Lived Experience
Why I am learning to roller skate
Learning to roller skate won’t solve my existential confusion, but gliding brings real joy in a lonely, transitional season.
It’s Broke – And Don’t Fix it
First, it’s best not to assume we know how that person feels and what they should do. I often say, “Don’t let anyone “should” on you today, and don’t “should” on yourself. So, let’s get away from our preconceived notions of what the person should do.
Asian Mental Health: Seeking Help During the Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a drastic effect on our mental health, especially for the Asian community. For many Asian people, stigma regarding mental health contributes to a hesitancy to discuss the issue. People do not know where to start when seeking out resources, help and treatment.
How COVID-19 can help us understand psychiatric illnesses
This morning I woke up to find that my nose was running, and I had a cough. Is it the dreaded COVID-19? The common cold? This year’s strain of influenza? Allergies?
Safe — and Sound
When the language of isolation, quarantine, and lockdown predominates, there isn’t much room for words like socialize, connect, or empathize. Yet even though the pandemic has made our workplaces more prone than ever to stress and anxiety, creating a culture that gives workers the confidence to ask for mental health support has always been a challenge.
Lived Experience
Speaking up about student mental health
I finished university on grit, not support. Stigma, poverty, work hours, and relentless pressure made help hard to access—especially as pandemic stress spiked.
Lived Experience
How to shape your mindset for a positive outlook
Like flying above storm clouds, perspective shifts everything. Positive thinking lowers stress and builds resilience.
How to shape your mindset for a positive outlook
Picture yourself on an airplane, rain pelting against the windows as you accelerate down the runway. Its gloomy, wet, and dark. With clouds masking the horizon, you begin to lift off, and as the plane stutters, you continue to climb through the storm. Suddenly, you emerge out of the darkness and into the daylight. Blue skies as far as the eye can see. It’s beautiful, calm and inviting.
Take the first step in seeking support for your mental health
Have you ever found yourself wondering if you need help for your mental health? I have. I was going through a bitter divorce. I couldn’t sleep or eat, and I couldn’t stop crying.
