Category: Educate Yourself

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Educate Yourself

Being the therapist friend!

When I was in high school, my best friend would always come to me for advice. Whether the problem was big or small, I was the person who helped her through everything. I was...

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Educate Yourself

“I need help.” – A Guide

You’ve done the hardest part. You’ve identified that you need help. But how do you even begin to ask for help or get your needs met?  You did it! You were able to identify...

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Educate Yourself

Stepping Away

Have you ever felt anxious or overwhelmed when standing in a crowd of people? If so, how do you handle these types of situations? Do you continue to stand around and feel anxious? Do...

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Educate Yourself

Bullet Journaling Beyond Organization

In the past few years, using a bullet journal in lieu of a planner has boomed in popularity, particularly among adolescents. This is partly due to social media sites such as Instagram, TikTok, and...

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Educate Yourself

What is self-care?

NOTE: Post originally written in January 2018 by contributor moonblue You may have heard the term “self-care” being used on social media or in interactions with other people. It’s an idea that has only recently...

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Educate Yourself

Becoming a Mental Health First-Responder

NOTE: Post originally published in January 2018 by contributor Panther14 When we hear the term “first-responders,” we usually think of the workers in an ambulance, ready to help people with physical health emergencies. But...

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Educate Yourself

Do I blame myself?

A common mindset among those who are diagnosed with mental illnesses is wondering if it’s something that they brought onto themselves. There may be guilt associated with it, like the person thinking they did...

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Be Positive / Educate Yourself

Challenging Negative Thoughts

Stop being so negative! Are these words familiar to you? Everyone has negative thoughts from time to time. Negative thinking is helpful when it protects us from dangerous situations or motivates us to complete...