Here are some useful links to try! We’ve written about some of these on the site. If you have any other that aren’t on the list – let us know. National Alliance of Mental Illness: What families need to know about Adolescent Depression Extensive list of links and resources from the STAR Center (one of the five … Continue reading Useful Links
This TED talk about ‘What is Depression?’ is a great way to share what is happening to someone when they are experiencing depression.
If you are looking for some great mental health organizations to connect with, look no further! The following ten twitter accounts tweet great mental health material related to wellness, awareness, and eliminating stigma. Even if you don’t have twitter and you’re looking to see what these organizations are all about, you can view their tweets … Continue reading 10 Great Social Media Accounts to Follow
National Suicide Prevention Month begins on September 1st. MTV got an early start to awareness month with a VMA performance by Logic of his song “1-800-273-8255.” The song’s title is the same number to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline. The performance also included Alessia Cara and Khalid, as well as a group of suicide attempt survivors who … Continue reading Suicide Awareness at VMAs
We previously wrote an article that featured “12 Breathtaking Photos Show What It’s Really Like To Have General Anxiety Disorder.” Now, we recently found an interesting article about whether Instagram photos can offer clues about depression. According to the article:
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America anxiety disorders are the most common form of mental illness in America. The condition affects 40 million adults in the United States. That’s 18 percent of the U.S. population!! However, despite this, people with anxiety disorders still live with the stigma that is often associated with invisible … Continue reading No Need to be Embarrassed
The five signs of suffering are: withdrawal agitation hopelessness a decline in personal care a change in personality. Someone may exhibit one or more signs when they are suffering. Perhaps you’ve experienced these yourself or have noticed these in your child, or a friend or relative. Suffering can come to us in many ways – … Continue reading The 5 Signs
A member of the SOVA team recently had the great opportunity to meet and interview Alyssa Cypher. Alyssa is the founder of ‘Inside Our Minds,’ which was previously featured on SOVA. During this interview Alyssa talked about everything from her own interviewing style to what motivated her to start this project. What motivated you to … Continue reading Meet Alyssa: Founder of ‘Inside Our Minds’
An awesome article by Buzzfeed was published about what depression actually looks like. We think it’s important to understand that depression is a universal thing, meaning that it can affect ANYONE.
May is recognized as Mental Health Month. During the following month, time is taken to raise awareness and educate the public about the realities of living with mental illness.
