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That Time in the Psych Ward

"My inpatient experiences traumatize me to this day. We need to focus on how it can be better, to turn psychiatric hospitalization into a constructive turning...

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Anxiety, the Sneaky Symptom

"I have bipolar II disorder. For me, anxiety is a large part of my condition. The symptoms of bipolar disorder are already very difficult to manage,...

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Growing up Without Mental Health Support

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How the Digital Age Has Impacted Mental Health Care

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Self-Help Techniques for Coping with Mental Illness

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Coping with Mental Illness: What Not to Do

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Learning to Find My Identity with Bipolar Disorder

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8 Ways to Deal with Depression During the Gloomy Days of Winter

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Why I Have to Convince Myself My Anxiety is Real

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5 New Year’s Resolutions for Depression

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5 Things You Can Do to Help Your Child with Depression

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How Easy it is to Neglect Your Mental Health

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A Parent’s Guide to Mental Health for College Students

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Avoiding Holiday Stressors: Tips for a Stress-Free Season

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When Mental Illness Touches Home

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Tips for Successful Family Therapy

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How to Be Supportive of Your Partner with Mental Illness

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When Someone Throws You a Lifeline

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The Stages of My Mental Illness

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Facing Discrimination While Advocating

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Overcoming Barriers to Recovery

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When Stigma Prevented Me from Getting Help

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