Patient and caregiver stories

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7 Distraction Techniques to Combat Feelings of Anxiousness

4 Minutes
By Sarah Bailey
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7 Things You Shouldn’t Say to People with Mental Health Issues (and 5 Things You Should)

5 Minutes
By Sarah Bailey
A woman looks out the window, her expression serene, as she observes the world outside in quiet reflection.
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Coping with Chronic Illness: Coming to Terms with the New Normal

4 Minutes
By Sarah Bailey
A dog gazes upward, its expression curious and attentive, embodying the bond of companionship in mental health support.
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Writing an Open Letter to my Mental Health Companion

5 Minutes
By Sarah Bailey
Two women sit together on a couch, reflecting on the significance of mental health re-diagnosis and support.
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What a Mental Health Re-Diagnosis Means to Me

4 Minutes
By Sarah Bailey
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6 Ways We Can Normalize Mental Health Every Day

3 Minutes
By Bryce Evans
A young girl sits on a couch, hands on her face, reflecting her mental health struggles and desire for understanding from her parents.
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What I Wish My Parents Knew About My Mental Health Struggles

7 Minutes
By Bryce Evans
A heartfelt moment as a man kisses his dog, showcasing the emotional support pets provide in combating depression.
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How Pets Can Help Fight Depression

4 Minutes
By Jonathan Rottenberg
An older man hugs another man, representing emotional support and connection in times of depression crisis.
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How to Help a Loved One When Depression Becomes a Crisis

6 Minutes
By Jonathan Rottenberg
A man smiling at a restaurant table, embodying joy and self-love amidst his journey with depression.
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The 5 Steps I Took to Love Myself with Depression

3 Minutes
By Jonathan Rottenberg
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Can You Learn from Depression?

4 Minutes
By Jonathan Rottenberg
A group of individuals gathered around a table, enjoying coffee and engaging in conversation, reflecting on mental health benefits.
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How Quitting Social Media Has Helped My Mental Health

3 Minutes
By Bryce Evans
A couple engaged in a serious conversation on a couch, having a heartfelt discussion about navigating toxic relationships and depression.
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How to Navigate Toxic Relationships with Depression

3 Minutes
By Bryce Evans
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5 Mental Health Innovators Who Will Inspire You

3 Minutes
By Bryce Evans
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6 Ways to Support Your Depressed Partner

3 Minutes
By Kat Naish
A woman dressed in yellow rubber boots and jeans is engaged in picking plants amidst a flourishing landscape.
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17 (Small) Ways to Brighten Dark Days

4 Minutes
By Sarah Bailey
A woman with curly hair sits on a bed, showcasing a serene expression in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
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Coping with Depression: 7 Tips for Those Days When You Just Can’t Win

3 Minutes
By René Brooks
A warm coffee cup, representing the connection between caffeine and mental well-being during tough times.
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What to say to someone who’s struggling with depression

3 Minutes
By Bryce Evans
A woman with an afro stands against a tree, symbolizing the emotions explored in "Strange Ways I Feel Depression."
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Strange Ways I Feel Depression

6 Minutes
By René Brooks
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5 Ways to Better Understand Your Depression

5 Minutes
By Bryce Evans
Person with curly hair worried near a window.
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5 Things Depression Is NOT

3 Minutes
By René Brooks
A man stands by a window, looking out contemplatively, embodying a moment of introspection amidst feelings of depression.
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How to Keep Your Dignity When You’re Depressed

3 Minutes
By Jonathan Rottenberg