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 …

Answers to “What Do You Think The Biggest Problem Is With The Mental Health System?” by Mental Health Advocates

The question was asked in the Facebook Group Advocates for People with Mental Illnesses "What do you think the biggest problem with the mental health system is?" and these are the answers. The numbers next to the answers represent the amount of times someone liked the comment. Stigma 17Cant get a doctor when needed they …

Guest Post: PTSD, OCD and How I Took My Power Back by Caitlin

Hello! I am so happy to be here today to talk about my struggle with PTSD induced bipolar and clinical depression. Let me start by introducing myself. My name is Caitlin Lagnese and I am a stay at home mom and a mental health & wellness blogger based outside of Cleveland, Ohio. Simply put, I …

Advice to Loved one of Someone who is Mentally Ill

The most important thing to do is to take care of yourself first. You won't be able to help them if you get overwhelmed to the point of getting sick. Part of this is to set boundaries with your loved one. Make sure they know your boundaries and have them agree to them beforehand. If …

Memorial Day: Remembering ALL Soldiers who Have Lost Their Lives!

  Today is not just a day to celebrate the first day of summer with our friends and family. It is a day to remember the men and women who have lost their lives fighting for our freedom. Many often think that in order to be one who is remembered today that you must have …

Guest Post: Mental Illness and Addiction–To Have Children or Not by Adam Durnham

Mental illness and addiction can figure prominently in the decision to have children or not. One’s own struggles with either or both certainly weigh heavily in the balance if there is enough presence of mind to consider the wisdom of having children or not.  Life can be overwhelmingly difficult when mental illness and addiction are …

Guest Post: How Pets Can help PTSD Victims by Selim

Pets could play the most important role in your mental health recovery. Researchers of the United Kingdom and all over the world say that pets can be the only active element to their owners in their hard times or depressive situations. In some records, the information found that many of pats were seen as the …

Dear Parkland Students,

   Pictures Source I have heard your frustrations about the politicians not listening to you in regards to gun control.  I am not going to get into how I feel about gun control.  What I do want to talk about are my frustrations regarding mental health. Many of you have been having your voices heard …

Types of Mental Disorders

THE ARTICLE IS BELOW AND/OR YOU CAN VIEW THE VIDEO There is an infographic of all the mental disorders at the bottom of this article. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqvKcdhqgR4 You probably have heard of many mental illnesses, but do you know the types of each one? There are many that you probably have not heard of and they …

Positive Things Can Come From Amanda Bynes’s Extended Hospital Stay

When I read an article by ABC News that Amanda would be required to stay at the psychiatric hospital for another two weeks, I was relieved and am really hoping that good things can come from this. I wrote a blog yesterday that talked about how I was disappointed in her mother that she after trying …

Mental Illness Awareness Week

Mental Illness Awareness Week: Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. During the first full week of October, NAMI and participants across the country are bringing awareness to mental illness. Each year we fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for equal care. Each year, the …

Thank an Advocate Challenge

I am the founder of Mental Health Advocates United and Advocates for People with Mental Illnesses. Yesterday, I challenged both my group and followers of my page to thank a mental health advocate.  As the day continued, the idea developed into the Thank an Advocate Challenge. I have taken the challenge on myself and have …

Brandon Marshall Needs to Be Commended

I just read that Brandon Marshall stood up to the NFL because he wants to wear green shoes in recognition of Mental Illness Awareness Week, He has Borderline Personality Disorder. Way to go Brandon! We need more celebrities like you to talk about mental illness. People need to  know that there is hope and recovery …

How Would You React if Someone Told you They Had a Mental Illness?

  Your friend tells you that they have cancer and you watch them struggle through the awful side effects of the chemotherapy, the pain caused by the cancer itself, and their strong faith helping them through it and think, " Wow! She is amazing how she has gotten through this and  with a smile on …

Good News: Mental Illness is Being Talked about!

Recently I wrote a blog entitled "Is there anyone with influence who cares about the mentally ill?". I am pleased to see that it is being talked about. Here are some articles that prove that it is still being talked about. Please note: This list is in no particular order.  If you have a good article …

I Have a Dream (Re: Mental Illness)

I HAVE A DREAM by Bipolar Bandit On August 28,1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed...that all men are created equal.” He also stated that he dreams “of a day that his children will not …

Is there anyone with influence who cares about the mentally ill?

Are there any people out there who have influence who will talk about mental illness? I don't think so. 1 in 4 Americans are affected by a mental illness. However, it seems the only time mental illness is brought up is after a tragic event. There has to be someone out there who wants to …

Stand Up for Mental Health Campaign

The Stand Up for Mental Health Campaign is a way to  help "spread the word about  mental health conditions, to help people struggling with mental illnesses  know they are not alone and that they don't have to hide in shame." I encourage you to join this cause.  Please click  STAND UP FOR MENTAL HEALTH to get more information …

What can you do if you suspect someone might have a mental illness?

If you suspect someone might have a mental illness, here are some things you can do: First, if they have shared with you that they are suicidal, do not take this lightly.  You can contact The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Their number is: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) You may want to encourage them to call this number. You also …

Is Enough Being Done to Prevent Situations like the Shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary?

First,my thoughts and prayers are with the families of all the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting.  I can't imagine what they are going through. However, I am sure, one question that they are most likely asking is "Why?" For over twenty years, I have been trying to raise awareness of the problems …