…
The Dream That Lives Within Me
The Dream That Lives Within Me I grew up thinking that something was wrong with me and I could not understand why I was different from my peers. I was…
5 Of The Best Ways Black Women Can Protect Their Mental Health
During February, we celebrate Black History Month. Like every American, African-Americans do undergo mental health issues as well. However, one group of people who go through a lot are Black…
10 Questions to Ask Yourself When Journaling
The start of every new year brims with so much promise and is an inspirational space of time where our sincerest hopes, deepest desires and an immortal motivation collide—and I…
Why Did The Mental Health System Fail Me?
The Big Question Why did the mental health system fail me? Failing Mental Health For most of my life, I have been wondering what is wrong with me. After years…
Is Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Right for Me? What It’s All About
Step Up For Mental Health · Trauma Sensitive Yoga What is Trauma-Sensitive Yoga? Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TSY) is a hidden gem for trauma survivors who may be curious about taking a…
Where Does Mental Healthcare Fit in Insurance Coverage?
In the past, many health insurance plans weren't too kind to people with mental illnesses. Until the Affordable Care Act (ACA) came into effect, 28 states in America had no requirements…