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A solid support system is invaluable for one's recovery from psychiatric illness and mental health issues.
The ‘Wingardium Leviosa’ of Anxiety: How to Lighten Your Mental Load
Anxiety is the overachieving Hufflepuff of mental states—it works too hard, cares too much, and won’t stop reorganizing your thoughts like a library on the verge of collapse. But what if you could wave a metaphorical wand and float those worries away?
By Just One of Those Things10 months ago in Psyche
What If Your ADHD Brain is Just a Wizard with Too Many Spells to Cast?
Imagine your mind as a wizard’s tower—not one of those tidy, Hogwarts-style affairs with neatly labeled potion bottles, but more like a chaotic arcane library where spellbooks float mid-air, portals to random dimensions keep opening, and your familiar (re: your last functional brain cell) is currently MIA because it got distracted by a shiny rock.
By Just One of Those Things10 months ago in Psyche
How to Create a Mental Health Emergency Plan Before You Need One
Mental health crises can be sudden, intense, and overwhelming — making it difficult to think clearly or make safe decisions in the moment. That’s why having a mental health emergency plan is not just smart; it’s essential.
By Richard Bailey11 months ago in Psyche
Why PTSD Isn’t Just a Military Problem: Understanding Civilian PTSD
When people hear the term Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), they often picture a soldier returning from war, haunted by battlefield memories. While PTSD is indeed prevalent among veterans, this common association has unintentionally overshadowed a broader and equally urgent reality: PTSD affects millions of civilians who have never served in the military.
By Richard Bailey11 months ago in Psyche
Crying Is for Girls: How Brown Boys Are Taught to Shut Down Emotion
If you’re a brown kid, you’ve probably heard it. “Don’t cry. Be strong.” “Stop acting like a girl.” “Boys don’t cry.” It’s subtle, but constant. The message is clear: vulnerability is weakness, and weakness is not for men. Especially not brown men.
By Tavleen Kaur11 months ago in Psyche
