In this episode, we will be discussing the commonly believed notion that the deinstitutionalization of mental health facilities led to the rise of mental illnesses within the homeless population and…
Category: Mental Health
General information on mental health.
Express Appreciation for Caregivers During National Family Caregivers Month
In November, we acknowledge all the caregivers of the world during National Family Caregivers Month. Caregiving is one of the hardest jobs in the world. I have a mother who…
Why Traveling is Beneficial for Your Mind, Body and Soul
There’s nothing like planning a vacation to visit somewhere special. Whether you want to visit the beaches in Florida or go sightseeing in New York, traveling helps put a person's…
Bullying Prevention Starts with Kindness
A major risk to the mental health of students in school is bullying. Bullying received more attention in the early 2000s. Therefore, action was taken to incorporate bullying prevention curriculum…
Stop Settling For Injustice—Do Something!
Stop settling for injustice. Do something! The Relationship Between Anxiety and Human Connection Having a severe anxiety disorder makes connecting to others next to impossible. I want connection more than…
The Power Behind Austalia’s “R U OK?” Organization
The Perfect Life We all want to achieve and succeed. But does our way of thinking and feeling change when we finally get to the top of where we’ve dreamed…
Hope Is the Thing with Feathers
Hope is the thing with feathers. Hope Helps Me Win the War After hitting rock bottom again these past few weeks, seeing a future for myself has been impossible. Without…
How Colleges Can Fail on Students’ Mental Health
The Wellness Check This past week I had a wellness check done on me after posting something on social media that led others to believe that I was a danger…
Please Hold On Just a Little Longer
I know how hard it is to fight, but just hold on a little longer. Your "someone" is right around the corner. I spent my entire life believing that I…
Feeling Anxious about the Citywide Reopening? Here’s How You Can Cope
As you may have heard, our big city of Chicago has officially begun the process of reopening. The city is now in Phase 5 where most mandatory COVID-19 regulations have…