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...
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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...
Photos of an Anxiety Disorder
We found this article called “12 Breathtaking Photos Show What It’s Really Like To Have General Anxiety Disorder” and we think it’s amazing that someone so beautifully created art around how an anxiety disorder feels. From the...
Instant comfort! In a box!
When you’re feeling blue, wouldn’t it be great to reach into your pocket and pull out a little comfort? Well you’re in luck! Try this little DIY “comfort box” craft. What you’ll need: A...
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...
What is Anxiety?
Is anxiety a real thing? Or just something people say when they are stressed? Everyone can get stressed out or nervous when it’s their first time trying something new, or they are getting ready...
Helpful App for Anxiety
Created by Anxiety BC (a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the public’s awareness and access to resources on anxiety disorders) and BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services, this app is your own personal and portable...
Meet Alyssa: Founder of ‘Inside Our Minds’
A member of the SOVA team recently had the great opportunity to meet and interview Alyssa Cypher. Alyssa is the founder of ‘Inside Our Minds,’ which was previously featured on SOVA. During this interview...
Smiling Mind App Review
The Smiling Mind app is a free app for iOS and Android that has meditation exercises geared for age groups! We think this is really cool because meditation for a 10 year old is...
Understanding Section 504
Do you ever feel like you’re struggling at school? Do you ever feel like your depression or anxiety gets in the way of your learning? Maybe Section 504 can help. What is Section 504?...
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