Often confused as either self-value or self-esteem, Sam Woolfe from the Healthy Place describes self-worth as the belief that you are valuable...
Maintaining Your Self-Worth in the Age of Social Media
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Getting Help at the Right Time Helped Me Stay in School, Become an Advocate for Others
Strong 365 founder Chantel Garrett talks with leadership board member and psychiatric nurse practitioner Tiffany Martinez about getting help, finishing...
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Navigating Psychosis: Things Do Get Better
My recovery would not have been possible without the team of people who supported me along the way. I am filled with gratitude and forever indebted to friends, family, and my community.
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Staying Strong through the COVID-19 Crisis
Change can be tough, even when it’s in our best interest. So let’s acknowledge that the positive steps we’re all...
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A Valentine’s Day Love Note
Strong 365 founder Chantel Garrett gets in touch with her inner tween as she muses on what it means to love, be loved, and why it's OK if your Valentine's Day is in hibernation this year.
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Message for Teens Struggling with Mental Health from a Teen Who’s Been There: Don’t Lose Hope
“Believe in Yourself. Don’t Lose Hope.” Strong 365 founder Chantel Garrett in conversation with Youth Leadership Board member Christine Frey....
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Fast and Without Too Much Sadness
Red curtains move in the wind of an open window. The warm wind then, on warm sunlight, peers through, looking...
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Mental Health is Not a Halloween Haunt
Dear Creators of Brimstone Haunt: We are Strong 365, a mental health support community comprised of teens and young adults...
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Early Treatment Saved My Life
I had psychosis when I was 20. Early treatment saved my life. I got treatment for psychosis when I spoke...
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Spring Cleaning: Inside and Out
Some of us think holding on makes us strong, but sometimes it is letting go. -Herman Hesse Spring cleaning is...
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12 Tips for Living Well With Schizophrenia
What It’s Like to Live With Schizophrenia Despite what many may think, being diagnosed with schizophrenia doesn’t mean that you...
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How a Student with Psychosis Can Succeed at College
Courtesy of Strong 365 guest blogger, Alisha Alyn When Wilmington High School senior Jessica Lifton enlightened the school committee about...
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The Importance of Asking for Help
My Story of Support When I was four, my family took a trip to Rehoboth Beach. After hours of playing...
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Home Design Strategies for Improved Mental Health
Mental health is influenced by many factors, including environment. The appearance, location and decor of an environment can promote feelings...
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Why Substance Abuse Worsens Your Mental Health
Have you ever heard of anyone taking “mind-expanding” drugs? People often use this term when they talk about hallucinogens like...
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Teen Mental Health Advocate Christine Frey Launches Brain XP
One of the most important things to remember in life is that everybody needs help sometimes. When I was first...
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Our Study Finds Google Search Can Encourage Help-Seeking for Psychosis
While advertisers have long taken to the Internet to reach potential consumers, mental health systems have historically underutilized digital channels...
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Don’t Let Stigma Get in the Way of Your Recovery
My first introduction to mental illness was when I was young and a family member was diagnosed. I became familiar...
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There’s No Time Limit on the Road to Recovery
If I had to describe myself I’d say that I love nature, hiking, and music. And I love to travel,...
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Accepting Yourself Through ACT
The ABCs of ACT Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy, which means it helps people...