How My Daughter’s Experience Shaped My Career in Rural Mental Health Care
I knew when I was 16 years old that I would spend my life in some sort of service to others. My mother was the director of the local women’s shelter, a “Back to
What to Do When You Love Someone with Depression
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world; in fact, 19.4 million people have at least one depressive episode each year. Accordingly, you likely know someone who lives with depression —
The Benefit of Support Groups When You Love Someone with Borderline Personality Disorder
After navigating a close relationship with someone who lives with borderline personality disorder (BPD) — and meeting dozens of people navigating similar situations — I developed an interest in better understanding the disorder. To
Five Things to Say to a Loved One with Anxiety
Confession: I’m anxious. In what feels like a former lifetime, I taught psychology college courses and worked as a business consultant, trainer and coach. Given my mentoring roles (and my Ph.D. in psychology) it
Learning How to Maintain Employment with Bipolar Disorder
Once again, I dusted off my outdated resume and began to write cover letters. Feeling cautiously optimistic, I applied to several companies listed on an employment site. As I returned to the job hunt,
How to Talk (and Listen) to Someone Experiencing Suicidal Thoughts
“I can’t take this anymore.” Many of us who care for someone with a mental illness have heard these words before. We’ve watched friends and family members battle the pain and challenges, and we’ve