Posts related to Mental Health and Mental Health Awareness.
Depression is a common and serious mental health condition that can significantly impact a person’s daily life. Moreover, depression can make it difficult to perform seemingly simple everyday tasks. While it may not be possible to completely eliminate the symptoms of depression, here are 5 coping mechanisms that may help to manage your mood and …
Americans have a social media problem. But when did it start? Well, believe it or not, at least some credit for the first social media platform to that the telegraph machine. With its first message of “What Hath God Wrought?” sent from Baltimore to Washington DC on May 24, 1884, the world suddenly started to …
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Depression is a common, yet often misunderstood mental health disorder. It is estimated that 1 in 6 people will experience depression at some point in their lifetime, yet despite its prevalence, there is still a significant amount of stigma surrounding the disorder. Moreover, even in today’s woke culture, the stigma attributed by society to individuals …
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We were all uniquely made in God’s image. Perfect in every way. Actually, God declared mankind as “very good”. But we broke ourselves by our disobedience to God. Now we live with sin, separated from a Holy God. The diseases mankind deals with now are the direct result of our brokenness. But how do we …
With only sixteen days until Christmas, I can already hear the bickering, the storytelling, and the backhanded comments. I love my family, but the drama can be exasperating. I dislike the drama — and who doesn’t? In this week’s musing, I wanted to share some ways I prepare myself mentally for the inevitable. Disclaimer – …
In this week’s blog, I want to share just a sampling of what I am thankful for this holiday season. During this time of year, everything is all about the hustle and bustle. However, I do hope that we all will take some time to stop, take a breath, and be thankful. Let’s be thankful …
OK, so maybe not exactly one hundred reasons. However, I hope my title got the attention of Google because this one may be my most emerging blog post to date. Perhaps even, in WordPress Speak, my cornerstone post. A lack of enthusiasm during the holidays can cause your blues to manifest. Hi. My name is …
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Hi. My name is Jackie and I suffer from mental health issues, specifically, major depressive disorder (MDD). I had been able to hide my true feelings for many years. Though recently, it became very evident that I needed help. I could no longer hide behind a fake smile. The energy exerted to put on the …
As painful as this may read, and as I look back on my life, there have been times when I cried for help but there was no response. The Pain of… Going Unnoticed As a young boy in the early 1980s, there was — and likely still is today — a stigma associated with mental …
Have you ever said to yourself, “I really cannot take another holiday with my significant other’s fill-in-the-blank“? Well, I can honestly say I have never had that thought; I have been blessed with wonderful in-laws. But the reality is, many married couples will go through some challenging times over the next two months. While researching …