“I’m afraid to tell my parents that I need help. What should I do?” Ufff. Such a good question. As...
How to Tell Your Parents You Need Mental Health Care
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Maintaining Your Self-Worth in the Age of Social Media
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...
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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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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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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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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...
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How My Experience in Treatment Launched My Career in Psychiatric Nursing
I was born in Fresno, California and grew up in Maine, on a Native American reservation. I grew up close...
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7 Facts About Exercise and Brain Health
What does exercise have to do with brain health? In case you need a little more incentive to hit the...
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3 Prescriptions For Self Care When Stress Takes Its Toll
It can be hard enough to get through a typical week keeping stress in check. As we are constantly pelted...