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LiveJournal, dear LiveJournal.
Many moons ago, when I was a young college student dealing with life and all the bizarre things that come along for the ride, you gave me a home. You gave me an outlet to vent my frustrations, a portal to make friends, a place to share my secrets as well as my […]
As I mentioned yesterday, my NAMI affiliation had a cookout at one of our local city parks in honor of Mental Health Month.
Well, it turned out to be a lovely event! The weather was gorgeous, the food was delicious, and aside from a crowd of skateboarding teenagers (who eventually moved on to skate somewhere else […]
Oh, snap!
Thanks to Newscom, I now have access to a delicious cornucopia of Wentworth Miller pictures I can use here at Mental Health Notes - legally. Good thing, too, because I have some equally delicious - and inspiring - Wenti-related news.
I know, I know - you’re probably feeling as suspicious about my motives as my […]
My calendar tells me it’s…*drum roll please*… Earth Day! Yay!
Among my many passions (music, reading, writing, respecting grammar and the English language - I’m a nerd, I know - animals, and mental health) is being kind to the earth. And, indulging and advocating for my passions always gives my mental state a little boost in […]
I spent a pretty decent amount of time trying to think of a clever way to begin this post, but it’s apparent the only way to begin it is to just come right out with it:
Yesterday, I felt the weight of mental health stigma like never before.
Yesterday a local health and fitness center hosted its […]
Mark your calendars, readers! Mental Health Month may not be until May, but March is busting at the seams with mental health- and brain-related “awareness” events of its own around the globe!
March is:
Mental Retardation Awareness Month, sponsored by The Arc.
Professional Social Work Month, sponsored by the National Association of Social Workers.
National Brain Injury Awareness Month, […]
Oh, do I have a treat for you.
Today, you and I get to hear read the firsthand account of Race Across the West participant and National Alliance on Mental Illness Web producer CW Tillman.
Race Across the West (RAW) is part of Race Across America (RAAM), “the longest running ultra-distance bicycle endurance competition in the world.” […]
What a wonderful NAMI meeting we had tonight! Due to the Cymbalta-withdrawal during the October meeting, and moving during the November meeting, I was anxious to get to December’s meeting today and get back in the swing of things.
We also had a potluck holiday dinner, and I learned a new recipe for Oreo balls (see […]
At some point tomorrow (or later tonight?), I hope to post a list of ways to prepare yourselves for…
*dum dum dum dum…DUM!*
BLACK FRIDAY.
Today - being the day before Thanksgiving - here’s a great tip for giving yourself a mental boost and overall warm and fuzzy feeling:
Visit The Hunger Site and click to give free food.
No […]
A few years ago I pulled into a Wal-Mart parking lot and saw a veteran in need. He was holding a sign that read “Veteran will work for food or money.” The man weighed on my mind as I shopped for my own food, food for my pets, and unnecessary little extras like scented candles […]
Written by Alicia Sparks [email] for b5media.
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