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Mental Health Awareness Month and the Role of Family Caregivers
In May, the world turns its focus to Mental Health Awareness Month, a crucial period dedicated to destigmatizing mental health issues, promoting understanding, and fostering support for those affected.
Waiting for Spring: My Journey with Seasonal Depression, Common Symptoms and Ways to Cope
January and February are difficult months for me. Every year, like clockwork, as the high of the holidays wears off, as the trees come down and collect on the curb, as the menorahs burn out and the Christmas lights dim, my seasonal depression pays its yearly visit.
How to Separate your Loved One from their Illness
As mental health caregivers, we must never forget that our loved ones are people — people with feelings, hopes, and dreams — they are never just their illness.
Loving Someone with Addiction: How We Can Honor Matthew Perry by Dismantling Stigma
Two weeks ago, beloved actor Matthew Perry of Friends fame passed away at his home in California. While he was alive, in addition to bringing audiences all over the world laughter and joy with his exuberant spirit and comedic instincts, he spent much of his life fighting for those suffering from the devastating disease - yes, disease - of addiction.
Hacking the Mental Health Care System: 3 Tips to Find Better Care
In our previous post, we described major deficiencies in U.S. mental health care. Today, we will cover key principles for hacking the system to help you find the best possible care.
3 Major Reasons U.S. Mental Health Care is Failing: A Caregiver’s Guide
Navigating the world of mental health care in the U.S. can often feel like going through amaze without a map. For those helping a loved one with mental illness, it's an uphill battle with seemingly endless challenges. But why?