- by Dana Hinders
It’s not always easy to know when to ask for help—especially when you’ve spent weeks, months, or even years telling yourself to “just push through” your feelings of discomfort. But...
It’s not always easy to know when to ask for help—especially when you’ve spent weeks, months, or even years telling yourself to “just push through” your feelings of discomfort. But...
Living with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or any combination of mental health challenges can feel like moving through the world with an invisible weight strapped to your chest. And when...
Chronic pain is not in your head, but it does affect your brain. Your brain, in turn, affects your experience of pain. This doesn’t mean your pain is imaginary. It...
Getting a mental health diagnosis can feel like someone just handed you a really depressing horoscope. “Congrats! You have anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder. Good luck out there.” It’s validating,...
There’s a reason the idea of the “tortured genius” has such a hold on our imagination. From Vincent van Gogh to modern pop icons, society loves the image of the...
Schizophrenia is one of the most heavily stigmatized mental health conditions in the world. The word alone can cause people to recoil, shut down, or whisper. But this response doesn’t...
Maybe you’ve heard someone casually describe themselves as “so bipolar” when they’re simply having a bad day. This type of misunderstanding adds to the stigma and makes it harder for...
Depression drags you down. Anxiety keeps you spinning. Substance use offers a temporary escape. When all three collide, it can feel like you’re drowning with no lifeline in sight. But...
It’s 2 a.m. You can’t sleep. You’re scrolling through TikTok when a video pops up: a young therapist in a cozy hoodie, explaining anxiety in 30 seconds. Her tips sound...
You couldn’t sleep—your mind was buzzing at 3 a.m., ideas racing and energy surging. A few days later, that same mind felt like it had collapsed under a lead blanket....