Mental Health Support & Advice from Peer Experts
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How It Feels to Be a Birth Mom on Mother’s Day
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Mother’s Day is always sad for me. I have bipolar and PTSD, so in 2005, I asked my psychiatric nurse, my therapist, and my OB-GYN if it was OK for me to have a ...

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How to Prepare for a Stress-Free Train Journey If You Have Sensory Issues
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Taking the train soon? Here’s how to prepare for a stress-free journey if you have sensory processing issues. Traveling can be stressful for anyone, but it ...

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How Superman Helped Me Cope With Being Different
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When it comes to mental health issues and being different, there are a lot of things that can get complicated. Sometimes it is the simple things. Ever thought ...

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Why Restorative Mental Health Days Are Important for People with Chronic Illnesses in the Workplace
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Research shows a correlation between chronic physical conditions and mental health.   Studies have shown that around 50.6% of people with mental disorders ...

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Ending the Stigma and Prejudice Around Substance Use Disorders
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Apparently, among millennials and Gen Z, there is a growing interest in sobriety – sometimes deemed sober curiosity. Whether you go booze-free for a month to ...

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6 Ways Writing Can Improve Your Mental Health
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I teach a class in creative writing at my local psychiatric hospital. My patients come from many backgrounds and have many diagnoses. But now doing this for ...

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I Don’t Blame Fat People for Taking Ozempic. But Here’s Why I Won’t.
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The diabetes medication Ozempic has been repurposed as a weight loss drug. This is a dream come true for pharmaceutical companies and fat people alike. We have ...

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The Power of Connection: How Group Counseling Can Help You Cope With Trauma
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Have you ever felt isolated, unsure of what to do, and without any connection to those around you? Sometimes, the best way to overcome your insecurities and ...

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For Your Eyes Only: Video Journaling for Your Mental Health
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Video journaling can be a helpful tool for managing your mental health, processing emotions, and expressing yourself if writing in a journal isn't for you. ...

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Breaking the Stigma: How to Talk About Mental Health and Chronic Illnesses
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Mental health and chronic illnesses are two topics that have long been stigmatized within our society. Many people struggle to talk openly about their ...

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5 Strategies to Cope With Depression & Find Support
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Depression can manifest as feelings of hopelessness, sadness, and low energy levels, and can affect a person’s ability to carry out daily activities. Coping ...

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Cuddly Weighted Stuffed Animals for Kids and Adults to Hug
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Weighted stuffed animals are a great way to bring comfort into your home. These cozy companions can help with sleep and improve the mental health of children ...

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