This is a real concern not just in the Asian-American culture, but for anyone dealing with depression who comes from a culture or family that appears to be doing well. How dare I. When I wept for reasons I’m not sure of beyond “I feel terrible,” the words said to me from a family member…
Cognitive dissonance is real, and we see the results of it every day. But, if we want to heal from child abuse, we have to deal with it: One challenge of recovery from childhood abuse lies in this cognitive dissonance between what an abused child comes to believe as true and the truth of the…
Yes, it’s true: “This is actually quite simple. People like to think they have control. People like to think they have control over their mental health. People like to think their will is keeping them free from illness. People like to feel like mental illness can’t touch them because of their “superior” willpower.” Natasha goes…
I strongly agree with this: “My biggest suggestion is that we need to have conversations about mental health with more than just people in the mental health community. I love us, I really do, but talking in circles can only do so much for us. Definitely keep sharing your stories of mental illness through mental…
Do you find that writing helps? I have been writing online for a long time, and I find that it helps keep me creative, focused, and continuously learning. When I write about technology all of that holds true, and when I write about child abuse and mental health, it keeps me focused on my own…
We have to do better than this: Only one-third of people newly diagnosed with depression start treatment quickly, and seniors and minorities are the least likely to get help in a timely fashion, a new study finds. The post goes on to cite stigma and a lack of availability as two of the big reasons…
