Mental Health Support & Advice from Peer Experts

Check out our latest articles with mental health support and life hacks from peer experts. Here at The Ability Toolbox, you can learn mental illness coping tips from people like you who understand what you’re going through.


 

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Learning to Thrive as a Home Invasion Survivor with a Disability
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This article includes details of a violent crime and discussion of domestic violence. On Black Friday 2014, my life changed forever. I woke up early the day ...

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Breaking the Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness in Literature
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Mental illness is a common yet often misunderstood condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Unfortunately, there is still a significant stigma ...

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Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) the Best Therapy for HSPs?
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Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) have unique experiences and sensitivities that can make navigating the world challenging. Often, HSPs find it difficult to ...

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How Diet Culture Comments Hurt Girl Scouts Selling Cookies
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I am currently on the hunt for Samoa cookies sold by the Girl Scouts. I am stuck at home due to ankle surgery and cannot drive. I gave my friends my list of ...

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What Is Ableism? Understanding Disability Discrimination & Prejudice
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If you or someone you care about has a disability, you've probably experienced or witnessed ableism. Here's what you need to know about it, and what you can do ...

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How Systemic Ableism Is Built Into Society, and What We Can Do About It
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If you or someone you care about has a disability, you've probably quickly figured out that the world wasn't built with disabled people in mind. In fact, it ...

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What Is Internalized Ableism? Tips for Overcoming Self-Stigma
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If you're a disabled person who feels shame about your condition and struggles to ask for help or advocate for your rights, you may be battling one of the ...

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Let’s Bust These 6 Disability Myths That Are at the Root of Ableism
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Ableism -- prejudice against people with disabilities -- is rooted in disability myths and historical stigmas, some of which date back hundreds or thousands of ...

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Am I Disabled? How to Know If You Have a Disability
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If you've ever asked yourself, "Am I disabled?" this guide will help you determine if you have a disability and what it means for your life. If you were ...

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Mindfulness in the Modern Age: Strategies for a Balanced Mental Life
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In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to feel like you're on a never-ending roller coaster, right? Always rushing, busy, and off-balance. It's understandable ...

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Finding Hope When Navigating the Labyrinth of Mental Illness
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Living with a mental health condition can often feel like being lost in a labyrinth. We grapple with confusion, self-doubt, and the weight of an invisible ...

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How to Support a Loved One with Bipolar Disorder
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If you have a family member or friend with bipolar disorder, here's how to support them while also caring for your own mental health. Having bipolar disorder ...

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