On Writing My Way Through

On Writing My Way Through

Andrea Rosenhaft is a licensed clinical social worker in the New York City area.  She is recovered from anorexia, major depression, and borderline personality disorder. Andrea writes and blogs on the topic of mental health and recovery. She is the founder of the...
Why We Should Phase Out the Word “Crazy”

Why We Should Phase Out the Word “Crazy”

You probably hear people saying things like “that’s crazy,” all the time. You may find yourself using the word when you stumble across something ridiculous, strange, or silly. Sometimes, life is pretty out-there, and you want a way to express that. But like with other...
What is Anxiety?

What is Anxiety?

Anxiety is a mental illness that causes persistent and overwhelming worry in everyday life situations. Anxiety is more than feeling stressed. It’s a disorder that persistently impacts your daily functioning. Anxiety disorders cause feelings that are out of proportion...