Have you ever had a moment that makes you question every bit of recovery you’ve achieved to that point? I have—recently, I questioned my skin picking […]
Debunking the Criminalization of Addiction In 1999, when I was in fifth grade, a police officer came to our school dressed in a Drug Abuse Resistance […]
You may remember me as the blogger who wrote for Work and Bipolar or Depression or Coping with Depression here at HealthyPlace. While blogging on this platform has been a […]
This year, I started training for a particularly ambitious fitness goal: a 10-day trek in the Himalayan Mountains. In October 2023, I will travel to Nepal […]
It’s common knowledge that too much stress is bad for our health, but those of us with a mental health diagnosis can face another risk from stress, which […]
Leaving verbal abuse behind is hard. Verbal abuse can be traumatic for individuals of any age, regardless of how much exposure there is to this harmful […]
The Dangers of Hidden Depression People often hide their depression well. We don’t want to worry our loved ones. We fear being judged and stigmatized—even now […]
When faced with a difficult situation, it can be overwhelming and sometimes lead to low self-esteem and self-doubt. This makes it hard to stay motivated and confident. […]
When facing repetitive verbal abuse, you may wonder if abusers can change and become loving and supportive people. Can a verbally abusive person change and stop using hurtful […]