Step Up For Mental Health

To Educate. Fight Causes. Change minds on Mental Health.

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

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

The Art of Saying No

Growing up, my swim coach always said, “Become comfortable with being uncomfortable.” It’s a phrase, for me, that has translated beyond the pool and into my everyday life. Recently, for me, that Read More

Bumps in the Bipolar Road

I have gone through numerous treatment programs. I have been in-patient, 24/7 care in a mental health hospital with treatment around the clock, daily groups, meal times, check-ins, medications and Read More

Validating My Invalidation on Mental Health

Validation is so important to have strong mental health. I believe that validation can generally be thought of as to come from a person, maybe a spouse, sibling, parent or friend. But, I believe that Read More

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