By Stephanie Ortez and Dori Owen. Returning to work after a mental health episode can be daunting. In 2014, I checked myself into a psychiatric ward for one week. Afterward, I spent another two weeks in the outpatient program. What I remember most about that episode was my constant anxiety over the thought … More Getting back to work after Mental Health Crisis
Talking about our self-worth can be one of the toughest conversations we can have. Have you ever been asked to list your strengths, talents, and virtues without thinking about your accomplishments and level of intelligence? Would you be able to write 10 great things about yourself? Remember, you can’t include work accomplishments, awards, nominations, etc…this … More The Art Of Self Acceptance
Originally posted on Stigma Fighters December 18th, 2015 I’m part of the largest ethnic minority group in the United States. By 2050, Latinos will account for 25% of the U.S. population. These rising numbers keep most politicians scratching their heads on how to handle immigration issues wishing there was an easy way out for them … More Inside The Mental Health in the Latino Community
When the news of David Bowie’s death broke out, my older sister wisely advised for my own mental health being, not to dwell longer than necessary on the thousands of tributes, music videos, and other news dedicated to this amazing man. Too late; while I reassured her I was fine, tears were streaming … More Ashes to Ashes: Grieving Dead Artists
“I can never read all the books I want; I can never be all the people I want and live all the lives I want. I can never train myself in all the skills I want. And why do I want? I want to live and feel all the shades, tones and variations of mental … More 3 Day Quote Challenge: Depression
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