In today’s world, you can’t get away from technology. It is a part of almost everything we do. As with anything, there are pros and cons. Of course, technology helps improve life, but it also can harm it if used incorrectly. When it comes to mental health, social media can be very harmful, especially if used in the way most people do today. Have you ever posted about how … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2019
Mental Health Recovery is a Process
Although mental health stories are not all the same, they all have several stages. Nothing happens overnight. So if you’re in the midst of dealing with mental health issues, don’t beat yourself up! Mental health recovery is a process. These personal accounts from mental health survivors represent some common stages of mental health recovery: Admitting That There is a … [Read more...]
LABELS, LABELS, LABELS: How I Feel About Mental Health Diagnoses
Personally, I have conflicting feelings about labelling mental health conditions. On the one hand, mental health conditions are health conditions - they have signs and symptoms, medications, and health risks. How can you expect to treat a health condition if it remains a nameless entity? What’s more, labelling it can offer a sense of closure and community - finally, you are … [Read more...]