The Mental Health Update

I have good news for you. You can actually do this.

When I was dealing with depression, I had a period of about five months when I didn’t sleep at all.

Coming from someone who writes a mental health “advice” newsletter.

When a person says, “I hate my life,” you tend to think they know what they’re talking about, right?

There’s a mental health mistake I used to make. But now I use a simple method to avoid it.

I sometimes talk to myself in ways I’d never talk to anyone else. Here’s what I did to do that less often.

My dad is half-black, but I can pass as white.

I’ve been experimenting with a new way of looking at the world.

Why outside-the-box thinking isn’t always appropriate.

And why you should share what embarrasses you.

Healthy ways to ask for and give care.

Obsessing will just bring you pain.

How to find support when you’re suffering.

Three principles for saying no.

A short, inspirational piece for those who need it.

Lots can happen when you learn to bring freedom into your life.

When you are told your illness is not your partner’s concern.

Understanding where someone’s coming from is a seriously underrated skill.

The following is a very personal story …

It’s so tempting to think that, in order to feel great and accomplish something great, you need a perfect master plan.

Get ahead of your day, get ahead of your life.

Is the weekend a separate entity or a continuation of the week?

Recovery isn’t only about the destination. It’s also about the journey

Take it from me: one way leads to resentment, and the other way leads to hope.