Passion Through Lived Experience: Krystal’s Journey to Her MSW
A few months ago, I had the pleasure of speaking with Krystal Reddick who is a blogger, a social work...
Four Tips for Dealing With Mental Health Needs in College
Photo Credit: Harvard University Utilization of mental health services on college campuses have been increasing quickly each year, and college...
Interview with Teresa Butler: From Worrier to Warrior
As a child, Teresa Butler found herself overwhelmed with fear, anxieties and worries that a 4 year old shouldn't have...
Recovering Into a Different Normal
Many would describe normal as confirming to a standard, the usual, typical, or what’s expected, but those with mental illness...
Lies in Silence Part 3 of 3: Interview with SJ Hart on Recovery
As we conclude this series with SJ Hart, I am honored to have been able to share her story. SJ’s...
Mental Illness in ABC’s Black Box
ABC's Black Box ABC’s Black Box premiered on April 24th with Kelly Reilly as the main character. Reilly plays Dr....
Lies In Silence Part 2 of 3: Interview With SJ Hart
As a mother dealing with her own mental illness and that of her children, SJ Hart displayed an immense amount...
Nami GBCan: Providing Support, Education, and Advocacy for those in Recovery
Nami GBCAN brings meaning, hope, and life to the word recovery. While in recovery for my own mental illness I...
The Case of Joshua Messier: Wrongful Use of Restrains and Seclusion
The use of restrains and seclusion in psychiatric hospitals has caused long lists of issues for patients and the rest...
Lies in Silence Part 1 of 3: Interview with SJ Hart
Tragic and inspirational are the two words that come to mind after reading SJ Hart’s book, Lies In Silence. SJ...
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: A Different Approach to Anxiety Disorders
Most coping techniques that teach people how to handle their abnormal anxieties focus on skills that reduce, replace, and avoid...
A Dream Turned Into A Reality: Interview With Julie Brown
We all heard the phrase “Recover is Real”, I honestly didn’t believe it until I learned about Julie Brown and...
Diagnosis Disclosure in the Workplace
Deciding whether or not to disclose about your mental illness in the workplace can put you in a very compromising...
Top Three Barriers to Quality Treatment for Mental Illness
Silver Linings Playbook Movie Poster-Weinstein Company In 2012 when Silver Linings Playbook was released, Social Work Helper examined how lack of...
How to Find a Therapist in Your Area
Shop Around-Find the Right Therapist for You Finding a therapist that is right for you can be a very daunting...
Preparing for the Holidays with an Anxiety Disorder
The holidays can be an extremely stressful time especially for those with an anxiety disorder. If you have an anxiety...
Recovery from Mental Illness: Interview With Cathryn Murray
When I think about recovery from mental illness three words come to mind: resilience, hope, and hostilities. Mental illnesses can...
Living with a Mental Illness: Interview with Casey Wilson
For those who don’t know someone with a mental illness, it can be hard to imagine what people really go...
The Peer Support Movement Is On the Rise!
A group of people who are becoming more relevant to the mental health recovery process are peer supports because they...
Religion and Mental Health: The Blurred Lines
The relationship between religion and mental health has been one that causes a lot of confusions and misinterpretations. Looking back...
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Ending the Therapeutic Relationship: Creative Termination Activities
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What Feelings Are In Your Heart: An Art Therapy Exercise for Kids
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The Biopsychosocial Perspective to Mental Health and Illness
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Fast and Furious Star Paul Walker Died During Charity Event for Philippines Typhoon Victims
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My Journey as a Teacher and the Future of Education
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