Ever tried to explain your social phobia to someone else, but couldn't find the right words? Ever been on the other end, desperately trying to understand how this person you're trying to connect with actually feels? It is a double-edgede sword: one can feel lonely, but at the same time, too trapped to go out and be with others. Halloween is a time that many think of fun and … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2017
A Parent’s Perspective: Supporting Your Teen
As an AiT Contributor and as someone who was been through a fair share of mental health issues since childhood, I am very aware that this was not just something that I was going through alone. My parents and other family members were also often brought along for the ride. Because of this, my parents have learned quite a bit about the mental health field and how they can best … [Read more...]
Step-By-Step: 10 Qualities to Have in a Relationship
Relationships. We all have them. We all want them. We all need them. Are your relationships, whether business, personal, social, etc. the best they can be? If not, check out these top ten qualities to have in a relationship: Communication In any relationship, communication is key. You have to talk to and get to know each other. That is the basis of any relationship, … [Read more...]
Helping Out Your Stressed-Out Friends
College is a crazy, fun, stressful, exciting experience. Classes can be especially stressful and time-consuming, and sometimes difficult to balance. For me personally, classes were hard but they rarely stressed be out to a point where I couldn’t handle them. Yes, there were times during college where I was quite stressed, and at times anxious, but time management came easy to … [Read more...]
Four Ways to Effectively Help a Child Struggling with Mental Health Issues
If you're a parent with a teen with anxiety, depression, or any other mental health issue, you're probably overwhelmed. You might be frustrated, sad and helpless. These are all completely normal and reasonable feelings as you try your best to help your child manage their mental health. But... I have a good news: these conditions are treatable and you can play a role in making a … [Read more...]
3 Ways You Are Stronger Than You Think
Someone today will need to hear this. Is that you? Overcoming challenging emotional feelings and persistent negative thoughts is hard. But it's not impossible. You are capable of empathy and compassion. Your ability to help another human in need despite all that may be happening in your own life is a testament to your ability to relate to and empathize with others. The … [Read more...]
Renewed Hope: One Young Woman’s Story of Severe Eating Disorder, Depression and OCD and then Recovery
It all began when I was about 8 years old. I had always been a bit of an anxious child, but it had never been a serious issue. However, it seemed like one day I was suddenly slapped across the face with unbearable anxiety. My childhood up to that point had been pretty average: I had supportive and loving parents, friends and had managed to stay out of trouble for the most part. … [Read more...]