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No Need to be Embarrassed
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America anxiety disorders are the most common form of mental illness in America. The condition affects 40 million adults in the United States. That’s 18 percent...
How to “Do” Self Care
Well, you’re not alone. Self-care can look like so many different things, and can be different for different people. Try to keep in mind that what works for one person may not work for...
The 5 Signs
The five signs of suffering are: withdrawal agitation hopelessness a decline in personal care a change in personality. Someone may exhibit one or more signs when they are suffering. Perhaps you’ve experienced these yourself...
Coloring Books for Mental Health
How do you cope with depression and anxiety in the moment? Recently, there has been a movement in adult coloring books! Many people find the details of the images in the coloring book to...
Social Media Image
One thing that can be really tough when you have a mental illness is feeling like you are less than. Especially when you see stuff stuff on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and the like. It...
What is Depression?
Depression can be a confusing illness. We often think having an illness means you have a runny nose, a stomach ache, or some part of your body is in pain. Usually you take some...
Self-Care: Taking Care of YOU!
Sometimes the hardest thing to do when coping with an illness is to take care of yourself. Or as many call it “Self-Care.” Self care is not about indulgence, it’s about self-preservation – Audrey Lorde...
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