In this article, I will expand upon what it means to think like a sociologist, and how we can harness this “sociological lens” and apply it to the realm of mental health. Continue reading Understanding Sociology in the Context of Mental Health
Stigma – The Silent Injustice
In this article, I shall reflect on three examples of stigmatic behavior and then demonstrate the importance of educating members of our society attempting to increase mental health awareness: stereotyping, conformity, and discrimination.Continue reading Stigma – The Silent Injustice
Reflection: Tending the Seeds of Friendship
I am going to keep reaching out. And as I do, though I am a hopeless introvert, I am learning how to shrug off the seeds that don’t bear fruit and persist in the relationships that do. Continue reading Reflection: Tending the Seeds of Friendship
Reflection: The Reception of Wisdom
As we travel deeper into the depths of the human heart and ultimately the love of humanity, we have the unique gift of acquiring wisdom through our suffering. This piece reflects on this idea using my personal experience of struggling with a serious mental illness.Continue reading Reflection: The Reception of Wisdom
Mental Health Awareness – Raising the Issues
This month, reporter John Wm. Dunn spoke with NAMI Washtenaw volunteers and staff to understand why they believe it is important to raise awareness and break the stigma around mental health conditions.Continue reading Mental Health Awareness – Raising the Issues
Finding Hope in Love
In all my articles to date, I have presented my interpretation of some very abstract virtues such as hope and love; however, I would like for you to consider the fact that these virtues can be developed in very specific and concrete ways such as self-care, personal responsibility, and reading the testimonies of others who have experienced circumstances you may or may not have found yourself in.Continue reading Finding Hope in Love
The relationship between environment and well-being
Mental health has been propelled to prominence during the pandemic, and with newfound social isolation comes a need to reflect on how drastically our environment shapes our well-being. Continue reading The relationship between environment and well-being
The Virtue of Love
“And suddenly you know: It’s time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings.” – Meister EckhartContinue reading The Virtue of Love
Virtues in Recovery
As an individual who has suffered a considerable amount of emotional trauma in my adolescent years (typically an emotionally volatile period of life), I have found this goodness and love—the most fundamental virtue of my relationship with my creator—in the early years of my childhood, which has paved the way for my personal recovery through mental illness and has revealed abundant avenues for immense personal growth.Continue reading Virtues in Recovery
Pele’, the Voice of My Thoughts
Since I could attribute the thoughts as coming from outside my centered self, I could choose to do something different than lie there and entertain them. I could write about them. And quickly the thoughts ceased. What was left was thinking about the thoughts. It led to something quite a bit more productive than getting down on myself or falling into despair.Continue reading Pele’, the Voice of My Thoughts