Mental Illness is Not Romantic
The constant battle between mental health and the stigma surrounding it is a struggle that many deal with every day. The media has force-fed us glamorized shots of pill bottles…
Don’t Hide Behind Emojis
For the second year we held a youth video contest. All the entries we received were fantastic and we would like to thank them for entering and making our decision…
Is being “addicted” to self-harm possible when a person isn’t depressed?
Depression is a complex mental health issue Think of it like a spectrum: on one end we see the extremely dark side depression (can’t get out of bed, suicidal, no…
The Propaganda of Eating Disorders
Body modifications and diet advertisements are everywhere! The vulnerability of humans already facing self–image problems opens windows to such devastating extremes. Self-image can be a very tough conflict for many…
Coping: Is there a “right” way and a “wrong” way?
What am I talking about when I say “coping”? It’s the things you do to take care of yourself when you are stressed or feeling down. There are many activities…
I feel constantly sad and have felt this way since I was little.
I want to be happy but my parents are very unaccepting and I'm scared to tell them how I feel. I feel depressed and have thoughts of suicide and self…
I’m having thoughts of suicide and don’t know what to do.
Having thoughts of suicide can be overwhelming and extremely stressful. Sometimes it can feel like you’re stuck in a black hole and you’re not sure if you will ever get…
When I feel sad or depressed, I feel like harming myself…
When I feel sad or depressed, I feel like harming myself because is the only way to feel better. Are there other options for me? It’s important to know why…
How to foster a positive body image
Looking in the mirror is a very dangerous, rewarding and intoxicating thing for me. At nineteen years old, I am about 5’3” and 136 pounds. I horseback ride several times…
When your friend tells you “I’m depressed”
We've all been through it. Even if you yourself have never been suicidal, or felt the urge to self harm, chances are you know someone who has. For me, helping…
