Category Archives: Mental Health

Mental health advocacy, as well as my own experiences with struggling with mental illness

How to Support Your Loved One Through a Mental Health Crisis

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I’ve been blown away by all the positive responses I’ve received for the blog post I published about my depression. I haven’t been able to respond to all the messages and comments scattered around, but thank you so much to everyone … Continue reading →

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Society Can’t Handle The Reality of Depression – So I Lie

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[Content warning for discussion of depression and suicidal ideation] I graduated from college three years ago. My family was ecstatic. After four long years of exams, 10-page papers, and struggling to stay awake during lectures, I was getting a bachelor’s … Continue reading →

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