I am deeply honored today to share a very important guest post. I recently published an article here, titled, "Mental Illness, Stigma, & Suicide: Finding hope in the darkest times," in which I shared several of my encounters with depression, loss, and suicide. In particular,...
**I realize this is a tough subject to talk about, and I do speak very candidly in this article about some painful, but important, things. If you are in a vulnerable place right now and in any way feel triggered by these topics, then please...
I am pleased to continue my "Many FACEs of DEPRESSION" campaign this month with Jami's story. Jami is a counselor, speaker, and mother of seven! Her story shows how depression can hit not only during hard times, but also how it may come unbidden when we most...
I can't tell you how thrilled I am to begin my "Many FACEs of DEPRESSION" blog series. After reviewing dozens of submissions, I've selected 12 individuals to share their stories of depression, hope, and healing. The faces that accompany these posts are those of regular...
I am the face of depression and anxiety. It has taken me a while to come to grips with this fact. I don’t want to be someone who struggles with depression. I’ve worked hard throughout my life to understand mental illness and to apply the tools...
"Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice and lying and greed. If people all over the world...