Coping Tips for Uncertain Times by Debanjali Saha

One of the first things we are told by experts is how important structure and discipline is for children. We teach them the rules of the house, how to play with peers, how to behave with elders and the rules of the dinner table. We assign for them a time to wake up, a time …

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A Look into Martial Arts for People with Mental Health Issues by Richard from Fight Coop

Mental health is a topic that has been gaining more attention in recent years as society moves towards breaking the stigmas surrounding it. With the rise of mental health awareness campaigns, increased people are becoming aware of the importance of mental health and its effects on a person's life. This article aims to provide an …

Mental Health Tips from Licensed Therapist Angela T. Jackson

Practice self-care regularly, such as getting enough sleep, exercising and eating well-balanced meals. Journaling is a great place to unpack your thoughts and feelings during this time as well.  Prioritize your mental health by taking breaks when needed and engaging in activities that bring you joy.  The healthy activities that you identify may be good …

Guest Post: Interview with Merryl Hammond, PhD; Author of Mad Like Me and Navigating Bipolar Country

Interview with Merryl Hammond, PhD, Editor of Navigating Bipolar Country and author of Mad Like Me Q:      To start, could you tell us a bit about your background and work, Merryl? A:      About a hundred years ago back in South Africa where I was born, I trained as a nurse, got several post-grad nursing qualifications, …

New Treatment for Bipolar Disorder and Resources How to Learn About Them and Apply Them to your Life

The main reason for writing this is to raise awareness about a new group on Instagram called Keto Bipolar Research lead by Julie Fast, a world- renowned pioneer on the bipolar disorder front. She has written many books and if you have not heard of her, I highly suggest you look into reading them. She …

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GuestPost: Surviving a Major Bipolar Depressive Episode and Finding a Purpose in my Life by Becky Rowland

BiographyI had my first mental illness episode with psychosis symptoms when I was 20 years old in 1982. I had mental illness episodes of extreme anxiety, depression, mania, and psychosis at different times from 1983-1992. I also worked in the mental health field for three years during this time, helping mentally ill patients in hospital …

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Realities of Depression

VIDEO I have not been blogging very much lately because frankly I just can't seem to get too many people to read my blogs eventhough I post them on all social media sites.The algorithms are awful. I do thank those of you who do follow my blogs. I appreciate it! I would greatly appreciate it …

Treatments for Bipolar Disorder

TikTok Video YouTube Video Infographic PSYCHOTHERAPY Cognitive-Behavioral Information Psychodynamic Information Humanistic Integrative/Holistic IPSRT (Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy) Information MEDICATIONS Antipsychotics Antipsychotics A–Z Information Mood Stabilizers Information Benzodiazepines Anti-Depressants Anti-Convulsants (Others not listed) LIFESTYLE CHANGES Exercise Healthy Diet Avoid Unhealthy Relationships No smoking or drugs Sleep Regularly Minimize Stress SUPPORT Family Friends Peers Support Groups …

Guest Post: Resiliency When Dealing With Bipolar Disorder by Christine

We, the mentally ill, have amazingly strong shock absorbers. An individual needs to be very resilient when dealing with bipolar disorder. Currently, I am experiencing a mixed episode which means I shift back and forth between mania and depression. This can be charted by hours or days. I stay connected to my psychiatrist and therapist …

Guest Post: Physical Training and Mental Health by Mind Muscle Pro

Wellness is not limited to physical training but that’s where my journey began. For most of my life I’ve grappled with depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. My journey included multiple suicide attempts, repeated hospitalizations, and many failed attempts to treat my illness with various medications. I consistently self-medicated with drugs and alcohol and secretly lived …

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Guest Post: PTSD vs C-PTSD by APN Lodge

After a few years of unprecedented stress, many of us are struggling to cope. Whether you've had a PTSD or C-PTSD diagnosis in the past and it's being exacerbated by the pandemic, or you're just starting to take a closer look at your mental health symptoms, we can all benefit from more support and greater …

Guest Post: Gaslighting and Insecurities in a Relationship by Amber Weiss, LMHC, Founder of Transformative Mindset

Romantic relationships can come with many highs and lows. You can oscillate between feeling very confident and then insecure. Insecurities can come from unresolved internal issues, such as low self-esteem, fear of abandonment, trauma, and general anxiety. When these issues are not dealt with, they can topple over into your relationships. Insecurities in your relationship …

Guest Post: Interview with Producers of Spiral- Bipolar Documentary

Who are you? Randall: I'm Randall Scott White, I was married to a wonderful woman named Michelle who fell ill over time from bipolar disorder that went undiagnosed until it was too late.  Jennifer: I'm Jennifer Hutchins, the producer. I met Randall in Austin in late 2019 and he showed me over a decade of home video …

Guest Post: Helping and Compassion Fatigue by Thomas R. Metzinger, LCSW, CCHt (USMC Veteran)

When handling trauma, therapists, counselors, health professionals, caregivers, and others that are helping, seek to understand the person, get a pulse on the crisis, engage in triaging the most devastating issues, and offer interventions that help to restore, or create in some cases, stability.  None of these previously stated tasks are easy.  In fact, the …

Guest Post: Bulimia Nervosa Defined by Emma

Bulimia Nervosa is really difficult to define and has been for years. It dates back in history and was originally classed as an 'ominous variant' (whatever that means) of Anorexia Nervosa. This link to Anorexia Nervosa I do think is important, however, because a lot of people assume Bulimia to be a case of uncontrolled …