The journey from ill-ness to well-ness: dealing with anxiety
Eva Watson BSW RSW writes about some of the symptoms of anxiety and suggests ways to cope, and how she has put some of these practices into her own life.
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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.
The Zen of anxiety part II: gently facing your fear
MHT founder and editor Trish Hurtubise describes how she uncovered the fears at the core of her anxiety and uses this knowledge to make a choice: continue resisting the fear or be herself. And there’s a cartoon!
My 16 year battle with self harm part II
Part II of a 2 part series: a woman who continues to self-harm without understanding why, only the need to relieve the pain and feel in control.
The Zen of anxiety part I: how to stay centred during an attack
MHT founder and editor Trish Hurtubise talks about her experience with anxiety/panic attacks and a 5 step approach on how to stay centred during an attack. And there’s a cartoon!
How to escape the ‘ill’ and become mentally brilliant
Dave Ursillo examines the “mentally ill” label through his past experience with depression and anxiety and proposes we use mentally brilliant instead.
Does it run in the family?
LSZ explores the question “is mental illness hereditary?” as she writes about how her Mom and Sister both experience mental health issues.