by guild | Jul 21, 2020 | 101 Blogs, Education, Featured, Mental Heatlh
Breaking Down Stigma: What Is It? We’ve all heard the word, but sometimes its meaning gets lost. At the core, stigma is a negative perception towards a person or a group of people. Related to stigma is discrimination, a negative action taken against a person or a...
by guild | Jul 14, 2020 | 101 Blogs, Education, FAQ, Featured, For Support People, Mental Heatlh
If someone close to you is struggling with their mental health, you may not know what to do or what to say. Reaching out may seem intimidating. You may not even feel qualified to help. These feelings are completely normal. It’s great that you want to help your friend...
by guild | Jul 9, 2020 | BIPOC Mental Health, Community, Education, Featured, Mental Heatlh
July is Minority Mental Health Month! Especially in times of crisis, it’s important to pay attention to who is impacted the most. People of color are more likely to be impacted by the COVID-19 virus, which in turn can negatively impact mental health. The recent events...
by guild | Jun 25, 2020 | FAQ, Featured, Mental Heatlh, Research
If you’ve been diagnosed with a mental illness, you may be curious about what your future looks like and what your options for treatment will be. You may wonder if you’ll have this condition forever or if it will progress over time. While mental illness can be a...
by guild | Jun 18, 2020 | Client Blogs, Featured, Mental Heatlh
Written by Arianne Maxwell. Arianne works to bring understanding about mental health issues. She loves to read, quilt, and write about her experiences. Arianne is diagnosed with Bipolar I disorder, however, this is looked on as a gift to understand others. So, you...
by guild | May 26, 2020 | 101 Blogs, Mental Heatlh
What is Mental Illness? A mental illness is a disorder that affects your mood, feelings, behavior, or thinking. One in five adults experience mental illness, and 17% of youth. Having a mental illness isn’t all in your head, nor is it your fault. Mental illnesses are...