“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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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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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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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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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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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...
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Inside an Early Psychosis Intervention Clinic
The second in a series of conversations with Krista Baker, creator and program supervisor of the Early Psychosis Intervention Clinic (EPIC)...
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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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Digital Intervention Pilot Results: Infographic
Could digital media play a role in shortening the pathway to effective mental healthcare? A closer look at Strong 365...
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My Journey With Schizoaffective Disorder
After four years of tests, imaging, and hospitals, my doctors said, “You’ve got Schizophrenia.” I remember how ungodly still I...
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Carlos: My Story of Strength
I first noticed changes in my mental health in adolescence. I remember my thoughts would sound like a broken radio...