Lived Experience
Rest is not the same thing as recovery
A sprained ankle sparked a truth: rest isn’t recovery. Phones don’t recharge by idling—and neither do we.
Jessica Ward-King
Lived Experience
Masters of Disguise No More
“Unmasking” is the theme for this year’s Mental Health Week – meaning to remove the “mask” that people living with mental health challenges often wear to protect themselves from stigma.
Language Matters
“Unhoused” and “Homeless” – What’s the Difference?
The best advice from advocates: talk about the issues and use terms that people use to refer to their own lived experience.
Representations
Rallying as an Ally
Ahead of the International Trans Day of Visibility – an annual event dedicated to supporting trans people and raising awareness of discrimination — the Stigma Crusher reflects on ways of showing up and showing support.
How to find a 2SLGBTQIA+ mental health service provider
Trying to find a therapist is a lot like dating but let me introduce a new variable – trying to find a therapist – or mental health services at all – as a 2SLGBTQIA+ person. It thins out the dating pool a little bit. But unlike online dating, where there are specialty apps for that, it is a bit more of an odyssey finding mental health services specifically catering to the 2SLGBTQIA+ population.
Lived Experience
Bread and butter: money and mental health
In a crunch economy, even butter—and therapy—feel unaffordable. You’re not alone; control starts with small steps.
Language Matters
You are not alone – let’s talk about suicidal ideation
Reducing stigma lets us speak, assess risk, and seek support.
