Writing for the Common Good
Each person can start ending stigma against mental illness by first evaluating how they themselves perceive mental health, mental illness and people who suffer with mental illness. What does mental health mean to me? Do I prioritize mental health? How do I view others who are open about their mental health? How do I view... Continue Reading →
YOU ARE NOT ALONE. As cliche as it sounds, this simple sentence has helped me greatly with dealing with depression. For almost two years I suffered with an aliment that I had no idea what it was. I was trapped in my own world of pain. What was the cause? Would I ever get better?... Continue Reading →
There are to many things I wished that people understood about my mental health and mental health in general. If I had to focus on one thing it would be that I hope EVERYONE would realized that they, and others, are not define by mental illness. A person is so much more than a mental... Continue Reading →
This week (Oct 1 to Oct 7) is mental health awareness week. This is an important week to raise awareness around mental health and other issues that are related. Though more information is known about mental illness, people who suffer are often misunderstood and defined by their illness. Each day this week Each Mind Matters... Continue Reading →
People sharing their struggles and experiences is so important. It lets others they are not alone in their struggle and it can also lead to valuable information to help others. That is why I am so happy that Selena Gomez has been open with her struggle with Lupus. She first opened up about her battle... Continue Reading →
I still can't believe that it has been over 10 years since the tragedy that happened in New York City.... like many, I remember where I was and how I heard about the events. I know for many the events of 9/11 are still present. The events are not in the past. They are in... Continue Reading →
Suicide is a hard topic for me to discuss. How do you discuss a topic in which people feel so hopeless that there is no other escape than death? I have never been suicidal, but I understand being trapped in one's own thoughts and feeling part of a different world. I know about being so... Continue Reading →
The past week saw #WorldLiteracyDay and #ReadABook trended on social media platforms. I'm always happy when reading gets some love from the masses! Literacy has been a special cause to my heart. Reading has been a part of me since I was young and I can't remember a time when I didn't love to read.... Continue Reading →
Las Vegas 2017 is over 😭. The final day we kept it relaxed: 1) mimosas for breakfast at The Buffet (Bellagio) 2) Did some gambling and lost. Why? Because I didn't play this glorious machine! 3) finally got to pretend to be Nancy from the show WEEDS. 4) the best feeling is always coming home ❤️
Vegas Day Two is in the books! 1) visited the Flamingo Hotel. Opened in 1949 by an associate of the mob. 2) Wildlife Habitat at the Flamingo 3) Ibis bird at the Wildlife Habitat at the Flamingo. Sacred bird to the Ancient Egyptians 4) botanical gardens at the Bellagio. 5) Earl of Sandwich. Popular place... Continue Reading →
Caroline Evans 