Every winter is the same thing for me: gloomy, dark, and sad. While many people tend to feel more downhearted during this particular season because of the short days and…
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Mental Talk – Peer Support Group: Fibromyalgia and the Effects on Our Mental Health
Join us as we talk about living with Fibromyalgia and the effects it has on our mental health. Learn ways to cope, and new technologies that might work for you…
How to Overcome Seasonal Affective Disorder This Winter
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…
Seasonal Depression in a Pandemic: Winter Is Coming
In the past six months, I have listened to more news, science, opinions, and press conferences than ever before. In this age of instant information, it is a blessing to…
Dealing with Depression During the Pandemic
Those of us who struggle with depression at any other time face a whole new challenge in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. The psychological impact of months in a…
Mental Talk – Peer Support Group: Addiction and Mental Health
Addiction and Mental Health is a major issue that people face every day, those two categories go hand in hand. Many people with substance use disorders are also diagnosed with…
Mental Talk – Peer Support Group: High Functioning Mental Illness
High Functioning Mental Illnesses are recognized as invisible mental illnesses. This, of course, doesn’t make them any less real. A high number of people all across the world, from children…
Finding My Mental Strength During COVID-19
Photo by Haley Powers on Unsplash Since the beginning of this COVID-19 pandemic, I've been working on finding my mental strength. It has felt like my world has halted. I've…
Mantras: A Simple yet Powerful Way to Cultivate Happiness
If you or someone you love is going through a challenging time in life, it can be incredibly difficult to maintain a sense of calm and happiness. In the thick…
Mental Health Issues in the Family
When I was little, I thought my mother was eccentric - with the religion, the therapy, and the ongoing list of perceived physical ailments. She wasn't exactly like the other…