As we kick off Minority Mental Health Month we like to educate our readers on diverse topics, which can help families understand the stigma surrounding mental health. We are especially keen Read More
Mental Health Step Up: “Check on Your Strong Friend”
The phrase that went viral a few weeks ago after we lost some pretty amazing people. The phrase that highlights that people who seem put together on the outside, may actually be breaking and screaming Read More
Postpartum Depression: A Survivor’s Story
One in five women will experience Postpartum Depression. In my doula training, we all discussed that we think that number might be higher, closer to one in four. Postpartum Depression is a condition Read More
On The Right Road with Mental Health
At work, bored, I took a bunch of personality quizzes online. One of the quizzes was about gratitude. I don’t really think of myself as a person who (sadly) is very appreciative of who I have in my Read More
My Mental Health Journey
I am Jamie, a partner, a mother, sister, a daughter, and a doula as well as a blogger and podcaster and rec league basketball player. I wear many hats and that’s how I like it, always on the go! I am Read More
May is Mental Health Month
For me personally, I feel as if every day of every month is revolving around Mental Health as I try to live my best quality of life with Bipolar 1 Disorder. However, we're lucky that we get a month Read More
Bisexual Health Task Force on Mental Health and Other Topics
Chicago, IL - The new Bisexual Health Task Force held in Chicago on April 25, 2018 where leaders in the bi+ community, nonprofits and allies joined forces on what I like to call the "The Bi+ Round Read More
Reflecting on Mental Health Education
As we educate for Mental Health Month in May we continue to move our programs forward by helping families. I want to reflect on a personal note of 2012—of the death of my mother in January who Read More
The Medication Dilemma
I have a basket next to my bed, which is next to my apartment door and it keeps my keys, TV remote, current books I’m reading, my AirPods and my medication. Usually, there are three bottles next to my Read More
World Bipolar Day 2018
Happy Day to us, living with Bipolar Disorder! Today is the day to celebrate those of us who fight, strive, struggle, thrive, last and live through each and every day, no matter how hard and no matter Read More
