6 Things An Autistic Parent Wants you to Know
by the Puzzled Mom. Read more at thepuzzledmom.wordpress.com. Hi, my name is Veronica, and I’m an Autistic Mom. Yes, you read that right. I don’t mean a mother of […]
Category Archives: mental health
Children and Their Reactions To Bipolar Parenting: How To End The Destructive Cycle
Nothing–I mean nothing–depresses me more than seeing my kids afraid of me. Nightmare visions flood my head as I see clip after clip after clip of small faces crying and […]
For the Love of Dogs: Three Ways Companion Animals Improve Your Health | The Science of Addiction
For the Love of Dogs: Three Ways Companion Animals Improve Your Health | The Science of Addiction.
Dads’ Depression Linked to Toddler’s Troubling Behaviors | Psych Central News
Looking back, I see that mine and my husband’s depressions probably had a profound impact on our son. Many kids develop imaginary friends; our son had an imaginary bully. It’s […]
5 Reasons Why You Want to Avoid Arguing With Your Child, 1 of 2 | Neuroscience and Relationships
We use a democratic process for settling differences in our house. I’ll admit, though, it sometimes sinks into arguments, a common pitfall for parents with mental illnesses. Here are some good […]
A Surprising Sign Of Hypomania
Last week, it hit me during my morning ritual of reading email. Despite three digital reminders, I realized I hadn’t taken my daily meds. Up to the kitchen I went, […]
4 Ways To End The Depression Spiral
January is rife with depression triggers—holiday let down and fewer days of sunlight—and I’ve added a few of my own, including job hunting and a resolution to write more. I’m […]
Making Mental Illness Cool
Originally posted on Because I Said So:
I have noticed a tendency in our current culture to casually ascribe various forms of mental illness to ourselves and others. “Sorry, it’s…
How I Wound Up Crying at the Forest Preserve
I grew up Catholic; my husband is Jewish. And even though I am no longer a practicing Catholic, Christmas is deeply embedded in my bones. There must be a tree […]
1 Great Place To Support on #givingtuesday
I can’t think of a more important advocacy organization for mental health than NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. In addition to its nationwide advocacy and education efforts, NAMI […]
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