When Does Anxiety Become a Disorder?
We all feel anxious sometimes, before a big presentation, walking into a room of strangers. But when does ordinary anxiety cross the line into something more serious, like social anxiety disorder? Learn more.
When Feeling Better Isn’t the End of the Story: Respecting Recovery from Psychosis
Recovery from psychosis is a remarkable achievement, and staying well can be just as challenging. Many patients, once symptoms ease, start to question whether they still need treatment. Losing respect for the illness can lead to relapse – read more in post:
What Resilience Really Means and What It Doesn’t
Resilience can mean different things to different people. For some, it’s empowerment, an inner strength that helps them face adversity. For others, resilience feels like loaded word, a demand to “suck it up” or “just deal with it.” To be clear: that’s not how I see it. Read more in post:
Announcing PSYCHEDUP Season 2: Navigating Mental Illness, One Episode at a Time
Season 2 PSYCHEDUP launches Oct 10. We continue conversations about mental illness, confronting myths, reducing stigma, inspiring hope. Topics include resilience, supporting someone with mental illness, psychosis +3 more.
Living with PTSD: A journey from trauma to healing
Post-traumatic stress disorder doesn’t just affect soldiers; it can affect anyone who has experienced trauma. But treatment can help. Chelan shares her story. Summary of “This is PTSD”, Episode 5 of the PSYCHEDUP Podcast.
ADHD is Real. Know the Facts!
Stigma and misconceptions about ADHD have been particularly persistent. Misinformation and disinformation can perpetuate stigma and add to the suffering and health burdens of affected individuals and their families. I encourage you to read and share the information I share here.
The painful legacy of untreated or under-treated mental illness
Behind every person diagnosed with a mental illness are the people who love and support them. The ripple effects can be profound and add to the burden of mental illness.