Asian American Mental Health and the ‘Model Minority’ Myth
May 07, 2018
Not only is May observed as Mental Health Awareness Month, but it’s also designated as Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
1600 Reasons to Live - Why I Choose Beauty to Fight Depression
April 30, 2018
Five years ago, I didn’t know that this snow-covered bush would have such a profound effect on my life, my mood, and how I would forever see the world.
It was the first picture I took for my #ICHOOSEBEAUTY project, something I thought would last just a couple of months to help get me through a dark, cold Ohio winter.
When Art and Mental Illness Collide: An Interview with Artist Derek Hess
April 25, 2018
To honor Mental Health Awareness Month in May of 2017, artist Derek Hess posted a daily image to his social media outlets that showcased his ongoing battle with Dual Diagnosis, a term for those who live with both a mental illness and a substance use issue.
Who Is Responsible for Addressing Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education?
April 24, 2018
As a kid, I played a board game called “Life” with my parents.
The Importance of Mental Health During Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and any conversation about sexual trauma should include its impact on mental health.
How Georgetown University is Addressing High Costs in College Mental Health Care
April 02, 2018
I met Elizabeth* after she set up an appointment with the Counseling and Psychiatric Service (CAPS) at Georgetown University in Washington, DC.
She first experienced suicidal ideation at 15 and needed support in her transition to college. “I only knew that I wanted everything to end. So I could stop hurting,” she said. “My freshman year was a difficult adjustment, but with CAPS’ assistance, I made it through. I was able to be successful despite my mental illness,” she said.
7 Reasons Why World Bipolar Day Is Important
By Shannon Hazlitt, Social Media Specialist, bp and esperanza Magazines
On March 30th each year, the world comes together to raise awareness of a mental health disorder that affects nearly 6 million Americans, each in a distinctive way.
Depression is One of the Most Common Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
By Rosalind Kalb, PhD
Most people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), their support partners and their healthcare providers tend to focus their attention on the physical limitations caused by MS. After all, problems with walking, seeing or peeing are definitely attention-grabbers.
MHA Announces Partnership on Peer Support with RI International
Mental Health America (MHA) has developed a partnership with RI International to promote MHA’s National Certified Peer Specialist (NCPS) certification and RI International’s
Dating in the Internet World with Mental Illness
March 12, 2018
Dating is tough.
It’s hard to find someone you click with, but it is even harder when you have an illness. A mental illness.
And online dating? Well, that brings up its own set of difficulties because when you meet someone online you aren’t really talking to them.
They are not able to see you or your personality. And I am not my illness. It is a part of me, but there is a whole lot more to me as a person.