Category: Mental Health
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10 Ways to Increase Your Well-Being
I was in my early 30s when I first realized that my wellness was my responsibility. I was a new mom to a beautiful baby girl and, like most new mothers, I desperately wanted to get everything right. I’m almost ashamed to admit that, until I became pregnant with my first child, I took my well-being for granted. Becoming responsible for someone else’s well-being changed all that. To properly take care of her, I had to take care of myself.
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July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month: Here’s why it matters
“While everyone – all colors – everyone is affected by stigma – no one wants to say ‘I’m not in control of my mind.’ No one wants to say, ‘The person I love is not in control of [their] mind.’ But people of color really don’t want to say it because we already feel stigmatized by virtue of skin color or eye shape or accent and we don’t want any more reasons for anyone to say, ‘You’re not good enough.'” -Bebe Moore Campbell
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Are You Depressed? 9 Signs of Mental Illness and When to Get Help
If you have never been diagnosed with a mental illness, the only way to know if you have one is to see a mental healthcare professional. If your symptoms are severe, you should dial 911 or visit the closest emergency room.
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Dealing with Depression, Anxiety, and Bipolar Disorder: How Fighting Back Breeds Resilience
I created this blog with the understanding that I am not alone and neither are you. I wanted to join the effort to destigmatize mental illness and give a voice to an often marginalized and misunderstood group.
Resilience Everyday 