I am the person I am today because there was a therapist who believed in me.
I Take “Crazy Pills” and I Am Not Ashamed
[The illustration features a place mat with an array of breakfast foods and coffee. A pair of arms rests on…
I Have Generalized Anxiety and I’m Anxious Just Thinking About It
[The illustration features a house, seemingly unstable, perched precariously upon a cliff. The author, Sam Dylan Finch, is standing at…
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For the Last Time: Mental Illnesses Are Not Adjectives
Ugh. So let's talk about this mess: It’s been said before, and it should be common knowledge by now, but…
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I Believe in You: An Open Letter to Teens with Mental Health Struggles
Photo: unsplash.com I can’t pinpoint exactly when my battle with mental illness began, but I do know that by the…
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8 Things That I Learned In Therapy
Therapy didn't result in a singular epiphany that changed everything for me. There wasn't a light bulb moment when I…
VIDEO: “Spectacle of Mental Illness” Article, Animated!
Artist Chara Bui has created an animated version of the article, "Amanda Bynes, Robin Williams, and the Spectacle of Mental…
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Amanda Bynes, Robin Williams, and the Spectacle of Mental Illness
Internet, we need to have a talk. I’ve had a number of readers ask why I’ve neglected to write about…
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So You’re Bipolar: Advice for the Newly Diagnosed
Please note: This is a blog entry that talks about my personal experience, and what has worked best for me,…
