Category Archives: Mental Health

Depression. Mental Illness. Anxiety. Struggle. I’m not ok. These are all words and phrases that are incredibly powerful, important, and necessary at times. Yet, there is a stigma. Many people who struggle, do so in silence, do so under the … Continue reading →

Written for Queensland Mental Health Week 2020 At some point you will get it wrong. It will be well intentioned. It may come from a place of not wanting to replicate your own upbringing or the mistakes you think other … Continue reading →

Mental Health is something that affects each and every one of us as people. Our Mental Health makes up who we are, who we want to be, and so much more. It is a phenomenally large field, that continues to … Continue reading →

It’s been a month or so since I’ve done a blog post on chronic illness. I want you to know some things before you start reading. I know we are all entitled to our own thoughts & feelings. Please also … Continue reading →

NOTE: If you or a loved one is feeling suicidal, please get help. As a follow-up to https://upsdownsfamilyhistory.wordpress.com/2020/09/10/world-suicide-prevention-day-a-look-at-suicide-attempt-survivors-mental-health-home/https://upsdownsfamilyhistory.wordpress.com/2020/09/10/world-suicide-prevention-day-a-look-at-suicide-attempt-survivors-mental-health-home/, I thought I would give my experience with suicide in terms of lost family and friends that died as a result of … Continue reading →

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. It’s also National Suicide Prevention Week and National Suicide Prevention Month (that’s a lot of awareness!). I thought it would be a good time to talk about suicide attempt survivors. The term “suicide survivor” … Continue reading →