Mental Health Does Not Discriminate
Mental health does not discriminate. A lived-experience perspective on anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, stigma, and why careless media rhetoric harms vulnerable communities seeking support and hope.
Navigating Grief While Studying or Working
Coping with grief while studying or working can be challenging, but it’s possible with the right strategies and support systems in place. By acknowledging your feelings, communicating with others, practicing self-care, setting realistic goals, seeking professional help if needed, and being patient with yourself, you can navigate through grief while still fulfilling your responsibilities and moving forward in your academic or professional pursuits.
Intrusive Thoughts, Superstitions
Intrusive thoughts can feel frightening and convincing, especially when linked to paranoia, ulterior motives, and superstitions like fear of the number 13. Learn what intrusive thoughts are, what triggers them, and how to overcome them using evidence-based approaches.
Celebrity Culture and Its Link to Depression and Substance Abuse
Celebrity culture has long been a source of fascination for the public, offering a glimpse into the glamorous lives of actors, musicians, and influencers. However, behind the glitz and glamour, there is often a darker side that can lead to severe mental health challenges, including depression and substance abuse.
Relationship Breakups: When Love Ends but the Pain Lingers
An honest, first-person article on relationship breakups, unrequited love, divorce, and healing, offering practical guidance on what to do and what not to do when your heart is broken.
When Stigma Comes From Home: My Experience With Mental-Health Judgement
A first-person account of mental-health stigma within a traditional rural Polish family: why it’s hard to explain mental health to older generations, how judgement impacts wellbeing, and what the statistics say about stigma and discrimination in Poland.
Coping with Germ Contamination OCD: Beyond CBT, ERP, and Medication
Coping with OCD in the workplace can be challenging, but with the right support and understanding, employees can manage their symptoms effectively and contribute meaningfully to their teams.
How to Overcome Fear: Strategies for a Courageous Life
Fear is a universal human experience, but it doesn’t have to control your life. By understanding your fear, educating yourself, challenging negative thoughts, and taking gradual steps to confront your fears, you can break free from its grip.
Erasing Memory: The Possibilities and Challenges of Selective Forgetting
Managing distressing memories through existing therapies, mindfulness, and support networks remains the most accessible path. As research continues, the dream of selectively forgetting the bad while keeping the good may one day become a reality. Until then, moments of natural relief, like forgetting an OCD trigger and finding the anxiety has passed, remind us of the brain’s capacity to heal itself.
7 Secrets to Balancing Mind, Body, and Nutrition
True wellness isn’t about perfecting one area of your health while neglecting others. It’s about recognizing that mental clarity, physical vitality, and nutritional choices are deeply intertwined, each one influencing the others in ways that can either elevate or undermine your overall well-being.