When Someone Mocks Your Mental Illness

Great blog from Jeanne Crouteau covering topics from stigma to coping strategies.  Really loved the last piece of advice; to paraphrase: “stay true to you-No matter what anybody says, you know the truth about your journey…(and) Whatever you do, just don’t give up!” Read more here.

Blue Monday Isn’t the Only Day Depression Can Strike. Here’s How I Cope.


Though Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a very real and debilitating form of mental illness, its important to remember that depression is not simply consigned to specific times of the year.  By implication this means that, though depression can strike at the heart of summer, we also do not need to ‘resign’ ourselves to feeling bad during the winter months.  This blog gives some helpful coping strategies, no matter the date nor the weather.  Read them here.

5 Ted Talks For Depression

Faith, who has coped with anxiety and depression throughout her life, shares a blog with links to 5 great Ted Talks about depression.  The talks cover issues ranging from challenging stigma, to cognitive therapy, to everyday coping mechanisms.  Each talk is informational and inspiring, with all offering a sense of hope that is grounded in the pain of past experience and guided by the belief that we all possess the strength to overcome the personal challenges presented by mental illness.  Find them here.

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