Stormy Minds: a mental health journal

Saoirse Schad

Writing a mental health novel while fighting depression

Here are three things I learned while writing my debut novel about a suicidal young man

Nov 4, 2023

Writing a mental health novel while fighting depression

Nov 4, 2023

Saoirse Schad

When ‘to-do’ becomes ‘ta-da’! Making lists for depressed people

Lists can be a lifesaver, or they can be overwhelming AF…

Sep 1, 2023

When ‘to-do’ becomes ‘ta-da’! Making lists for depressed people

Sep 1, 2023

Saoirse Schad

Mental illness, medication and me

Stigma, misconceptions, fear… these are the things that prevent some mentally ill people from trying medication. But not me.

Nov 15, 2022

Mental illness, medication and me

Nov 15, 2022

Saoirse Schad

I’m a serial NaNoWriMo failure

But I still try, every single year, to write those 50,000 words in 30 days.

Oct 25, 2022

I’m a serial NaNoWriMo failure

Oct 25, 2022

Saoirse Schad

Why I don’t use the term ‘mental health is*ues’

I’ve struggled with mental illness for all of my adult life and much of my adolescence but I don’t consider myself someone who has…

Oct 7, 2022

Why I don’t use the term ‘mental health is*ues’

Oct 7, 2022

Saoirse Schad

How I used a journal to combat anxiety attacks

Apart from therapy and meds, this has been the single most effective tool in helping me manage my anxiety and depression.

Sep 30, 2022

How I used a journal to combat anxiety attacks

Sep 30, 2022

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Saoirse Schad
Writer • Author • Blogger • 250+ published articles • Queer mental health writer on a quest to find joy • Author of 'Dear Blue' out 10/10/2023

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