by Diana | May 30, 2016 | Good Mental Health
There is a common consensus among the mental health community. We all want to end the stigma attached to mental disorders. But before we can end the stigma, let’s spend a moment attempting to understand what it is we are trying to end. “Stigma is a mark of...
by Diana | May 27, 2016 | Good Mental Health
Sometimes I feel embarrassed by putting myself out there, ashamed that one day in the future I will look back and ask, “What was I thinking???” Kind of like 80’s Aqua Net hair and those puffed sleeves I loved so much. But the purpose of this life is...
by Diana | May 23, 2016 | Good Mental Health
Something told me to Google my stepfather’s name. A nudge guided me to skip going to his Facebook page, as I had many times in the past, and to use the search engine instead. And there it was. His obituary. He passed away six months ago. He has been cremated,...
by Diana | May 16, 2016 | Good Mental Health
Many mental health practitioners shy away from discussing topics like spirituality when addressing the subject of mental illness, or conversely, mental wellness. But if we are going to make real progress in improving our mental and emotional states, and thus our...
by Diana | May 13, 2016 | Good Mental Health
Action is awesome. This is written on a post it hanging front and center on my computer monitor. In my world-where procrastination wants to be king ?- I need a daily reminder to just start. Progress, not perfection. Action is awesome so just START! What are you going...
by Diana | May 8, 2016 | Good Mental Health
Mother’s Day can be a difficult day for those of us who have made the heartbreaking decision to separate ourselves from our toxic relationships in the name of self-care. In a society that exalts the sacrifices of being a mother, it’s incredibly hard to be...