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“Mental illness affects people just like me. Mental illness affects people different from me. You can’t just “snap out of it.” And it’s okay.” —Chelle T. A successful entrepreneur and mother of three, Chelle had always dealt with social anxiety—but a painful and ugly divorce threw her deep into a paralyzing depression. She struggled with […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Learn about the history, purpose, and how you can participate in breaking the stigma around mental health.
For Miosoti, depression left her feeling lost and caused her to internalize negative emotions. She didn’t want to see friends, wasn’t eating, and wanted to be left alone all the time. Miosoti had struggled with depression for four or five years, but couldn’t afford to keep up with treatment—until she found Brightside. Here is her […]
Kyle, a professional chef, has always loved to cook. However, when he cooked for his girlfriend at home, he would get incredibly self-conscious about how the food tasted. The weight of his depression caused him to second guess his skills and eroded his self-esteem. Kyle struggled with depression for most of his life, but when […]
Marnie struggled with depression for years, but it wasn’t until recently that her anxiety symptoms started to pop up in unpleasant ways. When her life began to spin out of control, she knew it was time to seek depression and anxiety treatment. At first, she was reluctant to start treatment, but things have started to […]
Bridgett’s anxiety attacks and sleepless nights began when she was in third grade. After spending her childhood and teenage years struggling with symptoms of depression and anxiety, fear of being judged still prevented her from seeking treatment. Another five years passed before she decided to seek treatment. This is Bridgett’s depression and anxiety treatment experience […]
For Jacquelyn, a post on social media is what kick-started her mental health journey. For years, she felt as though she was going through the motions, but lacked an internal spark. After seeing a post on social media, she realized her perception of depression was incorrect, and she embarked on her journey to mental wellness. […]
Kaitlynn’s symptoms of depression and anxiety began in third grade, but a lack of understanding about her feelings and finances kept her from pursuing treatment until college. In college, she had a few false starts when seeking treatment. A few years later, when a new career opportunity presented itself, Kaitlynn knew it was time to […]
We are heartbroken about the continued deaths of Black men and women due to racial violence. When we consider the impact of racism on mental health, it's clear these systems are interconnected. Racial inequality leads to mental health inequality--and it's time for change.
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