Mental Health

A blog to help inform (NOT to be used in place of professional help)

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An attempt at fiction

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An attempt to explain mental health to someone else. Show them this when they ask what it’s like

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Sorry

I’m sorry, I have not been updating this for a long time. I was recently diagnosed with Anxiety which drives depressive states. It makes me super worried about posting anything. However, I have started counseling as well as medication which has greatly improved how I feel on a day-to-day basis.

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Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated - Official Documentary

Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated is a full length documentary that gives a personal and intimate look into Demi Lovato's life as not only a regular 25 year ol...

This is a problem even for celebrities, but you can get help and you can get better.

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Mental Health: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

John Oliver explains how our national system of treating mental health works, or more often than not, how it doesn’t. Connect with Last Week Tonight online.....

Although he uses comedy this is some general information on what Health care is like for mental health. It’s worth a look for understanding more closely why mental health is not something that we should have stigma against.

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I will love myself despite the ease at which I lean towards the opposite

Ted Talks

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Yoga For Anxiety and Stress

Yoga For Anxiety and Stress. Awaken The Force! Move from the darkness into the light! Yoga has your back! In this practice video Adriene guides you through b...

Another way to cope is through physical activity, and one of the best ways to distress is through yoga.

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The Signs

There are so many signs to look out for when it comes to dealing with mental health. Here are some things to look for when you are concerned about someone's mental health. 

Eating too much or too little

separating oneself from friends and family

separating oneself from normal activities

having little to no energy

feeling numb, like nothing matters

feeling helpless, or hopeless

fighting with friends and family

severe mood swings, or mood swings in general

thinking of harming oneself or others

inability to do simple everyday tasks

using any kind of drug or alcohol

hearing voices, or having memories you cannot get rid

However these are not the only signs, and many people will deal or cope with things in different ways. Therefore if it’s a loved one please pay attention to their habits and if it’s changed ask them about it.

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Home

A website dedicated to helping and encouraging

For even more help and support click the above link

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People Talk About Their First Therapy Session

"It was such a great feeling... I'll always remember that feeling of the burden lifting." Check out more awesome BuzzFeedYellow videos! http://bit.ly/YTbuzzf...

The first therapy session real people attended and their experiences. This video may help ease your mind about what therapy can do for you.

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Can not be better stated. Just take it one step at a time and the rest will follow

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This does not define your life, nor does it end it

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Help

There are many things that you can do to get help including:

Admitting something is wrong

Being supportive when someone else says something is wrong

Encouraging another person to seek help

Making an appointment with a counselor or psychologist

Suicide Hotline: [phone]

Treatment Referral helpline: 1-877-726-4727

Emergency Help: 911

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The reality

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College

Did you know that 1 in 4 college students will report having suicidal thoughts, that 50% of students rate their mental health blow average, that 1 in 3 students will report prolonged periods of depression...

These are things that should not be taken lightly. So many times people will ignore the feelings or thoughts that they are having because it is not “Normal”. Well it’s time to start educating students on the different signs to be looking for not only in themselves, but in others. Recognizing the signs allows a student to take advantage of the different support systems that are offered on their campus.

Please if you or anyone you know starts experiencing systems encourage them to seek help and guidance from someone who is trained in helping them find their path to healing.

For more information visit the websites listed below:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/theory-knowledge/201402/the-college-student-mental-health-crisis

https://www.mentalhealth.gov/

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The greatest weapon we have

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The Stigma

There is a stigma surrounding mental health and the people afflicted with the different illnesses. Many people will not seek help simply because of this, however times are changing. There are so many programs out there including my favorite, the #BellLetsTalk. Which donates money every time someone tweets, watches a video, retweets, and shares any post with the #. There is no truth behind the stigmas, in fact the people who have mental illnesses are some of the strongest people I know.