Day 63 – Borderline Personality Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder, often referred to as BPD, is one of the most widely misunderstood mental health conditions. It is often portrayed in damaging ways, through stereotypes that paint people as manipulative, dangerous, or…

Day 62 – Depersonalisation–Derealisation Disorder Most people have moments when the world feels strange or dreamlike. It might happen after too little sleep, during intense stress, or when caught in a difficult conversation. For people living with depersonalisation–derealisation disorder (DDD),…

Day 61 – Dissociative Identity Disorder When most people hear the words “Dissociative Identity Disorder” (DID), their minds often jump to stereotypes built by films and TV dramas. Characters with “multiple personalities” are painted as dangerous, unpredictable, or untrustworthy. These…

Day 60 – Schizophrenia: Understanding Reality Perception and Support When was the last time you questioned what was real? For most of us, reality is shared; we agree on what we see, hear, and feel. But for someone living with…

Day 59 – Psychosis: Breaking the Myths Psychosis is a word that carries fear, misunderstanding, and stigma. For many, it brings to mind dramatic movie portrayals of violence or “losing touch with reality.” These stereotypes are not only inaccurate, they…

Day 58 – Self-Harm: Understanding and Supporting Self-harm is one of the most misunderstood subjects in mental health because it is frightening to think about, many of us avoid the topic or fold it into stereotypes. Yet behind the behaviour…

Day 57 – Suicide Prevention: Spotting the Signs – Every Day Matters Talking about suicide openly Suicide is one of the most difficult topics to talk about. It carries stigma, fear, and silence, yet it is something that touches far…

Day 56 – Crisis Management: What to Do in a Mental-Health Emergency 🚨 Why Crisis Management Matters When someone is experiencing a mental health crisis, knowing how to respond can save lives. A crisis might involve suicidal thoughts, a suicide…

Day 55 – Seasonal Affective Disorder – Coping with month-long blues 🌗 What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Seasonal Affective Disorder, often called SAD, is a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern. For many people, symptoms appear during the…