Me, Rob Ford and the stigma of mental illness
MHT editor David Templin explores his own stigma toward mental illness through the metaphorical mirror of self-reflection that reveals his reflection is Rob Ford. Includes a cartoon!
Author: David Templin
Seeking the lighter side of anxiety through meditation
MHT editor David Templin shares his experience with starting to meditate and how it has helped to manage his anxiety. Includes a cartoon!
A time of peace and joy, as long as you leave me the hell alone!
MHT editor David Templin shares his fear of isolation during the Christmas season and how he doesn’t ask for help. Volunteering is slowly changing his perspective. Includes a cartoon!
Rebelling against my rebellious nature
MHT editor David Templin struggles with work related anxiety. To cope he rebels against structure. Read how he is changing his attitude and rebelling against anxiety instead.
How to get over an anxiety hangover
MHT editor David Templin writes about his experience with an “anxiety hangover”. He lists the signs to recognize one and what he does to “cure” it.
Anxiety can be a source of energy
MHT editor David Templin writes about how he channels his anxiety into productive energy.
What quitting my job revealed
With constant anxiety, MHT editor David Templin talks about his decision to quit work and what he learned about himself and his anxiety in the aftermath.