Mental Illness or Normal Life Stresses? The dangers of self-diagnosing

What are the dangers of self-diagnosis? When is a mental illness an illness or simply poor mental health? Why should we be careful when researching information online? Is it really all that bad?

Coping With Trauma

Trauma is defined as a mental, emotional and/or physical stress reaction that occurs after an event and can lead to feelings of shock, denial, anger, or numbness. Here’s how to help yourself or someone you care about.

What to do if someone you know is suicidal

Do you know someone who you think may be thinking about suicide? Want to know how you can help them? Check out our advice to help you and your loved one.

Self-Harm

What is self-harm, what does it mean, and how we can detect it? Like many addictions, it can feel overwhelming and all-encompassing, but it is possible to stop self-harming.

The Magic Mind – A Look Into Psychedelic Therapy

Humans have been using mind-altering substances for millennia. Take a look at how we might use psychedelics to treat several mental illnesses, substance abuse, and much more.

Athletes and Mental Health: Speaking Out in a Competitive Environment

Some professional athletes have spoken out about their personal struggles which helps to destigmatize and normalize having conversations about mental health. But is it really so tough being competitive and famous?

“You’re such a narcissist!” What does that really mean?

What does it really mean to be a narcissist, and how can we deal with someone who is narcissistic?

Neuroplasticity: A New Hope in Recovery

We’re commonly told that the brain is a fixed structure, set into place once a person reaches full development, so there’s no hope for change…or is there? Neuroplasticity has been challenging many former preconceptions.

Managing schizophrenia without medication? A look into the Soteria model

Is managing schizophrenia possible without medication? Take a look at The Soteria Project.

BPD and Teens: What Parents Want to Know!

The good news is that BPD is treatable–both parents and teens can find relief.