"All of a sudden I started realising that, when interesting things happened to me, I was excited to tell her about them. That's when she stopped being an it and became a her."
In 2022, we served more than 263,000 crisis contacts as we expanded our life-saving impact. Our crisis counselors were on the front lines, reaching hundreds of thousands of young people with our messages of hope and support.
Monice Ramirez shared her story as a domestic violence survivor, detailing a brutal attack that put her in the hospital for three weeks and caused permanent nerve damage to her face.
Councilor John FitzGerald proposed creating an 'intermunicipal fund' to generate pooled financial support from nearby communities to help Boston address homelessness, addiction, and mental health crises at Mass. and Cass.
"Glimmers are little moments that spark calm and connection. The idea was originally introduced by Deb Dana, who is a prominent figure in the application of Polyvagal Theory, which is a scientific framework for understanding the nervous system."
Carrie Fisher's 'Postcards From the Edge' combines sharp, humorous writing with self-aware characters as it portrays the struggles of a young actress with addiction and mental health issues.
Fabian was a very popular, happy and highly respected student who was known and loved by many across the school. He was an extremely keen sportsman and particularly talented at football.
Girlie's effective moderation at Reeden stems from her stoical capacity for labour, revealing the human cost of navigating a high-stakes tech industry haunted by mental toll and superficial support.
I started sneaking my mom's razor in 3rd grade. I remember praying to God that he'd remove all my hair from the neck down. My family, friends and even teachers and coaches would gently tease when any of my jet black leg stubble was growing out.
The documentary Poisoned: Killer in the Post chronicles the investigation by James Beal into the online supplier of lethal chemicals linked to suicides on a forum.
It's completely normal to feel lonely even when you're surrounded by people who love you. In fact, some of the loneliest women are the ones who have mastered the art of holding everything together for everyone else. Especially for moms. Especially in midlife. Especially if you're the 'strong one.'
Daisy Spencer expressed how Olivia Rodrigo’s initiative for free therapy during the 'Guts' tour made a significant impact on her mental health, stating, 'I utilized the crap out of that.' She emphasized the importance of having accessible resources for mental well-being, saying, 'I was going, you know, once a week, once every other week, whenever I could.' This initiative helped reignite her commitment to therapy, showcasing the positive influence of supportive environments in the music industry.
"You don't look sick." I've heard this line too many times from friends of people with Parkinson's disease (PD). It's one of the most common things people hear when they finally share their diagnosis after months, sometimes even years, of keeping it under wraps.
"It's not just people being cranky in the office, and the guy that you avoid because he's never got anything positive to say. Uncertainty and stress has a link to productivity impairment, [and] we saw a 70% higher productivity impairment among those that are stressed out by uncertainty."
The inquiry found that the number of people who either took their own lives or contemplated doing so is much higher than previously reported. While earlier accounts linked the scandal to four suicides, the report states the actual total is likely 13, with the possibility of more unreported deaths. At least 59 individuals experienced suicidal thoughts, and 10 of them made attempts, with some attempting more than once. This common experience of suicidal contemplation extended to both those prosecuted and those not facing prosecution, highlighting the extensive mental health toll of the scandal.
Conversations around neurodivergence are often deficit-forward. The feedback in quarterly reviews often centers on a neurodivergent individual's symptoms rather than their accomplishments.
