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by Jill Davis, CPFS
“When the mind is thinking it is talking to itself” –Plato I have been looking forward to the long-awaited film adaptation of Stephen King’s book about Derry, Maine and the sinister entity that has lurked forever in the town. Over the years, so the story goes, there is a ritual that is said to destroy […]
In this video Julie, who lives with bipolar, tells the story of her first visit to the psychiatric hospital and explains how sharing her story is healing for both herself and for others.
Have you ever considered the really amazing illusion of whether or not a dime can completely block out the sun? I can picture it onstage in Las Vegas with a world-famous magician trying to dazzle an audience with such a feat! Well, to see how this might look you won’t even need a wand! If […]
Julie Hart shares a fresh metaphor she uses as she lives with bipolar.
You would be hard-pressed nowadays to find somewhere where technology hasn’t garnered a significant place in daily life. For some, the minimum necessity of a cell phone is the maximum venture into the technological age. For many others however, a larger arsenal of electronic essentials are featured on a regular basis. No matter how many […]
Life can be full of moments that leave you wondering why you made the choices you made. We are experts in second-guessing decisions and finding ourselves in a cycle of what-ifs. Each day is chock-full of decisions. Some are seemingly insignificant, like what color shirt should I wear or what goes better with pork roast? […]
by Jill Davis, CPFS
“Some days are harder than others.” That’s quite a common phrase when it comes to managing grief. I can attest to this in my own life in regard to the loss of my precious first-born daughter almost two years ago: some days, are in fact, harder than others. Grief is such a fluid and non-linear […]
Many people have attended CPR or First Aid classes given by the American Red Cross and gained the skills to help someone in a time of need. There is a certification course for mental health issues called Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) which can give you the tools to assist someone experiencing a mental health […]
By Mary Horn, MN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, APN “Dryuary” or “Dry January” started in 2013 in the UK and is gaining popularity in the US. Committing to 30 days of not drinking alcohol is an excellent way to reevaluate your relationship with booze. As you explore other ways to relax and experience life sober, you will […]
By Rex Dickens or the NAMI Sibling and Adult Children Network. Opening Paragraphs by Adam Slosberg I am fortunate to have a loving and supporting family that helps me deal with and cope with my serious mental illness. I consider myself extremely fortunate. I feel that some of my family, mainly those quite empathetic or […]
