Day 50 – Addiction and Mental Health Addiction has many faces. It can look like the person who never misses work but drinks until blackout each night. It can look like a teenager glued to online games because real life…
Day 49 – Supporting a Loved One with Mental-Health Struggles Loving someone who is struggling with their mental health can feel like walking beside them in a storm while carrying an umbrella that is a little too small. You cannot…
Day 48 – Loneliness and Mental Health We live in a time of instant messages and constant notifications, yet many people feel painfully alone. Loneliness is not simply being by yourself. It is the felt gap between the connection you…
Day 47 – Teen Mental Health: Supporting Young Minds The teenage years are often painted as carefree; a time of discovery, friendship, and independence. For many young people, adolescence is anything but simple. It is a period of rapid change…
Women’s Mental Health: Unique Challenges Day 46 – Women’s Mental Health: Unique Challenges As a man writing about women’s mental health, I must begin with honesty. I cannot (no man can) feel what women feel in their bodies through cycles,…
Men’s Mental Health: Breaking the Silence Day 45 – Men’s Mental Health: Breaking the Silence For generations, many boys have been praised for being brave, quiet and steady. The lesson sits deep: to ache is human, but to show it…
Mental Health and Stigma Day 44 – Mental Health and Stigma – How stigma affects recovery and ways to foster open conversations The silent weight of stigma When people think of barriers to mental health recovery, they often picture access…
Recovery and Mental Health Day 43 – Recovery and Mental Health – The journey of healing, setbacks and long-term wellbeing Recovery is not linear When we talk about recovery in mental health, it is easy to imagine a neat upward…
Resilience: Building Inner Strength Day 42 – Resilience: Building Inner Strength Why resilience matters Life is unpredictable. Even the most carefully planned paths can be disrupted by illness, grief, financial stress, relationship breakdowns, or sudden change. In these moments, resilience…
OCD: More Than Just a Habit Day 41 – OCD: More Than Just a Habit Beyond the stereotype – Dispelling misconceptions and discussing real-life experiences How often have you heard someone say, “I’m a bit OCD about my desk” or “She’s…