Overcoming mental illness is a long and arduous process. On this journey, the people that surround you make a significant impact on your recovery. Finding the right support professional is a critical decision. Just as each individual’s journey in recovery is different, each support professional is also different. They each bring their own unique approach […]
Tag Archives: Mental Illness
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Mar
Mar
Internet memes are jokes people make on the internet by using an image and putting in a funny caption inside it. Many social media sites and forums are sharing depressive memes about death, hopelessness, suicide, isolation, or hopelessness. A new study by Scientific Reports shows that these depressive memes are relatable to those with depression […]
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Mar
Mar
It is normally assumed that when you go to see a doctor for strange mental health symptoms you are exhibiting, the diagnosis you receive is the correct one. The truth is that it is more common than you think to receive a misdiagnosis and be prescribed medications to a condition you do not actually have. […]
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Feb
Feb
When one person in a family suffers from addiction, the whole family suffers alongside them. Addiction can change you into someone your family will not recognize. Sarah Keast told her story on “Good Morning America” about what her family when through when her husband had a substance abuse disorder. How Did Sarah Yeast Find Out […]
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Feb
Feb
Kids see plenty of nervous characters on television shows but may not know what actual anxiety is. Kids primarily learn through visuals, which makes television an excellent educational platform. Striking visual effects were used to educate kids on the real struggles of anxiety in the Netflix children’s television show “The Healing Powers of Dude”. This […]
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Feb
Feb
You may be scared to tell your new love interest that you have a mental illness or substance abuse disorder. You may be confused when to tell, if to tell, or if they will be scared away no matter what. The best way to have an honest relationship with someone is to be honest about […]
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Feb
Feb
Every generation has lost some of their favorite musicians to addiction and mental illness, from Charlie Parker to Juice WRLD. A study from the Music Industry Research Association says that 50% of musicians have suffered from depression, and 12% had suicidal thoughts. Finally, the music industry has decided to do something about these troubling statistics. […]
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Feb
Feb
People choose dating apps to find their true love as you can filter the type you are looking for by appearance, location, religion, politics, if they want children, etc. The problem is that dating apps can actually damage your mental health when it comes to being ignored after a date or if you are receiving […]
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Feb
Feb
Elizabeth Wurtzel, the author of “Prozac Nation” passed away on January 7th of breast cancer. She was the author responsible for opening up the conversation about mental health through her memoir about her life-long battle with depression and addiction. The courage of Elizabeth Wurtzel to write about her troubling experiences with addiction and mental illness […]
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Schizophrenia is a mental illness that affects a person’s thoughts and actions, leading to auditory hallucinations and delusions. Because there is not a lot of understanding about the causes of schizophrenia, many experts are worried that this can lead to not providing the best treatment for it. By seeing the quotes of people you admire […]
